The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is reaching its dealership debut and prices for both the convertible and coupe renditions, as well as the Z51 performance package and other options have been released by the automaker.
So, how many bills does it take to get from a sixth-generation Vette to a seventh-generation Stingray? Probably not as many as you think.
The price difference between the outgoing Corvette and its brand-new counterpart is $1,400.
The Stingray coupe starts at $51,996, while the convertible model starts at $56,995.
But that $1,400 goes a long way. So much that many are surprised it's not more.
"Based on features alone, the 2014 Vette comes with far more standard content than the 2013 car---stuff that makes its $1,400 price increase seem like a screaming deal," Car & Driver said.
And screaming indeed. Down the road that is.
The all-new Corvette sports a revamped seven-speed manual transmission with a 6.2-liter small-block direct-injected engine with active cylinder deactivation expected to pump out 450 horsepower---20 more than the outgoing base Vette engine.
And if those figures don't rev your engine, the Z51 Performance package will most likely satiate speed-hungry drivers out there.
The package costs $2,800 and according to Chevrolet, will offer a zero to 60-mph time of less than 4 seconds and 1-g cornering capability.
And the Z51 add-on is also accompanied by an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, tighter gear spacing on the manual gearbox, bigger breaks and larger wheels and tires as well as other features.
For an additional $1,795, the automaker's Magnetic Ride Control and performance traction-management system can be yours.
And if that still isn't enough, $2,495 competition seats and a $1,195 dual-mode exhaust setup are available as well as a host of other options like red-painted brake calipers and black-painted wheels.
But even with all the extras, a fully loaded Vette coupe is still about $10,000 less than a base 911 Carrera.