Semi Automated Corvette C7 with quadriplegic racecar driver behind the wheel

The seventh generation car of Chevrolet, namely Chevrolet Corvette C7 is a mini sports car that is manufactured and produced by Chevrolet division, the one belonging to General Motors. The model has been recently introduced in the year 2014. With consist production and development of different sports cars, Chevrolet is being eagerly awaited by the fans for its next launches from time to time. This time, Chevrolet has indeed made itself in the news for coming up with an updated version of Chevrolet Corvette C7. The striking factor which made it in news is that the versatile sports car would be available with a quadriplegic support for paralyzed drivers. Since driving is a passion for various sportsmen. Quadriplegic patients cum car racers can easily equip themselves comfortable in Chevrolet Corvette C7 and race at the same pace vis-à-vis other car racers.

Semi Automated Corvette C7 with Quadriplegic

Quadriplegic patients used to consider oneself as non worthy after this tragic happening in their life. But this is no more a case with these patients as Chevrolet totally understands and honors their suffering. Chevrolet Corvette C7 is an advanced sports car with every advanced technology required in a sports car. With respect to the dimensions, Chevrolet Corvette C7 measures at 176.9 x 73.9 x 48.6 inches and weighs at 1475 Kgs. With wide dimensions, quadriplegic patients can comfortably sit and drive well in the sports car. With a weight of 1475 Kilograms, the cars can comfortably balance well with the Quadriplegic patients. The dimension of wheelbase is 106.7 inches. When it comes to engine, Chevrolet Corvette C7 is powered with the 6.2 L LT1 V8 and 6.2 L LT4 V8 engines. As far as transmission is concerned, the car supports two different versions in manual and automatic cars. In manual one, the transmission is 7 Speed Tremec TR 6070 while in automatic one it is 6 speed one. The aesthetics of the car are splendid and versatile. The body style of Chevrolet Corvette C7 is available in two different styles namely, 2 door coupe and 2 door convertible. The body styles have been designed in a way that it enables the Quadriplegic drivers to comfortable sit and exit from the sports car easily. The layout of the body is FMR Layout while the platform is a Y-Body. Chevrolet involved great designers for developing this wonderful feature for Quadriplegic patients. The designers are Ed Welburn, Tom Peters and Kirk Bennion.

A source at Chevrolet revealed “We anticipate change in the C7 will be apparent at a glance, even to casual observers ... it seems certain the coupe will feature provision for quadriplegic patients.” The concept of Chevrolet Corvette C7 has been applauded with a series of awards namely "Automobile of the Year 2014" - Automobile Magazine, "Performance Car of the Year 2013" - Road & Track^, Finalist - Motor Trend Car of the Year and One of the 2014 Car And Driver 10Best List.