Chevrolet Lifts Lid on 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible

• All-new Stingray drop-top delivers a no-compromise driving experience
• Fully electronic top can be operated with key fob
• Global sales begin in late 2013

GENEVA – Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible today at the Geneva
Motor Show.. It features an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the
key fob. The top can also be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h).
“The convertible has been a part of the heart and soul of Corvette since the very beginning in
1953,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. “With the all-new Corvette
Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously. As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance,technology or design.”

The Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible arrive in global markets in late 2013, with lefthand-
drive models to be offered in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Japan and
Russia. Changes to Corvettes for export vary only in equipment required to accommodate the
respective markets’ regulations, such as lighting, headlamp washers and outside mirrors.

“It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva, because
Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over,” said Susan Docherty, president and managing
director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. “It is an icon that has long been recognized and
admired even in countries where it’s never officially been offered.”

All of the performance technology and capabilities introduced on the Corvette Stingray coupe
carry over to the convertible. The only structural changes are limited to accommodations for the
folding top and repositioned safety belt mounts. Central to the Corvette Stingray’s driving
experience is an all-new, more rigid aluminum frame structure, which is 57-percent stiffer and
99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the current steel frame.

All models are powered by the new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated 450-hp (335 kW) and 450
lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). As no structural reinforcements are required for the convertible, both
models share almost identical power-to-weight ratios.

The LT1 combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel
Management and continuously variable valve timing to support an advanced combustion system
designed to balance power and efficiency. The new Corvette Stingray is expected to improve
upon the current model’s fuel economy of 13.6L/100km (EPA-estimated highway fuel economy
of 26 mpg).

With the top up, the Corvette Stingray convertible is designed for a refined driving experience. A
thick, three-ply fabric top, along with sound-absorbing padding and a glass rear window,
contributes to a quiet cabin and premium appearance.

With the top down, the Corvette Stingray’s signature profile is further accentuated. Behind the
seat backs, dual black accent panels enhance the character lines of the tonneau cover.
Corvette Stingray’s signature “waterfall” design originates in the valley between the nacelles,
bringing the exterior color into the interior.

Additional highlights of the all-new Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible include:

• A sculpted exterior with advanced high-intensity discharge and light-emitting diode
lighting and racing-proven aerodynamics that balance low drag for efficiency and
performance elements for improved stability and track capability

• An interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather
materials, dual eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens, and two new seat
choices – each featuring a lightweight magnesium frame for exceptional support

• Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors
12 vehicle attributes to fit the driver’s environment and a new seven-speed manual
transmission with Active Rev Matching that anticipates gear selections and matches
engine speed for perfect shifts every time

• Lightweight materials, including a carbon fiber hood on all models and a carbon fiber
removable roof panel on coupes; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels;
carbon-nano composite underbody panels and a new aluminum frame help shift weight
rearward for an optimal 50/50 weight balance that supports a world-class power-toweight
ratio

• Track-capable Z51 Performance Package, including an electronic limited-slip differential;
dry-sump oiling system; integral brake, differential and transmission cooling; as well as a
unique aero package that further improves high-speed stability.

“We wanted the driving experience of the Corvette to live up to the performance expectations
that come with the ‘Stingray’ name,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Because it
was designed from the beginning as an open-top car, the Corvette Stingray delivers an
exhilarating, connected driving experience – no matter what configuration you choose.”