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Chevrolet Corvette 2022 Stingray Coupe

Donnie

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I am currently building the 2022 Chevrolet Stingray Coupe. I will add some pics as I go along. I am thinking that this build is not going to be a step-by-step process, but rather an "in process" type of build, so some "glue-ups" and steps might not be shown to reduce the amount of post.
 
So, I guess that big silver thingy on the engine with the, what looks like an oil filler cap on an arm is part of the dry-sump oil system for new Corvettes? :p
 
Yes Jim, you are correct. Actually a little embarrassed as I have not focused much attention to the engine as much as I should. I have had all my attention to the body interior and exterior.
Now that you brought that to my attention, I have read more about it. They have two oil chambers, one that is a constant feeding circulating for mechanical aspects and then the dry sump which stores the oil in that strange looking vertical pan thing in the front.

Here is a cut-a-way of the front oil structure. Quite amazing. Because the car has the race track Grand Prix class, and pulling a lot of “G’s”, the oil has to be circulated in a different manner than regular passenger cars.
Interesting the new 2026 year is coming out with a G force lissagious scope LCD screen on left of steering wheel.

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Hi fourseas,

yes, it is a mid-engine, or rather, a rear-engine. The front-mounted engines essentially reach a limit in certain dynamics, such as Horsepower and drivability.


Now, the brake calipers. These decals have got to be the tiniest I have ever seen in my life. It is almost at the law of diminishing returns of who can see them unless you get the car very close, but they are there, and I know they are there. A pair of tweezers off to the side to give relationships.

The main body will be painted the same color, which should represent "Competition Yellow" from the 2025 factory.


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Donnie said:
yes, it is a mid-engine, or rather, a rear-engine. The front-mounted engines essentially reach a limit in certain dynamics, such as Horsepower and drivability.
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You were right the first time: the Corvette has a mid-engine, not a rear-engine. The definition is if the engine is in front of the rear axle, it is a mid-engine, and if it's behind the rear axle, it is a rear-engine. So the Corvette and Lamborghini (most supercars) are mid-engine, the VW Beetle and Porsche 911 are rear-engine.
 
3L120 said:
Sure a lot different than the 59 Vette I had in the late 60s. 283 forever!
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My VERY FAVORITE Vette style (1958-1960). I didn't care for the 1961 Sting Ray rear end (seemed like half of two different cars) and really didn't like any Vette since then until C7, but the current C8, modeled here, is incredible - a true supercar.
 
Signet said:
My VERY FAVORITE Vette style (1958-1960). I didn't care for the 1961 Sting Ray rear end (seemed like half of two different cars) and really didn't like any Vette since then until C7, but the current C8, modeled here, is incredible - a true supercar.
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Had a 57, then my 59. 4 speed, 225 horses, cross country twice…like an idiot I sold it in 70 for a Jeep Glafiwtor pu.
 
I drove a 1967 Corvette convertible for about 4 years. Lovely cars I think. I do miss it though.
Keep up the build - Corvette models are a blast, and I have built many of them - but never one in this generation. Might have to consider one!
Oh, and I will be at the National Corvette Museum in about 10 days!
 
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