HOW DOES THE CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE LOOK?

By now, you'll know the new Corvette Stingray is one of the most stunning vehicles to be seen on the streets anywhere. And if you haven't seen it, you have been hiding away on a remote and deserted island somewhere.

Start with a very slick and aerodynamic shape, the new Stingray incorporates many of the styling cues seen in other Corvettes through the years. But this time, it features major aero-scoopage in all the right places. There's a strong rear flank that includes side intakes which begin at the doors trailing edge and continue to the rear fenders.

The Corvette Stingray body is remarkably lightweight, thanks to its composite material body. It includes a "double-bubble" roofline to provide extra headroom for the driver and passenger alike. The Coupe includes a removable hardtop, while the Convertible can drop its top in under 16 seconds at up to 30 mph.

THE FIRST MID-ENGINED CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE

The new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, at Chevrolet of Wayzata, is a two-passenger, mid-engine, rear-drive sports car. Power delivers from a 6.2-liter LT-2 V8 engine producing 490 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque in the anything-but-base model.

The Z51 package enhances the Corvette experience and includes features like performance brakes and suspension, a throaty performance exhaust system upgrade, an electronic limited-slip differential with enhanced gear ratio, and a Z51 rear spoiler. The added Z51 kit boosts the overall horsepower from 490 to 495 horsepower and unleashes a 0-60 mph time in just under three seconds. The Corvette Stingray Z51 has a top speed of 194 miles per hour.

For the first time, manual transmissions will not be available in the new C8 Corvettes. Before you start whining about a lack of manual transmissions, realize that most buyers didn't buy them in the first place! But wait! The Stingray's new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is better equipped to put nearly 500 horsepower to the pavement. And if you are in a row-it-yourself mood, you can change gears with the flick of the steering wheel-mounted paddle shift levers.

2021 Interior Features For New 2021 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale Near Minneapolis, MN

The new Corvette Stingray Coupe is a driver's car from the start. As such, the driver will find a wide array of controls surrounding the adjustable sport seats that are designed for racing harnesses should you be inspired. The cockpit is designed for driver enjoyment, from the racing-style steering wheel to the center console "spine" that divides the cockpit in two: The driver's and passenger's sides.

These controls operate items like climate controls, seat functions and radio controls. To the left of that is the drive select buttons for Park, Neutral, Drive, Manual and Reverse modes. A drive mode selector offers a change of settings from normal to sport, sport+, touring, track and more.Just behind the "spine" are a storage bin and a Qi wireless smartphone charge pad.