My Next AMERICAN Car!? Brand New 2024 Corvette E-Ray FIRST LOOK

Could the new 2024 Corvette E-Ray be a future US Shmeemobile!? My GT Black Series is going to head home in spring, so it'll be time to find a new car to run in the United States, so join me at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles to check out the E-Ray in full.

The idea of electrification in a Corvette is certainly a controversial one for some, but the E-Ray happens to be the quickest accelerating Corvette ever with a 0-60mph time of only 2.5 seconds. Combining the 6.2l V8 from the C8 Stingray with a 160hp electric motor up front and a 1.9kWh battery gives a small electrified boost with a 3-4 mile range and 45mph top speed. However, it's about the increase in performance it brings as a result with 655hp in total, and minimal impact on packaging, weight (relative) and incorporation of E-AWD.

The E-Ray features a four wheel drive system thanks to the motor up front, with plenty of clever tech to manage that behind the scenes between the different driving modes, and new Charge+ function to bring as much power back into the battery as fast as possible. Given how much I enjoy my Ferrari SF90 Stradale back home, which is also a 'light hybrid', I feel that the E-Ray could be right up my street.

Not only do we have the targa roof panel Coupe, but also the Convertible on display, plus a full cutaway to take a closer look at the tech within and how exactly the E-Ray comes together. So, what do you think?

Thanks for watching, Tim

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Next US Car Plans
01:55 Corvette E-Ray Walkaround
04:04 Drivetrain
05:55 New Wheels
06:35 Hybrid Setup
07:10 Interior
10:27 Luggage Space
12:42 Stealth Mode Demo
13:24 Engine Start Demo
14:00 E-Ray Convertible
15:16 Final Thoughts
16:35 Wrap Up

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[sputnikalgrim]

Not gonna lie I’d love to see Tim in a Vette. I like the new wheels and I actually really like the more subdued styling without the big wing, GM did a very nice job with this iteration of the C8

[DJJOOLZDE]

It seems they hit the right balance when it comes to using an electric mode to enhance the car. Love that you don't need to plug it into a charger, but rather it sorts itself out by simply being used. Corvette has been busy and it's a pretty cool looking result.

[ethanl]

I think you are right Tim it’s an ideal car for what you are using it for and we know it would be in an interesting spec!

[IdolMako]

whether its an eray or a z06, i personally think you should go for it

[michaelross]

The c8 is a stunning looking car I think if I had to buy a American car it would be a c8 corvette you can do so much with them in tuning & modifications & they sound great also when straight piped

[gpaje]

Definitely a great US based Shmee mobile, considering how much your buddy Mischa loved driving one on the ring, I think it would be a great addition to your collection.

[csly]

This is my favorite C8 so far. I will definitely look into it when I'm done with my Camaro. In stealth, it has the best "fake" engine noise, and it sounds awesome when they combine! Get it!!

[redtesta]

so glad through all the years he kept the classic intro song from day 1. It always hits a soft spot for me remember the car spotting and the excitement of him spotting cars and knowing each car that drove by. Great review!!!

[lazarus]

I’m on the list ahead and think it’s a wonderful proposition and value!! 10.5 @ 131.5, 655 crank hp? That’s gt500 speed with the handling of the vette, NA, AWD. Amazing!!

[jamesdellaneve]

I saw Hoovie take the bottom panel off and it was clear that the electrical car was already designed in. There was space for this. This is a great next step. And no charging needed.

[petejr]

Tim, that silver convertible eRay with the blue accents….that’s the one you want!

[theoriginalbreadcrumb]

Shmeeray has a good ring to it, so go a head and buy one. It looks good and it sounds good. I know you're not the biggest fan of grey but it sure looked good in that color.

[psychoticdropshots]

finally, i hope you can finally add another us shmeemobile to the collection. i think it might suit u shmee!

[floridamankyle]

Of all the C8s to come out, this ERay is the one I would have, it would be a FANTASTIC GT car, Tim if you bought one, that would be a welcome addition to the Shmuseum.

[mattipeltola]

Yes, definitely a car you should consider! V8⚡
Really a do-it-all car with interesting tech 👍🚀

[Justme]

I'm still all in on the F 150 R or Bronco R idea. Plenty of storage room there, too ;)

[Tom-okrh]

That color grey coupled with those rims makes this car look amazing.

[-LK-]

You should think about adding the new C8 Z06 to the collection, the naturally aspirated V8 that it comes with is an amazing engine

[jakubbanaszkiewicz]

I actually think that the E-Ray is more interesting than the other C8s, you should go for it!

[nkosinathimaphisa]

Perfect car for the USA 🇺🇸 👌 the eray convertible is a good mix of old and new, that N/A V8 with electric power in the front is spot on 👌..the convertible you showed in silver looks amazing 👏 it should be a next shmee mobile