You are not attracted to Fully Electric Supercars! Allow us to explain this with an interesting hypothesis.
Since the convention of cars, combustion-rich cars have been the pioneers. Whether it is everyday utility or craving speed- they were omnipresent till the advent of EVs.
EVs- they entered the market with their electric charm and applauding efficiency which is applauded by both; car owners and environment. And, in no-time, they successfully managed to capture a significant market share.
However, when it comes to supercars that can dominate the road and flirt with the wind, fuel-driven cars are still reigning!
Undeniably, there are electric supercars but none are able to create that vivid imagery of blistering speed in the mind of speed-enthusiasts.
And, ladies and gentlemen can be one of the reasons why you might not be attracted to fully electric supercars; hence proved!
But imagine what would happen if electric intelligence handshakes with turbocharged acceleration? Thankfully, Chevrolet made it possible!
Meet, Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray- a two-door hybrid car that dares to fuse 6.2L LT 2 V8 engine with an electric front motor and harmoniously architect a magnificent hybrid super car.
Fascinating, right? We bet you want to know what’s more under the hood or how it will keep altogether under one roof. So, be our guest and enjoy the precise “Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Specifications”.
Engine & Performance
| 6.2L LT2 V8 with front-axle electric motor (Hybrid) |
| 6,162 cc (6.2L) V8 + 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Combined: 655 hp – Gas Engine: 495 hp (LT2 V8) – Electric Motor: 160 hp |
| Combined system torque: 595 lb-ft – V8: 470 lb-ft – Electric Motor: approx. 125 lb-ft |
| 2.5 seconds |
| 180+ mph (290+ km/h) (electronically limited) |
| 8 Cylinders (V8) + 1 Front Electric Motor |
| Premium Gasoline + Electric |
| EPA Tier 3 / LEV III |
Transmission
| Dual-clutch automatic (DCT) |
| 8-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Rear wheels powered by the V8 engineFront wheels powered by the electric motor |
Dimensions & Weight
| 182.3 inches (4,630 mm) |
| 79.7 inches (2,025 mm)(without mirrors) |
| 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) |
| 107.2 inches (2,723 mm) |
| Approx. 5.3 inches (135 mm)(adjustable with front lift system) |
| 4,056 lbs (1,840 kg) |
| Approx. 12.6 cubic feet (357 liters) combined |
Fuel Efficiency
| 14.3 gallons (54 liters)1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery (for hybrid electric assist) |
| Approx. 16 MPG |
| Approx. 24 MPG |
| 19 MPG (EPA certified) |
Suspension & Brakes
| Short/Long Arm (SLA) double wishbone with Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ |
| Short/Long Arm (SLA) double wishbone with Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ |
| Brembo 6-piston carbon-ceramic disc brakes |
| Brembo 4-piston carbon-ceramic disc brakes |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPAS) |
Wheels & Tyres
| Alloy wheels (Forged aluminum alloy standard; Carbon fiber optional) |
| Front: 275/30ZR20 Rear: 345/25ZR21 (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer performance tires) |
| Not provided (Tire repair kit standard) |
Capacity
| 2 passengers |
| 2 (Coupe and Convertible body styles available) |
Features & Technology
| 8-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen (Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium System) |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Bluetooth audio streaming 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot (subscription-based) SiriusXM with 360L Navigation (integrated) |
| 12-inch fully digital driver information center with customizable performance layouts |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control |
| Performance Data Recorder (PDR) Head-Up Display (HUD) Bose Performance Series 14-speaker premium audio system Heated and ventilated seats Sueded microfiber or Napa leather-wrapped interior options Wireless phone charging Power tilt and telescoping steering column GT2 or Competition Sport seats (optional) Customizable drive modes with e-AWD torque vectoring |
Safety
| Dual-stage front airbags Front side-impact airbags Head-curtain airbags (driver and passenger) Passenger Sensing System |
| 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
| Electronic Traction Control System |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control with performance traction management |
| Not applicable (2-seater performance car; no rear seats or child seat anchors) |
| HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras Rear Park Assist Front Curb View Camera (helps prevent front splitter damage) Surround Vision Camera (available) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Rear Cross Traffic Alert Side Blind Zone Alert Active handling with selective ride control Theft-deterrent system with immobilizer Optional Performance Traction Management (PTM) |
Price (If applicable)
| $104,900 (1LZ Coupe) $111,900 (1LZ Convertible) |
| Coupe: ~$114,000 – $118,000 Convertible: ~$121,000 – $125,000(Varies by state: includes destination charge (~$1,695), registration, and sales tax) |
“It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot”-a well-suited dialogue from the popular movie- TopGun Maverick radically describes this old-school muscle and electric ingenuity tour de force by Chevrolet.
The first ever prototype with e-AWD system- a badge every Corvette boasts that redefines performance-driven versatility and outperforms occupants such as Porsche 911 Carrera, Acura NSX, and Audi R8.
Any trade off? Indeed, a sphere where this future-fluent hybrid loses momentum is Adjustability in Regenerative Brakes.
Let us break this in simple terms, Chevy’s Corvette E-Ray offers no one-pedal driving that means its strength can’t be ruled by the driver, it is calibrated at a mild setting.
A subtle feature that can be effective in stop-and-go traffic situations and disrupt the connection you feel with the car’s dynamics.
Nevertheless, this isn’t a chief shortcoming that can affect Corvette E-Ray stupendous offerings and Chevrolet’s unrelenting engineering.
