The brand new eAWD Corvette E-Ray

Precisely 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York Metropolis, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a strong 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray.

“In 1953, the enthusiastic response to the Chevrolet Corvette idea kicked off seven a long time of ardour, efficiency and American ingenuity,” mentioned Mark Reuss, Common Motors president. “E-Ray, as the primary electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step additional and expands the promise of what Corvette can ship.”

Developed to be the Corvette homeowners can arrive anyplace, irrespective of the season, the brand new E-Ray — obtainable in detachable roof coupe and hardtop convertible fashions — makes use of electrification to reinforce the driving expertise with intense straight-line efficiency, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that may solely be achieved with eAWD. E-Ray can also be the one sports activities automobile pairing two separate propulsion programs to supply naturally aspirated V-8 energy with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD, making it one like none.

“Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” mentioned Scott Bell, vice chairman of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented mix of confidence, luxurious efficiency, sophistication and elegance supplies a brand new purpose for extra folks to expertise Corvette.”

“Corvettes should present an exhilarating driving expertise on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” mentioned Tadge Juechter, government chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification know-how enhances the sensation of management in all circumstances, including an surprising diploma of composure.”

A near-immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque is core to the Corvette driving expertise, and the E-Ray packs loads of it. Energy comes from the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, placing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. It’s complemented by an electrical motor that channels an extra 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque by way of the entrance wheels by way of a 1.9 kWh battery pack, which is positioned between the seats. In complete, E-Ray produces a mixed 655 horsepower from each the electrical motor and Small Block V-8.

Creating its personal lane

E-Ray’s clever eAWD system is consistently studying the street floor, seamlessly adapting to fulfill traction circumstances and driver wants. Throughout spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies extra energy to the entrance wheels, serving to to reinforce car stability.

There isn’t any want for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged by way of regenerative vitality from coasting and braking, in addition to throughout regular driving.

Extra options and applied sciences of the all-new E-Ray embody:

• Stealth Mode, an electrical drive mode for the road, as much as 45 mph
• New light-weight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that helps the LT2 V-8 engine’s cease/begin performance
• Customary Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimum braking efficiency
• Customary Magnetic Journey Management 4.0 with three distinct suspension settings
• Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer time tires² can be found with an optionally available efficiency bundle
• Low, vast stance with crafted physique styling that’s 3.6 inches wider total than Stingray
• Visceral sound expertise that embodies the automobile’s dominating presence. The electrical entrance motor works in concord with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound
• Enhanced roster of driver help applied sciences (shared with all 2024 Corvette fashions), together with Lane Preserve Help with Lane Departure Warning³, Ahead Collision Alert³ and Automated Emergency Braking³.

Electrified propulsion particulars

The 2024 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system supplies exhilarating acceleration to energy out of corners and effortlessly full passing maneuvers. It could possibly additionally present restricted all-electric propulsion on the driver’s discretion upon startup.

E-Ray’s normal Energetic Gasoline Administration system makes use of the electrical motor to increase 4-cylinder operation in numerous driving eventualities.

The quantity of electrical help is tailor-made inside every of the Corvette E-Ray’s six driver-selectable modes: Tour, Sport, Observe, Climate, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers may also choose the Cost+ function which maximizes the battery’s state of cost.

E-Ray Efficiency App on the infotainment system supplies the driving force with technical insights into how the propulsion system is working. There are three major show layouts:

• Gauges (shows dynamic energy output from electrical motor and V-8 engine)
• Dyno (supplies graph of energy/torque throughout selectable time intervals)
• Information (showcases electrical system efficiency and effectivity).

The Corvette E-Ray’s electrical motor over the entrance axle is compact, preserving house within the entrance storage compartment.

Stealth Mode and monitoring the E-Ray

Stealth Mode permits all-electric driving, when chosen at start-up, for a time frame earlier than the engine activates for regular driving. It’s designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a most pace of 45 mph. The engine mechanically engages if the car’s pace exceeds the restrict, extra torque is requested by the driving force, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.

“There’s by no means been a Corvette like E-Ray and its refined design displays that,” mentioned Phil Zak, government design director, International Chevrolet. “It begins with the physique colour trim which attracts your full consideration to the unique proportions of the E-Ray. The interiors enable clients to replicate their particular person personalities with their alternative of colour executions that present a refined or dynamic sport appear and feel.”