Chevy is bringing two unique versions of the Corvette to this year’s SEMA Show: a 2015 Stingray styled in collaboration with KISS front man Paul Stanley and a vintage third-generation Corvette built with NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson that features the 6.2L engine from the 2015 Corvette Stingray.
Chevy is bringing two unique versions of the Corvette to this year’s SEMA Show: a 2015 Stingray styled in collaboration with KISS front man Paul Stanley and a vintage third-generation Corvette built with NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson that features the 6.2L engine from the 2015 Corvette Stingray.
“Corvette has always meant different things to different owners,” said Harlan Charles, Corvette product manager. “Whether it’s a new Stingray or a mid-year Sting Ray, some use their Corvette as a dedicated track car, others use it as a grand touring car and others use it as a daily driver. That range is on display at the SEMA Show this week, serving as the inspiration for owners looking to make their Corvette an even more personal sports car.”
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KISS’ Paul Stanley worked with Chevy’s designers to personalize a 2015 Corvette Stingray coupe, creating the perfect instrument that reflects Stanley’s creativity applied to America’s sports car. It’s exterior is painted in a unique candy red hue offset with Midnight Glaze Silver paint treatment on the roof, rear hatch, spoiler, outside mirrors and the front grille. Inside the special Corvette has quilted parchment leather seats, along with additional parchment leather accents in the Jet Black cabin. There is dark red accent stitching throughout.
Stanley’s Stingray features the available Z51 Performance Package, which includes a dry-sump oiling system, electronic limited-slip differential, larger front brakes and a cooling package for the differential and transmission.
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson collaborated with Chevy to personalize a vintage 1971 Corvette with exterior and interior updates, and an all-new 460-hp Gen V LT1 crate engine.
“This car not only has the look, but the power train is going to make it sound fast and responsive,” said Jimmie Johnson. ” And it’s a 1971 classic.”
In addition to the two Corvettes, Chevy is also featuring a collection of concept parts based on the 2015 Corvette Z06 at the show.
