The American division of British exhaust manufacturer Milltek Sport has just launched a potent exhaust program for the C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that does not just appear excellent but also adds to the V8 soundtrack and saves a substantial quantity of weight.

The exhaust is created from T304L aircraft-grade stainless steel and is completely TIG welded all through. Milltek notes that it has been brought to life by way of a collaboration among its British and American facilities and that clients can select to have it fitted with tip finishes in polished stainless, Cerakote satin black, brushed titanium, burnt/blue titanium, or carbon fiber.

As a direct plug-and-play replacement, the program functions with the factory valve handle program which means the sound output will differ based on the driving mode. The exhaust has been priced from a affordable $three,471 but that price tag increases to $three,851 must a buyer opt for the brushed titanium ideas.

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Milltek carried out final testing of the exhaust at its place in Tennessee prior to taking an all-black prototype to the Tail of the Dragon to unleash the six.two-liter naturally-aspirated V8. While it is usually tough to accurately capture the sound of an exhaust on video, it undoubtedly appears louder than the normal exhaust although nevertheless retaining that beloved Chevy V8 growl.

The firm has not mentioned if the exhaust adds any additional horses or torque to the engine but does note that it weighs 39 lbs (17.six kg) significantly less than the normal exhaust. It also final results in much better flow.

Plenty of other businesses also supply exhaust packages for the C8 Corvette. These incorporate two various kits from Borla and final week, Lingenfelter unveiled its new exhaust program for the flagship C8 Corvette Z06.