First-hand, detailed specifications for the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 was released by Edmunds.com after it purchased the vehicle to join its long-term test fleet.

The official reveal of the seventh-generation 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January. Two variants of the C7 are available when the car went for sale at dealerships in late summer: a base C7 dubbed Stingray and a higher-performance Z51.

For $51,000 (plus $995 for destination/delivery), buyer can purchase the sports car that comes with an aluminum frame, a carbon-fiber hood and an all-new 455-horsepower 6.2-liter small-block V8 that twists out 460 pound-feet of torque, according to the website. A seven-speed manual transmission is standard, as are a limited-slip differential, an 8-inch color touchscreen with Chevy MyLink, Bluetooth phone and audio, removable carbon-fiber roof panel, keyless entry/start and more.

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All Corvettes, C7 included, come with free scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles. The optional Z51 Performance package includes 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels, larger slotted brake rotors, a dry-sump oil pan, an excellent electronic differential, sportier gear ratios, upgraded suspension and an aero package. It also opens the door to add the Magnetic Ride Control with PTM.

In order to get the $1,795 Magnetic Ride Control option with its hyper high-tech Performance Traction Management system, customers will end up paying $53,800 for the Corvette.

The 2LT package runs $4,210 and includes power bolsters and lumbar for the seats, a color-matched console, a bunch of straps and nets for the cargo area, power heated rearview mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and ventilated seats, a Bose stereo with 10 speakers and a color head-up display.

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Other options up for purchase include the slick dual-mode exhaust ($1,195) that boosts power to 460 and torque to 465, Chevy's MyLink navigation system ($795), black-painted wheels ($495), microfiber seat inserts ($395) and the California-mandatory $15 front license plate bracket.

For those interested, the website noted that a Lime Rock Green Metallic paint job was an additional $495.