Engineered to tear up streets and embarrass supercars, the 2025 Corvette Stingray represents the pinnacle of American performance. Its highlights include a naturally aspirated V8, an aerodynamic design, and a driver-focused cockpit.
6 Performance Highlights of the 2025 Corvette Stingray
Naturally Aspirated V8
Although the Corvette Stingray is the entry point to Chevrolet’s sports car lineup, its powertrain is anything but basic. The Stingray is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 that generates a thunderous 490 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Improving both efficiency and performance, the engine features variable valve timing, active fuel management, and a dry-sump oil system. Pairing the engine with the available performance exhaust (included in the Z51 Performance Package) bumps up the output to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. This is enough power to catapult the Stingray from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Dual-Clutch Transmission
Another performance highlight of the Corvette Stingray is its 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, which manages the naturally aspirated V8 power. It provides ultra-fast gear changes that only take a hundred milliseconds to happen. Drivers can upshift, downshift, and disengage the clutch using the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Mid-Engine Layout
The naturally aspirated V8 is positioned behind the driver and in front of the rear axle rather than under the hood. This mid-engine layout gives the Stingray nearly 50-50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity. As a result, the sports car is more stable, enjoys better traction, and handles more smoothly than its rivals.
Track-Oriented Suspension
A cutting-edge SLA suspension with 46 mm monotube shock absorbers and a direct-acting stabilizer bar underpins the Corvette Stingray. It provides outstanding lateral stiffness and reduced body roll, allowing the sports car to corner aggressively while keeping its wheels planted. Buyers can upgrade to the Z51 Performance suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control for even better maneuverability. This innovative setup uses a magnetorheological fluid to provide precise adaptive damping and more consistent performance across different driving conditions.
Aerodynamic Design
The Corvette Stingray’s aerodynamic design enables it to reach a blistering top speed of 194 mph. The sports car features a low profile, a chiseled body, large front air intakes, and signature side air intakes, all of which either reduce drag or redirect air to cool the V8 engine. The Stingray also features a high rake angle, thanks to its 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels.
Driver-Focused Cockpit
Stepping inside the sports car, you will find yourself seated in a driver-focused cockpit with minimal clutter. Important vehicle information is displayed on the 12-inch reconfigurable digital instrument display, while the 8-inch center display angled towards the driver provides infotainment. With the available head-up display, driving information, such as speed, tach, and gear, can also be projected directly onto the windshield.
Take the Corvette Stingray out for a spin to experience its unapologetic performance firsthand. Reach out to us at Ross Downing Corvettes in Hammond, LA to schedule a test drive.
