The 2026 Corvette lineup includes Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X. Each has its own engine or hybrid system, with coupe and convertible bodies and two seats.
Stingray’s 6.2L LT2 V8 sits behind the seats and powers the rear wheels. Standard output is 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Performance exhaust raises those figures to 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft.
Stingray
Feature
Details
Standard output
490 horsepower; 465 lb-ft
With performance exhaust
495 horsepower; 470 lb-ft
E-Ray adds electric drive at the front
E-Ray adds a front electric motor to the rear LT2 V8 for electrified all-wheel drive. Its hybrid battery recharges through the vehicle, with no charging cable. Combined output is 655 horsepower.
E-Ray
Feature
Details
Combined output
655 horsepower
Drivetrain
Electrified all-wheel drive
Hybrid battery
1.9 kWh lithium-ion, between the seats
Front electric motor power
160 horsepower
Front electric motor torque
125 lb-ft
Gas engine output
495 horsepower; 470 lb-ft
Suspension
Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Front tires
275/30ZR20
Rear tires
345/25ZR21
Carbon-ceramic brake calipers
Six-piston front; four-piston rear
Z06 centers on the LT6 engine
Z06 uses the naturally aspirated 5.5L LT6 V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. It produces 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The LT6 is separate from Stingray’s LT2 and ZR1’s turbocharged LT7.
Z06
Feature
Details
Output
670 horsepower
Torque
460 lb-ft
Engine redline
8,600 rpm
Standard brake hardware
Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear steel discs
Front wheels
20 × 10 inches
Rear wheels
21 × 13 inches
Z07 tire equipment
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R
Z07 aero requirement
Carbon Fiber Aero Package with high wing, splitter and dive planes
ZR1 uses twin turbochargers
ZR1 has a 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. Its 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque go with model-specific tire and aerodynamic equipment. The ZTK Performance Package adds its own chassis and aero hardware.
ZR1
Feature
Details
Engine
5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8
Output
1,064 horsepower; 828 lb-ft
Front tires
275/30ZR20
Rear tires
345/25ZR21
Standard front brake rotors
15.7-inch carbon-ceramic
Standard rear brake rotors
15.4-inch carbon-ceramic
ZR1X combines LT7 power with an electric axle
ZR1X combines the twin-turbo LT7 at the rear with a 186-horsepower front electric motor. Total output is 1,250 horsepower. Electrified all-wheel drive and its braking hardware distinguish ZR1X from the rear-wheel-drive ZR1.
ZR1X
Feature
Details
Combined output
1,250 horsepower
Front motor
186 horsepower
Coupe and convertible roof choices
A coupe has a removable roof panel; a convertible has a power hardtop. Both seat two with the engine behind the cabin. These body choices are offered with Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X powertrains.
Body styles
Feature
Details
Coupe
Removable roof panel
Convertible
Power hardtop
Stingray and wide-body dimensions
Stingray’s body is 76.1 inches wide without mirrors. E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X have wider bodies at 79.7 inches. Mirror span and the space used by an open door add to the room the car needs in a garage. Weight and cargo figures also vary by model.
Width excluding mirrors
Feature
Details
Stingray
76.1 inches
Wide-body variants
79.7 inches
Z51, Z07 and ZTK performance packages
The performance-package names follow the Corvette model: Z51 for Stingray, Z07 for Z06 and ZTK for ZR1. Each package has its own mix of tires, brakes, cooling, suspension or aerodynamic equipment.
Package families
Feature
Details
Stingray
Z51 Performance Package
Z06
Z07 Performance Package
ZR1
ZTK Performance Package
Corvette cockpit screens and seat choices
The cockpit has a 14-inch driver display, a 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen. Seat choices vary by equipment level. Every coupe and convertible keeps the two-seat cabin.
Display layout
Feature
Details
Driver information
14-inch display
Center touchscreen
12.7 inches
Auxiliary touchscreen
6.6 inches
Corvette engine, brake and tire service
The Engine Oil Life System sets oil-service timing, and Corvette requires an oil change at least annually. Lucas Chevrolet services the engine, brakes and tires. Track preparation has separate requirements from routine road maintenance.
Ownership basics
Feature
Details
Basic warranty
Three years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty
Five years or 60,000 miles
Corvette questions
Which 2026 Corvettes have all-wheel drive?
E-Ray and ZR1X have electrified all-wheel drive. Their front electric motors work with gasoline engines driving the rear wheels. Stingray, Z06 and ZR1 are rear-wheel drive. Tires, brakes and chassis packages also differ among the five models.
Is the Corvette Z06 turbocharged?
No. Z06 uses the naturally aspirated 5.5L LT6 V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. ZR1 and ZR1X use the twin-turbo 5.5L LT7. The LT6 makes 670 horsepower; the LT7 makes 1,064 horsepower before the additional electric power in ZR1X.
Can I buy a Corvette with a manual transmission?
No. The C8 Corvette lineup uses an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic with a rear-mounted transaxle. Stingray, Z06 and ZR1 send power to the rear wheels. E-Ray and ZR1X add front electric drive. Coupe and convertible body styles both retain the two-seat layout.
Does a 2026 Corvette offer Super Cruise?
No. Neither Super Cruise nor adaptive cruise control is offered on the 2026 Corvette. Other driver assistance features handle collision warnings and parking assistance. Our team can go over the alerts and camera controls in the car during a Corvette test drive.
Can an E-Ray be charged from a wall outlet?
No. E-Ray recharges its hybrid battery through regenerative braking and its engine. Its electric motor drives the front axle while the V8 powers the rear wheels. There is no plug-in charging connection or wall charger needed for that hybrid system.
How do Corvette brake systems differ?
Brake hardware depends on the Corvette and its performance package. E-Ray has standard Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. Z06 offers carbon-ceramic brakes through the Z07 package. Lucas Chevrolet provides brake service for the car’s specific system, along with tires and engine maintenance.
Should I choose the Corvette roof before the trim level?
Coupe and convertible bodies are offered across the Corvette performance variants. The coupe’s roof panel comes off by hand, while the convertible has a power hardtop. Both retain two seats; engine, chassis-package and interior choices remain part of each model’s equipment.
Lucas Chevrolet can arrange a Corvette test drive and a trade-in appraisal. Our team handles financing, and the service department provides maintenance for the Corvette’s engine, brakes and tires.