Review: 2014 Corvette Convertible: Christmas just got merrier

[Rob]

2014 Corvette Convertible: Christmas just got merrier

December 12, 2013 at 1:00 am
Henry Payne
Detroit News

Sitting on top of 6.6 million pounds of thrust (44 million horsepower), it’s been said that the manned Space Shuttle launches were the most exhilarating 0-60 times ever recorded. But astronauts didn’t get to do them with the top down.

Buckle up for launch in the 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray convertible.

Depress the clutch. Select first gear. Rotate the driving mode dial next to the shifter to “Track.” Stab the button — once, twice — on the top of the dial putting the car in “launch control” mode. With the clutch still depressed, floor the accelerator. No, really. The great beast howls, its RPM redlines at 6,000, its 460 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque straining at the leash.

Like the shuttle astronauts, you’ll feel like you’re strapped to a bomb. When the revs modulate to 4,000 RPM that’s your signal to drop the clutch and hang on for dear life. No wonder the new C7 comes equipped with two “passenger assistance grips” on the door and dash.

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[tankman]

Cool write up!!!

Sounds like a great car!!!

Seen a few around the locale . . .they sure are cool!!

 

[LLC5]

Nice looking vehicle.

I drive my vert all year 'round in some really cold and sunny weather, and I really like the fact that the C7 top can be raised and lowered while moving (up to 34 mph). This is an excellent feature, especially where I live, along with heated seats of course.