The iconic Corvette is in Singapore and you can catch the Stingray at this pop-up

Inside, the driver-centric cockpit embraces the driver like in a fighter jet, crafted with premium materials plus a Bose sound system for entertainment. The vehicle is also equipped with an industry-pioneering Performance Data Recorder, an onboard advanced driving analysis tool that records for both circuit and point-to-point road courses.

In true sports car fashion, a lightweight, 3.2mm-thick glass panel on the rear hatch shows off the engine bay, while spacious dual trunks at the rear are designed to hold luggage or up to two sets of golf clubs – a welcome rarity in high-performance vehicles such as this.

Now for car enthusiasts looking to be part of this history-making moment and owning one of the first Corvettes available in Singapore, the Stingray is priced at S$648,000 (without COE), with the Z51 Performance Package available as standard. It features a track-tuned suspension, performance exhausts, larger brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP summer tires, and other upgrades designed for peak performance.

“What I really like about Corvette is that it is not an everyday car,” said Villarreal. “I have driven previous models during my tenure with General Motors and they were all designed for the track but the Stingray is different – it is a mid engine supercar that is not only incredible to drive on the track, but also amazing to drive on the road. It outshines its competitors on the road and on the track, and its performance is unmatched to any Corvette in our history,” he explained.

Corvette Launch Pop-up is at Level 1 Atrium, Ion Orchard. Jul 28 to Aug 3