High performance shouldn’t mean high risk, which is why Corvette is built to protect without detracting from the driving experience.
Along with dual level airbags, a high-strength perimeter frame, foam-padded doors with side impact bars, cross structural beams and overhead roll bar are supplemented by laminated windshield glass. Making Corvette a model of safety for a modern sports car.
Corvette power demands a braking system to match, which is why advanced ABS is fitted as standard.
It features 4 ventilated disc brakes with a dual master cylinder, combined with an Active Handling System for safer cornering.
Now add all-speed traction control and a near perfect 50/50 weight balance, and you have a Corvette designed to inspire confidence.
Corvette features a dual level airbag system with head and thorax protection as standard.
Depending on crash severity, both front airbags can deploy at one of two different rates.
Based on the seat position and weight applied, the system also detects if a child or smaller adult is in the passenger seat, and automatically disables the airbag for their safety.
Everyone wants to drive a Corvette. We’ve taken great steps to ensure that only you drive yours.
Our innovative theft-deterrent system is standard .
It’s a totally passive system, so your Corvette can only be started by a special-coded ignition key.
For even greater protection, there’s also a programmable horn and lights alarm.
With 437 hp and 575 Nm of torque, the new all-aluminum 6.2 liter LS3 engine delivers a top speed of 300 km/h, making it one of the fastest Corvette engines ever.
Use of advanced materials and thorough wind tunnel tests have resulted in a Corvette that’s lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic — with a drag coefficient of less than 0.29.
The new 6-speed manual transmission is mounted in a transaxle configuration, directly connected to the rear axle. This results in a near 50/50 weight balance for improved agility.
This exclusive option improves traction and stability by adjusting the suspension to the road surface over 1,000 times per second.
The latest cluster technology places every control within easy reach, while the Head-Up Display projects key data onto the windshield to improve driver focus.
Speed-compensated volume ensures the exceptional audio quality from the Bose<sup>®</sup> 7-speaker Sound System is maintained even when the roof panel is removed.
Fitted as standard across the range, this advanced technology unlocks the doors remotely when your fob is in range and allows you to start the engine at the push of a button.
Along with head and thorax protection as standard, both front airbags can deploy at one of two different rates depending on crash severity.
