2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Red Bud near Belleville IL
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Red Bud | Belleville, Swansea, and Waterloo
The 2022 Chevy Corvette is finally here, with a fully redesigned interior and exterior. This is the first time since the Corvette came out in 1953 that the iconic muscle car had major changes and has been the new car talk of the year. The C8 Corvette, after seven successful generations the debut of the mid-engine Corvette is here, and the legendary car has been making an impact worldwide. Chevrolet has moved away from a front-engine car to a rear-engine to give the Corvette a more balanced drive to compete with supercars. The Corvette offers an impressive standard 490 horsepower V8 engine, an affordable price, a style like none other, and most importantly the feeling of being in an American muscle sports car.Chevrolet has not forgotten to include an ample amount of driving features so you can drive not only for the track but also as a daily commuter. Included standard in every model is wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, updated digital gauge system, plenty of safety features including a 360-degree rear backup camera, and lane-keep assistance. The Corvette has always been a special sports car, but for 2022 they wanted to reinvent what a mid-engine car could be. You will surely want to check out Ed Morse Chevrolet Red Bud to see what we have in stock and get a test drive before you purchase one.
Mid-engine and trunk storage:
The practically of a mid-engine car has always been dismal and could never be a daily driver. However, Chevrolet wanted to keep the reason why people buy Corvettes for speed, style, and comfort the same even with the biggest change ever to the Corvette. Even though the trunk has greatly been affected by putting the engine in the back, a large golf bag can fit perfectly in the trunk behind the amazing V8 engine. A bonus about this is an engine that is visible to every through the clear glass which attracts a lot of attention. Also included in the Corvette is a small front trunk, well known as a frunk, that can fit a small bag or two to help increase the overall useability.
New for 2022:
Chevy has upgraded its fuel injection system to help increase fuel economy significantly while keeping maximum power and torque the same. Also a cylinder deactivation system to Furth more improve fuel economy is standard in all trim levels. A special 2022 limited edition racing Stingray is available, plus a new Amplify Orange paint.
Exterior for the 2022 Corvette Stingray
The new exterior design is built for a purpose and is track-ready:
- Pilot Sport tires measuring 19 by 8.5 in and 20 by 11 in
- Huge side air vent to cool the mid-engine V8
- The Z51 package adds Brembo breaks to stop you on a dime
- Low front end design to improve aerodynamics and keep your Corvette planted
A fully redesigned interior to go along with the fully redesigned exterior:
- A 12-inch digital gauge display for the driver that can be completely reconfigurable
- The attention to detail of leather, aluminum, and even a stitched headliner throughout the cabin
- Check out the new square designed racing-inspired steer wheel that has leather and Alcantara if you opt for the 3LT package
- A driver-focused interior continues with an angled 8-inch infotainment screen that has all of the vehicle’s control used with a rotor dial or touchscreen
- Competitor sport seats outlined in soft leather with the famous Corvette logo imprinted
- An easy array of hard buttons for climate controls, heated and cooled seats, and a wireless phone charger
- Thin air vents that keep a sleek design layout
Convertible Options:
The iconic Corvette has always made a convertible an option because who doesn’t enjoy an open-air feeling while driving in a stunning eye-catching car? That’s possible in both models because of the genius retractable roof depicted in the left picture. With just one easy crank on the top of the headliner, the roof will pop off and can be perfectly stored inside the trunk. Or do you prefer an automatic drop top? For the first time in a Corvette, Chevrolet is offering a hard-top convertible roof that can even operate during low speeds. The style of the new mid-engine Corvette is not compromised while being a fully automated convertible roof.
General Specs
- 4 trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, C8.R
- 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top track speed of 194mph
- 495-500 horsepower with the upgraded performance option
- 470-pound feet of torque from a 6.2L V8 engine
- 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with lightning-quick shifts
- 15 mpg city, 27 mpg highway
- Available Bose Performance Series 14-speaker auto system
- High-definition recording system to record every lap you take your Corvette to the track
Special Edition C8.R
Chevrolet is producing a limited-edition Stingray that resembles the Corvette Racing team that swept the IMSA SportsCar Championship series by taking the Manufacturing, Drivers, and Team titles.
The C8.R is based on a fully loaded 3LT trim with the Z51 Performance Package plus:
- Accelerate Yellow or Hypersonic Gray color
- Yellow brake calipers with special “Jake” logo center cap wheels
- Yellow interior stitching and seatbelts
- Carbon Flash painted mirrors, black rocker panels, and splash guards
- An extra 5 more horsepower producing 500