Crime & Justice

Thieves Strip Test Version of New Corvette Stingray on Detroit Streets

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The engineering test vehicle for the not-yet-released car was left on cinderblocks.

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The much-hyped 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hasn’t even been released yet—but it’s already fallen victim to Detroit crime. An engineering test vehicle had its wheels stolen near the GM headquarters and was left propped up on cinderblocks, The Detroit News reported. The newspaper says production on the $60,000 Stingray—which can hit speeds of 194 mph and had already been named MotorTrend car of the year—will begin in February.

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