Corvette Stingray: The Seventh Generation of America's Sports Car

For the Corvette enthusiast there is no greater source of speculation pent-up excitement and anticipation than the pending introduction of a new-generation Vette. Since unveiling the original American sports car in 1953 GM has upped the ante with each successive model and along the way the Corvette has evolved from 6-cylinder boulevard cruiser to street racer to Le Mans winner to world-class sports car. Sixty years of constant refinement have ensured that the next-generation Corvette will give its global competitors a strong run for their money. For the making of Corvette Stingray: The Seventh Generation of Americas Sports Car GM granted author Larry Edsall exclusive access to engineers designers and other Corvette team members as well as its own photographic archives to create the complete inside story of this top-notch sports car. The seventh-generation Corvette (C7) again raises the bar not only for outright performance but also for performance-for-dollar. Capable of running with - and in many cases outclassing - the likes of Ferrari Porsche Audi and other European legends Chevys newest Corvette delivers the goods with a new look and even more performance technology. With more than 300 historical and behind-the-scenes photographs that take you as close to the car as you can get without sitting behind the wheel Corvette Stingray is a must-own book for any serious gearhead--whether youre a long-time Vette junkie a sports car devotee or simply an admirer of beautiful machines.