MotorWeek | Road Test: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

We take a spin in the 7th generation of America's original sports car.

[@DaLeadBull]

I love the old school feel of Motorweek videos.

[@ked4]

I like that john Davis still does motorweek

[@mattkroening7964]

I always feel like i'm watching a program from the late 90's when i watch one of these reviews. just in HD. It's awesome.

[@adogg619]

GM's pushrod V8 have withstood the test of time. Durable, reliable, and responds very well to modifications.

[@AceNinja2112]

John Davis: Introduces C7 Motorweek: Shows us C2 instead

[@aidaaliten8817]

For comparison

[@TwoHawksHunting]

I agree with everything the Motor Week reviewer stated. The C7 is a hit and the car looks fantastic in just about every color and wheel combination. The interior quality is excellent. The performance is incredible. It is a comfortable cruiser as well as fast great handling sports car. That's why I bought one. I still receive plenty of complements on my C7 whenever I take it out for a spin.

[@CKDC8]

+Michael bagley did you get z51 or leave it off? comments on comfort/handling for whichever option you went with?

[@TwoHawksHunting]

+cjc90 I purchased the Z51 package, magnetic ride, performance exhaust, and the on board camera.

[@TwoHawksHunting]

+cjc90 The ride is comfortable for me in both the touring and sport modes. I haven't tried the track mode since I haven't taken it to the track. The performance exhaust is loud and rowdy, but you can control that with the ride option nob. Both the handling and performance are exceptional. I didn't get the performance seats because I heard they were too hard. I prefer comfortable seats and the standard seats are very comfortable.

[@ChristopherOvrebo]

Idk if I would agree with that. I rented one in the same color as the video, except, it had chrome or silver 5 stars. Now I don't remember. I just remembered thinking the car didn't "pop"

[@GregK1247]

C7 was a game changer

[@jamesmosley4007]

Love the new features new style and reincarnation of a wonderful corvette as for those who complain about the price Im 27 and I pick mine up next week in which i will post a review, anybody with two legs and a good set of eyes should be ambitious enough to make whatever kind of money they want but if you cant afford a 50k car dont lust for it, some people work hard some people just have good family some people make less than 25k a year but whoever you are and what you do remember as long as you breathe air new cars will always be released if you set a goal for yourself however long it takes you can have this car its not going anywhere.

[@DonnielSeymour]

Best bang for the buck!

[@briancenti5423]

MOTOR TREND recently tested a '14 stingray and got a 12.00@120mph..been watching MOTOR WEEK for almost 30 years now and still love it...this car look so much better in red though.

[@hayksamvelyan]

The narrator's voice makes me anxious to hear him say, "come ooon down!"

[@xkcoocoo]

The best North American Supercar!

[@MiamiMillionaire]

I love Motorweek !

[@empowermph]

Love it. Blade Silver is the best balance, looks like a shark. Getting it.

[@w.i.henley210]

yes mine is silver

[@empowermph]

w.i. henley So far this summer, Id only seen a white C7 in person, normally my favorite car color for its clean look, but the black accents and details against the stark white contrast, looks gaudy. Saw a silver C7 for the 1st time in person the other day. Its Boss. Its Detroit Robocop meets Italian Ferrari. I honked in approval like a little kid, and he honked back. Vettes are for the non-snobby, alpha guys who want to go fast in style and timeless tradition. Seeing it in person inspired me, Im getting one.

[@francoisd6942]

+Prince Mauhdi III A Ferrari will never honk you back

[@soulerflare7]

4 yrs later I know , but did you get it ? If so how do you like it?

[@markwilliams955]

John Davis is an excellent spokesperson for Motor Week, I have watched him since I was a kid. I'm 59, I have owned four Corvettes. C4,C5,And C7, Lets MAKE THIS PERFECTLY CLEAR CORVETTE IS A TRUE AMERICAN SPORT CAR SINCE 1953 PERIOD!!!! YOU CANNOT GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK WITH PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING FROM THE CORVETTE. JUST ASK CHEF ENGINEER TADGE FROM GM, CHEVROLET , EACH GENERATION ARE ALWAYS BETTER. I've been seeing younger people driving the C7 corvette.

[@skip741x3]

whats wild is that a 2018 mustang gt will make 460 hp 420 tq and the bullit version 480hp from 5.0 liters vs 6.2 from the vette... Although, those vettes sound viciously agressive, what a sound! having sat in the seat and revved it and heard it from behind.. would have loved to have driven one but non serious looker here not a buyer ..The interior feel and build quality is levels above any previous gen vette..they got it right this time..whole car is like a work of art

[@tmat04]

Gr8 review on the new Vette....Gr8 work Chevy!

[@87ferrarif40]

The only thing I don't like about the new vette's, is the gas door is located on the side of the car. I loved how the C4 Corvette's have the gas door in the center of the rear.

[@a.r.walker6255]

17/29 mpg!!!!! Thats excellent gas mileage considering how large the engine is. wow!

[@troypower4733]

I will take one in this silver, stunning, love it, can't wait to throttle it!!

[@seanguy9720]

I was disappointed when the C7 came out because it was the first generation Vette without round/circular taillights.

[@carlosa.7913]

Beatiful car! A truly amazing machine!

[@04218158]

They took 43 seconds to design the front grill/intake

[@stradivarius151]

What would you have done different???

[@ShawnDickens]

I finally like how a vette looks. I'll have to go test drive one, but it looks like I might be willing to own one for the first time.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I can't wait to see this Vette in person

[@iggygeeproductions]

I drive the base C6. Stingray in 2015 I think. On the road there are very few cars faster. Porsche Turbo slower. AMG black, faster. My car, waaaay cheaper. And daily drivable without breaking.

[@michaelanderson5975]

MotorWeek is the best I've been watching them since I was a little kid dreaming of cars that they showed on the program now I'm preparing myself to buy a 2014 Corvette Stingray I'm not sure if I want yellow white or orange orange being my favorite color we'll see

[@Slowgroovin]

Give the C4 credit because all Corvettes since share evolutions of it's body shape. This car just needed hidden headlights and round taillights.

[@whal8y]

That's cool- help change my perception.

[@classickruzer1]

AWESOME RIDE...

[@david029014]

Getting one this year!

[@stephendibari5010]

Love the C7 Stingray! Will be buying a 2016 in about 4 1/2 years when I get closer to retirement and my current 2013 Lexus ES350 is paid off. Do i need the Z51 package ? Probably not, but if the one I like has it I’ll take it. TBH, I’d rather have the 18 in /19in wheels in the non Z51 for a little better ride and i don’t want summer only tires which i heard barely last 20k miles. I’ll get the 4 season version of the Michelin Sport ...I’ll be driving this all year around and probably wont be tracking it... Like to get the magnetic ride control option also...

[@CalgaryHyundai13]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@boofdfast]

Yeah, then you woke up. LOL ;)

[@craigt5906]

A C7 Stingray’s horsepower was NEVER rated “465” it was 455-460 from 14-19...

[@Viper81766]

I thought he said 465 lbs of torque

[@choward874]

But yes I can't wait for the Z cars!

[@hoangphan33]

Where I live (orange county CA) they are all pre sold. I am on a wait list to get mine. I am in 62nd place and its going to take about a year. I suggest looking around your dealerships to see if they are available. Try adding yourself on as much wait-lists as possible, you do not have to give a deposit or anything.

[@pm512]

Not everybody has money to throw around like that. But my cousin just did that exact thing and glad he made that decision. He tested both and has had his GTR for a few months. Loves the car AND the quality. Said the vettes were just made too badly. Hopefully this new one is better. Plus the GTR can beat just about anything under 200 grand from the showroom floor.

[@Jorginator16ful]

Nice video guys

[@BVBUli09]

What a great commerc... ahm review of one of the best american sports cars! Love this clip 😂🙈

[@strafy5230]

3:04 They're not round so just "Deal With It"

[@eth6706]

What a perfect machine

[@JohnAK72]

Have a look at new Porsche 718 Boxster S, it changed my mind of course for a bit more.

[@M40A3Drgn]

I hate that people say that "Corvettes are for old people" Haha I'm 21 and own a C7

[@jeffdivona]

kumber 15 with a fake license and a C7

[@jackmitchell123]

jeffdivona 12 sitting on a milk crate and a C7

[@maniijuan]

I know right I'm in high school and own a C7!

[@jeffdivona]

Jack Mitchell I also own a Ferrari. Lemonade-stand money.

[@VerisimilitudeDude]

Jack Mitchell 2 1/2 still wearing diapers and in a C7

[@sugardippedtitz]

yea baby, that why I bought one!!!! wooo hoo!!

[@BEBNC1]

John Davis has fared well over the years. Looks like he's trimmed up. Where's the Member's Only jacket though? lol Remember him doing C4 reviews from the mid 80s for MW.

[@nismofury]

3.8sec 0-60 if you get it just right? Thats a 12.1 sec 1/4 mile. Nice

[@sugardippedtitz]

gets into the 11's

[@slapnasty5183]

Not

[@jessemess7598]

How can you calculate that?

[@hduncan2587]

All I can say is... that's just what Motorweek does. The reason I even came here was the quip about knee-jerk blogs. Most the low-budget videos still don't do much for me since they interject too much music (usually rock) with fire across the screen, because clueless marketing people think we're all into monster trucks. With that, I appreciate Motorweek remains quietly journalistic without trying too hard, but they should have left such a petty comment out, as it then becomes hypocritical.

[@jaimeferrerromero2499]

Turn signal lights are in yellow?

[@87ferrarif40]

What's with the chrome strip on the front grill? It looks ridiculous on this Corvette.

[@jebxbouck94]

@HTHAMMACK1 that's actually the ZR1, your thinking of

[@transrus1]

What happened to the 1/4 mile time ?

[@reyperez3424]

Google it, c4 had square taillights but I don't remember the exact year 91+ for sure, c6 have oval taillights and now the c7 has trapezoidal (thanks for reminding me) the camaro had round taillights too (my favorite one)

[@whal8y]

After taxes and everything it's mid 60's. But, yeah- saw my first one on the road- guy has white hair.

[@1bojanbojan]

No 0-60 or 1/4 Mile Run?

[@hduncan2587]

The old fashioned auto writers... consider it the good ol' boys thing. I love how he continuously enunciates, but still says "perfeck" on more than one occasion (@2:18). It's not his fault, though. The older journalists had a different style to grow up with-- this was how they were trained for TV and radio (the latter even to this day).

[@Salih.A.j]

3:06 is the most important thing to me :)

[@BEBNC1]

Actually, the 6.2 LT1 weighs almost the same as Ford's 5.0 (slightly less I believe) and is dimensionally smaller than the 5.0. Very compact and efficient engine with amazing torque and power band. Glad GM stuck with OHV.

[@mrmovin12345]

You guys dont beat these cars the way you use to :( ... I mean test them not beat them :)

[@SouthshoreVice]

A lot of arm-chair car reviewers in here, what do you people actually drive that's so impressive?

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

A 2009 Ford Ranger 2.3. The plus side is a lot less spent on gas and insurance.

[@francoisd6942]

+Boyd W You can keep it

[@jacdan502]

I have my 2015 Cruze LTZ with RS package 1.4 L turbo And my 1994 Corvette LT1 auto. Corvette is Fully paid for. :)

[@jg2611]

Doubt anyone would turn down a corvette if given to them. It is what it is. I like motorweek reviews.

[@tedsmith1295]

2014 corvette

[@skillz1855]

The Z07 will take the cake,, rumors are V8 TT with a slightly wider stance, bigger grip, and even tighter suspension with 600 hp for starters

[@TheKacper2001]

Is this car good daily driver?

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

The Hatch Area is where your Family rides I take it.

[@georgettaperue4424]

I would love it if they brought back the L88 motor but in a small block version and have it with over 600hp.

[@Inklebonker1]

How so?

[@TimJoseph08031990]

In other countries, amber turn signals are required, but because the German vehicles are now using them in their modern cars, I think Chevy decided to put them. This might be a globalized sports car, despite being Made in America. In the old days all American cars had red turn signals combined with the brake light. Almost all the cars sold currently have red turn signals in the back, including Mercedes, BMW, Acura, Infiniti, and all other brands.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

So people don't get confused when the turn signals are amber. When it's red turn signals, separate from the brake lights or sharing the same bulbs as the brake lights, it confuses other drivers.

[@reyperez3424]

This is a great corvette, i know that there's a lot of hate for this c7 but been realistic this is a good performance card , there's a few issues for some people like weight, hp , square taillights but there's a reason for that, Google them please don't look ignorant with your comments, this is not the first corvette with square taillights

[@junior5516]

i would really like to see a comparison between this car and tesla model s

[@SmoothCruizer37]

All about shrinking the overall size of the corvette and screwing of the tall looking to drive a comfortable ride.

[@therealjayseh]

Already 10 yrs old. Just like that lol

[@jawzmuzik5628]

WE LOVE YOU JOHN DAVIS!!!!!

[@dinobravo23]

yes, you are

[@orbits2]

The front end needs round headlights The interior needs a complete makeover soon maybe 2016 back end looks great

[@steve75112]

john davis voice reminds me of a game show host

[@1979irock]

Wow

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Amber turn signals in the back? Looks like the Corvette's first time to have those, but Corvette fans might not be too impressed about it, since they favor red turn signals in the back, considering this is an American super car.

[@youngestson6537]

Excellent A1.TOPNOTCH

[@hduncan2587]

Exceptions to low budget channels might be Petrolicious (though it's more classic car porn rather than reviews, and may make good bank), Chris Harris at /Drive (which again has some good backing behind it), Winding Road (again, semi-large backing), and one of the lesser ones is MPGomatic. Harris' /Drive platform mate Matt Farrah has/had some of the usual tires smoke and rock I was talking about, as an example.

[@somedayzo6]

I am very anxious to see what GM has in store for the Zo6!!!! They have a lot of catching up to do as we must remember the Mustang GT500 has 662 HP and the Nissan GTR is upped to 600 HP for the upcoming year. WE need more HP and they had better hurry!!!!!

[@roshan517]

the nismo is 600, not the normal GT-R if I remember correctly.

[@EdwardDG2]

My C4 Vette will do until I'm older to afford this😅

[@Sonnywitdamoney]

Haha same, what year is your C4?

[@counkev]

17/29 MPG WTH How is that possible!! And where is the slalom test and braking.

[@pat324631]

If I can find one for I'll trade my 09 maxima sport. I doubt ill find one tho.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

i hate that Chevy won't put CD players in their cars anymore. The Stingray has this bullshit Apple Carplay and it's basically a waste of money

[@igetitdoyou9922]

C4 didn't have square tail lights, they were Squircles.

[@jebxbouck94]

I do love the look of the new Vette, but why can't GM put more power in it? It seems like they're not using the Corvettes potential properly, I realize that 455 is still a lot, and that GM is at the top of it's game when they utilize the maximum of the engine by getting everything they can out of that HP, but I really think they need to join the 600+ club, or AT LEAST the 550 club, the ZR1 was a beast, why can't they put that in EVERY car, stop trying to make it affordable, it's a sports car, it's not supposed to be affordable

[@HTHAMMACK1]

The Corvette Z06, which is the more expensive model, has 640 bhp and 635 lbs-feet of torque.

[@tedsmith1295]

put some long tube headers on n a airbox on yours

[@Inklebonker1]

That sounds like an odd law. Why are they mandatory in the EU?

[@dylM92]

the corvette has cylinder deactivation during highvay cruising it will run on 4 cylinders instead of 8

[@MOTOTOOB]

Time to buy buy buy...

[@hnnotyy]

Not a regular road test video like you usually see.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

MotorWeek | Road Test: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

[@scottsmith6571]

the corvette is made for corners , straight line I got a GM v6 that will smoke it 1/4

[@Inklebonker1]

I don't get it. US cars were required to have red turning signals? I don't get it.

[@Inklebonker1]

It has allot of trunk space for a sportscar, even with the top in the trunk. But still, doesn't every sportscar suffer from those shortcomings?

[@MRJ520]

No 1/4 mile times? WTF???

[@FeldmanChevyofNovi]

Awesome Review!! It's a beautiful thing to see one sitting on the showroom floor!!

[@pulimassiv5789]

Im 38 and i own a yellow vette convertible!Im not old or am i??LOL

[@Waldo66669]

you see everybodies like this car will beat it and they just cant realize that they arent interested in strait lines anymore watch what happens on motortends review againt the new ferarri

[@bleedingedge98]

Yes, I agree, the tail lights are the best, the name of the car just sounds awesome

[@TheSlow262]

2014 and still OHV?

[@skip741x3]

That OHV engine revs Instantly and viciously bro! tsand behind one and have the drive blip the gas, you will fall in love

[@Rennpanzer]

I've never been more than an objective fan of previous Corvettes but, to me, this car is stunning. GREAT job Chevy!