25 Major E-Ray Components/Factors/Information

[John]

Key parameters of the E-Ray with additionally quotes from the GM Press Release.

Posted publicly @ 9:00 AM (ET), Jan. 17, 2023

1. 655 HP (combined);
2. Standard LT2 engine, e.g., 495 HP/470 TQ;
3. One (1) electric motor producing 160 HP & 125 TQ; 1.9 kWH battery pack.
4. Torque is combined @ 595 (though as TQ is not additive with combined ICE and EV power, why in the GM entire press release there is not a total TQ amount;
5. 0-60 in 2.5 seconds (faster than every Z06);
6. 1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds (faster than even the Z07);
7. Max lateral G is 1.12 G (same as standard Z06)
8. CCB’s are standard (identically sized to Z06 CCB’s);
9. Mag ride is standard;
10. AWD is standard;
11. Regular hybrid; not a PHEV but has stealth street driving mode up to 45 MPH.
12. Including DFC, cost is $104,295 MSRP; 2LT HTC starts at $119,095.
13. Initial customer delivery in “2023”;
14. Standard 20/21”wheels (four aluminum & 3 optional carbon fiber options);
15. Standard tires are all seasons; performance option comes with PS4’s;
16. Custom IP gauges display EV status/use information;
17. “Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator” (for all 2024 Corvettes);
18. Fourteen colors for the E-ray, e.g., including Ceramic Matrix Gray’s resurrection.
19. Dry weight = 268 pounds more than the Z06; e.g., 3,770 # dry weight;
20. Turning circle is 36’ 4”.
21. All exterior dimensions identical to Z06;
22. Wonderful (imo) new “evil-eye” E-Ray badge.
23. Frunk storage space.
24. Cylinder deactivation 8 to 4 at times & Start-Stop;
25. E-Ray exclusive of blue, dual front-to-rear racing stripes;
26. Track usage not just permitted but “performance tested and maximized.”

Quote-able quotes from the official GM complete E-Ray press release, with the complete PR at the link:


LINK upcoming within a minute please but here are clips right now to supplement the above:

• NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray

• “Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”

• E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.

• There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged mostly via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.

• E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios.

• Stealth Mode and tracking the E-Ray: The Corvette E-Ray’s two driver-initiated electric modes enable the car to travel under electric propulsion in certain conditions. The electric motor also optimizes track performance. Stealth Mode enables all-electric driving, when selected at start-up, for a period of time before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph. The engine automatically turns on if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted. When it comes to leveraging the electrified propulsion system for enhanced track performance, E-Ray's eAWD control system applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping.

• E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.

• Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound.

[JB]

I want to hear the sound of the vehicle. Awesome details and fabulous car. Two great choices. The z06 and the eray.

id take whichever one I could get my hands on.

[Phil1098]

I was right about the weight sitting on the street it will be over 4,000 pounds. Can't argue with the performance, looks, or value for what you get, but it is over 2 tons wet.

[KK87]

Battery cooling fluid/coolant?

[Phil1098]

This line clarifies the speculation about adaptive cruise or not for 2024. Looks like FCA and not ACC.

Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator” (for all 2024 Corvettes)

[John]

Thanks Phil.

[John]

Battery cooling fluid/coolant?

We think so as we saw in the early December CTF leaked pictures and since, and extra condenser mounted in the front grille (driver’s side) but yet to be confirmed.

[BuyPeaksSellDips]

This line clarifies the speculation about adaptive cruise or not for 2024. Looks like FCA and not ACC.

Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator” (for all 2024 Corvettes)

But does it have ACC? I mean if you have lane keep assist and Following Distance Indicator, Does that mean ACC? Why wouldn't it? If you add Distance Indicator with cruise control, that is basic ACC. John can you chime in here?

Edit: I'm really bummed that, as of right now, there is no indication of CF body accents, not even as an option (its not even in the visualizer). Body colored panels don't do it for me.

Edit Again: The Car and Driver YT video shows it with CF body accents, so I guess they will have that option. Might be a $1,000 option, but it is one.

[alton]

I guess the $70K 1LT Eray was just too good to be true

[Shepherd777]

Battery cooling fluid/coolant?

That's kinda strange, because unlike an ICE, batteries or electric motors should never need additional coolant. ???

[Shepherd777]

I guess the $70K 1LT Eray was just too good to be true

Yeah, I think C&D dropped a zero when they said the car would be $4k more than the Stingray.

[KK87]

That's kinda strange, because unlike an ICE, batteries or electric motors should never need additional coolant. ???

From this cutaway, there's another reservoir in the frunk too

[meyerweb]

Sounds impressive, but out of my price range. I think most were expecting this to be ~ halfway between the Stingray and Z06. I see a lot of people dropping off reservation lists at this price.

And I 'd like to see the real combined HP number, which is not simply adding the power of the ICE and electric motor.

Edit: Apparently GM has developed an electric motor that peaks at higher rpm. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they've done this. The power curve they show is like no other electric motor I've seen.

[meyerweb]

That's kinda strange, because unlike an ICE, batteries or electric motors should never need additional coolant. ???

BEVs definitely need to control the battery temperature. They all have cooling (and heating) systems for the batteries.

[John]

We remember an elsewhere poll that in the week after the Z06 came out, 55% said the price ended it for them. Yet in talking to two of top dealers this past week, one said that “I had one with a heart attack, another with an unexpected divorce drop off, but that are my only goodbyes.” The other dealer said that while the lack of Z07’s was troublesome to quite a few of his customers, not one dropped off yet.

A friend of mine said after the Z06’s upside surprise MSRP, he was still getting one and that it was worth it for him to not retire this year but a year from now. [He is now retiring December 31 of this year.]

Let us see how this shakes out over time.