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CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE 2021

THE NEW CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE IS NOT WITHOUT ITS FLAWS

The new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible is not without its flaws, but on a winding stretch of road with the top down on a gloriously sunny afternoon, well, you could do worse.

At the heart of the eighth-generation ’Vette we drove is a 6.2-liter V8 pumping out 490 horsepower. Its new location behind the seats gives it the better-balanced handling that comes with such mid-engine sports car designs. The ride
quality is not bad, but no one will mistake this for a luxury car.

This latest Corvette is full of cool tech, including a reconfigurable digital dash. By far the neatest feature, though, is the retractable hardtop that power-folds to store beneath the rear deck.

Drawbacks include smallish front and rear “trunks” and an interior noise level that will have you saying “Huh?” a lot. Even so, with exotic supercar looks the Corvette convertible is a classic road-trip machine that’s likely to start conversations every time you stop for gas.

   

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STRENGTHS

  • Acceleration galore
  • Exotic styling, bargain price for a supercar

 

WEAKNESSES

  • With its low m.p.g., it’s better suited to a joy ride rather than a long journey.
    Entering and exiting with grace takes practice.

 

BOTTOM LINE

  • Think of it as the relatively affordable American Ferrari.

 

PRICING

  • Base Price: $66,400
  • As Tested: $66,400

 

SAFETY

  • NHTSA: Not yet tested.

 

M.P.G. (city/highway)

  • 15/27 (6.2L V8/RWD)