Bloomberg's Claims 2020 Chevy Corvette “Has Chevy Knocking on Ferrari's Door”

Writer Hannah Elliot has covered the scoop regarding all things horsepower-and-torque related for quite some time, and her insights and recommendations are among the best in the entire industry. When beginning an in-depth review of the new 2020 Corvette Stingray last week, she claimed that the Corvette has “proven the worth of down-home American car design by dominating drag strips and track days since 1953”. She then reflects that the new 2020 'Vette with its improved interior and mid-engine placement is a true astonishment regarding the incredibly low-price tag!

She claims that her article title's allure is true: if you are considering something from Ferrari or McLaren, make sure you give the Corvette a run for its money as well. Now that there is a mid-engine placement, it was the final positive push that aligned the new model with the very top sports cars of Europe. Hannah outlines in this article how it now has earned the Corvette a right of consideration from anyone who was previously predisposed to overlook it in favor of an offering such as a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

The engine's new location more evenly distributes the car's weight, providing a much more balanced drive. With the driver now closer to the front axle, you get a massive sense of visibility over the hood. Finally, it forces the center of gravity to the driver's hip, which gives it an immediate turn response and a nimble preciseness during steering that allows it to stare down the more expensive European models with a true edge. Hannah was lucky enough to take the new Stingray to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, a six-mile track in the desert near Las Vegas.

The first thing she noticed about the 'Vette was its amazing grip, and the lack of any problems whatsoever with going out-of-control or fishtailing. She purposefully executed a few turns that were on the sloppy side and claimed to still stick to the asphalt “like a gymnast nailing her routine”. After driving the previous C7 model, she stated the new mid-engine setup is a wildly drastic improvement, and the four selectable driving modes give you ultimate control over steering, chassis, acceleration, and braking.

For the purists out there, even though there is not a stick-shift offered, you can enjoy manual mode with paddle shifting, although it is good to note that the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic is faster than any human can shift manually. With a zero to 60 mph sprint of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 mph, the new Corvette absolutely can match speeds once reserved for Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and even Bugatti. What all of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis appreciated about her praise was that the recognized the design's happy medium: it is still recognizable as a Corvette, but much more evolved and sleeker.

The interior leather is a drastic improvement from past models, and 8-way power bucket seats provide a good amount of comfort and support. Until now, Corvettes had not been able to boast on features such as dual-zone air conditioning, air filtration, heated and cooled seats, and suede microfiber trim. We hope you come down and visit us during March and check out “the most driver-oriented cabin in recent history”, within a car that is one of the largest milestones of engineering to date!