The 2014 Corvette Steingray is a hot item as the first one sold for $1.1million (EUR811,330 at Barrett-Jackson auction). However, Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco was able to snag one free of charge by being named MVP of Super Bowl XLVII.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray has become a hot commodity. While the first one sold for $1.1million (EUR811,330 at Barrett-Jackson auction), Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco was able to snag one free of charge by being named MVP of Super Bowl XLVII.
Banner Chevrolet presented the Corvette to Flacco after they lost all of their inventory of 650 new vehicles and 120 pre-owned cars during Hurricane Katrina. Rick Flick, President of Banner Chevrolet, stated that he was happy to be able to stand with the Chevrolet people and the dealerships in celebration of the Super Bowl MVP.
We have already reported that the Corvette Stingray has a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 Engine. It produces an estimated 450 horsepower (336 kW) as well as 450 lbft (609 Nm). The vehicle should accelerate from 0-60mph in under four seconds and return 26+ MPG highway (US).