The 2019 Corvette is offered with three gasoline engines mated to two available transmissions.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Engines
The 2019 Corvette offers the following three gasoline engines:
- 6.2L LT1Â naturally-aspirated V8 rated at two outputs:
- 455 horsepower (339.3 kW) and 455 pound-feet (614.3 Nm) of torque – standard on Stingray models
- 460 horsepower (343 kW) and 465 pound-feet (627.8 Nm) of torque – standard on Stingray Z51Â models
- 460 horsepower (343 kW) and 465 pound-feet (627.8 Nm) of torque – standard on Grand Sport models
- 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8 rated at 650 horsepower (485 kW) and 650 pound-feet (881 Nm) of torque – standard on Z06 models
- 6.2L LT5 supercharged V8 rated at 755 horsepower (563 kW) and 715 pound-feet (969,4 Nm) of torque – standard on ZR1 models
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Transmissions
The 2019 Corvette offers the following two transmissions:
- Three variants of a 7-speed manual (MEX):
- MEP with Active Rev Matching – standard on Stingray models
- MEL with Active Rev Matching and performance ratios – standard on Stingray Z51 and Grand Sport models
- MEK with Active Rev Matching performance, standard on Z06 and ZR1 models
- 8-speed automatic (M5U) available on all models
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Drive Wheels
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is available exclusively in rear-wheel-drive (RWD).
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Axle Ratios
The 2019 Chevy Corvette offers the following three rear axle ratios:
- Two variants of the 3.42 ratio (GU6):
- Limited slip – standard on Stingray models
- Electronic limited slip (eLSD) – standard on all models except for the Stingray
- 2.73 ratio (GU2) – available on Stingray Z51 and Grand Sport models with (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission
- 2.41 ratio (GXB) – available on Stingray, Z06 and ZR1 models with (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Powertrain Orientation
The 2019 Corvette’s powertrain is positioned longitudinally, a characteristic of the 2019 Corvette platform. The 2019 Corvette rides on the GM Y platform dedicated to the Corvette.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Powertrain Summary
| Brand | Model | Engine RPO Code | Displacement (L / ci) | Layout & Cylinders | Valvetrain | Aspiration | Compression Ratio | Bore & Stroke (in / mm) | Fuel | Fuel Delivery | Valve Lifters | Engine Block Material | Cylinder Head Material | Wheel Drive | Transmission | Axle (Final Drive Ratio) | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Fuel Economy Automatic (City / Hwy) | Fuel Economy Manual (City / Hwy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Corvette Stingray | LT1 | 6.2 / 378 | V-8 | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT | Atmospheric | 11.5:1 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | Gasoline | Direct injection | Hydraulic roller | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | RWD | 7-speed manual (MEP) or 8-speed automatic (M5U) | 3.42 or 2.41 | 455 / 339.3 @ 6000 | 455 / 614.3 @ 4400 | 15 / 26 | 16 / 25 |
| Chevrolet | Corvette Stingray Z51 | LT1 | 6.2 / 378 | V-8 | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT | Atmospheric | 11.5:1 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | Gasoline | Direct injection | Hydraulic roller | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | RWD | 7-speed manual (MEL) or 8-speed automatic (M5U) | 3.42 or 2.73 | 460 / 343 @ 6000 | 465 / 627.8 @ 4600 | 15 / 26 | 16 / 25 |
| Chevrolet | Corvette Grand Sport | LT1 | 6.2 / 378 | V-8 | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT | Atmospheric | 11.5:1 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | Gasoline | Direct injection | Hydraulic roller | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | RWD | 7-speed manual (MEL) or 8-speed automatic (M5U) | 3.42 or 2.73 | 460 / 343 @ 6000 | 465 / 627.8 @ 4600 | 15 / 26 | 16 / 25 |
| Chevrolet | Corvette Z06 | LT4 | 6.2 / 378 | V-8 | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT | Supercharged | 10.0:1 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | Gasoline | Direct injection | Hydraulic roller | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | RWD | 7-speed manual (MEK) or 8-speed automatic (M5U) | 3.42 or 2.41 | 650 / 485 @ 6400 | 650 / 881 @ 3600 | 13 / 23 | 15 / 22 |
| Chevrolet | Corvette ZR1 | LT5 | 6.2 / 378 | V-8 | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, VVT | Supercharged | N/A | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | Gasoline | Direct injection | Hydraulic roller | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum | RWD | 7-speed manual (MEK) or 8-speed automatic (M5U) | 3.42 or 2.41 | 755 / 563 @ 6300 | 715 / 969,4 @ 4400 | 12 / 20 | 13 / 19 |
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