This year Chevrolet Corvette celebrates its 70th anniversary: ​​indeed, the first model of the famous American sports car was released in 1953, and since then it has undergone many changes.

If a 100% electric version is not yet on the agenda, Chevrolet has succumbed to the sirens of electrification and presents the first Corvette C8 hybridbaptized Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray !

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: 654 horsepower hybrid engine

The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is powered by a engine V8 LT2 engine with a volume of 6.2 liters, which develops a power of 502 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque, which is transmitted to the rear wheels. A is added to it Electric motor with a capacity of 163 horsepower (120 kW) and 165 Nm at the front axle, all complemented by a Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1.9 kWh.

Overall, this hybrid engine provides a 654 combined horsepowerallowing it to accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in just one instant 2.5 seconds ! 400 meters from a standing start is completed in 10.5 seconds, making it faster than the Z06 when accelerating, despite its heavier weight of 1712 kg (+154 kg compared to the Z06).

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: optimized traction system

The regenerative braking system allows the battery to be charged and offers the car the ability to drive in 100% electric mode when the charge is sufficient. The eAWD all-wheel drive system helps improve traction in conjunction with the Performance Traction Management system.

Brakes on the track are a carbon-ceramic system from Brembo, and the car has been widened by 9 cm and sits on 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear. There is a controlled suspension system Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 six driving modes Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode are available, while Charge+ maximizes battery life.

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: sports interior

within, many customization options are offered, including 3 different seat types, 7 upholstery colors and 2 options for carbon fiber inserts. These contrast with the 14 body colors offered for the exterior, including the new Riptide Blue, Seawolf Gray and Cacti.

The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray will hit the market soon at a price of $104,295 before taxes (96,300 euros) for the 1LZ coupe and from $111,295 before taxes (€102,700) for the 1LZ convertible. Production will be carried out at the General Motors Bowling Green plant, located in Kentucky, USA.