Australia to soon get the all-new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray V8 hybrid

KUALA LUMPUR: GM Speciality Vehicle spokesperson for Australia recently confirmed the arrival of the all-new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray V8 hybrid.

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Once launched, the new Chevrolet will be the first right-hand-drive model to be made available in the city Down Under! Tagged as the fastest Corvette yet, the car is destined to arrive in countries where vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray V8 hybrid: Full Details

Powertrain configuration

Powering the fastest Corvette is a 6.2-litre V8 engine generating a maximum power output of 495 hp along with a peak torque of 637 Nm. Part of the setup is also an electric motor at the front axle making an additional 160 hp and 165 Nm. The total output rests at 655 hp and 793 Nm.

The drive is sent to the wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Performance

The above-mentioned configuration allows the car to complete a century sprint in just 2.5 seconds. As for a quarter-liter drag, it takes the Corvette E-Ray just 10.5 seconds to complete the 400-metre stretch.

Driving modes

Chevrolet has equipped the car with seven driving modes for the driver to choose from. The list includes - Tour, Track, Sport, My Mode, Z-Mode, and Stealth modes.

Range

When driven in the Stealth Mode, the high-performance hybrid sports car can propel itself at up to 72 kmph, on nothing but electricity. However, the 160hp e-motor with its tiny 1.9 kWh battery pack won’t allow the car to go very far.

That said, the electric motor’s job here is to add to the vehicle’s stability and provide a little zest during hard acceleration.

Price & Arrival

The Australian price tag is yet to be revealed, however, the US-spec model ranges from USD 104,295 to USD 111,295 (approximately RM 447k - RM 477k).

While the Corvette E-Ray V8 hybrid is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the year's end, the rest of the world will receive its share of treat sometime in 2024.

Are you excited to see the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray V8 Hybrid in flesh? We sure are, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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