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2022 Corvette Stingray

With a lineage that stretches back to the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette is a mainstay of performance-car culture, and the current C8 model takes that tradition to a new place with a thumping V-8 mounted behind the passenger compartment and a still-affordable price tag. Performance in the supercar range and surgically precise handling make the Corvette a track day darling when equipped with the Z51 package—but its ride over rough stretches is unexpectedly smooth and its cabin is comfortable enough for daily use. Both a coupe and a convertible are offered, and the coupe has a lift-off roof panel for open-air motoring. Storage areas behind the engine and in front of the cabin offer enough cargo space for a weekend away, and its attainable price, exceptional performance, and surprising practicality make it a 10Best winner.

Vehicle Specifications

Highlights

6.2L V8 DI engine

  • 490 hp @ 6450 rpm
  • 465 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm
  • 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque with the available Performance exhaust or Z51 Performance Package
  • 0-601 mph in under 3 seconds with the available Z51 Performance Package
  • Includes a dry sump oil system
  • Variable Valve Timing
  • Active Fuel Management™
1 GM testing estimate.

8-speed dual clutch transmission

  • Driving engagement of a manual with the speed and smoothness of an automatic
  • Continuous transmission of torque and power to the wheel
  • Ultra-fast and precise shifts that happen in as fast as a hundred milliseconds
  • Double paddle declutch feature allows disengagement of clutch by holding both paddles
Mechanical

6.2L V8 DI engine

  • 490 hp @ 6450 rpm
  • 465 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm
  • 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque with the available Performance exhaust or Z51 Performance Package
  • 0-601 mph in under 3 seconds with the available Z51 Performance Package
  • Includes a dry sump oil system
  • Variable Valve Timing
  • Active Fuel Management™
1 GM testing estimate.

8-speed dual clutch transmission

  • Driving engagement of a manual with the speed and smoothness of an automatic
  • Continuous transmission of torque and power to the wheel
  • Ultra-fast and precise shifts that happen in as fast as a hundred milliseconds
  • Double paddle declutch feature allows disengagement of clutch by holding both paddles

Active handling stability control with traction control

  • Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to keep you on your intended path
  • Activates when vehicle sensors detect a difference between the driver’s intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually travelling
  • Includes Traction Control that detects wheel slippage and applies brake pressure and/or reduces engine power to help the driver maintain control when accelerating on wet or snow-covered roads

Aluminized stainless-steel exhaust with stainless-steel quad tips

Aluminum body structure

  • Aluminum structure with carbon fiber components
  • More than 10% stiffer than the previous generation, which contributes to ride and overall confidence-inspired handling
  • A strong, stiff and lightweight main structure of 6 high-pressure diecast aluminum parts, minimizing the number of joint within the vehicle

Battery Protection Package

  • Includes a device to charge and condition your car battery, helping maintain optimum functionality when parked for long periods
  • Plug one end into the front cargo area 12-volt power port and the other into a 115-volt outlet
  • Ideal for cold storage

Black recovery hook, Genuine Corvette Accessory

  • Helps move stuck and stranded vehicles to a more desirable towing position1
  • Black painted finish adds a touch of style to your vehicle
  • Made of high-quality hardened steel
  • Sold as a single quantity for mounting to the front or rear of your vehicle
1 To avoid the risk of injury, never use recovery hooks to tow a vehicle. For more information, see the recovery hooks section of the Owner’s Manual.
Black-painted brake calipers

Brembo® antilock brakes

  • Suggested to order with Torch Red

Bright Red-painted brake calipers

  • Suggested to order with Torch Red

Corvette standard suspension

  • Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms
  • 46 mm monotube shock absorbers
  • Direct-acting stabilizer bar in the rear

Edge Red-painted brake calipers

  • Suggested to order with Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat (extra-cost color)

Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)

  • Improves traction while cornering by modulating the engagement to achieve a balance between directional control and acceleration
  • Provides optimum engagement for high-speed control and stability without affecting the precise steering and turn-in
  • Improves vehicle stability during spirited driving and evasive maneuvers
  • May require additional optional equipment

Front lift with memory

  • Raises the front of the vehicle approximately 40 mm (about 2″) in less than 3 seconds at lower speeds (up to 24 mph)
  • Remembers up to 1,000 GPS locations, so you can clear low obstacles like speed bumps or steep driveways

Heavy-duty cooling system

  • Rear-mounted third radiator
  • Brake cooling ducts
  • May require additional optional equipment

Limited-slip rear differential

  • When the differential senses a significant difference in wheel speed, it locks to turn both rear wheels in unison for added traction

Magnetic Selective Ride Control™

  • Damping system that reads the road every millisecond and adapts in as little as 10-15 milliseconds
  • Innovative suspension fluid contains metal particles that align and become rigid in an instant, giving you the confidence and control to push harder while staying planted

Performance exhaust

  • Aggressive exhaust sound
  • Increases horsepower and torque to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque

Performance ratio rear axle

  • 5.17 rear axle ratio
  • May require additional optional equipment

Power steering

  • Magnetic, rack-and-pinion, Electric Power Steering (EPS) with variable assist and ratio
Rear wheel drive
Traction control, all-speed

Z51 performance Brembo® antilock brakes

  • Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
  • Brembo 4-piston front and rear monobloc calipers
  • Large 13.6″ (345 mm) front rotors and 13.8″ (350 mm) rear rotors
  • Includes Corvette script and Z51 logo on calipers
  • May require additional optional equipment

Z51 performance suspension

  • Performance suspension with manually adjustable threaded spring seats, allowing the vehicle to be lowered for on-track driving
  • May require additional optional equipment

Z51 performance suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control™

  • Damping system that reads the road every millisecond and adapts in as little as 10-15 milliseconds
  • Innovative suspension fluid contains metal particles that align and become rigid in an instant, giving you the confidence and control to push harder while staying planted
  • Includes Performance Traction Management
  • May require additional optional equipment
Safety
Active handling stability control with traction control
Airbag system
Daytime running lamps
First Aid Kit with crossed flags logo, Genuine Corvette Accessory
HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras
HD Rear Vision Camera
Highway Safety Kit with crossed flags logo, Genuine Corvette Accessory
OnStar® & Chevrolet Connected Services capable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Park Assist
Side Blind Zone Alert
Teen Driver
Traction control, all-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.5 gal
EPA Fuel Economy Est – City 16.0 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy 24.0 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 19.0 MPG
Dimensions

 
 

Front Head Room 37.90 in
Front Leg Room 42.80 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.40 in
Front Hip Room 52.00 in
Wheelbase 107.20 in
Length, Overall 182.30 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 76.10 in
Height, Overall 48.60 in
Track Width, Front 64.90 in
Track Width, Rear 62.40 in
Trunk Volume 12.60 ft³
Dry Weight 3,366 lbs
Passenger Capacity 2