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More of a sports car than a muscle car, the Chevrolet Corvette has served as GM’s halo sports car product in various forms since 1953.
Originally a drop-top convertible, the Corvette has been sold as a lightweight coupe, and for the eighth-generation model, a mid-mounted sports car.
The line-up currently starts at $175,000 for the Corvette Stingray 2LT and ranges through to $336,000 for the range-topping Corvette Z06.
The price range for the Chevrolet Corvette varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $175,000 and going to $336,000 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Coupe | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $175,000 | $336,000 | |
| 2025 | Convertible | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $190,000 | $205,000 | |
| 2024 | Coupe | 6.2L, —, 8 SP AUTO | $207,240 | $457,380 | |
| 2024 | Convertible | 6.2L, —, 8 SP AUTO | $224,950 | $279,070 | |
| 2023 | Coupe | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $201,740 | $457,380 | |
| 2023 | Convertible | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $219,560 | $279,070 | |
| 2022 | Coupe | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $135,520 | $247,280 | |
| 2022 | Convertible | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $149,600 | $267,300 | |
| 2021 | Coupe | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $132,770 | $199,980 | |
| 2021 | Convertible | 6.2L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $146,520 | $184,690 | |
The Corvette is availble in 10 colours ranging from Black, Red Mist, Sea Wolf Grey and Rapid Blue to Torch Red, and Arctic White.
The entry-grade Corvette Stingray has a 6.2-litre V8 making 369kW and 637Nm. The E-Ray combines this 6.2-litre with a hybrid system making 488kW and 806Nm. The top-of-the-range Z06 has a 5.5-litre V8 making 475kW and 595Nm.
The entry-grade Corvette is the Stingray and it comes standard with dual-zone climate control, active cruise control, wireless phone charging, a 14-speaker Bose stereo, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto, a head-up display and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. The GT1 seats are power-adjustable and also heated and ventilated, proximity unlocking and a Z51 Performance Package that brings staggered 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels (front and rear), a performance exhaust, a front splitter and a rear spoiler.
Stepping up to the E-Ray adds the ZER Performance Package which brings upgraded suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP Performance tyres and spoiler wicker. The E-Ray also gets a wider body kit, ceramic brakes and E-Ray specific wheels.
At the top of the Corvette range is the Z06 which gains wider body proportions, too, plus unique Z06 wheels and spoiler.
The optional Z07 Package adds carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R ultra performance tyres (275/30ZR20 front and 345/25ZR21 rear), a visible carbon-fibre aero kit including large rear wing, front splitter and dive planes.
The Corvette Z-6 and E-Ray both have a 0-100 time of 2.9 seconds, while the entry-grade Stingray does it in 3.4 seconds.
The Corvette's interior can't quite match its exterior when it comes to high drama, but there are still some pleasing theatrics in the form of the rear glass window to view the engine and the individual pod-style occupant cells separated by a wall of switches that feels a bit 'fighter jet'.
All Corvettes come with leather upholstery and carbon-fibre elements within the cabin.
The Chevrolet Corvette is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and — fuel type(s).
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2025 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | — | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | — | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | — | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | — | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | Convertible | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | Coupe | — | 6.2L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
Check out real-world situations relating to the Chevrolet Corvette here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
The C8 Corvette (current model) is a fabulous piece of kit. It gives more or less supercar performance and handling for less than half the price of many established supercars, which makes it one of the all-time great motoring bargains.
As far as reliability goes, that will depend on the car’s history and whether it’s been maintained correctly. I’d also be a bit leery of car that has seen its share of track use (something the Corvette is otherwise very good at thanks to its performance envelope).
The 6.2-litre engine is a very well known quantity and is generally regarded as bulletproof. The only real question mark lies over the dual-clutch transmission, and some owners overseas have reported electronic and oil leak problems with the Corvette’s transmission. It’s worth mentioning, though, that our conditions don’t always match those of other countries, but the small number of Australian-delivered C8 Corvettes makes it hard to know how widespread these problems are.
Would I own one? In a heartbeat.
We hear lots of speculation but nothing solid yet. If it happens it's most likely to be the Corvette, which will be easier to convert to right-hand drive. GM International boss Stefan Jacoby told CarsGuide's Joshua Dowling in January: "We will bring a true sports car to Australia for the brand Holden."
RUNNING a different fuel -- or even a cleaner through the engine regularly -- might well be a way of preventing the carbon build-up that leads to the problem with the plugs in the Ford V8. The problem is most people only realise there is a problem when the plugs break while being removed.
IT WOULD be cheaper to run on LPG, but the cost to fit LPG may be too high to warrant the change. It's not a normal installation and will probably need a lot of custom work. Get an expert to determine the problems of fitting the tank, air ducting for the intake and the suitability of the intake manifold.
The Chevrolet Corvette has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x35 ZR19 for Convertible in 2025.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Convertible | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2025 | Coupe | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2024 | Convertible | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2024 | Coupe | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2023 | Convertible | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2023 | Coupe | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2022 | Convertible | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2022 | Coupe | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2021 | Convertible | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
| 2021 | Coupe | 245x35 ZR19 | — | 305x30 ZR20 | — | |
The dimensions of the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Convertible | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2025 | Coupe | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2024 | Coupe | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2024 | Convertible | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2023 | Coupe | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2023 | Convertible | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2022 | Coupe | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2022 | Convertible | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2021 | Coupe | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
| 2021 | Convertible | 1234x1934x4630 mm | 135 mm | |
The Corvette is a two-seater car, there's not even a back shelf behind those seats to throw your jacket, so keep it on.
Chevrolet claims 357 litres of space but it's spread across two smaller luggage areas in the front and rear of the car. The rear boot space has room for the coupe's removable targa top.
The 70-litre fuel tank on board the Corvette means the Stingray has a range of 520km. The Z06 has a range of 438km, and the E-Ray has a range of 608km. All there are theoretical, of course.
