C8 Corvette Trim Levels Explained

by Jonathan Lopez
— Aug 6, 2024

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Chevy just expanded the C8 Corvette lineup with the new C8 ZR1, offering up twin-turbocharged, four-figure horsepower and big aero as the latest range-topper of the bunch. The ZR1 joins three other variants of the mid-engine Corvette, including the C8 Stingray, the C8 Z06, and the C8 E-Ray, each of which offers multiple trim levels. Now, we’re providing a quick explainer on what the different trim levels mean.

Breaking it down, the trim levels for each C8 variant include a number followed by two letters. The trim level lineup for the C8 Stingray includes the 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT, while the C8 Z06 and C8 E-Ray trim level lineup includes 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. The ZR1 lineup includes 1LZ and 3LZ.

For each C8 variant, the higher the number, the better the equipment, whether it’s included as standard, or offered as optional. As an example, the C8 1LT and 1LZ trims are equipped with Bose Premium 10-speaker system (RPO code UQS), while the 2LT, 2LZ, 3LT and 3LZ include the Bose Performance Series 14-speaker system (RPO code UQH). As another example, only the 3LT and 3LZ trims offer the Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package and Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package (RPO code IWE), in addition to interior colorways such as Adrenaline Red Dipped, Natural Dipped, Tension Blue / Twilight Blue Dipped and Artemis.

One can think of it like this – if the trim level includes a “1”, it’s the Standard trim, while a “2” indicates a Preferred trim and “3” indicates a Premium trim.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
	Standard	Preferred	Premium
Sringray	1LT	2LT	3LT
E-Ray	1LZ	2LZ	3LZ
Z06	1LZ	2LZ	3LZ
ZR1	1LZ	-	3LZ

Mechanically speaking, each trim level is more or less identical within each of the C8 variant lineups. All C8 Stingray units are equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, all C8 Z06 units are equipped with the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, all C8 E-Ray units are equipped with a hybrid setup matching the LT2 with an electric motor, and all C8 ZR1 units are equipped with the twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 LT7 gasoline engine.

What’s more, all C8 variants ride on the GM Y2 platform, and every unit is produced at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky. It should also be noted that all C8 Corvette models and trim levels are available in both a coupe and convertible body style.