- "Taking design cues from the Mako Shark II concept, this 3rd-gen Corvette was known for its distinctive character."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (C3) '69 is a road car produced by Chevrolet. It appears in Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.10, released on December 22, 2017) and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Ten colors are available for this car:
- Can-Am White
- Cortez Silver Metallic
- Tuxedo Black
- Daytona Yellow
- Riverside Gold Metallic
- Monaco Orange
- Monza Red
- Le Mans Blue Metallic
- Burgundy Metallic
- Fathom Green Metallic
In-Game description[]
- "The third generation Corvette, or 'C3', is among the most popular models of its series to date. Its body was built using fibreglass reinforced plastic... A flexible material Chevrolet took full advantage of to create a stunning design that was instantly popular. People actually likened its distinctive silhouette to a Coke bottle! In the 1970s, during the oil crisis, the C3's power was reduced to comply with environmental regulations. This 1969 model predates those changes, so connoisseurs can savour the unbridled speed of this beauty."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
"Taking design cues from the Mako Shark II concept, this 3rd-gen Corvette was known for its distinctive character."
A full model change in the fall of 1967 brought the new C3 Corvette Stingray as a 1968 model. It was very reminiscent of the "Mako Shark II" show model, which was displayed at the New York Auto Show in April of 1965.
This concept sought to show off the Corvette in a new light, specifically as a grand tourer. Chief designer Bill Mitchell's design ideas were extremely important factors in the achievement of this goal.
Working as Mitchell's right-hand man was a man named Larry Shinoda, a Japanese-American who had worked as a detail designer on the original Stingray. Taking many hints from Mitchell's concepts, Shinoda's image of the next generation GT car materialized as the Mako Shark II.
With a dynamic, curvaceous exterior, and an interior stuffed with the newest electronic gizmos, it was indeed the Corvette of the future. The essence of this idea was thoroughly incorporated into the street model that was to become the C3 Corvette.
In 1969, the standard engine's displacement was brought up from 327ci to 350ci, but maximum output remained unchanged at 296 HP. At the same time, the small-block option changed from the 327ci L79 to the 350ci L46, with maximum output again unchanged at 350 HP.
Though at the time talk was all about the power of the big block Corvette, the small block held the advantage in handling with its lower front-end weight. The epitome of this was the replacement of the top-grade L46 by the 365 HP LT1. Available around 1970, this was acclaimed as the best handling of all the C3 Corvette combinations.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Ed Welburn[]
The C3 Corvette Stingray was a major departure from the C2 Corvette. It was meant to be something like an accessible concept car. The fender shapes are bold, the waist is tight... And everything, from the pop-up headlights to the stylish side exhaust... Are very much like a 'show car'. Even the door handles were innovative! Not only was the interior inspired by NASA rocket ships...[1] But there was a time when all of the astronauts drove C3 Corvette Stingrays.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 | Chevrolet Dealership (Lv. 6+) | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Chevrolet Dealership | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.10+) |
Chevrolet Brand Central | 50,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Cars | 57,800 | Finish in the top three at the American Clubman Cup 700 race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT5-Corvette-C7 | 167,000 | v1.46 | --- |
Gallery[]
GT Sport Liveries[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Incorrectly written in-game as "Not only was the interior was inspired by NASA rocket ships..."
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