General Motors chose to reveal the 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible at the Geneva Motor show. This is a show where most European automakers are flexing their muscles and showing of wild concepts and unbelievable new super cars. It seems fitting that the next generation Stingray Convertible is also revealed there. Leave it to the Corvette to show the world that it’s possible to get a fun, great looking, and high performance car that can compete with high-end marks at a fraction of the cost. GM may also be showing that its serious on taking the Chevrolet Corvette to the global market and sell this all American sports car in greater numbers overseas.
Other than the sleek drop-top roof and the roadster flair, the Stingray Convertible is largely unchanged underneath. It does have some structural reinforcement and rollover protection, but it shares the power train with its Coupe cousin. Of course, it’s not a bad thing, since 450 hp and 450 ft-lb or torque will make it an instant classic.
Watch TFLcar insider coverage of the 2014 Stingray Coupe being unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, software engineer, writer, and reporter. He has been writing and reporting at TFLcar since 2011. When not working or spending time with the family – you can find him tinkering in the garage or scouring the internet and other media for various automotive, mechanical, and computer related information.
