Chevrolet Corvette C8 Sports Car (2020)
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The 8th generation Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car by General Motors. It is the first mid-engined Corvette since the model's introduction in 1953.
Powered by a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine, it is available either as a targa top or a hardtop convertible. The only transmission for the C8 Corvette is an 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle, making it the first Corvette not to have a manual transmission since 1955.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb performance
- Up to glorious 8600rpm redline
- OHV V8
Cons
- No more manual
- Less practical than before
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb V8 performance
- Excellent infotainment system
- Impressive handling
- Impressive ride quality
- Impressive performance
- Gorgeous V8 engine
Cons
- Lack of practicality
- Not as fast as rivals
- Lack of vision out back
- Pricier than the C7
- No manual transmission
- Pricier than rivals
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Specifications
| Stingray | Z06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo Capacity | 357 L / 12.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 21.8 L / 23.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 L / 7.5 qt | 7.6 L / 8.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 240 kg / 529 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 345x30 mm | Ventilated discs, 370x34 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs, 350x27 mm | Ventilated discs, 380x34 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Approach Angle | 8.0 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Departure Angle | 13.8 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 R20 | Front wheel tires: 275/30 R20 Rear wheel tires: 345/25 R21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.6 m / 38.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 81 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1235 mm / 48.6 in | 1235 mm / 48.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4634 mm / 182.4 in | 4688 mm / 184.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1934 mm / 76.1 in | 2025 mm / 79.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1647.0 mm / 64.8 in | 1685.0 mm / 66.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1678.0 mm / 66.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1730.0 kg / 3814.0 lbs | 1561.0 kg / 3441.4 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2722 mm / 107.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 3.5 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 sec | 2.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 277 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | LT2 | LT6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 103.2 mm / 4.1 in | 104.2 mm / 4.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 6.2 L / 376.0 cu-in / 6162.0 cc | 5.5 L / 333.4 cu-in / 5463.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 482.0 hp / 359.4 kW @ 6450 rpm | 670.0 hp / 499.6 kW @ 8400 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Redline | 6600 rpm | 8600 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 78.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 122.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 613 Nm / 452.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Double clutch transmission (DCT) | Automatic M1L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2020 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2019-07-18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 78%GM's decision to stick with the pushrod V8 for the entry-level car is vindicated within a couple of minutes. The steering wheel is probably the squarest fitted to any car since the Austin Allegro and the long dashboard and shallow windscreen angle throw up lots of distracting reflections. Total luggage space is 356 litres, less than a Cayman but still entirely respectable for a car in this segment.
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Pros
- Powerful V8
- Punchy acceleration
- Impressive ride quality
Cons
- Pricier than the C7
- Lack of practicality
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 93%You’re sitting at much closer quarters with the car’s front wheels than ever a Corvette has allowed before. The one thing that Corvettes have never done well, until now, is steer. The new one, by the starkest of contrasts, steers in precise, instinctively responsive fashion and with really intuitive weight and pace.
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Pros
- Gorgeous V8 engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Nothing in particular
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 80%The eighth-generation car is very much like every Corvette ever built, albeit one with its V8 bolted behind the occupants instead of in front. The engine churns with the same sort of power as its predecessor, despite the fact it redlines at a lowly 6,500 rpm. Chevrolet also had the wisdom to offer three different seat designs that will tailor to everyone from fast-food diners to wannabe race car drivers.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Impressive performance
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- No manual transmission
- Lack of vision out back
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 85%The first UK cars will be specified in to two trim levels; 2LT and 3LT. You can then add numerous options to improve the dynamics – such Chevrolet's excellent Magnetic Ride adaptive suspension for £1,920 – or to enhance the styling and interior spec. All UK Corvettes also get the ‘Z51 Performance Package', which includes beefier-than-normal Brembo brakes, a limited-slip differential and a sports exhaust system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb V8 performance
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- No manual gearbox
- Not as fast as rivals
carmagazine[5]
Reviewer score 81%The new double wishbone suspension system, complete with adaptive dampers on our coupe test model, is hugely impressive. In Tour, it soaks up so many imperfections on the road surface you have to remind yourself you're driving a two-seater sports car, not an executive saloon. While some may bemoan the lack of a manual gearbox, the new eight-speed dual-clutch auto is impressive.
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- Gorgeous looks
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References
- ^ Chevrolet Corvette C8 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/chevrolet/corvette-c8. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ Chevrolet Corvette C8 3LT 2021 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/chevrolet/corvette-c8/first-drives/chevrolet-corvette-c8-3lt-2021-review. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ New Chevrolet Corvette C8 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/chevrolet/corvette/108165/new-chevrolet-corvette-c8-2020-review. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ New Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/chevrolet/corvette/356241/new-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-2021-review. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Chevrolet Corvette C8 (2021) review: the ‘Vette will see you now. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/chevrolet/corvette-c8/. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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