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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray

Stingray2020–presentCurrent

Mid-engine America. The shift everyone underestimated.

47 reviewers · 150 videos · 37 press articles

Generations
Stingray2020–presentZ062023–presentE-Ray2024–2026Grand Sport2027–presentGrand Sport X2027–presentZR12025–presentZR1X2026–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.

across 47 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Handling
41 say · liveable

"this is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven"

Throttle House · ▶ 9:44
1 say · critical

"the steering totally inert all the time absolutely lifeless and on occasion a little bit disconcerting"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 17:06
Fun to drive
45 say · liveable

"oh my gosh I do love that sound of that small-block v8"

TFLnow · ▶ 2:35
1 say · critical

"they've managed to get nearly every single element wrong"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 14:52
Daily drivability
36 say · liveable

"I'm Amazed by the versatility of this car I'm Amazed by how much space I have I'm amazed how much there is for the passenger and the balance between GT and track use"

EverydayDriver · ▶ 25:38
1 say · critical

"I'm a big guy. I'm a 6'1", 210, and you guys can't see it, but my knees are literally right here. I'm like a sardine in a can."

AmericanMuscle Chevrolet · ▶ 8:19
Value
40 say · liveable

"I think you simply cannot deny the performance value that the -ray brought to the table. And with this new Grand Sport X, that value has just gone up even higher."

Auto Focus · ▶ 7:19
1 say · critical

"you can quite easily spend 95 000 pounds... you could end up with a car that I've been asked to insure for 130 grand"

Autocar · ▶ 10:44
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/547 of 47 reviewersstrong consensus

“Oh 3.0 seconds zero to 60”

positive · TFLnow · ▶ 0:16

“the corvette has 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque”

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 0:54

“This car is a torque monster. It's super punchy in the lower gears. We've done 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds”

positive · Auto Focus · ▶ 7:45
// 02

Handling

4.5/545 of 47 reviewerssplit

“this is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven”

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 9:44

“I feel much more confident going quickly in this c8 than i do driving the lexus”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 17:23

“the steering is going to feel lighter and more precise and that's exactly you feel it in the front end of the car especially the steering”

positive · MotorTrend Channel · ▶ 4:12
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/546 of 47 reviewerssplit

“oh my gosh I do love that sound of that small-block v8”

positive · TFLnow · ▶ 2:35

“There's just so much more character and personality with the engine and the exhaust note.”

positive · Auto Focus · ▶ 8:16

“just one of the most enjoyable and engaging cars on sale today”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:18
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/544 of 47 reviewerssplit

“I'm Amazed by the versatility of this car I'm Amazed by how much space I have I'm amazed how much there is for the passenger and the balance between GT and track use”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 25:38

“the thing I think you're going to like about this C8 Stingray is how easy it is to drive. There's lots of good room inside. And the visibility's actually pretty good.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 10:33

“This is the most daily drivable version of the most daily drivable sports car that's also a supercar.”

positive · Auto Focus · ▶ 0:38
// 05

Value

4.5/547 of 47 reviewerssplit

“I think you simply cannot deny the performance value that the -ray brought to the table. And with this new Grand Sport X, that value has just gone up even higher.”

positive · Auto Focus · ▶ 7:19

“it's a performance for the value and if you look at today companies are doing everything that Ferrari is doing right and now Corvettes coming in and saying look we can be just like that”

positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 17:07

“it's the bargain fun car”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 16:54
How it stacks up

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From the press · 37 articles
EngineLT2
Power495 hp
Torque470 lb-ft
TX8-speed dual-clutch