The colour screen in the instrument cluster of the 2014 Corvette Stingray - which will go on sale in North America in the third quarter of 2013 - can display up to 69 readouts ranging from an interactive performance timer to a tyre-tread temperature reading, via three configurable modes that prioritise information for daily commuting, weekend canyon carving and track events.
Flanked by three analog gauges for speed, fuel level, and engine-coolant temperature, the 200mm liquid-crystal display screen in the centre of the cluster is organised into sport, tour and track themes, each designed for a specific driving scenario through applications found in the 'app tray'.
Interaction designer Jason Stewart explained: "The touring theme places more emphasis on multimedia and infotainment, the sport theme emphasises performance features with a prominent shift indicator and a large radial rev-counter, while the track theme has a race-inspired layout containing a sweeping rev-counter, shift lights and permanent lap-time displays."
CONFIGURABLE DISPLAY FEATURES INCLUDE:
Tour theme- Displayed when the Stingray is in Weather, Eco, or Tour drive mode, this is the most modern display, providing essential vehicle information drivers want for commuting or long-distance driving; includes key vehicle information and multimedia displays.
Sport theme- Displayed when the Stingray is in Sport mode, this theme is designed to recall the classic sports-car experience, with a single, radial rev-counter dominating the display.
Track theme- Inspired by the instruments of the Corvette Racing C6.R, this theme prioritises the information vital for a successful track outing, including a "hockey stick" rev-counter, large gear indicator and shift lights.
Adjustable redline- All themes feature an adjustable redline that shows the suggested maximum engine speed as low as 3500rpm when the engine is cold.
Rev-counter 'halo'- The Sport theme has a ring around the rev-counter that glows from yellow to amber to red as engine revs increase.
Shift lights- The track theme has shift lights like those on the C6.R, which illuminate from the outside inwards, changing from green to yellow to blue - and flash at redline for an easy-to-see shift warning at high speeds
Friction-bubble/cornering force- Displays lateral and longitudinal G-forces, allowing drivers to measure how close they are to the Stingray's limits.
Tyre temperature gauge- Using the conventional tyre-pressure monitoring system, this informs the driver as the tyres warm up from cold to warm to hot, with hot being the optimal temperature for peak grip and track performance.
Acceleration timer- The interactive timer features programmable start and end speeds, enabling drivers to measure any acceleration run, from a traditional 0-100km/h to acceleration from 120-160km/h in top gear
Lap timer- Shows current, previous and best lap times, enabling drivers to measure their consistency while lapping a road course.
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