The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray delivers supercar looks and mid-engine performance for under $100,000. Its 6.2 L naturally aspirated V-8 puts out 490 hp (495 hp with the Z51 exhaust) to the rear wheels, reaching 60 mph in about 2.8 seconds. Two trunks ( front and rear) plus a comfortable two-seat cabin make it surprisingly practical. Upper trims (2LT/3LT) add leather, heated/ventilated seats, Bose audio, wireless charging and ambient-lit cupholders.
What’s New for 2026? - Interior redesign removes the button bank on the center console, replaces it with a passenger grab-handle and moves climate control below the infotainment screen. - Upgraded 12.7″ infotainment display; 14.0″ digital gauge cluster with a 6.6″ auxiliary touchscreen. - Smaller drive-mode selector frees space for a wireless charging pad. - Added USB-C port on the passenger side and ambient-lit, aluminum-trim cupholders on 2LT/3LT models.
Pricing & Recommendation Base price: $72,495 (1LT Coupe) to $90,745 (3LT Convertible). Best value: 2LT Coupe + Z51 Performance Package for head-up display, wireless charging, heated/ventilated seats, Bose 14-speaker stereo, blind-spot monitoring, plus track-ready brakes, summer tires, limited-slip differential and performance exhaust.
Powertrain & Performance - Engine: 6.2 L pushrod V-8, 490 hp/470 lb-ft (495 hp with Z51). - Transmission: eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (no manual). - Performance (Z51 + FE4 dampers): 0–60 mph in 2.8 s, quarter-mile in 11.2 s at 122 mph, 70–0 mph in 149 ft, 1.03 g skidpad.
Fuel Economy EPA: 16 mpg city / 25 mpg highway / 19 mpg combined. Real-world 75 mph test: 26 mpg.
Interior & Cargo - True two-seater with removable coupe roof (stows in the rear trunk). - Driver-focused cockpit: 14.0″ reconfigurable gauge display and 12.7″ angled infotainment screen. - Materials: leather, metal trim or suede; 3LT adds stitched leather and carbon-fiber accents. - Total cargo: 13 cu ft across both trunks (fits two stacked golf bags or luggage).
Infotainment & Connectivity - 12.7″ touchscreen with Bluetooth, onboard Wi-Fi, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. - Google Play Store apps. - Audio: 10-speaker Bose standard; 14-speaker Bose available.
Safety & Driver Assistance - Standard: automated emergency braking (with pedestrian/cyclist detection), lane-departure warning & lane-keeping assist. - Available: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert.
Warranty & Maintenance - Basic: 3 years/36,000 miles. - Powertrain: 5 years/60,000 miles. - First complimentary maintenance service included.
