The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray was the debut model for the eighth generation of the sports car’s nameplate.
Notably, the 2020 C8 Stingray was Chevrolet’s first-ever production mid-engine sports car, and is the first Corvette model to have the engine behind the cabin since its inception in 1953.
Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Quick Facts Assembly Location | GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant, Kentucky, USA |
Model Years | 2020 – Present |
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 |
Predecessor | Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray |
Successor | – |

Model Year Changes
The Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray debuted for the 2020 model year, and received relatively minor and subtle changes for the 2021 and 2022 model years. Most notably, the Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension became available without the Z51 performance package in 2021, and the 2022 model year saw the introduction of the IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition.
The mid-engined sports coupe is expected to receive minor changes for the 2023 model year along with the addition of the high-performance C8 Corvette Z06 model.
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Future Models
The Corvette C8 Stingray is expected to remain in production for the foreseeable future, and will continue to receive small changes and enhancements until the potential arrival of the next-generation C9 Corvette.
Specs
Engine 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 with performance exhaust (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm): | 470 / 632.8 @ 5150 (SAE Certified) |
Transmission & Axle Type: | M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
Chassis & Suspension 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) |
Brakes | 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) |
Wheels & Tires | 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 |
Exterior Dimensions 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 |
Interior Dimensions 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 |
Weights & Capacities 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 |
Performance | 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 |
Engine 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) |
Transmission & Axle Type: | M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
Chassis & Suspension 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) |
Brakes | 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) |
Wheels & Tires | 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 |
Exterior Dimensions 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 |
Interior Dimensions 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 |
Weights & Capacities 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 |
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