Chevrolet is marking the 70th anniversary of the Corvette with the debut of an electrified version of the signature brand.

The new E-Ray pairs 495 hp 6.2 liter LT2 small block V8 engine to power the rear axle with a 160 hp electric motor to drive the front wheels in a high-performance electrified all-wheel-drive layout. A lightweight lithium-ion 12 V battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving. The V8 automatically kicks in once the battery is drained, the driver exceeds 45 mph or more torque is required.

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This is the fastest production Corvette in history, capable of reaching 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and completing a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 130 mph.

The 2024 Corvette E-Ray will be manufactured at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky and will launch later this year.