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2021 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette represents the second model year of the eight-generation Corvette, otherwise known as the Corvette C8. As such, the Stingray variant of the 2021 Corvette receives a few minor changes and updates.
Assembly Location | GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Kentucky, USA | |
Body Style(s) | Coupe, Convertible | |
Layout | Mid-Engined, Longitudinal | |
Engine(s) | 6.2L LT2 V8 | |
Transmission(s) | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch | |
Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel-Drive | |
Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Japan, Middle East | |
Predecessor | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Successor | 2022 Chevrolet Corvette |
Changes, Updates, New Features
Exterior
- Addition of two exterior colors
- Deletion of two exterior colors
- Addition of new stripe options
- Addition of Ultra-high security Silver-painted wheel locks (LPO-level item)
- Genuine Corvette Accessory
- Addition of Premium indoor car cover, fully rendered C8.R (LPO-level item)
- Genuine Corvette Accessory
Interior
- Addition of Sky Cool Gray/Strike Yellow interior color combination
- Addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto
- Addition of Contoured cargo area liners with Jake logo (LPO-level item)
- Genuine Corvette Accessory
- Addition of All-weather floor liners with Jake logo (LPO-level item)
- Genuine Corvette Accessory
Mechanical
- Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension now available without Z51 performance package
Packages
- Addition of Roadside Safety Package (LPO-level items)
See detailed 2021 Chevrolet Corvette changes, updates and new features here: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2021 Chevy Corvette Stingray is offered in two body styles:
- Two-seat, two-door coupe with removable roof panel
- Two-seat, two-door hardtop convertible
Note: The 2020 Corvette Stingray convertible was the first-ever Vette hardtop. All convertible models that precede it were equipped with soft tops. The hardtop also provides a quieter cabin, increased security, and a cleaner look when compared to the previous soft-top designs.
“Our goal from the beginning was to make sure customers didn’t have to sacrifice any functionality, performance or comfort when choosing the hardtop convertible,” said Josh Holder, Corvette program engineering manager. “We managed to keep the same design theme as the coupe, as well as the exceptional storage capacity and track capability.”
Color Options
The 2021 Corvette offers 12 exterior color options, two of which are new, as well as eight interior color options, one of which is new.
- 12 Exterior Colors
- Sebring Orange Tintcoat
- Arctic White
- Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic
- Black
- Accelerate Yellow Metallic
- Shadow Gray Metallic
- Torch Red
- Rapid Blue
- Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat
- Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic
- Silver Flare Metallic
- Zeus Bronze Metallic
- 8 Interior Colors
- Jet Black
- Sky Cool Gray
- Adrenaline Red
- Natural
- Natural Dipped
- Tension with Twilight Blue Dipped
- Morello Red Dipped
- Sky Cool Gray with Strike Yellow
Models
The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is offered as a Stingray model, which is the base model in terms of performance. Other, more high-performance variants will join the lineup later on in the model’s lifecycle.
Trim Levels
Both the Coupe and Convertible versions of the 2021 Corvette Stingray are offered in three trim levels:
- 1LT
- 2LT
- 3LT
Powertrain
Manufacturer | Make | Model | Engine | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Standard Transmission |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Motors Company | Chevrolet | Corvette | Naturally Aspirated 6.2L LT2 V-8 OHV (W/out Performance Exhaust) | 490 / 365.4 | 465 / 627.8 @ 5150 (SAE Certified) | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch (M1L) |
General Motors Company | Chevrolet | Corvette | Naturally Aspirated 6.2L LT2 V-8 OHV(With Performance Exhaust) | 495 / 370.5 @ 6450 | 470 / 632.8 @ 5150 (SAE Certified) | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch (M1L) |
Specs
Type: | 6.2L V8 VVT w/ direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) |
GM RPO Code: | LT2 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
Block Material: | A319-T7 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and nodular main bearing caps |
Oiling System: | Dry sump-type (7.5-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling |
Oil Type: | Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic |
Cylinder Head Material: | 319-T7 cast aluminum |
Combustion Chamber volume: | 59cc |
Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
Valvetrain: | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing. |
Valve Size (in / mm): | 2.13 / 54 hollow (intake) & 1.59 / 40.4 sodium filled (exhaust) |
Fuel Delivery: | Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,175 psi (15 Mpa / 150 bar) |
Firing Order: | 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 (all cylinders); 1-7-6-4 (with deactivation) |
Throttle body: | 87mm single bore (electronic) |
ECU: | GM E99 (32-bit processing) |
Type: | M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
Front Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available on Z51. Adjustable front lift with memory is available |
Rear Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available with Z51 |
Steering Type: | Bosch/ZF variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
Steering ratio: | 15.7:1 |
Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 11.6 m (std.); 11.1 m (with FE4 Magnetic Ride Control) |
Front | Rear | |
Brakes: | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston/two-piece calipers | E-boost-assisted discs with four-piston/monobloc rear calipers |
Brakes with Z51 Package: | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper |
Brake rotor size (in / mm): | 12.6 x 1.18 (321 x 30) | 13.6 x 1.02 (339 x 26) |
Brake rotor size with Z51 Package (in / mm): | 13.3 x 1.18 (345 x 30) | 13.8 x 1.06 (350 x 27) |
Front | Rear | |
Wheel Size: | 19 x 8.5 (5 x 120 bolt pattern) | 20 x 11 (5 x 120 bolt pattern) |
Tire Size: | 245/35ZR19 | 305/30ZR20 |
Tire Type – Stingray: | Michelin Pilot Sport ALS | |
Tire Type – Stingray with Z51: | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 107.2 / 2722 |
Overall Length (in. / mm): | 182.3/ 4630 |
Overall Width (in. / mm): | 76.1 / 1934 |
Overall Height (in. / mm): | 48.6 / 1234 |
Front Track (in. / mm): | 64.9 / 1648 |
Rear Track (in. / mm): | 62.4 / 1586 |
Headroom (in. / mm): | 37.9 / 962 |
Legroom (in. / mm): | 42.8 / 1086 |
Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | 54.4 / 1381 |
Hip Room (in. / mm): | 52.0 / 1321 |
Dry weight (lbs. / kg) | 3366 / 1527 |
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / liters) | 12.6 / 356.8 |
Fuel capacity (U.S. gallon / liters) | 18.5 / 70.0 |
0 – 60 mph (seconds) | Quarter-mile acceleration (sec) | |
2020 Stingray Coupe | 3 | 11.2 at 123 mph |
2020 Stingray Coupe with Z51 | 2.9 | 11.2 at 121 mph |
Type: | 6.2L V8 VVT with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) |
GM RPO Code: | LT2 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
Block Material: | A319-T7 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and nodular main bearing caps |
Oiling System: | Dry sump-type (7.5-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling |
Oil Type: | Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic |
Cylinder Head Material: | 319-T7 cast aluminum |
Combustion Chamber volume: | 59cc |
Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
Valvetrain: | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing. |
Valve Size (in / mm): | 2.13 / 54 hollow (intake) & 1.59 / 40.4 sodium filled (exhaust) |
Fuel Delivery: | Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,175 psi (15 Mpa / 150 bar) |
Firing Order: | 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 (all cylinders); 1-7-6-4 (with deactivation) |
Throttle body: | 87mm single bore (electronic) |
ECU: | GM E99 (32-bit processing) |
Power without performance exhaust (hp / kW @ rpm): | 490 / 365.4 @ 6450 (SAE Certified) |
Torque without performance exhaust (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm): | 465 / 627.8 @ 5150 (SAE Certified) |
Power with performance exhaust (hp / kW @ rpm): | 495 / 370.5 @ 6450 (SAE Certified) |
Torque without performance exhaust (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm): | 470 / 632.8 @ 5150 (SAE Certified) |
Type: | M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
Front Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available on Z51. Adjustable front lift with memory is available |
Rear Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available with Z51 |
Steering Type: | Bosch/ZF variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
Steering ratio: | 15.7:1 |
Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 11.6 m (std.); 11.1 m (with FE4 Magnetic Ride Control) |
Front | Rear | |
Brakes: | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston/two-piece calipers | E-boost-assisted discs with four-piston/monobloc rear calipers |
Brakes with Z51 Package: | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper | E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper |
Brake rotor size (in / mm): | 12.6 x 1.18 (321 x 30) | 13.6 x 1.02 (339 x 26) |
Brake rotor size with Z51 Package (in / mm): | 13.3 x 1.18 (345 x 30) | 13.8 x 1.06 (350 x 27) |
Front | Rear | |
Wheel Size: | 19 x 8.5 (5 x 120 bolt pattern) | 20 x 11 (5 x 120 bolt pattern) |
Tire Size: | 245/35ZR19 | 305/30ZR20 |
Tire Type (Stingray): | Michelin Pilot Sport ALS | |
Tire Type (Stingray with Z51): | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 107.2 / 2722 |
Overall Length (in. / mm): | 182.3/ 4630 |
Overall Width (in. / mm): | 76.1 / 1934 |
Overall Height (in. / mm): | 48.6 / 1234 |
Front Track (in. / mm): | 64.9 / 1648 |
Rear Track (in. / mm): | 62.4 / 1586 |
Headroom (in. / mm): | 37.9 / 962 |
Legroom (in. / mm): | 42.8 / 1086 |
Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | 54.4 / 1381 |
Hip Room (in. / mm): | 52.0 / 1321 |
Dry weight (lbs. / kg) | 3467 / 1573 |
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / liters) | 12.6 / 356.8 |
Fuel capacity (U.S. gallon / liters) | 18.5 / 70.0 |
Sales
See Chevrolet Corvette sales numbers for all markets, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Russia, China, and South Korea.
Beyond 2021
We expect that the current, eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette will remain in production for at least the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years. A next-gen, future Chevrolet Corvette will likely launch after the 2026 model year.
We expect higher-performance model variants of the C8 – such as E-Ray, Z06, ZR1, Zora, and Grand Sport – to begin arriving for the 2022 model year, and after.
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