A lot more details are trickling in about the all-new 2020 Corvette C8, and new information allows us to tell you exactly what the sub-$60,000 base price includes in terms of standard features. We broke out every standard feature of the new Corvette C8 Stingray Coupe, and divided it up into three categories: mechanical, exterior, and interior.
Granted, we doubt anyone will actually get a bare-stock 2020 Corvette. But the purpose of this list is to give you a better idea of what’s standard, and explore available/optional features from there.
So, without further ado – here are the 2020 Corvette standard features and equipment.
- Each RPO code is in parenthesis, when applicable
2020 Corvette Standard Features – Mechanical
- Frame: aluminum structure
- 6.2-liter V8 (LT2) engine with direct injection, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Active Fuel Management (AFM)
- M1L 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that includes manual and auto modes
- Steering: power, magnetic, rack-and-pinion, variable assist
- Active handling stability control
- 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes with 12.6″ (321 mm) front and 13.3″ (339 mm) rear brake rotors (JL9)
- Black-painted calipers (J6A)
- Mechanical limited-slip differential (G0J)
- Exhaust: aluminized stainless-steel with stainless-steel tips
- Oil life monitoring system
- FE1 Corvette suspension
- All-speed traction control
2020 Corvette Standard Features – Exterior
- Wheels: 19″ x 8.5″ (48.3 cm x 21.6 cm) front and 20″ x 11″ (50.8 cm x 27.9 cm) rear 5-open-spoke Bright Silver-painted aluminum (Q8P)
- Tires: 245/35ZR19 front and 305/30ZR20 rear, blackwall, all-season, performance (XFN)
- Carbon Flash Exterior Badge Package (EYT)
- Exterior accents, Carbon Flash, side vents and front/rear grille accents (EFR)
- Front intermittent wipers
- Daytime running lamps
- LED headlamps (T4L)
- Solar-Ray light-tinted glass
- Mirrors: outside heated, power-adjustable, manual-folding with turn signal indicators (DWK)
- Roof panel, body-color, removable (CF7)
- Rear Park Assist (UD7)
- Antenna, integral front and rear
2020 Corvette Standard Features – Interior
- GT1 Competition seats with Mulan leather seating surfaces and perforated inserts, available in three color options:
- Jet Black (HTA)
- Sky Cool Gray (HUP)
- Adrenaline Red (HUQ)
- Black seat belt color (719)
- Natural Dipped interior (HZN/HUF) comes with Tan seat belt color (3N9)
- Tension/Twilight Blue interior (HTO) comes with Tension Blue seat belt color (3A9)
- 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters (A2X/A7K)
- Steering column, power tilt and telescopic (N38)
- Steering wheel, leather-wrapped (NK4)
- Steering wheel controls, audio, voice recognition, cruise and Driver Information Center
- Airbags, frontal and side-impact, driver and passenger with Passenger Sensing System (AJ7)
- Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control, individual climate settings for driver and passenger, with outside temperature display (CJ2)
- Air filtration system with pollen filter
- Audio system (IOS): Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system, 8″ diagonal HD color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, voice recognition, in-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings. Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period.
- Audio system feature, Bose Premium 10-speaker system (UQS)
- HD Radio (U2L)
- SiriusXM Radio (U2K): 3-month (1LT) or 12-month (2LT, 3LT) All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment.
- Floor console: 2 covered cup holders, auxiliary power outlet, USB ports, auxiliary input jack and lockable storage
- Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
- Defogger, rear-window, electric
- Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
- Floor mats, carpeted
- Gauge cluster, 12″ diagonal color with driver information display with multiple selectable modes and gauge configurations (UDV)
- Hatch release, push button open
- HD Rear Vision Camera (UVB)
- Keyless Open and Start
- Includes 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Lighting, interior, theater dimming
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Allows customers to quickly and easily pair their compatible phone to the infotainment system by simply holding it up to the vehicle’s infotainment screen; also known as “one-touch pairing” (UQV)
- OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (UE1)
- Terms and limitations apply.
- OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capability (VV4)
- Terms and limitations apply.
- Chevrolet Connected Access
- Subject to terms.
- Teen Driver Mode (TDM)
- Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, push-button start, immobilizer and audible visual alarm
- Vehicle health management (VHM): provides advanced warning of vehicle issues
- Visors, driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered
- Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down/Up
And there you have it. We’ll list the optional features in the next installment, so be sure to subscribe to GM Authority to keep up on all the latest Chevrolet news, Corvette news, and GM news.
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Comments
Wow. Seems like a lot of standard features in the sub $60,000 model.
One has to imagine given the list of standard equipment for the 2020 C8 Corvette is so long that there will be a number of buyers who will opt for just the standard equipment on the Corvette Stingray and will the only thing different may be the color of the car especially when the base Corvette Stingray matches very close to the C7 Corvette Z06.
Thank you, REK, I will revise that. I’m
As for the blind spot detection and “safety” tech complaints, it’s already been shown that these features make you a worse driver so I can’t hop on board with these complaints. If you want to debate whether one should turn their head or not to see a blind spot, then sure.
Frankly, I dont think humans need gadgets that promote lazy driving. Is it a nice convenience? Sure, if you want to be lazy. Should GM force the tech on buyers and increase the price or lower its profits? Absolutely not.
With the great demand, you can bet GM won’t make many 1 level option package C8s. Those ordered by dealers for stock will likely be loaded.
Catbert the whole 1st year is sold out. Every single unit is a sold order.
Not true, some dealers normal allotments for the Corvette are sold out, but other dealers still have room for orders within their alloted amount of Corvettes. Even dealers with sold out inventories can order from/through a dealer that still has some openings in their allotment. A second shift is being considered at the factory to help with demand. Call around, you may find a dealer with openings in their allotment. I did.
What’s missing and glaring: blindspot detection / collision avoidance / partial automatic emergency braking. These ‘may’ be options; but the first one is virtually standard on every inexpensive car made today; not just the high-ends as in the past.
maybe GM assumes that anyone who buys a C-8 is a better than average driver and does not need all the help.
And as long as they are driven by humans, regardless of capabilities mistakes and accidents happen!
till every car has all this safety equiptment even if you have it you still could become a victim to a driver that does not have it.
Corvette drivers are not your average human.
This list may not be 100% accurate. I didn’t look at every item but i did notice it states the Head-up Display (UV6) is listed as standard. According to the GM Order Guide dated July 26, 2019 the Head-Up display is part of option group 2LT.
I agree. The heads up display is 2LT equipment level, not standard on the 1LT.
yes this may not be accurate… I had a C7 and traded for a Mercedes SL for two reasons: roads are very rough for C7’s (Orlando with awful construction; but I-4 will get better as they finish); and 2) same construction has highest accident rate of any interstate for now; and that’s where the visibility on the C-7 was an issue. A simply blindspot (detector) in the mirrors would resolve that; as quarter-panel side-rear view are always difficult in the coupes; so if they offer that option in C8 then yes I’ll likely get one. It’s that important. Plus they fixed the ground clearance issue by automatically lifting the front..ingenious…. America’s roads do make this difficult for a daily driver. While I have had every new series of Corvettes for over 50 years; I have to say that it’s sometimes a relief to get in one of the 9 ‘benz’s I’ve had over the years; and this SL isn’t the best styled but it is totally reliable. So was the ‘vette.
Thank you, REK, I’ve revised that. The rest of the list should be 100% accurate.
As for the blind spot detection and “safety” tech complaints, it’s already been shown that these features make you a worse driver so I can’t hop on board with these complaints. If you want to debate whether one should turn their head or not to see a blind spot, then sure.
Frankly, I dont think humans need gadgets that promote lazy driving. Is it a nice convenience? Sure, if you want to be lazy. Should GM force the tech on buyers and increase the price or lower its profits? Absolutely not.
Hi Francisco; in a way I concur; having a friend in San Francisco giving me one of his Audi TT’s to drive, and I was not an intuitive about checking lane changes ‘assuming’ the system would warn me. Nope; no blindspot detection.
HOWEVER, while I ‘do’ turn my head, both the Corvette (C7 anyway) and Camaro have horrible visibility thru the rear quarter panels; hence blindspot detection is pretty essential even if you’re a gymnast lol.
Cheers and thanks for the good work!
Gene
Going to be selling my Porsche once my cash flow opens up (Jan 2021) and getting either a Z06 or ZR1 or Zora.
No navigation? Don’t need blindspot detection / collision avoidance / partial automatic emergency braking etc., but I’d like to know if I’m headed in the right direction without having to plug in my phone.
Nav has never been included in a base Vette. Corvette, and most other Chevy models have made it part of an option package. It’s kind of what option packs are all about. A track rat doesn’t care about Nav, leather etc, and doesn’t want to pay for those options.
As long as computers and programming is done by humans, there will be errors.
Egg Zach Lee!
Wow, it should be in the next James Bond movie.
I don’t think the Corvette would be right for Mr. Bond. He seems to like those Third World cars, I mean British. However I do think it would be a good fit for Jason Bourne.
This is a great car for OLD men. I’m 75 and love the car as all my friends do. Where did GM ever get the idea it’s not for old men. Most of the people I see driving Vettes are so called old men. They are the ones that can afford them. I’m not talking about old 5 – 10,000 dollar clunkers. I’m referring to late models. One of theses days I’ll get a new one too. As far as manual shifts go, I have never owned one so I I won’t miss it. Besides no stick can come close to computer shifting in speed and timing accuracy. I’m a retired engineer and can attest to that.
It’s not so much the computer as it is the mechanical design of a dual-clutch trans.
Dying without having driven a proper manual transmission sounds a lot like dying a virgin to me, but to each their own.
It has everything I need. I thought I was cured of ‘vette fever, but maybe not. My last was a 2012 GS ‘vert 3LT bought new and sold in ’16 w/35k mi..