2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Marks Milestone

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

Ultimate carbon-fiber package for Grand Sport, Z06 salutes 65 years of Corvette

Chevrolet is commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Corvette with a new Corvette Carbon 65 Edition offered on 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models.

Limited to only 650 numbered vehicles globally, the distinctive Carbon 65 blends visible carbon-fiber exterior elements — notably, a new carbon-fiber rear spoiler and quarter ducts — with a new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and special interior appointments, including a new carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel.

“Corvette is one of the most storied names in Chevrolet and sports car history, with a heritage few can match,” said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president Chevrolet Marketing. “The new Carbon 65 Edition honors that legacy, while offering customers another unique, special-edition model that personalizes the ownership experience.”

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

The Carbon 65 Edition package (order code Z30) will include:

  • Available on Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ trims
  • Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior (blue top on Convertibles)
  • Unique fender stripes and door graphics
  • Black wheels with machined grooves paired with summer-only tires* (Cup-style wheels for Grand Sport and Blade-style wheels for Z06)
  • Blue brake calipers
  • Visible carbon-fiber ground effects, hood section and roof (Coupe models) or tonneau inserts (Convertible models)
  • New visible carbon-fiber spoiler (all models) and quarter intake ducts (Coupe)
  • Center caps with Carbon logo
  • Carbon Flash badges and outside mirrors
  • Jet Black suede-wrapped interior with blue stitching
  • Carbon-fiber steering wheel rim and gloss carbon-fiber interior trim
  • Competition Sport seats
  • Carbon 65 Edition sill plates

The Corvette Carbon 65 Edition package will cost $15,000 and will be available this summer, along with the rest of the 2018 Corvette lineup.

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2018 CORVETTE

2018 Corvette Stingray

  • New standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels paired with summer-only tires*. Derived from the Z51 package, they replace the previous 18-inch/19-inch standard wheels.
  • Five new wheel options, including Torque and Motorsport designs, are paired with summer-only tires*.
  • Magnetic Ride Control is offered as a stand-alone option.
  • Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim.

2018 Corvette Grand Sport

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

  • Ceramic brakes are offered without the Z07 Performance Package.
  • Satin black center stripe is available with the Heritage Package.
  • Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim.

2018 Corvette Z06

  • Two new wheel choices are Black Z06 wheel with yellow stripe and Pearl Nickel Blade design (paired with summer-only tires*).
  • Gray interior available.

All 2018 models

  • HD digital radio is standard.
  • Available Performance Data Recorder — Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures.
  • Improved rear-view camera image features higher resolution and wider angle.
  • Enhanced Head-Up Display rotation setting.
  • Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette.
  • Spice Red convertible top.
  • Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims.
  • Jet black suede-wrapped interior includes carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel and gloss carbon-fiber interior trim.
  • New interior color stitching packages (red/yellow/blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims.

2018 CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION MARKS MILESTONE

*Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires or see your dealer.

FAST FACT: The first Corvette rolled out of the factory on June 30, 1953, in Flint, Michigan. Only 300 were built that year, each of them Polo White with a red interior.

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2017 Corvette Stingray

2017 Corvette Stingray

Craftsmanship in the name of precision

Stingray is a pure driving machine, born from brilliant engineering and precision performance. Its aggressively sculpted exterior is a statement of intent; its driver-oriented cockpit is a creation of purpose.

Precision, refined

Stingray combines race-proven technology with provocative, purposeful design. Every element serves a purpose, from functional exterior vents to intelligent driver controls. Available in coupe and convertible with a host of personalization options, there’s a Stingray to satisfy any driving enthusiast.

Illuminating details

 

Stingray features brilliantly sculpted headlamps and taillamps that emanate crisp, bright color and provide optimal lighting performance.

  • Bi-Xenon HID headlamps achieve high and low beams with a single light engine
  • Edge-lit LED turn signals are framed in black chrome housing
  • our-element taillamps recede into reverse reflector for crisp, even lighting
  • High-mounted stoplamp is mounted in the aerodynamic rear spoiler


Stingray convertible

Designed from the start to be an open-top vehicle, no additional reinforcements were required for the Stingray convertible. The fully electronic drop-top can be lowered with the press of a button or remotely by using the key fob – even while driving at speeds of up to 30 mph – and hides beneath a hard, body-colored tonneau cover.

Uniquely Corvette

The available Twilight Blue, Spice Red and Jet Black Suede Design Packages take Stingray to the next level of customization, design and performance. And with a variety of available accessories, there’s a Stingray for any driver.

Ready for takeoff


Inside, you’re greeted with a flowing design made from premium, authentic materials. Intuitive instruments help you keep your focus on the road ahead. The standard Grand Touring seat and available Competition Sport seat each feature a lightweight magnesium frame for optimal support.

  • GT seat available in premium Napa leather seating surfaces with 3LT trim level
  • Competition Sport seat is built for cornering, with pronounced side bolsters
  • Unique flat-bottom steering wheel enhances the driving experience

Precise on road or track

Stingray features a light, stiff space frame for optimal 50-50 weight distribution and impressive power-to-weight ratio. With Magnetic Ride Technology and a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine with available dry-sump oil system, Stingray is a true performance sports car.

DRIVING CONFIDENCE

Electric power steering helps eliminate road shake, enhancing overall responsiveness. Standard BREMBO® brakes deliver confident stopping power while Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport Zero Pressure summer-only tires† optimize ride, grip and handling. Put simply, Stingray does exactly what you want it to do, and it does it extremely well.

SUSPENSION

Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ is a real-time damping system that “reads” the road every millisecond and can adjust in under 15 milliseconds. Available Performance Traction Management features five settings tailored to driving skill level and track conditions.

TRANSMISSIONS

A standard 7-speed manual transmission features a rear transaxle that enables even weight balance while the Active Rev Matching sensors simulate heel-toe shifting and enhance the driving experience by matching engine speed to the desired gear for smooth shifting transitions. The available 8-speed paddle-shift offers the smooth control of an automatic but with quick, precise shifts and manual mode for track driving.

Performance Data Recorder

The available Chevrolet Performance Data Recorder logs video of your driving sessions, along with real-time performance data, onto an SD memory card so you can analyze your technique and improve your driving abilities. And when someone else is driving the car, Valet Mode can capture video and data for additional peace of mind.

LIGHTER FRAME

One-third the weight of steel, the Stingray aluminum space frame is 100 pounds (45 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. The weight savings make Stingray light and lean, ready to take on any road with precision.

STIFFER MATERIAL

The aluminum space frame and rails enable tailored gauge, shape and strength properties with minimal weight. In fact, the all-aluminum space frame is 57% stiffer than the previous-generation Stingray.

A Mode for Every Road

With the turn of a dial, everything changes. Five distinct, selectable driver modes electronically calibrate up to 12 performance variables to customize your Stingray for any road.

RECONFIGURABLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

The eight-inch diagonal LCD display features three customizable themes with varying levels of information, from G-force to redline and more.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY

This available Display projects data near your line of sight on the windshield, helping you stay informed while you focus on the road ahead.

CHEVROLET MYLINK

Corvette keeps you connected and entertained with a retractable 8-inch diagonal Chevrolet MyLink† color touch-screen. Using steering wheel controls, hand gesture recognition and voice recognition capabilities, you can talk, text and stream music without taking your hands off the wheel.

  • Talk, text and listen to music hands-free
  • Premium Bose® audio system
  • 3 USB ports to connect and charge all of your devices
  • SiriusXM† Satellite Radio with one year of service (standard on 2LT and 3LT models)
  • Drop-down center screen reveals storage area with USB† input
  • Audio input jack and Bluetooth® 3.0† wireless technology for easy streaming

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