The C8 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette forever altered the storied lineage, switching to a mid-engine layout and ditching the trademark manual transmission. We first met the base Stingray model. We’ve seen the Z06 (and hope to drive it soon). Now, Chevrolet is debuting the 2024 Corvette E-Ray, the quickest C8 yet — and the wildest departure from tradition to date. And with its presumed fuel economy and all-weather capability, it’s also the most practical.
Yes, the Corvette E-Ray is a hybrid
ChevroletThe E-Ray packs the V8 from the Stingray, a naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. It adds an electric motor up front with 160 hp and 125 lb-ft of additional torque, fed by a 1.9-kWh battery pack between the seats. Total output is 655 horsepower. No plugging in will be required.
And yes, the E-Ray is the first all-wheel-drive Corvette
ChevroletChevrolet is calling the E-Ray’s system “Intelligent eAWD.” The electric motor will apply power to the front wheels in “spirited driving” and in “low traction” situations. Chevy intends it to still sound like a V8. The E-Ray has an electric-powered “Stealth Mode” for city driving available at speeds under 45 mph. Chevy did not give a range. The electric motor supplements the four-cylinder Active Fuel Management mode for better fuel economy.
