Chevrolet Corvette StingRay - car classics

Chevrolet Corvette StingRay

Using the chassis with the with the production of racing model of the Corvette SS, chief designer of the GM bill Mitchell and designer Larry Shinoda designed their own housing, called him a Sting Ray, then held advertising campaign on their own money. It was a form, which defined the second generation Corvette 1963 issue, up to a small rear window, for which Mitchell had to fight. Sting Ray released as a closed body, and open horse riding, and was the first model of the Corvette, which was used fully independent suspension. It has significantly improved the management and allowed the model to compete with the fast cars Jaguar HKE. In the back of the used one transverse leaf spring, which went on to any of the parties differential. Transfer series can be ordered in the range from 3,08:1 up to of 4.56:1. Volume of the base engine was 5.3 liters, but potential racers could order zadnemotornuyu model Fuelie capacity of 268 kW, with a four-manual gearbox and improved fuel injection system.