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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray

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.

See more details below:

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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