Test Drive Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 2013 - NV Coupe
Heretic
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The moan of the buxy rubber is a humm echo rolled over an empty road. Snow-white coupe, like a shot, broke off. Personal, colleague, I write! Scrupulously I will throw the first impressions from the magnificent Chevrolet Corvette, which GM Concern is not in a hurry to bring to Russia. And we still hope, after all, believe
Screw tire stopped. It is difficult to imagine what efforts it was necessary to send a chevrolet Corvette counterpart to the steering wheel to calm the adrenaline focus. Soon, I myself was convinced how hard to control emotions, driving this car, a real car with the largest letter. Fondant Track Paul Ricard, where we are heading, driven by the navigation system, lies just a few tens of kilometers from Marseille. And arrive at the track follows at a certain time: according to the plan of the organizers, it is there it is there to be enjoyed to enjoy the car and to fully feel the drive madness to fully. Understanding that there is a pleasure of a few other kinds of pleasure there, we are in the measure of opportunity and road circumstances, we pull the arrival at the destination point.
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And here is Chevrolet Corvette, as a County Cristo Castle, which escaped from the ducts of the castle, is increasingly screwed up in a picturesque serpentine. The car constantly provokes to active ride, and only sanity and the abundance of wreaths on fences constrain the urge to press the accelerator. The human mind takes the top of the technical genius: the new 6.2 liter engine develops the power of 437 hp And truly crazy torque in 586 nm. I don't want to think about the dynamic qualities of the model and think the road abounding with insidious turns does not contribute to the verification of the realism of stated 4.6 seconds of overclocking to hundreds. It remains to just believe the word creators. And we wake with an average speed of fifty pitiful kilometers per hour by car, for which 300 km / h is not the limit. Thanks to the 6-speed Corvette machine, it submits such a mockery of himself, quietly alternating the first-second transmission and quite calmly absorb the suspension road flashes. Only a tight, but a very clear steering wheel in the devils reminds of the sporting destination of the machine.
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Entry to Paul Ricard rose faster than expected. Here, Corvette will easily spill the energy accumulated under the hood. The asphalt of the autodrome still keeps the heat of formula tires until the 1990th year of the car here regularly grinding the rubber track, and then the track became training. The limitations inspired by the road code of honor in the form of traffic rules are removed, and instead of the judge-destroyed uniforms, all your actions are strictly controlling the instructor sitting on the right. He will introduce himself to the track, and the word good will help, and disaster mistakes. But free will not allow. All turns are negotiated in advance: how, on which transmission, at what speed. Ready? Forward!
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On the Corvette highway, it goes smoothly and clearly, as if predicting the actions of the driver. The car is vividly responding to small steering deviations: according to developers, the steering of the novelty has become clearer and responsive compared to the predecessor. A small demolition of the front wheels in a cool turn quickly solves the stabilization system. Sweep speed! And in the next circle, the cherished arc will pass without departure to the security lane. With the instructional situation, the second approach to the same goal was lighter. And carefully with brakes! The effort on the pedal must be carefully dispensed: the braking efficiency is so great that the first time hanging on the belts is more often what you want.
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Racing brothers
Four championship titles in the American series ALMS and 38 victories in the races on both sides of the ocean, three of which are conquered in the legendary marathon 24 hours Le Mans such a result of the speeches of the racing fellows Corvette C6 in the XXI century. Although most of its awards are Corvette gathered in the USA, in European races, the brand also has something to boast. The C5R first appeared on the tracks of the FIA \u200b\u200bGT International Championship in 2005 a year after his first victory in Le Mans. Despite its 590-strong
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Driving
The powerful engine and hurricane dynamics have long been the key to the success of this model. Recent generations are famous and honed manageability.
Salon
Egoistic 2-seater, with high-quality materials and understandable ergonomics.
Comfort
No worse than in business class cars. Climate control and MP3 player go in the database, optionally you can set the navigation system.
Security
Believe opportunities.
Price
Not determined.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Enviable dynamic properties, engine power and obedience to steering wheel, bright appearance.
- In the Russian market, the car will not appear. At least in the foreseeable future.
Specifications
Brand and Model - Chevrolet Corvette C6
Dimensions - 4435x1844x1244 mm
Engine - gasoline, 6162 cm3, 437 hp / 5900 min-1
Transmission - automatic (mechanical), 6-speed
Dynamics - Max 306 km / h; 4.6 s to 100 km / h
Competitors - Porsche 911
Our opinion
In vain, General Motors is rejected by Corvette sales in Russia. Yes, sports cars are not in great demand. But after all, such cars are usually becoming part of the company's image, and GM with its single-platform, similar design and aggregate part of the models would not hurt at all.
Posted by: Dmitry Tyatyuchenko
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A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [May 2008]