Corvette E-Ray spied not camouflaged.

Murf993 · 12-17-2021, 09:16 PM

Click the link to view 12 photos: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/sp...e-e-ray-hybrid
Supercars Performance Vehicles New Vehicles
Spied! This is the 2023 Corvette E-Ray hybrid without any camo
The undisguised hybrid ‘Vette was spotted in Detroit emitting a "very different" sound

Author of the article:Elliot Alder, Driving
Publishing date

ec 16, 2021 • 11 hours ago • 1 minute read •
A spy photographer has spotted the upcoming 2023 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray driving in metro Detroit. The anticipated hybrid Corvette will likely slot between the Z51 and Z06, reinforcing the line’s history of offering shoppers a variety of drivetrains to suit their needs.

The C8 is a potent machine as it is, and the E-Ray will only carry the platform farther. The new model is expected to augment the Stingray’s existing 6.2L V8 with mild hybrid technology. More than simply reducing the C8’s already-thrifty fuel consumption, such a powertrain would augment low-end torque and smooth the power band, yielding a more direct and intuitive response underfoot.

Visually, this E-Ray is almost indistinguishable from the Z06 with Z07 package. The point to note, however, is that the exhaust tips have moved from their centre position on the Z06 to outboard locations that likely clear space for heavier tech to stay in the middle. Our spy shooter, who followed this E-Ray for a few miles, notes that it sounded “very different” from the raspy Z06.

mikado463 · 12-21-2021, 04:20 PM

no doubt ICE has become an endangered species .....

Murf993 · 12-21-2021, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikado463

no doubt ICE has become an endangered species .....

I don't see me ever owning an EV. The only ones that have any interest to me are way out of my price range, and frankly if I had that kind of money to spend it wouldn't be on an EV.

stein_325i · 12-21-2021, 05:19 PM

With the amount of cool Corvettes soon to be available its gonna be quite a long time before GM can have their supply reach demand. Looking forward to this, after all, hybridization was one of the biggest reasons for the mid-engine placement.

Bumpinjeep · 12-21-2021, 06:27 PM

That's a Z06. This was one of the test mules with the normal C8 exhaust setup. There was one with side exhausts at one point. Here's a link to the C8 forum with details.

Murf993 · 12-21-2021, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

That's a Z06. This was one of the test mules with the normal C8 exhaust setup. There was one with side exhausts at one point. Here's a link to the C8 forum with details.

Maybe I'm confused but the article you linked to is the same car as the article that I posted. Both refer to the car as the E-Ray. Did I miss something?

Bumpinjeep · 12-21-2021, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murf993

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

That's a Z06. This was one of the test mules with the normal C8 exhaust setup. There was one with side exhausts at one point. Here's a link to the C8 forum with details.

Maybe I'm confused but the article you linked to is the same car as the article that I posted. Both refer to the car as the E-Ray. Did I miss something?

It's a click bait article unfortunately. E-Ray should be similar, if it replaces the GS in the lineup. However It's not the E-Ray pictured.

Bumpinjeep · 01-18-2022, 07:18 PM

Here's another one with the earlier model exhausts: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ot-away-2.html
Skip to 15:50

BigHunk · 01-18-2022, 07:53 PM

If someone told you 10 years ago, there is gonna be Corvette hybrid, you would get him a straight jacket.
But these are some weird times, but hang on, the worst is on the way.

RM7 · 01-18-2022, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHunk

If someone told you 10 years ago, there is gonna be Corvette hybrid, you would get him a straight jacket.
But these are some weird times, but hang on, the worst is on the way.

Says SUV owner...

Mingwan · 01-19-2022, 02:53 AM

(Some GM dealership somewhere in the US)

“Corvette E-Ray for sale. Please call for pricing.”

Kick 6 · 01-19-2022, 04:01 AM

My buddy just had his new C8 sent to Lingenfelter. Came back with twin turbos making 820 hp. They told him it would run in the low 9's.

Murf993 · 01-19-2022, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kick 6

My buddy just had his new C8 sent to Lingenfelter. Came back with twin turbos making 820 hp. They told him it would run in the low 9's.

Pictures please.

Kick 6 · 01-19-2022, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murf993

Pictures please.

No pics, I just looked at it in his garage while he told me what they did and said. It's a red convertible if that helps.

SickGTR · 01-19-2022, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kick 6

My buddy just had his new C8 sent to Lingenfelter. Came back with twin turbos making 820 hp. They told him it would run in the low 9's.

820 and low 9's ? 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥 Definitely need to see a video of that!!!

Kick 6 · 01-19-2022, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SickGTR

820 and low 9's ? 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥 Definitely need to see a video of that!!!

I'd like to see it too. It runs 11.5 with 495 HP so I could see it happening if their numbers are accurate.

SickGTR · 01-19-2022, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kick 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by SickGTR

820 and low 9's ? 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥 Definitely need to see a video of that!!!

I'd like to see it too. It runs 11.5 with 495 HP so I could see it happening if their numbers are accurate.

I don't see it running that if it only 820!! We shall see I guess

12-17-2021, 09:16 PM	#1
Murf993 Major 14097 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Dog Lake, South Frontenac, Ontario Canada iTrader: (0)	Corvette E-Ray spied not camouflaged. Click the link to view 12 photos: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/sp...e-e-ray-hybrid Supercars Performance Vehicles New Vehicles Spied! This is the 2023 Corvette E-Ray hybrid without any camo The undisguised hybrid ‘Vette was spotted in Detroit emitting a "very different" sound Author of the article:Elliot Alder, Driving Publishing dateec 16, 2021 • 11 hours ago • 1 minute read • A spy photographer has spotted the upcoming 2023 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray driving in metro Detroit. The anticipated hybrid Corvette will likely slot between the Z51 and Z06, reinforcing the line’s history of offering shoppers a variety of drivetrains to suit their needs. The C8 is a potent machine as it is, and the E-Ray will only carry the platform farther. The new model is expected to augment the Stingray’s existing 6.2L V8 with mild hybrid technology. More than simply reducing the C8’s already-thrifty fuel consumption, such a powertrain would augment low-end torque and smooth the power band, yielding a more direct and intuitive response underfoot. Visually, this E-Ray is almost indistinguishable from the Z06 with Z07 package. The point to note, however, is that the exhaust tips have moved from their centre position on the Z06 to outboard locations that likely clear space for heavier tech to stay in the middle. Our spy shooter, who followed this E-Ray for a few miles, notes that it sounded “very different” from the raspy Z06. Attached Images
	Appreciate 2 mikado463470.00 DrFerry7004.00 Tweet Quote

12-21-2021, 04:20 PM	#2
mikado463 First Lieutenant 470 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2017 x5 35i , '67 Corvette BB, Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: SE Pa iTrader: (0)	no doubt ICE has become an endangered species ..... __________________ cheers - Dave
	Appreciate 1 Murf99314096.50 Quote

12-21-2021, 05:19 PM	#4
stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25302 Rep 8,764 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	With the amount of cool Corvettes soon to be available its gonna be quite a long time before GM can have their supply reach demand. Looking forward to this, after all, hybridization was one of the biggest reasons for the mid-engine placement.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-21-2021, 06:27 PM	#5
Bumpinjeep Colonel 6253 Rep 2,551 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M2 [8.33]	That's a Z06. This was one of the test mules with the normal C8 exhaust setup. There was one with side exhausts at one point. Here's a link to the C8 forum with details. __________________ Present BMW: 2023 M2 BSM W/Carbon everything, 6 Speed Past BMWs: 2020 M2C HS Executive, 6 Speed 2017 M3 YMB Executive, 6 Speed, ZCP Everything else: 2024 Wrangler 4Xe 2020 MK 7.5 GTI
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2022, 07:18 PM	#8
Bumpinjeep Colonel 6253 Rep 2,551 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M2 [8.33]	Here's another one with the earlier model exhausts: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ot-away-2.html Skip to 15:50 __________________ Present BMW: 2023 M2 BSM W/Carbon everything, 6 Speed Past BMWs: 2020 M2C HS Executive, 6 Speed 2017 M3 YMB Executive, 6 Speed, ZCP Everything else: 2024 Wrangler 4Xe 2020 MK 7.5 GTI
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2022, 07:53 PM	#9
BigHunk ///M 285 Rep 390 Posts Drives: X5M , iX , S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	If someone told you 10 years ago, there is gonna be Corvette hybrid, you would get him a straight jacket. But these are some weird times, but hang on, the worst is on the way. __________________ not rich enough to buy cheap
	Appreciate 4 DrFerry7004.00 Murf99314096.50 AlexFL7983.00 Cos270610.00 Quote

01-19-2022, 02:53 AM	#11
Mingwan Major 1890 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: X1 Individual custom paint Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	(Some GM dealership somewhere in the US) “Corvette E-Ray for sale. Please call for pricing.”
	Appreciate 1 Cos270610.00 Quote

01-19-2022, 04:01 AM	#12
Kick 6 Private First Class 301 Rep 149 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	My buddy just had his new C8 sent to Lingenfelter. Came back with twin turbos making 820 hp. They told him it would run in the low 9's.
	Appreciate 0 Quote