2020 Chevrolet Corvette
Eighth generation · C8 "Stingray" 2020–2026
The first rear mid-engine production Corvette (2020), a landmark reinvention. Followed by the flat-plane LT6 Z06, the AWD E-Ray hybrid, and the twin-turbo 1,064-hp ZR1.
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The 2020 model year
Overview
The 2020 Corvette Stingray was the most radical reinvention in the car's history: the first rear mid-engine production Corvette, ending 67 years of front-engine layout. The naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 sat behind the driver, delivering supercar performance at a sports-car price.
Specifications
- Engines
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- 6.2L LT2 V8 (495 hp with optional sport exhaust) 490 hp
- Body styles
- Coupe (targa), Convertible (retractable hardtop)
Year over year
What changed
- First rear mid-engine production Corvette.
- New LT2 V8 mounted behind the cockpit; dual-clutch automatic only.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- A first-year all-new platform; early cars saw the typical launch-year recalls.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Ended 67 years of front-engine Corvettes — a historic redesign.
Famous variants this year
Sources
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