For 2014 the Stingray was the whole C7 lineup. It stayed through 2019, the only model present for all six years, and every other C7 joined it along the way.
Fuel economy ratings are EPA's. Checked November 5, 2026.
The C7 Corvette Stingray is the base car of the seventh-generation Corvette, offered as a coupe and convertible for all six model years from 2014 through 2019. It uses the 6.2-liter LT1 V8, rated at 455 horsepower, or 460 with the performance exhaust, in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trims.
Base is a loose word for this car. A Stingray with Z51 ran 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds with the manual and pulled 1.03 g on the skid pad, and GM chose a Z51 car to pace the 97th Indianapolis 500 before the first customers had theirs.
The name was the headline. GM launched the car as the return of the Stingray.
Shipping began with roughly 1,000 customer cars already built. The first starting prices for the coupe and convertible were $51,995 and $56,995 with destination. GM offered it in left-hand drive in Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Japan and Russia as well.
Stingray coupe in Laguna Blue Metallic Tintcoat with Z51
The C7 Stingray pairs a hydroformed aluminum frame with composite and carbon-fiber body panels. Its main rails use five aluminum segments ranging from 2 mm to 11 mm in gauge, and hollow-cast aluminum cradles at each end are about 25 percent lighter and 20 percent stiffer than solid ones.
Bowling Green's new body shop joined each frame with 439 spot welds, 37 feet of laser welds in 71 segments, 113 feet of structural adhesive and 188 Flowdrill fasteners. Every frame then went through 100 dimensional measurements, held to within 0.75 mm, against an assembly tolerance target 25 percent tighter than the previous generation's. A vision system checked 39 points on each composite body in about 2.5 minutes.
Wheelbase grew by about an inch over the prior car, yet the turning radius shrank by about two feet. Hollow lower control arms saved about 9 pounds and aluminum rear toe links another 2.4, and the steering system was five times stiffer.
| Part | Material |
|---|---|
| Frame | Hydroformed aluminum, with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis parts |
| Front and rear cradles | Hollow-cast aluminum |
| Hood | Carbon fiber |
| Coupe roof panel | Carbon fiber |
| Fenders, doors, rear quarter panels, rear hatch panel | Lighter-density Sheet Molded Compound |
| Underbody panels | Carbon-nano composite |
| Seat frames | Magnesium, GT and Competition Sport |
The C7 Stingray uses the LT1, a 6.2-liter, 376 cubic inch aluminum V8 from the fifth generation of the small block. It makes 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 460 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm, and the performance exhaust raises those figures to 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft.
Power ratings arrived on May 28, 2013. The LT1 made 74 horsepower per liter, 316 lb-ft of torque at 1,000 rpm, and 90 percent of peak torque from 3,000 to 5,500 rpm. It also made 50 lb-ft more low-rpm torque than the previous 6.2-liter and matched the 7.0-liter LS7 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm.
The LT1 was also the first Corvette engine with Active Fuel Management, GM's cylinder deactivation. On manual cars it is active only in Eco mode. Design work included more than 10 million hours of computer analysis, 6 million of them on the combustion system, and direct injection cut cold-start hydrocarbon emissions by about 25 percent.
Other hardware includes oil-spray piston cooling, a camshaft-driven fuel pump and four-into-one exhaust manifolds based on the LS7's. Exhaust diameter is 2.75 inches, and airflow improved by 13 percent for the standard system and 27 percent for the performance version, which opens two additional valves to a lower-restriction path.
On fuel, GM recommended premium but did not require it. EPA lists premium for the car.
| Spec | LT1 |
|---|---|
| Layout | 90-degree V8, aluminum block |
| Displacement | 376 cu in, 6162 cc |
| Bore and stroke | 4.06 x 3.62 in |
| Valvetrain | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder |
| Intake and exhaust valves | Hollow intake, hollow sodium-filled exhaust (2017 to 2019) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Lubrication | Wet sump; dry sump with Z51 |
| Horsepower | 455 at 6,000 rpm; 460 with performance exhaust |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm; 465 lb-ft with performance exhaust |
| VIN engine code | 7 |
Z51 moved the Stingray toward the track with an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling, performance gear ratios, larger slotted front brakes, specific suspension, added cooling and an aero package. It was priced at $2,800 for 2014, and from 2015 it also included the performance exhaust.
Stingray coupe in Torch Red with Z51
Z51 added differential and transmission cooling, heavy-duty engine cooling and brake-cooling ducts. Coupes took air through rear quarter panel intakes, and convertibles through underbody intakes. A unique rear spoiler and extra air deflectors finished the aero package.
Stingray coupe in Torch Red with Z51, rear view
The electronic limited-slip differential uses a hydraulically actuated clutch that can lock fully from open within tenths of a second, and it has three calibration modes.
Stingray coupe in Torch Red with Z51
Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control sat a step above Z51 on the options list at $1,795 with Performance Traction Management for 2014, and it required Z51. Its dual-coil damper reacted 40 percent faster than before. For 2016 it became available without Z51, bringing Z51-style wheels and a rear spoiler with it.
| Measure | Base Stingray | Z51, manual | Z51, 8-speed automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 60 mph | 4.0 sec (2014 to 2016) | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec (2015 to 2019) |
| Quarter mile | No figure | 12.0 sec at 119 mph | 11.9 sec |
| Skid pad | 1.0 g | 1.03 g | 1.03 g |
| 60 to 0 mph braking | 112 ft (2014) | 106 ft (2014) | No figure |
GM's benchmark lap for this generation: a 2014 Z51 with Magnetic Ride Control ran the 4.2-mile VIR Grand Course in 2:51.78. The test car was modified only with safety equipment.
| Part | Base Stingray | Stingray Z51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stabilizer bar | 26.7 mm | 28 mm |
| Shock piston | 35 mm | 45 mm front, 46 mm rear |
| Front rotor | 12.6 in ventilated | 13.6 in slotted |
| Rear rotor | 13.3 in ventilated | 13.3 in slotted |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Dry sump |
The base car's brakes had 35 percent more swept area than before and stopped 9 percent better, and Z51 had 6 percent more swept area than the prior Grand Sport.
Every C7 Stingray came standard with a seven-speed manual with Active Rev Match and launch control. The available automatic was a six-speed paddle-shift for 2014, then GM's 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shift from 2015 through 2019. A rear transaxle puts the gearbox behind the driver in both cases.
The manual uses a dual-mass flywheel and dual-disc clutch. Active Rev Match is engaged with the steering wheel paddles and works on upshifts and downshifts. Z51 cars get their own gear ratios, and every manual runs a 3.42 axle.
The 2014 automatic bundled a remote vehicle starter. Its axle was 2.56, or 2.73 with Z51. From 2015 the base automatic moved to a 2.41 axle while Z51 stayed at 2.73.
| Year | Manual: city / highway / combined | Automatic: city / highway / combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 / 28 / 21 | 16 / 27 / 20 (6-speed) |
| 2015 | 17 / 28 / 21 | 16 / 29 / 20 (8-speed) |
| 2016 | 17 / 28 / 21 | 16 / 29 / 20 |
| 2017 | 16 / 25 / 19 | 15 / 26 / 19 |
| 2018 | 16 / 25 / 19 | 15 / 25 / 18 |
| 2019 | 16 / 25 / 19 | 15 / 25 / 18 |
U.S. EPA ratings. From 2017, EPA's LT1 entry does not separate Stingray and Grand Sport.
Function shaped much of the C7 Stingray's exterior. Its drag coefficient is 0.29, the hood vent reduces front-end lift, and the openings along the body feed cooling air on Z51 cars. Coupes wear a carbon fiber roof panel, with a visible carbon-fiber version offered as an option.
Stingray coupe in Admiral Blue with Z51
Lighting on the 2014 car uses HID projector headlamps with indirect white LEDs, edge-lit amber turn signals and indirect LED taillamps. For 2015 GM widened the appearance options. The list gained carbon fiber tonneau inserts, Carbon Flash badges, body-color or Shark Gray vents and CFZ ground effects. The ZF1 Appearance Package gave a non-Z51 car the Z51-style 19- and 20-inch wheels and a body-color Z51-style spoiler.
The 2016 options added a Carbon Fiber Hood with visible weave and a Carbon Flash badge option that deletes the chrome grille bar.
Cyber Gray Metallic, 2014
Very little changed in the structure. The convertible needed no structural reinforcements, with changes limited to the folding top and relocated safety belt mounts. The top is fully electronic, works from the key fob, lowers in 21 seconds and operates at speeds up to 30 mph.
The open car appeared at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013, with production due before the end of that year.
Its top is a three-ply fabric with padding and a glass rear window. Curb weight is 3,362 pounds against 3,298 for the coupe, and luggage space is 10 cubic feet against 15. Height is 48.9 inches against 48.8. Z51 convertibles use underbody intakes rather than the coupe's rear quarter panel intakes.
For 2016 the rear trunk gained a power-cinch latch, matching the coupe hatch.
Three trim levels set the cabin. 1LT brings leather GT seats, an 8-inch touch screen, nine Bose speakers, a rear camera and Keyless Access. 2LT adds a Head-Up Display, heated and ventilated seats and ten-speaker Bose Centerpoint audio. 3LT adds navigation and a leather-wrapped interior with Napa leather seat inserts.
| Feature | 1LT | 2LT | 3LT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | GT, leather, 8-way power | Adds heated and ventilated, power bolster and lumbar | Adds Napa leather inserts |
| Climate | Dual-zone | Dual-zone | Dual-zone |
| Screen | MyLink, 8-inch | MyLink, 8-inch | MyLink with Navigation |
| Audio | 9-speaker Bose | 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint | 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint |
| Head-Up Display | No | Yes | Yes |
| Memory, auto-dimming mirrors | No | Yes | Yes |
| Universal Home Remote, advanced theft deterrent | No | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped instrument panel, armrests, console | No | No | Yes |
| Performance Data Recorder, from 2015 | Available | Available | Standard |
| Sueded microfiber upper trim, from 2015 | No | No | Yes |
| Front curb view camera, from 2016 | No | Yes | Yes |
Two seats were offered. The GT is the standard seat. The Competition Sport seat was available on every trim for 2019, and its bolsters were about 35 percent deeper than a Porsche Carrera S seat of the 997 generation. The passenger gets a steel-reinforced grab bar on the console and a micro-LED climate display below the dash vent. The 2016 interior changes brought a flat-bottom steering wheel, two-tone GT seats in Gray or Adrenaline Red, and red or yellow stitching on 3LT Jet Black.
Stingray cabins
The Stingray brought dual 8-inch screens and a five-position Driver Mode Selector for 2014, with Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport and Track modes adjusting up to 12 attributes. For 2015 it added the Performance Data Recorder, developed with Cosworth, and OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay followed for 2016.
Stingray gauge cluster display
The center touch screen sits on a motorized drop-down door with storage behind it. The screens were rated at 650 cd/m2 for the cluster and 1,000 cd/m2 at the center stack.
Stingray gauge cluster display
The Performance Data Recorder puts a high-definition camera in the windshield header, a cabin microphone in the car, and a telemetry recorder with 5 Hz GPS behind it, with the SD card slot in the glove box. An 8 GB card holds about 200 minutes and a 32 GB card about 800.
Stingray gauge cluster display
Video overlays come in Track, Sport, Touring and Performance modes, and lap data can go into Cosworth Toolbox for analysis.
The 2014 Stingray launched in ten exterior colors, four of them extra-cost. Base cars rode on 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels and Z51 cars on 19s and 20s, until only the larger sizes remained for 2018. Five design packages arrived across 2015 and 2016.
| Package | Year | Applies to | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 2015 | Z51 coupe, 2LT or 3LT | Satin Black full-length stripes, Satin Black Z51 wheels with Red stripe, CFZ ground effects, visible carbon roof, Carbon Flash spoiler, mirrors and badges, Red calipers, Competition Sport seats |
| Atlantic | 2015 | Z51 convertible, 2LT or 3LT | Z06-style splitter, Shark Gray vents, stinger and tonneau inserts, chrome Torque wheels, Stingray liner and mats, custom luggage |
| Twilight Blue | 2016 | 3LT | Twilight Blue full-color interior, Stingray Motorsports polished wheels |
| Spice Red | 2016 | Coupe or convertible | Spice Red full-color interior; convertibles require Long Beach Red paint and a Spice Red top |
| Black Suede | 2016 | Stingray by 2017 | Jet Black with sueded microfiber seat inserts, instrument panel and door inserts, high-gloss carbon trim, Red calipers |
The Pacific package was offered in Torch Red, Black, Arctic White, Blade Silver and Shark Gray.
Late C7 Stingrays
The C7 Stingray rides on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and measures 176.9 inches long and 73.9 inches wide. The coupe stands 48.8 inches tall with a 3,298-pound curb weight, and the convertible 48.9 inches at 3,362 pounds. Those figures held from 2014 through 2019.
| Dimension | Coupe | Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Overall length | 176.9 in | 176.9 in |
| Overall width | 73.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 48.9 in |
| Front track | 63.0 in | 63.0 in |
| Rear track | 61.7 in | 61.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,362 lb |
| Weight distribution, front / rear | 49 / 51 percent | 49 / 51 percent |
| Luggage capacity | 15 cu ft | 10 cu ft |
| Turning circle, curb to curb | 37.7 ft | 37.7 ft |
| Setup | Front | Rear | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base wheels | 18 x 8.5 | 19 x 10 | 2014 to 2017 |
| Base tires | 245/40ZR18 | 285/35ZR19 | 2014 to 2017 |
| Z51 wheels | 19 x 8.5 | 20 x 10 | 2014 to 2017 |
| Z51 tires | 245/35ZR19 | 285/30ZR20 | 2014 to 2017 |
| All Stingray wheels | 19 x 8.5 | 20 x 10 | 2018 and 2019 |
| All Stingray tires | 245/35ZR19 | 285/30ZR20 | 2018 and 2019 |
Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP run-flats, summer-only. The 2014 car carried no spare.
Confirm the year and options before anything else, because the differences are real. A 2014 automatic is the six-speed, a 2014 Z51 may lack the performance exhaust, and base wheels grew for 2018. Then check the VIN for open NHTSA recalls, which our C7 overview lists by year.
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The C7 Stingray covers the 2014 through 2019 model years. Shipping to dealers began on September 18, 2013, and it was the only C7 model offered for all six years.
The LT1 V8 makes 455 hp with the standard exhaust and 460 hp with the performance exhaust. Torque is 460 lb-ft, or 465 lb-ft with the performance exhaust.
It takes 4.0 seconds for the base car, 3.8 seconds with Z51 and the manual, and 3.7 seconds with Z51 and the eight-speed automatic.
Z51 is GM's Performance Package. It adds an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling, performance gear ratios, larger slotted front brakes, specific suspension, added cooling and an aero package.
Look for Black calipers and 13.6-inch slotted front rotors, along with the 19- and 20-inch wheels on cars through 2017. The wheels alone prove nothing, because the ZF1 Appearance Package offered the same look.
GM recommended premium but did not require it for the LT1. EPA lists premium gasoline for the car.
Yes. The LT1 was the first Corvette engine with Active Fuel Management, GM's name for cylinder deactivation.
Curb weight is 3,298 pounds for the coupe and 3,362 pounds for the convertible.
Luggage capacity is 15 cubic feet for the coupe and 10 cubic feet for the convertible.
The electronic top lowers in 21 seconds, works from the key fob and operates at speeds up to 30 mph.
Apple CarPlay arrived for 2016, for iPhone 5 or later. Android Auto joined it for 2017.
Yes. A 2014 Corvette Stingray with Z51 paced the 97th Indianapolis 500 in May 2013, a record 12th time for Corvette.
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