Handcrafted, high-tech interior
The new Corvette Stingray interior blends fine materials and craftsmanship with advanced
technologies that contribute to a more connected and more engaging driving experience, said
Helen Emsley, interior design director.
“Every feature and detail in the interior is designed to enhance the driver’s connection to the
Corvette,” Emsley said. “It starts with the fighter jet-inspired wraparound cockpit; continues to
build with the smaller steering wheel, more supportive seats, and high-definition, configurable
screens, and is finished in gorgeous materials.”
The smaller, 14.1-inch-diameter (360 mm) steering wheel fosters a more direct, immediate feel
to directional inputs. The attention to the driver extends to the smallest details, including the flat,
precise stitching on the steering wheel designed to provide a smooth, consistent feel.
Precise and elegant stitching also is seen in the available Napa leather trim on the all-new
seats. Two seating choices will be offered: a GT seat for all-around comfort and a Competition
Sport seat with more aggressive side bolstering that provides greater support on the track.
The frame structure for both seats is made of magnesium for greater strength and less weight
than comparable steel frames. They’re also more rigid, contributing to the enhanced feeling of
support during performance driving.
Additional performance-enhancing details in the interior resulted from designers’ “field trips” to
GM’s Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., where high-performance driving experiences spurred the
design and implementation of several features, including a steel-reinforced grab bar on the
center console for the passenger and soft-touch materials on the edge of the console, where the
driver naturally braces during high-load cornering.
High-performance driving also influenced elements of the configurable display screens and
available head-up display, which vary depending on the driving mode, including the Track
display inspired by the C6.R.
The performance-supporting elements inside the new Corvette Stingray are complemented by
unprecedented attention to detail and build quality, including the sweeping arch motif over the
driver cockpit trim and the seamless transition of the line from the instrument panel to the door.
All models feature a fully-wrapped interior, where every surface is covered with premium, soft-
touch materials. Available materials, depending on the trim level, include Napa leather,
aluminum, carbon fiber and micro-suede.
A blend of hand craftsmanship and machined precision is intended to ensure the fit, finish and
ambience of the cabin is first-rate. The leather-wrapped instrument panel, for example, features
hand-selected and hand-stretched materials for better grain matching with stitching performed
by robots that deliver perfect seams.
There’s even a micro-LED screen for the passenger’s climate control placed below the vent on
the dash, away from the performance features on the instrument panel.
