Chevrolet Corvette C8 Specs: The Mid-Engine Numbers
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 arrived for the 2020 model year and committed a small act of American heresy: it moved the V8 behind the seats. The result was the first production mid-engine Corvette, better rearward weight distribution and the sort of launch performance that previously required an exotic badge and a financial adviser.
This guide uses 2026 U.S.-market manufacturer figures, giving shoppers a clean snapshot of the C8 Corvette Stingray, E-Ray, Z06 and ZR1. Chevrolet sells the C8 in select markets outside the United States, including right-hand-drive versions, but power ratings, standard equipment and performance claims can vary by country.
2026 C8 Corvette Engine and Performance Specs
| Model | Engine and drivetrain | Horsepower | 0–60 mph | Quarter-mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray | 6.2L LT2 V8, RWD | Up to 495 hp | 2.9 sec. | 11.2 sec. |
| E-Ray | 6.2L LT2 V8 plus front electric motor, AWD | 655 hp combined | 2.5 sec. | 10.5 sec. |
| Z06 | 5.5L LT6 flat-plane-crank V8, RWD | 670 hp | 2.6 sec. | 10.6 sec. |
| ZR1 | 5.5L twin-turbo LT7 V8, RWD | 1,064 hp | 2.3 sec. | 9.6 sec. |
Chevrolet’s advertised results use available performance equipment and closed-course testing. Your commute may contain fewer launch-control opportunities.
Which C8 Corvette Is Which?
The Stingray is the everyday C8 Corvette benchmark. Its naturally aspirated LT2 makes 490 horsepower in standard form or 495 with the available performance exhaust, and every version uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. There is no manual gearbox; please direct handwritten complaints to the passage of time.
The E-Ray pairs the Stingray’s V8 with a 160-horsepower front electric drive unit. That makes it the all-wheel-drive C8 and the quickest-launching 2026 Corvette short of the ZR1. The Z06 takes the opposite route: no turbos and no electric motor, just a 670-horsepower LT6 that revs to 8,600 rpm. The ZR1 then applies two turbochargers to the related 5.5-liter architecture, producing 1,064 horsepower and a Chevrolet-claimed 233-mph top track speed.
All four are two-seat, mid-engine sports cars offered as a removable-roof coupe or power-hardtop convertible. The Stingray is the sensible choice, relatively speaking. The E-Ray adds all-weather traction, the Z06 favors track precision, and the ZR1 exists because apparently 670 horsepower had begun to feel a little beige.
