There’s no denying technical Manager at Chevrolet Europe, Patrick Hermann, has one of the coolest jobs in the business. He gets to travel around Europe testing the 2014 Corvette Stingray in a variety of conditions and environments. This week it’s on an un-restricted section of Germany’s famous high-speed highway, the Autobahn.
Chevrolet is leaving Europe, you say? True, but the Corvette gets to roam the alps with no fear of withdrawal.
First Hermann demonstrates the C7’s ability to time your acceleration runs, which can be done from 0-100 km/h, 0-200 km/h and so on. Then it’s over to the autobahn for a high speed run. The C7 tops out at 300 km/h, or 186 mph without breaking a sweat. Check it out in the video below.
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Let me pre-empt all you knuckleheads. ” it should be faster – at least 200mph. ” Why?
This is more of a signal to Europe as they look at 300 Km/h like we look at 200 MPH.
Chevy may with draw from Europe but still expect the Vette and 6th Gen Camaro to be part of the plan there. They could join a Opel or even Cadillac dealer as special models.
I happen to be a hugh Corvette fan, but I am very disappointed with this top speed of the C-7. Furthermore when comparing to the C-6’s 191 mph, GM engineers have fail miserably with the C-7’s paltry 185 mph. Very disappointed with the top speed effort when even the Mustang Shelby 500 tops out at 200 mph at a cheaper price. Please, GM do something about this top speed deficit.
There is no such ratio of dollar:top speed.
Exactly where are you going to get the opportunity to drive at 180+ mph? Certainly not on an public American roads, and not too many tracks are long enough to get up to those speeds in a C6, C7, or a Shelby 500.
valiance – This is not the published top speed. Notice that 300 km/h was achieved in 5th gear at 5500 rpm. Peak horsepower is at 6300 rpm, redline at 6600, meaning there’s potential for more speed in the C7 as-is. Drag certainly comes into play near the top, but the C7 was still climbing well in speed when Patrick backed off the throttle…
Like Scott said, this was focused on marketing to the Europeans, where 300 km/h is a high benchmark. That is still faster than you or I will likely ever have a chance to drive here in the states…
Cool video…thanks for posting!
BTW, in the copy I’m reading at the moment I’m typing this comment, the copy says, “…demonstrates the C7’s ability to time you’re acceleration runs”. I think quick typing and a computer’s or ‘smart’ phone’s or tablet’s spell check function got the better of the author/editor. A classic you are (you’re) vs your error (http://www.wikihow.com/Use-You're-and-Your).