Vehicle Description
It's pretty hard to beat the experience of getting behind the wheel
of a first-class performance machine while it's in top form and
putting it through its paces, but that's just the opportunity
presented by this 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Sting Ray. This
special edition Chevy has ventured only a scant 2,000 miles during
its brief lifetime, so it's just now getting past the "break in"
stage, and its powerful engine pairs with a number of performance
and aesthetic upgrades that come by virtue of its Z51 status to
make for a truly singular ride.
Draped in attention getting Admiral Blue paint, this is one
exceedingly sharp Corvette - and the model has certainly set the
bar of expectation very high in that regard. The entire exterior
still looks great - the paint has a special appearance that defies
its factory-issue status and carries no glaring flaws to detract
from its visual impact. A session at the hands of a professional
detailer will have it elevated to its absolute best. Being a
relatively new car that's received consistent sheltering, the
lenses protecting its angular headlights are still crystal clear
and the assortment of badging this '17 wears is in razor sharp
condition. The looks of both the signature Corvette logo looming
over the contrasting splitter in front and the positioning of the
close-set quartet of chrome exhaust tips in back are stellar. The
targa top this Sting Ray features is a definite benefit, allowing
you the exhilaration of driving with just the blue sky above you,
but with the ease of transitioning to a more sheltered environment
also an easy proposition.
Climb inside and you'll see that the black interior has been well
taken care of. There's very little perceptible wear on the surfaces
of the leather bucket seats and all the surrounding components
still seem as clean as they did when this Chevy rolled off the
showroom lot. This is an outstanding driving environment - both in
terms of aesthetics and functionality - and it's surprisingly
spacious for a model whose main calling card is its flat-out
performance. The assortment of factory displays behind the steering
wheel illuminate the cabin in blue and are accompanied by a sizable
color touchscreen just to the right that controls both the AM/FM
stereo with its iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a
navigation system - always a welcome feature for frequent
excursions. The air conditioning blows cold and strong and offers
dual zone climate control to keep you and your passengers in
comfort.
The capabilities of the 6.2 liter V8 that propels this 'Vette
certainly makes for exciting driving. It churns out a full 460
horses, accompanied by 465 lb-ft of torque to knock you back in
your seat, and pairs with an 8 speed automatic transmission geared
to take full advantage of its output while also making stop and go
traffic more tolerable. When the spirit moves you to take more
control of the power at your disposal, paddle shifters mounted on
the steering column provide a "hands on" experience. Traction and
electronic stability control and magnetic ride suspension team with
a road hugging stance and smooth power steering to provide world
class handling, while 4 wheel power disc brakes with supersized
slotted rotors that come via this Corvette's Z51 status bring the
set of staggered 5 spoke Corvette wheels - 19" in front and 20" in
back - to lightning quick stops when called upon.
An outstanding blend of modern engineering and timeless aesthetics,
this 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 presents a very compelling
opportunity. Call today!