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 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