When the mid-engine Corvette was first shown to the world in a large airline hangar in California, an instant tradition was born, and car fanatics worldwide had a brand-new modern marvel to swoon over. The 2021 model has been tweaked to make it even more appealing. It still derives power from a 6.2-liter V8 engine making 490 horsepower and 465 lb/ft of torque, and now comes with an available performance exhaust upgrade that bumps that up to 495 hp and 470 lb/ft.
Sport and Track modes allow for increased, hyper-focused performance. The Z51 Performance Package includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control, which eases any bumps in the road. The torque is sent to the rear wheels with a standard 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which can be manually controlled with paddle shifters. Getting from 0 to 60 mph takes just 3 seconds, and the Cnet.com staff were impressed by the way the Stingray can handle corners.
All of you out there that love to go fast are going to love the power and firm suspension. Once you are really traveling with momentum, the ‘Vette doesn’t become more difficult to handle.
Drive modes are selected with a twist of the knob on the center console or pressing a Z button on the steering wheel. The 1LT is the base model with an 8-inch touchscreen on board and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. The 2021 model sees improvements in the wireless connection department, with an improved digital tachometer display option on the instrumentation screen, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay capability.
The rear camera mirror is one of the most useful upgrades in the 2TT model, along with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which are excellent aides for keeping a driver safe. The 2LT also boasts a Curb View Camera to keep the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels clear of the curb!
The 3LT model sees massive interior upgrades with leather and suede trim, Along with GT2 seats and carbon fiber accents. The Cnet.com drive team’s 3LT for testing came with a Rapid Blue exterior matched with a Tension and Twilight Blue interior that they loved. They were also immediately impressed with the front and surround-view camera activation buttons that are at the front of the console and just below the screen.
If you are a Corvette owner that has a steep driveway, you will love the Front Lift option: in a few quick seconds, it will raise the front suspension by 2 inches to help clear any raised pavement. This system even has the power to remember up to 1,000 GPS locations where you need the lift, so you don’t have to tap the button every time you pull into a familiar driveway.
After getting a close look at the new Corvette Stingray, you’ll be firing up a top-tier sports car built with American pride and long standing dedication in no time.
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