2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic Concept
Chevrolet provided the first look at nine high-performance concept cars today at the SEMA Show. The horsepower-infused range includes stylized versions the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, SS sports sedan and a variety of restyled 2014 Camaros – including the all-new Z/28.
One of a pair of right- and left-coast-themed concepts, this Blade Silver Convertible model represents the Atlantic side, with sophisticated styling enhancements resembling the details and refinement of a private jet. The exterior wears new Carbon Flash Metallic front splitter, rocker extensions and rear lower diffuser, along with Fusion Grey headlamp housings and hood accents. It is trimmed with a sueded-wrapped interior package.
This East Coast cruiser also wears a number of Chevrolet Accessories available to all 2014 Corvette Stingray customers, including:
Chrome five-spoke wheels – 19 x 8.5-inches in front and 20 x 10-inches in the rear
Wheel centre caps with the Stingray script
Under-hood liner with the Stingray logo
Carbon Flash Metallic rear license plate holder
Molded splash guards
Windscreen mounted behind the seats
Custom luggage
Premium carpet floor mats
Sill plates
Embroidered centre armrest with the Stingray logo.
For effortless driving and performance, the Atlantic concept features an LT1 engine with a six-speed automatic.
In Detail
type | Concept / Prototype Car |
released at | 2013 SEMA |
built at | Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA |
body stylist | Kirk Bennion, Tom Peters, |
interior designer | Ryan Vaughan |
engineers | Tadge Juechter |
engine | LT1 V8 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
block material | Cast Aluminum |
valvetrain | OHV 2 Valves per Cyl w/VVT |
displacement | 6162 cc / 376.03 in³ |
bore | 103.25 mm / 4.06 in |
stroke | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
compression | 11.5:1 |
engine designer | Jordan Lee |
power | 335.6 kw / 450 bhp |
specific output | 73.03 bhp per litre |
torque | 610.1 nm / 450 ft lbs |
body / frame | Composite Body w/Carbon Fiber Hood & Roof over Aluminum Chassis |
driven wheels | RWD |
front brakes | Discs w/4-Piston Calipers |
rear brakes | Discs w/4-Piston Calipers |
front wheels | F 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in |
rear wheels | R 50.8 x 25.4 cm / 20 x 10 in |
f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Transverse Composite Spring w/Optional Magnetorheological Dampers |
r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Transverse Composite Spring w/Optional Magnetorheological Dampers |
weight distro | 50 % / 50 % |
wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in |
length | 4495 mm / 177.0 in |
width | 1877 mm / 73.9 in |
height | 1235 mm / 48.6 in |
transmission | 7-Speed Manual |
0 – 60 mph | ~4.0 seconds |
fuel econ epa | 9.05 L/100 km or 26 mpg-us |