2019 Chevrolet Corvette Powertrain

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 LT1 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 Z51 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