655 HP (combined);
Standard LT2 engine, e.g., 495 HP/470 TQ;
One (1) electric motor producing 160 HP & 125 TQ; 1.9 kWH battery pack.
Torque is combined @ 595 (though as TQ is not additive with combined ICE and EV power, why in the GM entire press release there is not a total TQ amount;
0-60 in 2.5 seconds (faster than every Z06);
1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds (faster than even the Z07);
Max lateral G is 1.12 G (same as standard Z06)
CCB’s are standard (identically sized to Z06 CCB’s);
Mag ride is standard;
AWD is standard;
Regular hybrid; not a PHEV but has stealth street driving mode up to 45 MPH.
Including DFC, cost is $104,295 MSRP; 2LT HTC starts at $119,095.
Initial customer delivery in “2023”;
Standard 20/21”wheels (four aluminum & 3 optional carbon fiber options);
Standard tires are all seasons; performance option comes with PS4’s;
Custom IP gauges display EV status/use information;
“Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator” (for all 2024 Corvettes);
Fourteen colors for the E-ray, e.g., including Ceramic Matrix Gray’s resurrection.
Dry weight = 299 pounds more than the Z06; e.g., 3,774 # dry weight;
Turning circle is 36’ 4”.
All exterior dimensions identical to Z06;
Wonderful (imo) new “evil-eye” E-Ray badge.
Frunk storage space.
Cylinder deactivation 8 to 4 at times & Start-Stop;
E-Ray exclusive of blue, dual front-to-rear racing stripes;
Track usage not just permitted but “performance tested and maximized.”
Quote-able quotes from the official GM complete E-Ray press release, with the complete PR at the link:
LINK upcoming within a minute please, but here are clips right now to supplement the above:
NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray
“Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”
E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.
There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged mostly via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.
E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios.
Stealth Mode and tracking the E-Ray: The Corvette E-Ray’s two driver-initiated electric modes enable the car to travel under electric propulsion in certain conditions. The electric motor also optimizes track performance. Stealth Mode enables all-electric driving, when selected at start-up, for a period of time before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph. The engine automatically turns on if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted. When it comes to leveraging the electrified propulsion system for enhanced track performance, E-Ray's eAWD control system applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping.
E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.
Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound.
