Description
KW suspensions, the premiere high-performance coilover suspension manufacturer based in Germany, has developed the first in the market fully adjustable coilover suspension kit for the new 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray. The redesigned iconic American Sports car comes packed with 6.2L LT2 V8 engine neatly nestled between the passenger cabin and rear axle marking the first time a mid-engine Corvette has been released for production. The reconfigured vehicle was built to sit lower and handle even better than its legacy vehicles before it. So of course, KW suspensions set out to push the new C8 Corvette’s performance even further with the addition of their Variant 3 Coilovers.
The KW suspension coilover systems provide a significant performance gain and are appreciated by car enthusiasts worldwide. This is mainly due to the KW multi-valve technology used in the dampers with precisely tuned high-speed valves and adjustable low-speed valves for the compression and rebound forces. This enables KW to achieve driving behavior as tight as necessary and as comfortable as possible making everyday driving of the C8 Corvette thrilling yet enjoyable. This damper technology is based on KW motorsport developments, and the factory preconfigured high-speed valves enable harmonious suspension travel even with a firmly adjusted damper setup. These high-speed valves open in a flash even at maximum lowering and fast driving over railroads or bumps.
The adjustable dampers make it possible to adjust the already preset and recommended suspension setup for the C8 Corvette even further for a personal driving experience for everyday use. With 16 precise clicks, the cross-section in the low-speed rebound valve can be reduced or enlarged to precisely adjust the damping with each click. If the rebound valve is opened, driving comfort increases. If it is closed, the pitch and roll movements of the body structure are significantly reduced and handling becomes even more dynamic. The task of the rebound stage is to connect the body to the road, while the compression stage influences the support of the chassis. In addition, the adjustable low-speed compression damping stage can be closed or opened with 12 precise clicks to further influence the steering behavior and grip level of the tires.