Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter on the evolution from Stingray to Z06 and C7.R The new Corvette Stingray has been winning awards left and right since its unveiling last year.

When it debuted in 2014, the C7 Corvette Stingray was rated at 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The engine powering the C7 was Chevy's LT1 – a 6.2-liter V8 with an aluminum block and a ...

We've speculated the engine will be an upgraded version of the LT1 6.2-liter V-8 found in the current C7 Corvette Stingray. The LT1 makes 455 horsepower as it stands today.

And we want to show you our new car right now… ladies and gentlemen… the 2014 Corvette C7.R racecar. The relationship between the Corvette Stingray, Z06 and C7.R is instantly recognizable.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 and new C7.R will be more competitive on the street and track due to successful design of the Corvette Stingray – which itself is heavily based on the C6.R race car.” ...

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