2026 Chevrolet Corvette

Against the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette: Model/option labels added: Corvette ZR1X. Engine descriptions added: 5.5L 8-cyl SIDI; Hybrid. Certification records went from 5 to 6.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual lists SAE 0W-40 for the 5.5L V8 Engine (LT6) – Z06 (8.0 US quarts); SAE 0W-40 for the 5.5L V8 Engine (LT7) – ZR1 and ZR1X (8.0 US quarts); and SAE 0W-40 for the 6.2L V8 Engine (LT2) – Stingray and E-Ray (7.5 US quarts). Source: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual gives 140 lb-ft as the wheel-nut tightening torque. Source: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual.

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, rear-mounted transaxle. Max towing: not applicable by vehicle class — a two-seat mid-engine sports car carries no factory tow rating. Max payload: not applicable by vehicle class — a two-seat sports car carries no factory payload rating. These figures belong to the Lineup configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-07-12.

Engine: 6.2L LT2 naturally aspirated V8 (mid-engine, direct injection). Horsepower: 490 hp @ 6,450 rpm (495 hp with available performance exhaust). Torque: 465 lb-ft @ 5,150 rpm (470 lb-ft with performance exhaust). These figures belong to the Stingray configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-07-12.

Mpg: 15/25/18. Engine: LS6 6.7L naturally aspirated V8. Horsepower: 535 hp. Torque: 520 lb-ft. Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, standard. These figures belong to the Stingray 2027 configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-09-09.

Engine: 5.5L LT6 naturally aspirated flat-plane-crank V8 (hand-assembled). Horsepower: 670 hp @ 8,400 rpm. Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 6,300 rpm. Mpg: 12/21/15 base; 12/19/14 with carbon aero. These figures belong to the Z06 configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-07-12.

Engine: 5.5L LT7 twin-turbocharged flat-plane-crank V8. Horsepower: 1,064 hp @ 7,000 rpm. Torque: 828 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm. Mpg: 12/18/14. These figures belong to the ZR1 configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-07-12.

Engine: next-generation LS6 6.7L naturally aspirated V8, 409 cu in, direct and port injection with Active Fuel Management. Horsepower: 535 hp. Torque: 520 lb-ft. Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. Mpg: 15/23/17. These figures belong to the Grand Sport configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-07-12.

Horsepower: 670 hp. Engine: LT6 5.5L naturally aspirated flat-plane-crank V8, mid-engine. These figures belong to the Z06 2027 configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-08-30.

Horsepower: 1,064 hp @ 7,000 rpm. Engine: LT7 5.5L DOHC twin-turbo flat-plane-crank V8. These figures belong to the ZR1 2027 configuration of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-08-30.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette's wheel diameter is 19 inches on the Stingray and 20 inches on the E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

The E-Ray has 495 hp against 490 and AWD instead of RWD and a rear spoiler as standard equipment over the Stingray. The Z06 has 670 hp against 495 and RWD instead of AWD over the E-Ray. The ZR1 has 1064 hp against 670 over the Z06. The ZR1X has AWD instead of RWD over the ZR1.

CarDealerships.com lists 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT.

CarDealerships.com lists 5.3 inches of ground clearance for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT.

CarDealerships.com lists the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT with basic coverage of 36 months or 36,000 miles, powertrain coverage of 60 months or 60,000 miles and roadside assistance of 60 months or 60,000 miles.

0-60Specs.com lists tested 0 to 60 mph times of 1.8 seconds for the ZR1X Targa Coupe (3LZ, Carbon Fiber Aero, ZTK Track Performance Pack) (Car and Driver), 2.1 seconds for the ZR1X Targa Coupe (3LZ, Carbon Fiber Aero, ZTK Track Performance Pack) (Car and Driver), 2.1 seconds for the ZR1X Targa Coupe (3LZ, Carbon Fiber Aero, ZTK Track Performance Pack) (Motor Trend) and 2.5 seconds for the ZR1 Targa Coupe (3LZ, ZTK Performance Pack) (Motor Trend) for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette.

Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette run from $72,495 for the Stingray to $233,195 for the ZR1X, across 5 trims. Those figures include the destination charge.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual names DOT 4 brake fluid. Source: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette owner's manual. The 2025 model year has the same figure.