It will sell in relatively small numbers even in the US, and right-hand-drive production is still only a strong rumour, but the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was undoubtedly one of the stars of the show.

The seventh generation of the Corvette gets a sharper look that was adjudged a success by showgoers, even if some of its styling cues did look like they were designed around the same time as the Ferrari 599 first appeared.

The rest of the recipe, though, is likely to appeal to purists, with a lightweight aluminium construction, a seven-speed manual transmission and a fresh version of General Motors' venerable small-block V8 petrol engine. It produces 450bhp and 450lb ft, enough for a 0-60mph time of less than four seconds.

It's likely to remain an oddity in the UK, but that isn't likely to stop Chevrolet from trying to sell it here. Expect it to go on sale later this year, in left-hand drive form, for around £50,000.

That looks the part.....................if you can put up with the american finish  One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

My favourite American car when it looked like

this:


then this:


but this new one looks great  .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Of the many yanks ive had this is the one i really regret selling 7500cc 4 speed

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In the January FFRR sale....

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Did someone steal Ronald MacDonalds car ??????? One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

Grrrrr Grabber Orange is my favourite.....

I really like that new Corvette.  Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

To me, proper corvette is the 1970's one..... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

To me a 60's Stingray is the only vette to have One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

Hmmm 7 speed manual box is this the first 7 speed manual box to go on sale in a car ? Im sure it would be hard work stiring thru all them gears onto no6 Range Rover

Everyone needs a hobby

Thought porsche already had a 7 speed in the 911 (or whatever its called these days?)
Paul  Paul

2014 Range Rover vogue se 4.4sdv8 Loire Blue
1992 Range Rover Vogue LSE 4.2 Ardennes green

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 Paul

2014 Range Rover vogue se 4.4sdv8 Loire Blue
1992 Range Rover Vogue LSE 4.2 Ardennes green

What is an "American Finish"? Jim
2000 NAS HSE
2005 NAS HSE

An 'American Finish' is sunny side up and with cheese.