After much conjecture, the C7 generation Corvette has arrived and although it's certainly a more evolutionary design than some were expecting, it's nevertheless a model that's got the chops to shake up the established order. Its predecessor had established a reputation for being a car that handled well and went like stink and later versions of the C6 even started to feel reasonably well screwed together inside; certainly a long way ahead of the plastic dungeon that was the C5 'Vette interior. The C7 improves perceived quality again but if you want Audi-style soft-touch, silcon-damped everything, you're probably looking at the wrong car. The Stingray is all about a charismatic V8, big performance and all the other things that you suspect might one day be legislated out of existence. Get it while it's hot.

About the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Corvette Stringray doesn't need to try too hard to impress. It appeals to a very different clientele in this country compared to the US. Over there, it's the car for the 55 year old plumber made good, something you treated yourself to when you retired early. Here it's a different proposition. It's a car that will be seen on track days and will be used hard. Few will be disappointed with their decision to choose the Corvette over, say, a Porsche Cayman S or a BMW M4. It even manages to make Nissan's GTR look a tad expensive. It won't be for everyone though. If anything, the styling on this C7 generation car is brasher than what's gone before, although the interior is a far more pleasant place to be. Perhaps that's indicative of its manufacturer's increased confidence in the car. It might appear overblown and over here, but the American car stereotypes about handling and ride are laid to rest for good by the awesome Stingray. Sports cars don't get much better than this.

Representative finance example

If your borrow amount is £7,000 with a deposit of £1,000, a selected term of 48 months, at a representative APR of 17.9% (fixed) and an annual fixed interest rate of 17.9%, you would pay £171.83 per month. Total charge for credit would be £2,247.84 and total amount repayable is £8,247.84.

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