HEART OF A RACER

Seven decades after it defined American performance, Corvette has officially arrived in Singapore, led by the mid-engined Stingray.

- Words: Weixian Low

Few badges in motoring carry the cultural heft of Corvette. Born in 1953 and evolved through eight generations, it has defined how the world understands American performance. Having officially debuted its first right-hand drive model in 2020, the marque's arrival in Singapore marks yet another milestone that folds our city into its longstanding narrative of speed and self-belief.

Across the decades, Corvette has held the longest continuously produced passenger car nameplate, remaining a constant through shifting tastes and advancing technologies. Each generation marked a leap—from the early roadsters of Harley-Earl glamour to the aero-sculpted machines that conquered road courses and hearts alike. The eighth generation, known as the C8, was the boldest move yet: a mid-engined layout that redefined traction, visibility, and the tactile poise felt through the seat of one's pants.

The lore runs deep. Astronauts favoured Corvettes; racers took them to victory at Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring; Hollywood and Main Street turned them into shorthand for freedom. To drive one is to join that story. And now, Singapore gets to write its own chapter.

MEET THE STINGRAY