Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
GM revealed the Chevy Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid Corvette in history
70 years ago, Chevrolet unveiled the original concept car of the COrvette at the Motorama auto show in New York City. Now, after 8 generations, and on the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet released the Chevy Corvette E-Ray, the fastest Corvette to date. The E-Ray uses a V8 powertrain to drive the rear wheels and electric motors to power the front wheels, not only keeping the systems separate but also making the car the first Corvette that’s all-wheel drive.
With the E-Ray’s 655 combined HP, the car accelerates from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and finishes a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. Like most electric cars, this fast acceleration is due to the electric motor, which accounts for 160 of the 655 HP and produces 125 pound-feet of torque.
The name, E-ray, is based on the electric ray, a sea creature capable of producing massive amounts of electricity to stun its prey, like the E-ray’s surprise speed will surprise competitors on the drag strip. The name is also a play on the base model’s name, the Stingray. The car will also have a specially designed ray shape badge on the trunk’s lid.
The hybrid supercar starts at $104,295, with the option to buy a convertible version for $111,295. The Corvette is one of the eight new/redesigned models for Chevrolet in 2023. The eight include all-electric versions of the Silverado, a crossover between the Equinox and Blazer, and a new Colorado and Trax.
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More Resources:
https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2024-corvette-e-ray
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/17/chevy-corvette-e-ray-hybrid-sports-car-unveiled.html
https://www.cnn.com/videos/cars/2023/01/17/hybrid-corvette-eray-contd-orig-fj.cnn-business
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-hybrid-quickest-car
https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/g42488088/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-revealed-gallery/