“To ensure the high quality of the interior, we spent time working on the line alongside the team
that builds the Corvette every day at Bowling Green Assembly Plant,” said Ryan Vaughn,
interior design manager. “And thanks to that collaboration between design, engineering and
manufacturing, we were able to make adjustments that allowed us to maintain the integrity of
the design, improve the assembly process and ultimately deliver what we believe to be a world-
class interior.”
Driver-oriented technologies
At the core of the Corvette Stingray’s driver-focused technologies is the cockpit-mounted Driver
Mode Selector, which allows drivers to optimize the car for their driving preference and road
conditions via five settings: Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport and Track.
“The all-new Corvette Stingray is really three cars in one: It provides the comfort and
functionality of a long-distance GT car, the connectedness and infotainment of a daily driver and
the acceleration, grip and braking of a capable track car,” said Harlan Charles, product
manager. “With the Driver Mode Selector, we wanted to give drivers an easy way to tailor
virtually every aspect of the car to fit their driving environment. The result is a more rewarding,
more confident experience, whether you’re commuting in a downpour or charging through the
corkscrew at Laguna Seca.”
The Driver Mode Selector is easy to use via a rotary knob near the shifter. The Tour mode is the
default setting for everyday driving; Weather mode is designed primarily for added confidence
while driving in rain and snow; Eco mode is for achieving optimal fuel economy; Sport mode is
for spirited road driving and Track mode is for track use.
“Early in the development process, we spent time on the track, driving Corvettes hard. That
experience shaped many parts of the interior, such as the instrument display in Track mode,”
said Vaughn. “At 120 mph, you experience a sort of tunnel vision, as you concentrate on the
next turn. At that moment, you don’t need to know the next song playing on the radio.”
