2014 Corvette Information Archives

03Sep 2019 by vettevues

Looking back at the 2014 Corvette

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Today we are revisiting the 2014 Corvette. The 2014 Corvette Stingray debuted Monday, January 14, 2013, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The new Corvette is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It will accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds. The 2014 Corvette Stingray debuts Monday, January 14, 2013 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The new Corvette is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It will accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet) The Corvette (C7) is the seventh generation of the Corvette…

16Nov 2016 by vettevues

2016 SEMA – LINGENFELTER CORVETTE DISPLAY

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Ken Lingenfelter had several displays at the SEMA event and featured a C5 Z06 Optima Street Challenge car and several others. This is a look at his main display at the 2016 event. Text and Photos By Wayne Ellwood Ken Lingenfelter had a solid presence at SEMA. At his home base, he featured three Corvettes and a lot of product. In various satellite locations, a couple more cars were co-located on Lingenfelter partner booths. Each of these cars is a rolling demonstration of the Lingenfelter product as well as the contributions of the partners. The first car is the Lingenfelter-Superformance C3 Grand Sport replica. The power train is a Lingenfelter LS3 with 11.5:1 compression, ported LS3 cylinder heads, roller camshaft and valve train components, with a wet sump as required…

12Nov 2014 by vettevues

Dave MacDonald Inducted in 2014 NCM Hall of Fame

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July 23, 1936 – May 30, 1964 Legendary Dave MacDonald – Corvette Racer Corvette Hall of Fame Inductee Dave MacDonald was recognized by Zora Duntov as one of the two best Corvette drivers in the world, sharing pilot duties with Dick Thompson in the 1963 Stingray being filmed by GM for Biography of a Sports Car, a national ad campaign for the car. As a driver during the glory days of Corvette Racing, MacDonald had a better win percentage than any other Corvette racer with 47 victories and 69 top-three finishes in 110 career starts. In 1963 he achieved his dream of becoming a professional race car driver, driving the Ford Cobra for Carroll Shelby professionally – but continuing to drive his beloved 1963 Stingray Corvette personally – even to…

03Nov 2014 by vettevues

Corvette Performance, Personalization at the SEMA Show

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Paul Stanley Stingray, Jimmie Johnson resto-mod and Z06 parts illustrate choices As the front man for one of the most outlandish and distinctive rock groups in history, KISS' Paul Stanley is an artist with an affinity for great style. He worked with Chevrolet designers to personalize a 2015 Corvette Stingray coupe, creating the perfect instrument to complement Stanley's hard-rock lifestyle. The candy red hue of Stanley's car is accented with silver on the roof, rear hatch, spoiler, outside mirrors and the grille. As the front man for one of the most outlandish and distinctive rock groups in history, KISS' Paul Stanley is an artist with an affinity for great style. He worked with Chevrolet designers to personalize a 2015 Corvette Stingray coupe, creating the perfect instrument to complement Stanley's hard-rock…

09May 2014 by vettevues

A 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible will serve as the pace car for the inaugural Verizon IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis Saturday May 10, 2014

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[caption id="attachment_3477" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible will serve as the pace car for the inaugural Verizon IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis Saturday, May 10 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although this weekendÕs event will be the first Grand Prix of Indianapolis, it wonÕt be the first time a Corvette has led the field at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: A Corvette has been a pace car for the Indianapolis 500 a record 12 times, starting in 1978. A 2014 Corvette Stingray paced the Indianapolis 500 field last year. (Photo by Chris Jones for Chevrolet)[/caption] A 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible will serve as the pace car for the inaugural Verizon IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis Saturday, May 10 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although this weekend’s event will…

06Feb 2014 by vettevues

2014 Corvette Owners Manual

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2014 Corvette Owners Manual Downloadable 2014 Corvette Owners Manual is 376 pages. Chapters are: In Brief Key, Doors, and Windows Seats and Restraints Storage Instruments and Controls Lighting Infotainment System Climate Controls Driving and Operating Vehicle Care Service and Maintenance Technical Data Customer Information OnStar Index CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2014 CORVETTE OWNERS MANUAL Here are some other articles on the 2014 Corvette: http://vette-vues.com/2014-corvette-pace-car-indy-500/ http://vette-vues.com/corvette-racing-debuts-c7-r-expands-endurance-lineup-for-2014/ http://vette-vues.com/compare-side-by-side-fuel-economy-of-the-2014-corvette-automatic-vs-the-manual-7-spd/ http://vette-vues.com/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-build-animation/ http://vette-vues.com/chevrolet-unveils-2014-corvette-stingray-premiere-edition/ http://vette-vues.com/sanluis-rassini-two-piece-rotor-chosen-for-2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray/ http://vette-vues.com/2014-corvette-stingray-pace-car-belle-isle/ http://vette-vues.com/current-issue-preview/ http://vette-vues.com/corvette-magazine-subscriptions/

15Jan 2014 by vettevues

Sixteen Seasons of Corvette Racing: 1999–2014

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Corvette Logo Chevrolet Press Release 2014-01-13 DETROIT – The interconnection of Chevrolet Corvette and motorsports stretches nearly six decades, beginning with the Corvette’s competitive debut in at the 12 Hours of Sebring, in 1956. By the time Briggs Cunningham entered three Corvettes in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1960 – Corvette’s first appearance at the world’s most demanding race – the international racing community had taken notice of America’s sports car. The modern era of Corvette competition began in 1999, with the debut of the Corvette Racing team – a partnership between Chevrolet and Pratt & Miller Engineering, which the race cars operates the racing program. From 1999 to 2013, Corvette Racing lead the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in all-time victories and 1-2 finishes, along with seven class wins…

20Dec 2013 by vettevues

CORVETTE RACING DEBUTS C7.R, EXPANDS ENDURANCE LINEUP FOR 2014

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Chevrolet Press Release December 19, 2013 C7.R in camouflage. The C7.R, which is based on the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, will make its racing debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 26, 2014. (Chevy Racing) © General Motors Taylor, Westbrook rejoin team at Le Mans; Liddell, Briscoe in for Daytona and Sebring Corvette Racing Logo DETROIT (Dec. 19, 2013) – Corvette Racing is continuing its history of strong driver lineups with an impressive roster for the 2014 endurance racing season. The team will field eight drivers across 12 races around the globe in the new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the inaugural season of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in the United States. The cornerstones…

19Dec 2013 by vettevues

Hennessey 2014 C7 Corvette Breaks 200 MPH on New Texas Toll Road

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On December 11, 2013, an HPE-upgraded C7 Corvette, driven by company founder John Hennessey, achieved a top speed of 200.6 mph, making it the first C7 Corvette to break the double-century mark. December 17, 2013 John Hennessey pilots first C7 Corvette to eclipse the double century mark Houston, Texas—Only a handful of supercars exist that can rightfully lay claim to achieving 200 mph and beyond. With a serious injection of horsepower from Hennessey Performance (HPE), the new Corvette Stingray has entered that exclusive club. On December 11, 2013, an HPE-upgraded C7 Corvette, driven by company founder John Hennessey, achieved a top speed of 200.6 mph, making it the first C7 Corvette to break the double-century mark. The run was verified with both the VBox GPS-based data acquisition system and…

26Nov 2013 by vettevues

Chevrolet announces Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible

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2013-11-26 Chevrolet announces the 2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible –a limited production model featuring a Lime Rock Green exterior and Brownstone suede interior, suede-wrapped interior trim, carbon-fiber accents, Stingray-logo, interior sill plates and wheel caps and custom Corvette branded luggage from Thule. Top 10 Ways to Give the Gift of Corvette DETROIT – From a scale model to the real car, there are many ways to give America’s iconic sports car, the Corvette, this holiday season. This Top 10 list, with prices from $12 to $77,450, should make it easier to find the perfect gift for any Corvette enthusiast. Topping the list is the all-new Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition Convertible. Production will be limited to 550 all top-of-the-line 3LT models, all in Lime Rock Green exterior and Brownstone suede interior. The…