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The 2026 Corvette Stingray has a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8, rear-wheel drive and two seats. Coupe and convertible bodies come in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT, with the Z51 Performance Package available.
The LT2 V8 sits behind the occupants and drives the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. All three LT levels use this engine and transmission. The equipment changes with 1LT, 2LT and 3LT.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | 6.2L LT2 V8 |
| Standard torque | 465 lb-ft |
| Fuel delivery | Direct injection |
| Standard horsepower peak | 6,450 rpm |
| Standard torque peak | 5,150 rpm |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
The standard exhaust gives Stingray 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. With performance exhaust, output rises to 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. Both use the same naturally aspirated LT2 V8.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard | 490 horsepower; 465 lb-ft |
| Performance exhaust | 495 horsepower; 470 lb-ft |
The Stingray coupe’s roof panel is removable, while the convertible has a power hardtop. Both have two seats ahead of the LT2 engine and send power to the rear wheels.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Coupe | Removable roof panel |
| Convertible | Power hardtop |
1LT, 2LT and 3LT are available as coupes and convertibles. Each equipment level keeps the LT2 V8, rear-wheel drive and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The differences are in cabin equipment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 1LT | Coupe or convertible |
| 2LT | Coupe or convertible |
| 3LT | Coupe or convertible |
| GT1 seat design | Availability varies by trim |
| Available seat design | GT2, with availability by trim |
| Available sport seat design | Competition Sport, with availability by trim |
The Z51 Performance Package adds performance suspension and brakes, an electronic limited-slip differential, heavy-duty cooling, a front splitter and a rear spoiler. The package changes chassis and cooling equipment while keeping the naturally aspirated LT2 engine.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Performance suspension and brakes; electronic limited-slip differential |
| Cooling | Heavy-duty cooling |
| Body equipment | Front splitter and rear spoiler |
| Z51 tires | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
| Z51 exhaust | Performance exhaust |
| Z51 brake hardware | Larger rotors and four-piston front calipers |
Stingray uses 245/35ZR19 front tires and 305/30ZR20 rear tires. Z51 adds its suspension, brake, cooling and aerodynamic hardware. Lucas Chevrolet handles Corvette tires, brakes and routine maintenance.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Front | 245/35ZR19 |
| Rear | 305/30ZR20 |
| Front wheel diameter | 19 inches |
| Rear wheel diameter | 20 inches |
| Braking system | Four-wheel Brembo antilock disc brakes |
The narrow-body Stingray is 182.3 inches long and 76.1 inches wide without mirrors. Mirrors and open doors need additional space. The wider Corvette variants have different body dimensions.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 inches |
| Width excluding mirrors | 76.1 inches |
| Height | 48.6 inches |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gallons |
| Combined front and rear trunk volume | 12.6 cubic feet |
| Assembly | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Construction | Aluminum spaceframe |
Stingray places a 14-inch driver display, a 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen around the driver. They provide separate areas for driving information, infotainment and vehicle controls.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver display | 14 inches |
| Center touchscreen | 12.7 inches |
| Auxiliary touchscreen | 6.6 inches |
| Infotainment software | Google built-in |
| Native navigation | Google Maps |
| Voice assistance | Google Assistant |
| App access | Google Play |
Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Park Assist and an HD Rear Vision Camera are standard. Super Cruise and adaptive cruise control are not offered on Stingray.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Super Cruise | Not offered |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not offered |
| Side Blind Zone Alert | Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Available |
The GM Engine Oil Life System sets oil-service timing. Stingray needs an oil change at least annually, with the system reset afterward. Lucas Chevrolet also services Corvette tires and brakes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic | Three years or 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | Five years or 60,000 miles |
| Rust-through warranty | Six years or 100,000 miles |
No. Stingray has a naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 and rear-wheel drive. E-Ray is a separate Corvette model with a front electric motor and electrified all-wheel drive. The models also have different braking equipment, with their own cabin and body choices.
No. Z51 keeps Stingray’s naturally aspirated LT2 engine. Its changes cover suspension, brakes, cooling and aerodynamics, including an electronic limited-slip differential. ZR1 uses the separate twin-turbo LT7 engine; adding Z51 does not make a Stingray turbocharged.
No. Stingray has an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic with a rear-mounted transaxle. The naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 drives the rear wheels. This powertrain is shared across the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT levels, with coupe and convertible bodies offering different roof mechanisms.
Stingray seats two people. Changing from coupe to convertible or selecting another LT model level does not add rear seats. If you share the car with another driver, both should try the seating position and adjustment range before choosing a particular seat or interior configuration.
The Engine Oil Life System sets the interval, with an oil change at least once a year and a system reset. It is not a universal fixed-mileage rule for every owner. Ask the service team how your intended driving and any closed-course use affect the maintenance discussion.
The E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X use wide bodies, while Stingray has the narrow body. Their published width excluding mirrors is 79.7 inches compared with Stingray’s 76.1 inches. Compare actual mirror clearance and entry space separately when deciding whether a particular car fits your garage.
Bring the equipment priorities that will affect your choice: roof style, seat preference, intended driving and parking constraints. If a trade-in is part of the purchase, include its details for appraisal. Lucas Chevrolet can discuss the selected Stingray’s financing and arrange a test drive around that configuration.
Arrange a Stingray test drive with Lucas Chevrolet and compare the fitted roof, seats and chassis package. Start your trade-in appraisal, discuss financing for the selected car, and schedule Corvette maintenance through our service department.
