The C8 is the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette and the first production Corvette built with a mid-engine layout. It arrived for 2020 as the Stingray with up to 495 horsepower, and the family has since reached 1,250 combined horsepower in the ZR1X.
Fuel economy from EPA and recalls from NHTSA, checked November 5, 2026.
The C8 Corvette is the eighth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, covering the 2020 through 2027 model years and built at Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky. It was the first production Corvette with a mid-engine layout, revealed as the Stingray on July 18, 2019, and it has grown to seven models.
GM revealed the first production mid-engine Corvette at Tustin, California, on July 18, 2019, then showed the convertible at Kennedy Space Center on October 2, 2019. GM described that car as the first hardtop and mid-engine convertible in Corvette history. MotorTrend named the 2020 Corvette its Car of the Year, the third time for Corvette after 1984 and 1998.
The C8 family grew one step at a time: the Z06 for 2023, the electrified E-Ray for 2024, the twin-turbo ZR1 for 2025, the ZR1X for 2026, and the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X for 2027. GM says the E-Ray is no longer available, and the 2027 Stingray now uses a 6.7-liter LS6 V8.
Corvettes have come from Bowling Green, Kentucky, since 1981. In 2022 GM described the plant as the only one in the world to build the Corvette, and in 2026 it noted that the site also houses the Performance Build Center, where engines are assembled by hand.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Generation | Eighth |
| Model years | 2020 to 2027 |
| Layout | Mid-engine |
| First reveal | July 18, 2019, Tustin, California |
| Plant | Bowling Green Assembly, Kentucky |
| Body styles | Coupe and hardtop convertible |
| Drive sides | Left- and right-hand drive, a first for Corvette |
| Models | Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, ZR1X, Grand Sport, Grand Sport X |
Corvette went mid-engine for performance. GM said the layout put more weight over the rear for better straight-line and track performance, moved the driver closer to the front axle, and lowered the hood, instrument panel and steering wheel for a better view of the road.
A rear weight bias improved performance in a straight line and on the track, according to GM.
The driver sat closer to the front axle, almost on top of the front wheels, with the cockpit moved 16.5 inches forward.
The hood, instrument panel and steering wheel all sat lower, which opened the view ahead.
The idea was old inside GM. The company framed the 2020 Stingray against 60 years of mid-engine experimentation, naming CERV I, CERV II, CERV III and the Aerovette. Those cars stayed experiments because of engine cooling difficulties, limited passenger and luggage space, loudness and the inability to produce a convertible.
GM credited computer-assisted engineering and virtual reality with making the production layout workable. The result was a car with an engine behind the seats that still offered 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space across two trunks and a convertible version.
The road to the mid-engine Corvette
Duntov started at GM on May 1.
CERV I made its debut.
CERV II debuted with what GM called the first mid-engine four-wheel-drive system.
CERV III, built with Lotus, used a 650-horsepower twin-turbo 5.7-liter V8.
The production mid-engine Stingray was revealed on July 18.
GM changed the C8 every model year. The Stingray opened the run for 2020, the Z06 arrived for 2023, the E-Ray for 2024, the ZR1 for 2025, the ZR1X and a redesigned cabin for 2026, and the Grand Sport, Grand Sport X and LS6 V8 for 2027.
The Stingray coupe and hardtop convertible opened the generation with the 6.2-liter LT2 V8, rated up to 495 horsepower, and Chevrolet's first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. GM's last stated plan put the start of production at Bowling Green in February 2020. With the Z51 package, the Stingray reached 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Magnetic Ride Control became available without the Z51 package, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrived. New for the year were Silver Flare Metallic and Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat paint, a Sky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow interior, Buckle To Drive and a new track digital tachometer.
The LT2 gained an upgraded direct injection fuel system, improved calibration and a wider Active Fuel Management range. Non-Z51 cars could add a low-profile rear spoiler and the Z51 front splitter. The IMSA GTLM Championship Edition was limited to 1,000 cars in left-hand-drive markets.
The Z06 joined the lineup with the LT6, a 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, 670 horsepower and an 8,600 rpm redline. GM planned Z06 production for summer 2022. The 70th Anniversary Edition was offered on Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupes and convertibles.
The E-Ray arrived as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette. On the Stingray, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking became standard, the Rear Camera Mirror became standard on all trims, and Google built-in came with an 8-inch-diagonal touchscreen. A power hood pull-down was also new.
The ZR1 arrived with the twin-turbocharged 1,064-horsepower LT7, the first factory Corvette with twin turbochargers. In October 2024 a ZR1 reached 233 mph at a test track in Germany, and GM said that made it the fastest car built by an American auto manufacturer at the time. A Habanero interior was new.
Every model moved to a reimagined cabin with three screens and Google built-in, and PTM Pro was new across the lineup. The ZR1X added a front electric motor to the LT7 for 1,250 combined horsepower, and in 2025 it lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:49.275.
The Stingray moved to the 6.7-liter LS6 with 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque and now reaches 200 mph on the track. The Grand Sport and Grand Sport X debuted on March 26, 2026. GM says the E-Ray is no longer available.
The first C8 Stingrays
Seven models share the C8 layout. The 2027 Stingray and Grand Sport use the 535-horsepower LS6, the Z06 the 670-horsepower LT6 and the ZR1 the 1,064-horsepower LT7. The Grand Sport X and ZR1X add a front electric motor, and the E-Ray used one with the LT2.
| Model | First year | Engine | Horsepower | Torque, lb-ft | Drive | 0 to 60 mph, sec | Quarter mile | Top speed, mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray | 2020 | 6.7L LS6 V8 (6.2L LT2 through 2026) | 535 | 520 | Rear-wheel | 2.8 | 11.0 sec at 124 mph | 200 |
| Grand Sport | 2027 | 6.7L LS6 V8 | 535 | 520 | Rear-wheel | 2.75 | 10.95 sec at 124 mph | Not listed |
| Grand Sport X | 2027 | 6.7L LS6 V8 with front electric motor | 721 combined | 665 combined | All-wheel | 2.4 | 10.4 sec at 131 mph | Not listed |
| Z06 | 2023 | 5.5L LT6 V8 | 670 | 460 | Rear-wheel | 2.6 with Z07 | 10.6 sec at 131 mph with Z07 | 195 |
| E-Ray | 2024 | 6.2L LT2 V8 with front electric motor | 655 combined | Not listed | All-wheel | 2.5 | 10.5 sec at 130 mph | Not listed |
| ZR1 | 2025 | 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8 | 1,064 | 828 | Rear-wheel | 2.3 with ZTK | 9.6 sec at 150 mph with ZTK | 233 |
| ZR1X | 2026 | 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8 with front electric motor | 1,250 combined | 973 combined | All-wheel | 1.89 with ZTK | 8.99 sec at 157 mph | 233 |
Figures are the newest GM states for each model. Top speeds are on a track. Not listed means no public GM figure was available.
The Corvette E-Ray was the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, revealed on January 17, 2023, for the 2024 model year. It paired the 495-horsepower LT2 V8 at the rear axle with a 160-horsepower electric motor at the front wheels for 655 combined horsepower. GM says it is no longer available.
The LT2 sent 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft to the rear axle, while a permanent magnet motor sent 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft through the front wheels. A 1.9 kWh battery pack sat between the seats. There was no need to plug in: the battery recharged from coasting, braking and normal driving.
A Charge+ feature maximized the battery's state of charge, and the motor extended four-cylinder operation under Active Fuel Management. A lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery supported engine stop/start.
Stealth Mode was an electric drive mode for the street. Selected at start-up, it ran up to 45 mph for a period of time before the engine turned on. GM's later figure for its range was 4 to 5 miles.
Six drive modes were offered: Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 was standard, with three suspension settings, and a Performance App showed Gauges, Dyno and Data layouts.
The E-Ray came as a removable-roof coupe and a hardtop convertible in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ trims. Its body was 3.6 inches wider than the Stingray at 79.7 inches, on staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels. Brembo carbon ceramic brakes were standard, and dry weight was 3,774 pounds for the coupe and 3,856 for the convertible.
E-Ray exclusives included a body-length stripe package in Electric Blue and a twisted five-spoke star wheel design. For 2026, body color rocker panels became standard.
At its January 2023 reveal, GM called the E-Ray the quickest production Corvette in history, at 2.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. The ZR1 and ZR1X later posted quicker times. EPA rated it 16 mpg city, 24 highway and 19 combined from 2024 through 2026.
GM says the electrified E-Ray is no longer available. GM has not given an end date or named a replacement, and EPA ratings for the car run through the 2026 model year.
Inside the E-Ray
Four V8s power the C8: the 6.2-liter LT2, the 5.5-liter LT6 with a flat-plane crankshaft, the twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter LT7 and the 6.7-liter LS6. Engine output runs from 490 horsepower in the 2020 Stingray to 1,064 in the ZR1, before any electric assist.
The 6.2-liter LT2 powered the Stingray from 2020, rated 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft, or 495 and 470 with the performance exhaust or Z51. It was the first base Stingray engine with an engine-mounted dry sump, and the crankshaft centerline sat an inch lower. The E-Ray used it too.
The 5.5-liter LT6 in the Z06 makes 670 horsepower at 8,400 rpm and 460 lb-ft at 6,300 rpm, with an 8,600 rpm redline. At its 2021 reveal, GM called it the highest horsepower naturally aspirated V8 to hit the market in any production car.
The LT7 adds twin turbochargers to a 5.5-liter Gemini V8 for 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm. At its 2024 reveal, GM called it the most powerful V8 ever produced in America by an auto manufacturer. It powers the ZR1 and ZR1X.
The 6.7-liter LS6 is the sixth generation of the Small Block, with stroke up from 92 mm to 100 mm. It makes 535 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 520 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm. At its March 2026 debut, GM called it the most powerful base engine ever offered in a Corvette. It comes from Flint, Michigan.
The C8 introduced Chevrolet's first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, designed with TREMEC. An electronic range selector replaced any mechanical link to the driver. Z06, E-Ray, ZR1 and Grand Sport all list eight-speed dual-clutch units, with Grand Sport X adding an auxiliary hydraulic pump for its hybrid modes. The LT6 and LT7 are assembled by hand at the Performance Build Center in Bowling Green.
| Model | Front motor | Battery | Combined output | Stealth Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Ray | 160 hp, 125 lb-ft | 1.9 kWh | 655 hp | Up to 45 mph |
| Grand Sport X | 186 hp, 145 lb-ft | 1.9 kWh | 721 hp, 665 lb-ft | Through 50 mph |
| ZR1X | 186 hp, 145 lb-ft | 1.9 kWh | 1,250 hp, 973 lb-ft | Up to 45 mph |
| Model and year | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Stingray | 15 | 27 | 19 |
| 2027 Stingray | 15 | 25 | 18 |
| 2027 Grand Sport | 15 | 23 | 17 |
| 2027 Grand Sport X | 15 | 24 | 18 |
| 2026 E-Ray | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 2027 Z06 | 12 | 21 | 15 |
| 2027 ZR1 | 12 | 18 | 14 |
| 2027 ZR1X | 12 | 19 | 14 |
EPA lists premium gasoline for each car above.
The C8 is built around a center tunnel and six high-pressure diecast aluminum parts GM calls the Bedford Six. Aero grew with each model, from up to 400 pounds of downforce on the 2020 Stingray to 734 pounds on the Z06 with Z07 and over 1,200 pounds on the ZR1 at top speed.
The 2020 front splitter and open two-piece spoiler made up to 400 pounds of downforce. The Z06 with Z07 reached 734 pounds at 186 mph, and GM said the ZR1 made the most downforce ever from a Corvette at over 1,200 pounds at top speed. The ZR1 also brought back a split rear window, last seen on the C2.
The center tunnel is the backbone. Six high-pressure diecast aluminum parts, the Bedford Six, come from GM Powertrain in Bedford, Indiana. GM called the carbon fiber curved rear bumper beam an industry first in 2019, and the trunk tubs and dashboard used an ultra-lightweight float made from fiberglass and a proprietary resin. The steering ratio quickened to 15.7:1.
The Stingray launched with eBoost brake actuation and Brembo calipers. The Z06 stepped up to six-piston fronts, with carbon ceramic rotors offered through Z07. For the ZR1X, the J59 package pairs Alcon 10-piston front and 6-piston rear calipers with 16.5-inch rotors, which GM called the largest diameter rotors ever offered on a Corvette in 2025.
Short/long arm double wishbones and coil over dampers sit at the corners. Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 was available at launch and became standard on the Z06 and E-Ray. A front lift raises the nose about 40 mm in 2.8 seconds at up to 24 mph and can remember up to 1,000 GPS locations.
The 2020 Stingray used 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. The Z06 moved to 20 by 10 inches in front and 21 by 13 inches in the rear, which GM called the largest wheels ever available on a production Corvette in 2021. Carbon fiber wheels cut unsprung mass by 41 pounds on the Z06 and 42.8 pounds on the ZR1.
The C8 launched with 12 exterior colors for 2020, and GM added new paint in most years after that. The 2024 lineup offered 14 choices, a matte Blade Silver paint arrived on the 2026 ZR1X Quail Silver, and Pitch Gray Metallic joined for 2027.
| Year | Exterior colors announced | Interior colors announced |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 colors: Torch Red, Arctic White, Black, Blade Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray, Ceramic Matrix Gray, Long Beach Red, Elkhart Lake Blue, Sebring Orange, Rapid Blue, Zeus Bronze, Accelerate Yellow | Jet Black, Sky Cool Gray, Adrenaline Red, Natural, Two-Tone Blue, Morello Red |
| 2021 | Silver Flare Metallic, Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat | Sky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow |
| 2022 | Hypersonic Gray, Caffeine, Amplify Orange Tintcoat | None listed |
| 2023 | Twelve colors available on the Z06 | Seven colors on the Z06 |
| 2024 | Riptide Blue Metallic, Cacti Green, Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat, for 14 choices in all | Artemis, with Artemis Dipped offered on 2024 cars only |
| 2025 | Competition Yellow, Hysteria Purple, Sebring Orange | Habanero, plus a Blue Stitch option |
| 2026 | Roswell Green Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic | Four additional color schemes and an asymmetrical Jet Black and Adrenaline Red layout |
| 2027 | Pitch Gray Metallic, alongside Admiral Blue Metallic | Asymmetrical Santorini Blue and Jet Black |
Sebring Orange and Blade Silver Metallic also appeared on the 2020 list. Availability varies by model and year, so check the build of any specific car.
Brake calipers and stripes changed as well. The 2021 cars offered calipers in Black, Bright Red, Edge Red and Yellow, the 2024 stripes gained five accent colors, and blue calipers spread from the ZR1 to the E-Ray and Z06 for 2026.
C8 paint through the years
The C8 interior wraps around the driver, and it changed most for 2026. The 2020 car had a 12-inch reconfigurable cluster, a squared-off two-spoke steering wheel and three seat choices. For 2026 every model moved to three screens of 14, 12.7 and 6.6 inches with Google Built-in.
Total cargo volume across the two trunks was 12.6 cubic feet at launch, which GM said suited luggage or two sets of golf clubs. The convertible kept room for two sets of clubs with the top down. The E-Ray listed 12.5 cubic feet and the ZR1 9.1. The top folds in as few as 16 seconds at up to 30 mph, driven by six electric motors.
Trim names follow the model. Stingray uses 1LT, 2LT and 3LT, E-Ray used 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ, and ZR1 uses 1LZ and 3LZ. Before the 2026 redesign, the 2024 cars standardized Google built-in with an 8-inch-diagonal touchscreen, and the Performance Data Recorder became available on the 1LT.
C8 cabins, 2020 to 2026
Five special editions stand out in the C8 run: the 2022 IMSA GTLM Championship Edition, the 2023 70th Anniversary Edition, the 2026 ZR1X Quail Silver, the 2026 Stars & Steel and the 2027 Grand Sport Launch Edition. GM gave production counts for only two of them: 1,000 and 250.
| Edition | Year | Offered on | Colors | GM stated count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMSA GTLM Championship Edition | 2022 | Stingray 3LT with Z51 | Accelerate Yellow with gray graphics, or Hypersonic Gray with yellow accents | 1,000 in left-hand-drive markets |
| 70th Anniversary Edition | 2023 | Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ, coupe and convertible | White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic | Not stated |
| Quail Silver | 2026 | ZR1X 3LZ convertible | Blade Silver Matte | Not stated |
| Stars & Steel | 2026 | Stingray to ZR1X, 3LT and 3LZ trims | Arctic White with Santorini Blue, or Black with Adrenaline Red | 250 |
| Grand Sport Launch Edition | 2027 | Grand Sport | Santorini Blue-Dipped interior | Not stated |
Built on the Stingray 3LT with Z51, it carried a high-wing spoiler in Carbon Flash, yellow brake calipers, a numbered plaque and a custom indoor car cover. The cabin used Strike Yellow and Sky Cool Gray with yellow seat belts.
It debuted at The Quail in Carmel, California, on August 15, 2025. GM called Blade Silver Matte the first matte production paint on a Corvette since the 1960s. The cabin pairs Sky Cool and Medium Ash Gray with Habanero accents.
Limited to 250 cars, it made its debut at the Army-Navy Game on December 13, 2025, and could be had on every model from Stingray to ZR1X as a coupe or convertible. GM expected production to begin in early spring 2026.
The Launch Edition uses a Santorini Blue-Dipped interior in which nearly every surface is Santorini, with red stitching and accents. It marks the return of a name GM traces to five C2 race cars of the early 1960s.
The 70th Anniversary Edition came with two-tone Ceramic leather seats, red stitching and seat belts, sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel, and a custom luggage set.
The C8.R won six of 11 IMSA races in 2020 and seven of nine in 2021, with Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor as champions both years. It then took the GTE Am titles in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, and the Z06 GT3.R swept all three IMSA GTD PRO titles in 2025.
Racing and the road car stayed close. GM said the C8.R's aluminum frame was the same as the Stingray's, and a version of the LT6 powered the C8.R from 2019. The Z06 GT3.R shares more than 70 percent of its engine parts with the production Z06 engine, and its aluminum frame comes from Bowling Green.
The C8.R, Chevrolet's first mid-engine GTLM race car, made a surprise debut beside the Stingray convertible at Kennedy Space Center on October 2.
The first C8.R win came at Daytona on July 4 with Garcia and Taylor, and Oliver Gavin took the first pole there. The season ended with six wins, seven poles and the GTLM Drivers and Team titles.
Corvette Racing took a class win at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and finished 2nd in GTE Pro at Le Mans with Garcia, Taylor and Nicky Catsburg.
The first GTD PRO win came at Sebring on March 19, and the program went global.
The C8.R won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 1000 Miles of Sebring and the Six Hours of Portimao in the WEC. Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nico Varrone clinched the GTE Am titles at Monza.
The Z06 GT3.R, revealed at Daytona in January 2023, was planned to debut in GTD PRO at the 2024 Rolex 24. GM called it Chevrolet's first race car fully built to FIA GT3 rules.
Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims became champions in the No. 3 Z06 GT3.R as Chevrolet swept all three GTD PRO titles, its first in that class.
Chevrolet took a second straight GTD PRO Manufacturer title. Four Z06 GT3.Rs were entered at Le Mans for June 13 and 14, where Corvette had nine class victories to that point.
The biggest change from C7 to C8 was moving the engine behind the driver. GM also quickened the steering from 16.25:1 to 15.7:1, expanded the driver modes from four to six and offered right-hand drive for the first time. In the Z06, a 670-horsepower LT6 replaced the 650-horsepower supercharged LT4.
| Area | C7 | C8 |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Front engine, rear transaxle | Mid-engine |
| Steering ratio | 16.25:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Driver modes | Four | Six, adding MyMode and Z mode |
| Right-hand drive | Not offered | Offered, a first for Corvette |
| Convertible roof | Fabric folding top | Hardtop, the first in Corvette history |
| Z06 engine | 6.2L supercharged LT4, 650 hp | 5.5L LT6, 670 hp |
| Z06 transmission | 7-speed manual or 8-speed automatic | 8-speed dual-clutch |
The C8 is the eighth Corvette generation, and the Z06 shows how each one moved the bar. GM's own Z06 history runs from a 360-horsepower 5.4-liter V8 in the C2 of 1963 to the C8 of 2023.
| Generation | Engine | Horsepower | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2 (1963) | L84 5.4L V8 | 360 | 4-speed manual |
| C5 (2001 to 2004) | LS6 5.7L V8 | 385 (2001), 405 (2002 to 2004) | 6-speed manual |
| C6 (2006 to 2013) | LS7 7.0L V8 | 505 | 6-speed manual |
| C7 (2015 to 2019) | LT4 6.2L supercharged V8 | 650 | 7-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| C8 (2023) | LT6 5.5L V8 | 670 | 8-speed dual-clutch |
NHTSA lists ten recall campaigns that include the C8 Corvette, reported from 2020 through 2026. They range from a front trunk release to seat belt retractors and a fuel-filler shield, and most were fixed by a software update or a replaced part. NHTSA data shows no investigations for model years 2020 to 2027.
Recall status belongs to a specific car, so run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before relying on any list. Two of the early campaigns involved the front trunk, shown here on a 2020 Stingray.
| Campaign | Model years | Reported issue | Fix | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V461000 | 2020 | Front trunk internal release button may not work after the car has been off for ten minutes | Software update, dealer or over the air | 5,141 |
| 20V489000 | 2020 | Car can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched | Software limits speed to 26 mph when the hood is not latched | 7,071 |
| 20V581000 | 2020 | Driver seat belt retractor may not lock as intended in a crash | Retractor replaced | 5 |
| 20V588000 | 2020 | Contamination at a sensor connection in the electronic brake boost system may interrupt communication | Brake boost module replaced | 3,677, all listed models |
| 21V421000 | 2021 | Air bag light illuminates inconsistently after lost module communication | Software update, dealer or over the air | 285,622, all listed models |
| 22V091000 | 2021 to 2022 | Rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing ball bearings, which can cause loss of drive power | Half-shafts replaced | 22 |
| 24V418000 | 2024 to 2025 | Driver or passenger seat belt retractors may lock in the stowed position | Retractors replaced | 13,464 |
| 25V536000 | 2023 to 2026 | On cars with a left-side radiator and fan, fuel may spill into the fuel-filler pocket during refueling and reach an ignition source | Dealers install a shield | 23,656 |
| 26V213000 | 2025 to 2026 | Software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure | Lighting control module software update, dealer or over the air | 32,988 |
| 26V114000 | 2026 | Listed by NHTSA for Corvette Coupe, Convertible and Convertible E-Ray in its equipment category; not returned by its by-vehicle lookup | Check by VIN | 5,861, all listed models |
Units are NHTSA figures. All listed models means the campaign count covers every vehicle in that campaign, not only Corvettes.
Start with the model year, because the engine, the cabin and the lineup all changed during the C8 run. For a used C8, check the VIN for open NHTSA recalls and confirm the options on that exact car. For a new C8, keep in mind that not every model or configuration can be ordered at any given time.
The C8 Corvette covers the 2020 through 2027 model years. GM revealed the first car on July 18, 2019.
Yes. GM described the 2020 Stingray as the first production mid-engine Corvette, and every C8 model keeps that layout.
The C8 is the eighth generation of the Corvette, and the Z06 alone has appeared in the C2, C5, C6, C7 and C8.
Output runs from 490 horsepower in the 2020 Stingray to 535 in the 2027 Stingray, 670 in the Z06, 1,064 in the ZR1 and 1,250 combined in the ZR1X.
GM lists 2.9 seconds for the 2020 Stingray with Z51, 2.8 seconds for the 2027 Stingray, 2.6 for the Z06 with Z07, 2.5 for the E-Ray, 2.3 for the ZR1 with ZTK and 1.89 for the ZR1X with ZTK.
GM lists 200 mph on the track for the 2027 Stingray, 195 mph for the Z06 and 233 mph for the ZR1 and ZR1X.
The C8 Z06 uses the LT6, a 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft rated at 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
The C8 ZR1 uses the LT7, a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 rated at 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque.
GM says the electrified E-Ray is no longer available. EPA ratings for it run through the 2026 model year.
No. GM said there was no need for plug-in charging, because the 1.9 kWh battery recharged from coasting, braking and normal driving.
The C8 moved the engine behind the driver. GM also quickened the steering from 16.25:1 to 15.7:1, raised the driver modes from four to six and added right-hand drive.
The C8 is built at GM's Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky, where Corvettes have been made since 1981.
Yes. NHTSA lists ten campaigns that include the C8, reported from 2020 through 2026. Check any specific car by VIN.
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