Posted on 08/06/2025 6:16:28 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The iconic American sports car, Corvette, has made its official debut in Singapore, following a glitzy launch event held at Ion Orchard on July 28.
More famously known as the Chevrolet Corvette, the event also marked the introduction of Corvette as a standalone brand in its own right. The brand will be represented by Alpine Motors, which was previously the distributor of Opel cars in Singapore, and it marks the first time that the Corvette is available for sale here through official channels in right-hand-drive form.
The latest iteration of one of America's most famous sports cars is dubbed the Corvette Stingray, and it features an aggressive-looking design that is said to be inspired by fighter jets and Formula 1 cars. The eighth-generation model also features a mid-engine layout for the first time, a departure from the front-engine design of its predecessors.
Corvette Stingray engine
The latest Corvette Stingray is powered by a 6.2-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine that produces 495hp and 630Nm of torque. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Ben Chia The engine itself is a 6.2-litre naturally-aspirated V8 that produces 495hp and 630Nm of torque, allowing it to go from 0 to 100km/h in a blistering 2.9 seconds, and reach a top speed of 312km/h.
Corvette Stingray interior
The Corvettes that are being sold in Singapore will also come with what the company calls the Z51 Performance Package, which includes track-tuned suspension, adaptive dampers, performance exhausts, larger brakes, a limited-slip differential, and high performance tyres.
Corvette Stingray
Alpine Motors will be showcasing the car at Ion Orchard until August 3, but it has also opened a new showroom for the brand at 1 Commonwealth Lane. Pricing starts from $648,000 without COE, which puts it roughly in the same price bracket as the Porsche 911, but Alpine says that it will only import a limited number of Corvette Stingrays for Singapore.
I wonder where you could drive a Corvette in Singapore?
Probably can only cruise slowly up and down that street with the fancy jewelry stores (like Rodeo Drive of Los Angeles) but forget the name.
Or cruise the expressway till you need to pull off for gas.
New Vettes look Italiano, not Americana.
“New Vettes look Italiano, not Americana.”
And outperform Italiano!
yes
and ugly interior
Singapore has about six million people, and it’s an island. Did they mention you need a license to own a vehicle? Sales projection for the next year? My guess is one if not less...
Malaysia would be the only spot to open it up. Prob 100k license just to have the vette in Singapore.
ROTFLMAO!
The new “Corvettes” aren’t really corvettes anymore. They look like a Maserati, Bugatti, Ferrari, etc. Just another mid engine anonymous look alike car.
“Malaysia would be the only spot to open it up.”
Singapore has a 100 miles of expressways.
“Prob 100k license just to have the vette in Singapore.”
For any car. And you have to wait for another car to be demolished to open up another slot.
“The new “Corvettes” aren’t really corvettes anymore. They look like a Maserati, Bugatti, Ferrari, etc. Just another mid engine anonymous look alike car.”
Jealous, any?
Looks like a pickup.
No…. Not a bit. Never had any interest in the Euro race car look.
ROTFLMAO!
Cool looking car on the road, especially from the rear.
“No…. Not a bit. Never had any interest in the Euro race car look.”
Then, why are here bashing a beautiful car.
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