Corvette (C8) [Hot!] 2024 Corvette E-Ray Teaser Shows 'Stealth Mode,' Debuts January 17!

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The hybrid version of Chevy's C8 Corvette will have all-wheel drive and is shown bounding through the snow in this preview video.

2024 Corvette E-Ray Teaser Shows 'Stealth Mode,' Debuts January 17

The hybrid version of Chevy's C8 Corvette will have all-wheel drive and is shown bounding through the snow in this preview video.

www.caranddriver.com

"Chevrolet has released the first official teaser for the 2024 Corvette E-Ray.

This hybrid version of the C8 Corvette will have all-wheel drive.

The latest version of the C8 Corvette will break ground in many ways. It's a hybrid and features all-wheel drive, both firsts for any production Corvette, and we now know it will make its official debut January 17, thanks to this official teaser video that shows a blue E-Ray driving through snowy conditions.

The E-Ray had leaked previously on Chevy's configurator tool, which gave us a glimpse at its widebody appearance shared with the Z06. We also saw "ERAY" badges and a button inside suggesting adjustable regenerative braking. This teaser video also shows a new function called Stealth mode, which we figure is a way of keeping the car in electric mode to minimize the sound of the V-8 gasoline engine."

We'll learn lots more about the E-Ray soon enough, as it will make its debut next week. We expect it to go on sale sometime later this year as a 2024 model. Check back here for full coverage of this exciting new version of the mid-engine Corvette."

Sure looking forwards to **official** technical specifications. A naturally aspirated engines and hyrbid electric motors assistance in this class? Instant differentiation as long as this transpires. The twin turbocharged version whichever engine utilised is a few years away.

Hat tip to General Motor's.

 

[Merc1]

Can't wait to see and not hear it.

M

 

[J.E]

Mid-engined, hybrid and all wheel drive. This thing is gonna kick some serious ass. And costing a heck lot less than a Ferrari.

 

[A.P.]

While it will be impressive, considering C8 Z06 reliability, I would stay away from the first year cars.

 

[Tourbillon]

I forgot about this.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/chevrolet/corvette/corvette-e-ray/

"Expectations

Following is what we expect from the Corvette C8 E-Ray:

A wide-body, high-performance hybrid model that will be positioned to indirectly replace the Grand Sport in the Corvette lineup. To that end, the introduction of the Corvette E-Ray means that a Corvette Grand Sport will not be part of the Corvette C8 model line.

An electrified powertrain, consisting of the atmospheric 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine good for 490 horsepower that powers the 2020 Corvette Stingray mated to an electric drive unit located in the front cargo area plus four 1.94 kWh batteries located in the middle of the car.

Peak output of the hybrid system is expected to be around 85 kW (115 horsepower) and 111 pound-feet of torque, with some rumors pointing to the electric motor being able to spin to 16,000 RPM.

Total system power is expected to be in the vicinity of 600 horsepower, focused on improving performance rather than on efficiency.

A wide body and upgraded chassis compared to the C8 Stingray.

Wider wheel and tire combination than the Stingray, allowing the Corvette E-Ray to have a greater contact patch to the road, with 20-inch front wheels wrapped in 275/30R20 tires and 21-inch rear wheels wrapped in 345/25R21 rubber.

Michelin Sport Cup 2 R tires are expected to be offered, though it’s possible that this will not be the standard tire on the E-Ray. A set of carbon fiber wheels will also be offered as part of the optional Z07 package.

Larger, more capable brakes compared to the Stingray."

Only a few days away.

 

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1st hybrid Corvette unveiled: What to know about the E-Ray

1st hybrid Corvette unveiled: What to know about the E-Ray

Chevrolet unveiled its first electrified Corvette, called the E-Ray, on Tuesday.

abcnews.go.com

The sports car goes from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds!



"Seventy years and eight generations later, the fabled, mesomorphic Corvette will join the world of electrification with the "E-Ray," a hybrid sports car that bolts from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, making it the quickest production Corvette in history.

Chevrolet unveiled the new model on Tuesday, 70 years to the day when the Corvette made its world debut on Jan. 17, 1953, at the Waldorf Astoria in midtown Manhattan.

The $104,295 E-Ray, available as a coupe or hardtop convertible, goes into production later this year at the Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky. The car's naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 small block V8 engine is paired with an electric motor that produces a combined 655 horsepower and 595 lb-ft of torque. A 1.9 kWh battery pack is located between the seats.

The advanced electrified propulsion and eAWD system -- another first for Corvette -- deliver intense straight-line performance: the E-Ray posts a quarter-mile sprint of 10.5 seconds.

"You get awesome, breathtaking acceleration and exhilarating performance even in the snow and ice," Cody Bulkley, vehicle performance integration engineer on the E-Ray, told ABC News. "By adding the all-wheel drive system into the vehicle, it takes the already powerful mid-engine platform to a whole new level, really elevating the vehicle dynamics and what the car can do."

Corvette's European competitors are already courting performance die-hards with a growing number of hybrid supercars. The V6 powertrain in the McLaren Artura produces 671 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque and propels the car to 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds. The Ferrari 296GTB, built with a turbocharged V6 and electric motor, delivers 819 hp. Would Chevrolet swap that mighty V8 for a smaller V6?

"We're Corvette and we don't believe in making smaller engines," Bulkley said. "What makes this car special is that throaty, muscular, LT2 small block engine that's roaring behind you."

Corvette product marketing manager Harlan Charles said the E-Ray will not dampen demand for the Stingray model currently on sale. In fact, the E-Ray will likely attract drivers who are in search of a grand tourer-like experience, similar to what Porsche offers in its 911.

"This is a little bit more of a luxury GT version of the Corvette. People still want the performance. You want the Corvette experience, but it's very comfortable and refined and sophisticated," Charles told ABC News. "It could be a year-round sports car. More sports car enthusiasts really want to drive their car every day."

Chevrolet introduced the 670 hp Z06 Corvette ($106,695) in October. A brand spokesperson said production cannot keep up with the record number of orders for the savage, track-focused sports car. Last year 34,510 Corvettes were sold, up 4.4% from 2021.

"These things are flying off the shelf and going above MSRP," Ivan Drury, senior manager of insights at Edmunds, told ABC News. "Chevrolet knows the demand is there."

which adds weight to the car, Drury said. Losing the revered V8 engine would have mattered more to loyal customers, he noted.

"There's something about that V8 rumble ... it's the heart of the vehicle," he said. "Deviating from that can cause some real backlash."

Ed Kim, president of automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, agreed. "Corvettes are loud and noisy ... they've always been about the visceral experience," he told ABC News. "Performance EVs lack all of that drama."

Kim credited the measured electrification approach General Motors is taking with the Corvette even as the company aggressively pursues electric vehicles. The Detroit automaker has pledged to offer 30 fully electric vehicles globally by the middle of the decade. At least 40% of GM's U.S. models will be battery powered by the end of 2025, according to the company.

"We know the future is ultimately electric and the E-Ray is a reasonable way to introduce Corvette to electrification," said Kim. "The bulk of the power still goes to the rear wheels but all-wheel drive adds more stability to the front. Increased acceleration and superior handling cement the idea that electrification is good for performance."

There are six driving modes -- tour, sport, track, weather, my mode and Z-mode -- as well as "stealth" and shuttle" modes that allow the E-Ray to function 100% an an electric vehicle. In stealth mode, the E-Ray can travel silently for several miles at speeds up to 45 mph before the V8 engine fires up.

"Stealth mode is a pretty neat feature for the Corvette customer. It's something we've been asked about for a long time," said Bulkley."

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Weight??

 

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The 2024 Corvette E-Ray | Electric Performance Vehicle | Chevrolet

<p>Introducing the new 2024 Corvette E-Ray, the first electrified all-wheel drive with a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds, equipped with advanced technology, & all-season capabilities.</p>

www.chevrolet.com

"ZER Performance Package

When you’re ready for even higher performance, you need the available ZER Performance Package. It comes standard with high-performance Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 S ZP summer-only tires† as well as chassis tuning and other performance enhancements."

 

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Weight??

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray can scare a Z06 with 655 horsepower

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray revealed with 655 horsepower, all-wheel drive and other upgrades similar to the Z06.

www.autoblog.com

"That's a good thing considering the power, but also the fact that the hybrid system does have one negative performance impact: weight.

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Yes, the Corvette E-Ray puts on quite a few pounds. The coupe weighs 408 pounds more than a standard Stingray. The convertible fares a bit better at 389 pounds heavier."

 

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WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

Dry Weight (lb. / kg):	3774 / 1712 (coupe) 3856 / 1749 (convertible)
Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L)1:	12.5 / 355

 

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The car looks amazing with all the trim now in body color.

M

 

[Jo_Sta7]

4000 pounds, but awd, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and a 10.5 second quarter mile. Those are veyron type numbers (to 120 mph) for a car that costs around $100k.....

Progress my friends.

 

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[Ghost1]

What's the top speed?

 

[Merc1]

I think I finally love the Corvette. They’re following the 911 business model. Something for everyone. Now bring on the ZR-1.

M