Chevrolet Corvette C8

Chevrolet Corvette C8
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The Chevrolet Corvette C8 (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,630 mm RDW4,630 mm TC4,630 mm
Width1,930–2,020 mm RDW1,930 mm TC1,933 mm
Height1,230–1,240 mm RDW1,230 mm TC1,234 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm RDW2,720 mm TC2,723 mm
Front track1,647–1,681 mm ASTRA1,650 mm TC–
Rear track1,590–1,639 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,630–1,689 kg RDW1,527–1,576 kg TC1,530–1,888 kg
Mass in running order1,730–1,789 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,980–2,020 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats2 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Boot space––357 L
Passenger space (EPA)–1,416–1,444 L EPA–
Fuel tank––70 L
Performance
Top speed290–296 km/h RDW–296 km/h
Torque595–613 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/35R19, 305/30R20, 285/30R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

130 complaints for model years 2020–2027. 4 crashes · 5 fires · 7 injuries · 1 death

  • Transmission and drivetrain 29
  • Electrical system 26

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 19 versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C8

Show all 19 versions

European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2021–20256.2 L354 kW (481 PS)Petrol12.1–12.7 L/100 km WLTP276–292 g/km2,858
2023–20255.5 L475 kW (646 PS)Petrol16.5 L/100 km WLTP377 g/km264
20256.2 L354 kW (481 PS)Hybrid12.6 L/100 km WLTP285 g/km28
20216.2 L369 kW (502 PS)Petrol–298 g/km44
20216.2 L365 kW (496 PS)Petrol–299 g/km20

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026Z06 Coupe 5.5L V8 AT8 · Z06 Convertible 5.5L V8 AT85.5 L475 kW (646 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic16.5 L/100 km WLTP377 g/km
2025–2026Stingray Coupe 6.2L V8 AT8 · Stingray Convertible 6.2L V8 AT86.2 L354 kW (481 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km WLTP277 g/km
2026E-Ray Coupe 6.2L V8 AT8 AWD · E-Ray Convertible 6.2L V8 AT8 AWD6.2 L354 kW (481 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic22.4 L/100 km WLTP289 g/km
2024Z06 Coupe 5.5L V8 AT8 · Z06 Convertible 5.5L V8 AT85.5 L646 kW (878 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic16.5 L/100 km WLTP377 g/km
2024Stingray Coupe 6.2L V8 AT8 · Stingray Convertible 6.2L V8 AT86.2 L482 kW (655 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km WLTP277 g/km
2021–2023Stingray Convertible 6.2L V8 AT8 · Stingray Coupe 6.2L V8 AT86.2 L354 kW (481 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km WLTP277 g/km

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2027SIDI5.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA371–396 g/km
2026–2027SIDI; Hybrid · SIDI & PFI; Hybrid5.5 LHybrid8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA381 g/km
2027SIDI & PFI6.7 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA301–324 g/km
2027SIDI & PFI; Hybrid6.7 LHybrid8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2024–2026SIDI; Hybrid6.2 LHybrid8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA296–298 g/km
2020–2026SIDI6.2 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA290–298 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026Two-seater5.5 LPetrol8-speed automatic15.8–16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle371–396 g/km
2020–2026Two-seater6.2 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.4–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle290–299 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.