2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

　　

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　Chevrolet is wasting no time winding up the Corvette purists. First it introduced the radically altered current-generation Corvette with its mid-engine layout and wild cockpit design. Now four years later, Chevy's made it a hybrid. OK, not exactly. But the 2024 Corvette has joined the march of progress by adding an electric motor to supplement its signature V8 muscle, a motor that sends more than 100 horsepower to the front wheels and effectively makes the Corvette a 600-plus-horsepower, all-wheel-drive sports car. In a final dash of cheek to the naysayers, Chevy has called it the E-Ray.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The 2024 Corvette E-Ray

The E-Ray's electric motor is powered by a small battery pack that recharges itself during deceleration and braking. Rather than real hybrid efficiency, the electric motor simply augments the performance of the primary 6.2-liter V8 power source behind the front seats. Chevy says the E-Ray will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, which would make it one of the quickest cars on sale today. The electric motor does offer one handy benefit for early-rising commuters, though. The battery can power the E-Ray in EV-only Stealth mode at speeds up to 45 mph, meaning you won't have to worry about the V8 waking the neighbors as you make an early escape for some empty backroads. The Corvette E-Ray will also come standard with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, useful for fade-free braking if you decide to sign up for a local track day.

　　

Competitors to consider

Competition is understandably fierce when it comes to the Corvette. For a similar mid-engine balance, the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster are exceptional alternatives, especially if you opt for the six-cylinder engines. The BMW M4 is a more conventional front-engine coupe that offers more in the way of practicality, while the new Ford Mustang delivers comparable levels of V8 Americana. Overall, the Corvette is one of our favorite sports cars on the road — be sure to read our Expert Rating below for our full deep dive — and the new E-Ray looks to make it even better.

　　

What’s it like to live with?

zzdcar bought a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, and so far we've driven it more than 26,000 miles. We love its performance and comfort, and surprisingly for a V8-powered sports car, its average mpg. We've kept track of its maintenance costs and share what we think of its technology and what it's like as a daily driver. For complete details and for several videos, make sure to check out our Corvette long-term road test.

　　

Which Corvette does zzdcar recommend?

For the money, the midlevel 2LT trim (or the Z06's 2LZ trim) offers the best value. It costs about 10% more but builds on the base trim features with extras such as heated and ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, navigation, upgraded Bose audio system, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning.

　　

Chevrolet Corvette models

The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, high-performance Z06 and new E-Ray hybrid model are each available as a coupe (with a manually removable roof panel) or as a convertible featuring a power-retractable hardtop. The standard Corvette Stingray comes in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trim levels, while the Z06 and E-Ray are offered in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ trims. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Corvette's engines, features and key options.

　　The Stingray and Z06 come with mid-mounted V8 engines matched to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The standard Stingray's 6.2-liter V8 engine makes 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, while the Z06 gets a high-revving 5.5-liter V8 making 670 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.

　　The E-Ray comes with the 6.2-liter V8, slightly uprated to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft, but adds an electric motor that sends power to the front wheels. Together, the V8 and electric motor generate 655 hp and give the Corvette all-wheel-drive capability.

　　Standard feature highlights include:

　　1LT

　　Standard features include:

　　19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels LED headlights Brembo brakes Limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration) Heated outside mirrors Keyless entry with push-button start Power-closing hood Power-adjustable leather seats Power-adjustable and leather-wrapped steering wheel Digital instrument panel with three themes based on driving mode 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) 10-speaker Bose audio system Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane keeping assistance (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Rearview mirror camera Rear parking sensors Automatic high beams2LT

　　The midlevel trim upgrades comfort and usability with:

　　Auto-dimming and power-folding outside mirrors Heated and ventilated seats Heated steering wheel Additional power adjustments for driver and passenger seats, plus memory settings Navigation system 14-speaker Bose audio system Wireless smartphone charging Performance data recorder (records info and video for high-performance driving) Front-view parking camera Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Rearview mirror camera Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)3LT

　　The top trim level comes with premium materials, such as:

　　GT2 sport seats Premium leather upholstery Leather-wrapped interior panels Microfiber headlinerFeature highlights for the Corvette Z06 and E-Ray include:

　　1LZ

　　The base Z06 and E-Ray start off with:

　　20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged wheels High-performance summer tires Unique front and rear fascias LED headlights Performance exhaust system (its sound varies depending on drive mode) Performance Brembo brakes Performance-oriented traction control system Magnetically controlled performance adaptive suspension dampers Electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential Front splitter and adjustable spoiler Heated outside mirrors Keyless entry with push-button start Power-adjustable leather seats Power-adjustable and leather-wrapped steering wheel Digital instrument panel with 3 themes based on driving mode 10-speaker Bose audio system 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) The 1LT's safety features2LZ

　　The midlevel trim adds these features:

　　Auto-dimming and power-folding outside mirrors Heated and ventilated seats Heated steering wheel Additional power adjustments for driver and passenger seats, plus memory settings Navigation system 14-speaker Bose audio system Wireless smartphone charging Performance data recorder (records info and video for high-performance driving) Front-view parking camera Rearview mirror camera Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)3LZ

　　The top-spec trim adds these upgraded features:

　　GT2 sport seats Heated leather-wrapped carbon-fiber steering wheel Premium leather upholstery Leather-wrapped interior panels Microfiber headlinerNotable options and packages for the Corvette include:

　　Front lift system (raises the front end of the Corvette at low speeds to help avoid scraping the nose on driveways or speed bumps) Magnetically controlled adaptive suspension dampers (Stingray only) Removable transparent roof panel (coupe model only) Removable carbon-fiber roof panel (coupe model only) Carbon-fiber spoiler and exterior trim Carbon-fiber wheels (Z06 and E-ray only) Competition-style bucket seats Z51 Performance package (Stingray only; these features can also be added as stand-alone options) Upgraded Brembo brakes Performance suspension (available with optional magnetically controlled adaptive dampers which include a performance-oriented traction control system) Performance exhaust (adjustable exhaust sound and 5-hp boost) Electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential Unique front splitter and spoiler High-performance tires Heavy-duty cooling Z07 Performance package (Z06 only; most of these features can also be added as stand-alone options): Carbon-fiber aerodynamic enhancements Magnetically controlled high-performance adaptive suspension dampers Carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes Gray brake calipers Ultra-performance summer tires

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