To celebrate 65
years of the Corvette and its close ties to the exhilarating sport of racing,
Chevrolet went through great lengths in further refining its already superb
performance. The Grand Sport, in particular, comes with a LT1 V8 engine that
yields up to 460 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of max torque. It also goes from
0-60 in only 3.6 seconds. Another available trim with the LT4 V8 offers up to
650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque as well, but speed and power are not
the only things that makes the 2018 Corvette a beast on the track. Its sophisticated
exterior design has quite a big impact on its abilities, too.
This popular
sports car graces the showroom floors of car dealerships in and around Portland, Oregon with
a fresh look that incorporates a patented active
aerodynamic system. The system consists of several aerodynamic-aid
elements that will help control the movement of ambient airflow relative to the
vehicle body. Said components would also adjust accordingly to the data fed
into the system.
Carbon Fiber Architecture
Chevrolet
engineers opted to use carbon-fiber for the architecture of the 2018 Corvette
to make it lighter. This, along with sharper lines, an air dam, a splitter, a
diffuser, a shutter and a design that favors a convertible top, contributes to
overall aerodynamics. A Carbon Fiber Ground Effects package completes the whole
set.
Wider Front Fenders
The 2018 Corvette
now sports new Mesh grille and integrated front fender inserts that are wider
compared to the last model. The front fenders increase the airflow for reduced
drag at higher speeds. This also helps the car the ability to accommodate
bigger wider wheels and tires needed for improved handling.
Adjustable Rear Spoiler
Making sure the a
powerful sports car has a strong footing and good traction at incredible speeds
is easier with an adjustable rear spoiler. Similar to the spoiler on the Z06,
the 2018 Corvette’s spoiler is mounted directly on the rear hatch. This
computer controlled spoiler allows it to provide sufficient downforce whenever
needed.
Everything about
its design is specifically engineered to give the Corvette superior aerodynamic
capabilities surpassing that of previous iterations and even some of its
fiercest rivals. Most importantly, the new design honors the important part
this model played in the history of racing. Take it out for a test drive at a
nearby dealership and see for yourself why the Corvette remains as the king of
the road.
About McLoughlin Chevrolet
Serving Portland,
OR and the surrounding areas of Milwaukie, Beaverton and Hillsboro, McLoughlin
Chevrolet is a leading dealership known for our Menu Value Pricing approach. We
don’t only offer a wide inventory of new and used cars, but we also ensure that
our clients have all the information they need to become smart buyers. Our
sales consultants and managers are also dedicated to getting our clients the
lowest financial rates possible. McLoughlin Chevrolet also provides auto service
to ensure that all clients drive away satisfied with the top-tier performance
of their cars.
Sources:
2018 Chevy
Corvette Grand Sport Review: Already Special, No Stickers Required, Motor1.com
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