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Chevrolet said today in Oshawa that it will introduce the first-ever Corvette hybrid with all-wheel-drive and a 6.2-liter LT2 Small Block V8 rated at 495 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque sent to the rear axle. The so-called 2024 E-Ray has a front-drive electric motor that adds an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb. ft. of torque through the front wheels via a tiny 1.9 kWh battery pack located between the seats where there is no longer a stick shift. It is mildly pudgy at a dry 3800-3900 pounds. However, in total E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and the small block V8.
Not surprisingly, the E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history at 2.5-second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time with a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds, according to GM. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in late 2023 as a 2024 model, priced ranging from ~$103,000 to $114,000 or more.* Production will be at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky.
The new E-Ray — available in removable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to deliver straight-line performance, all-weather capability and grand touring capabilities. “Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provide a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”
The E-Ray’s eAWD system learns the road surface, adapting to meet traction 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 whn possible.
Chevrolet claims there is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. Duh, it’s a hybrid. In fact, it is or will be GM’s only hybrid in the US market. The small battery is charged mostly via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving. It can’t run solely as an EV.
Technologies of the all-new E-Ray
- Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 72 km/h (45 mph).
- New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start mode.
- Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance.
- Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 features three distinct suspension settings.
- Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires2 are available with an optional performance package.
- Low, wide stance with crafted body styling that is 3.6 inches wider overall than Stingray.
- Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8 to create an robust or throaty sound.
- Enhanced roster of driver assistance technologies (shared with all 2024 Corvette models), including Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator.**
Electrification
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system provides fast acceleration to power out of corners, and complete passing maneuvers. It can also provide limited all-electric propulsion at the driver’s discretion upon startup.
E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios designed to help reduce fuel consumption, Chevrolet claims.
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The amount of electric assist comes from six driver-selectable modes: Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers can also select Charge+ feature which maximizes the battery’s state of charge. The E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver technical insights of how the propulsion system is operating.
There are three primary display layouts:
- Gauges (displays dynamic power output from electric motor and V8 engine)
- Dyno (provides graph of power/torque across select-able time intervals)
- Data (showcases electrical system performance and efficiency)
Stealth Mode and on the Track
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 limited distance before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). The engine automatically engages if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.
The electrified propulsion for enhanced track performance uses the E-Ray’s eAWD controls system that applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping. The custom-designed Performance Traction Management [PTM] modes are optimized in concert with the eAWD propulsion system.
The E-Ray shares the wide-body proportions with the Z06, accommodating wide wheels that help manage the car’s greater torque delivery. The lightweight alloy wheels have a twisted five-spoke star design that is exclusive to E-Ray.
“There’s never been a Corvette like E-Ray and its sophisticated design reflects that,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Global Chevrolet. “It starts with the body color trim which draws your full attention to the exotic proportions of the E-Ray. The interiors allow customers to reflect their individual personalities with their choice of color executions that provide a refined or dynamic sport look and feel.”
E-Ray Design
- Four aluminum wheel finishes
- Fourteen exterior color choices — including new for 2024 Riptide Blue, Seawolf Gray and Cacti
- An E-Ray-exclusive body-length stripe package in Electric Blue
- Standard carbon flash badging
- Available black exhaust tips and bright badging
- Available carbon fiber ground effects
- Optional carbon fiber wheels in carbon flash, visible carbon fiber finish or visible carbon fiber with a red stripe
The E-Ray also introduces the all-new Artemis Dipped interior, which has – wait for it – complementary deep green tones on nearly every interior surface and will only be available on 2024 Corvettes. There are multiple options for customers including two carbon fiber trim packages, three seat choices, seven interior colors. Additionally, there are new Charge+ and Stop/Start buttons on the console and updates to the infotainment system and instrument cluster providing a more integrated appearance.
Inevitable Footnotes
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Does not include license, insurance, registration, and taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See dealer for details.
**Safety or driver-assistance are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
Electrifying – Fastest Corvette in History is a Hybrid
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Chevrolet said today in Oshawa that it will introduce the first-ever Corvette hybrid with all-wheel-drive and a 6.2-liter LT2 Small Block V8 rated at 495 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque sent to the rear axle. The so-called 2024 E-Ray has a front-drive electric motor that adds an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb. ft. of torque through the front wheels via a tiny 1.9 kWh battery pack located between the seats where there is no longer a stick shift. It is mildly pudgy at a dry 3800-3900 pounds. However, in total E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and the small block V8.
Not surprisingly, the E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history at 2.5-second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time with a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds, according to GM. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in late 2023 as a 2024 model, priced ranging from ~$103,000 to $114,000 or more.* Production will be at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky.
The new E-Ray — available in removable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to deliver straight-line performance, all-weather capability and grand touring capabilities. “Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provide a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”
The E-Ray’s eAWD system learns the road surface, adapting to meet traction 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 whn possible.
Chevrolet claims there is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. Duh, it’s a hybrid. In fact, it is or will be GM’s only hybrid in the US market. The small battery is charged mostly via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving. It can’t run solely as an EV.
Technologies of the all-new E-Ray
Electrification
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system provides fast acceleration to power out of corners, and complete passing maneuvers. It can also provide limited all-electric propulsion at the driver’s discretion upon startup.
E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios designed to help reduce fuel consumption, Chevrolet claims.
Click for more information.
The amount of electric assist comes from six driver-selectable modes: Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers can also select Charge+ feature which maximizes the battery’s state of charge. The E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver technical insights of how the propulsion system is operating.
There are three primary display layouts:
Stealth Mode and on the Track
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 limited distance before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). The engine automatically engages if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.
The electrified propulsion for enhanced track performance uses the E-Ray’s eAWD controls system that applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping. The custom-designed Performance Traction Management [PTM] modes are optimized in concert with the eAWD propulsion system.
The E-Ray shares the wide-body proportions with the Z06, accommodating wide wheels that help manage the car’s greater torque delivery. The lightweight alloy wheels have a twisted five-spoke star design that is exclusive to E-Ray.
“There’s never been a Corvette like E-Ray and its sophisticated design reflects that,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Global Chevrolet. “It starts with the body color trim which draws your full attention to the exotic proportions of the E-Ray. The interiors allow customers to reflect their individual personalities with their choice of color executions that provide a refined or dynamic sport look and feel.”
E-Ray Design
The E-Ray also introduces the all-new Artemis Dipped interior, which has – wait for it – complementary deep green tones on nearly every interior surface and will only be available on 2024 Corvettes. There are multiple options for customers including two carbon fiber trim packages, three seat choices, seven interior colors. Additionally, there are new Charge+ and Stop/Start buttons on the console and updates to the infotainment system and instrument cluster providing a more integrated appearance.
Inevitable Footnotes
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Does not include license, insurance, registration, and taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See dealer for details.
**Safety or driver-assistance are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.