did you know?
May 30, 2021, at the 105th Indianapolis 500, a 2021 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Hardtop Convertible lead the 33-car field to the green flag. The 2021 Indy 500 was the 18th time for Corvette.
Powered by a new 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine, the Corvette convertible produces 495 horsepower and 470 lb-of torque. Along with racing harnesses and emergency lights, the 2021 Corvette Stingray Convertible also was equipped with the Z51 package.
This allows the Corvette a top speed over 180 mph, but the pace car only needed to reach 130 mph at the race.
DID YOU KNOW?
1953 was the first year for the Chevrolet Corvette.
Production of the new Chevrolet Corvette began on June 30, 1953.
1953 was the first year for the Chevrolet Corvette.
Production of the new Chevrolet Corvette began on June 30, 1953.
All Convertibles!
300 Corvettes were produced the first year, all convertibles with a 150hp, high-compression, 6-cylinger valve-in-head “Blue Flame” engine!
White Side Wall Tires!
Polo white with red interior and black top was only color combination. Available options included a heater and an AM radio.
