Rocketing a quarter-mile in just 11.2 seconds with an available 495 horsepower,4 the LT2 V8 engine in Stingray is engineered to impress just about any driver.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – available as a coupe or convertible – is one of the best used luxury sports cars on the market. This two-seater has a powerful V8 engine that also gets good fuel economy. Its interior is loaded with standard features that are only available as options in rivals.

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Notable features

• Redesigned for 2014.
• Aluminum frame.
• Convertible soft-top with hard tonneau cover.
• Composite and carbon fiber body panels.
• 455- or 460-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8.
• Seven-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

The Corvette Stingray is the core model for the current generation of C8 Corvette models. It features big power and performance and is the first-ever Corvette model to offer a mid-engine configuration for maximum performance. Here are some performance specifications of the Corvette Stingray: 6.2L V8 engine.

Thanks to their unique way of feeding, large bottom-dwelling rays – such as stingrays, cownose rays, or whiptail rays – act as “habitat engineers”. Hovering over sandy areas, they excavate the sand in search of food while simultaneously creating micro-habitats for various tiny invertebrates.

Used 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Pricing

Our initial track data assuaged the sticker shock even further, with the 3436-pound Z51 dashing to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 12.2 at 118 mph, its quad tailpipes snarling madly up to its drag-limited 181-mph top speed.

The 1967 Corvette L88 Stingray is a true rarity - with only 20 of these road monsters ever produced, it's no surprise that it's highly sought-after and commands a high price (one was auctioned for a staggering $3.4 million).

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Value - $20,871-$37,009 | Edmunds.

The Corvette Stingray is the core model for the current generation of C8 Corvette models. It features big power and performance and is the first-ever Corvette model to offer a mid-engine configuration for maximum performance. Here are some performance specifications of the Corvette Stingray: 6.2L V8 engine.

Verdict The Corvette delivers supercar performance and looks in a package that coddles its driver with a supple ride and a comfortable cabin - all for a fraction of what its natural competitors cost.