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When the 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette appeared in the metal composite for the first time at the 2013 Detroit auto show, it entered the room with all the subtlety of a bikini-clad co-ed stumbling into the lunchroom of an all-male prep school. But the initial thrill was slightly tempered by the fact that we didn't really know many critical details. We published a deep dive with those who created the C7 last month, and now we have more concrete facts and figures thanks to the official 2014 Corvette order guide. The publicly available form was first flouted by a Corvette dealer in Atlantic City, and subsequently publicized by Corvette Blogger.
Chevrolet told C/D today that the order guide for the Stingray coupe (1YY07) in both base and Z51 (1YX07) flavors was officially distributed to dealers yesterday, many of which no doubt have customers already optioning up their own personal C7s. (Fans hoping for the lowdown on the C7 convertible will have to wait.) Corvette Blogger reports that pricing, which is not included in the document, is expected to be announced before the April 25 kick-off of the National Corvette Museum's annual "Bash" event. Chevrolet would not confirm or deny that timing, commenting only that "pricing will be released soon, but not today." 
Let's take a look at some of the more interesting details and secrets either exposed or confirmed in the newly released order guide: - Trim levels: There will be three: 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT.
- Competition Sport Bucket Seats (order code AE4): Chevrolet's vaunted new Competition Sport bucket seats—an available option on all models—are aimed at quelling the age-old complaints regarding the Vette's disappointing seats. Note that they are listed as late availability. How late? GM doesn't say.
- Color Combination Override (order code D30): This appropriately named feature allows buyers to "individualize vehicle appearance by overriding recommended restrictions to exterior, interior and convertible top (if equipped) color combinations." Interestingly, this option is available only to "sold" orders, which is code for a paid-up-front special order. Taste, it's been said, is subjective, and now money can buy a lot of subjectivity at Chevrolet dealers.
- Corvette Museum Delivery (order code RC8): Available for all models, this also includes a personalized Corvette Museum logo plaque.
- Transparent Roof Panel (order code CC3): Lets the—slightly diffused—sun shine in on either the base car or the Z51.
- Carbon-Fiber Dual Roof Package (order code C2M): Includes a carbon roof panel and the transparent panel.
- Dual-Mode Performance Exhaust (order code NPP): Replaces the stock exhaust for an as-yet-undetermined increase in horsepower and a more aggressive sound. Polished stainless exhaust tips grow from three inches to four.
- Magnetic Selective Ride Control (order code FE4): An available option on Z51 models, it includes the B4Z Performance Traction Management stability-control programming, which is not available as a standalone option.
- Transmissions: A seven-speed manual is standard across the board; the Z51's gets performance ratios. A six-speed paddle-shifted automatic is available, but it changes the manual's 3.42:1 axle ratio to 2.56 in the base model and 2.73 in Z51 cars.
This is just a slight peek behind the curtain of the sometimes-arcane world of GM order sheets. We still don't have finalized output figures, EPA mileage estimates, or, most important, driving impressions. If you're hungry for more details, though, check out the PDF for yourself here (click Print Book, then Print Model, then Print). 
from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com |
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