2020 Chevrolet Corvette
What’s new
- Fully redesigned for 2020 with a new mid-engine layout
- 495-horsepower V8 and dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Launches the eighth Corvette generation
Pros & Cons
- Impressive power and acceleration
- High handling limits don't take heroic skill to reach
- Relatively affordable price for what you get
- Cabin design can make the passenger feel isolated
- Poor rear visibility
- Manual transmission no longer available
2020 Chevrolet Corvette pricing
in Ashburn, VA2020 Chevrolet Corvette Review
For 2020, the Corvette has undergone the most radical redesign in its 67-year history. Believing that they had squeezed every ounce of performance they could from the Corvette's classic front-engine and rear-drive layout, Chevrolet's engineers decided a new mid-engine layout was the way to go for its inherent advantages in weight distribution. Risky? Yes. But the result is hugely impressive.
In terms of performance, the Corvette equals or outshines cars costing twice to three times as much. The new 6.2-liter V8 and dual-clutch automatic transmission are a formidable combo on the track but offer plenty of oomph and smooth operation in nearly any condition. The 2020 Corvette also imparts more information about its handling balance and grip, thereby giving its driver more confidence in taking the car up to its handling limits.
As with past Corvettes, the C8 is practical for both daily driving and long trips. Although the total cargo area isn't as usable as before, it's still large enough to fit a few pieces of luggage. There's still space for the coupe's removable targa roof panel top in the rear, and the lack of an engine up front means there's a small frunk in the nose. The new interior has a sharp, driver-focused design and fine materials throughout. A Corvette convertible is on its way too.
Downsides? Well, your passenger might not like the cabin design as much as you do. The driver focus limits access to most of the car's controls for the passenger. Additionally, the new mid-engine design has made rear visibility worse. Chevrolet has tried to mitigate it with new technology but with only partial success.
Overall, however, these are minor issues. We're hugely impressed with how the new Corvette turned out. It's stupid fast, it looks exotic and it hammers home what the Chevy's sports car has always done: Give you maximum performance at a reasonable price.
Notably, we picked the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette as Edmunds' Top Rated Sports Car of 2020. See all of the Top Rated Vehicles on our Best Cars page.
Our verdict
8.4 / 10How does it drive?
9.0Steering and handling are both much improved over previous Corvettes, and the car's considerable limits can be explored even by drivers with only moderate skill. Our skidpad testing showed the chassis' excellent balance with an eye-opening 1.09g, which is a number you'd expect from much more expensive performance cars. Likewise, the new eight-speed automatic transmission impresses with its smooth and quick shifts.
How comfortable is it?
8.0Our drivers generally disliked our test car's optional Competition seats. Most of us started to get uncomfortable after 30 minutes because the seats are too confining. There are two less aggressive seating options available, so keep that in mind when you buy your Corvette. The climate system provides good airflow from its stylish vents.
How’s the interior?
7.5It's a bit more difficult to get into the Corvette than some other higher-riding sports cars, and getting out of it is more difficult still. This predicament is exacerbated in tight parking situations. But buyers will likely figure out a way and won't be too bothered. The compromised rear visibility will take some getting used to as well. Chevy added a camera-based rearview mirror display to help out, but the blind spots created by the rear pillars are still significant.
How’s the tech?
8.0It lacks adaptive cruise control and emergency braking, but rear cross-traffic assist is a very welcome feature, as are the cameras that help with low-speed maneuvering. An optional nose-lift system can use GPS to remember steep driveways, which is handier than you might imagine. Of course, Chevrolet's Performance Traction Management software is available and excellent.
How’s the storage?
8.0Similar to other cars in this class, interior storage is limited to a small, shallow center console box, and an equally small pair of cupholders. The door pockets are long and lined with felt but can't hold a whole lot.
How economical is it?
8.0Is it a good value?
8.0Wildcard
10.0Which Corvette does Edmunds recommend?
Chevrolet Corvette models
The 2020 Corvette Stingray is available in three trims: 1LT, 2LT and 3LT, each one building off the last with features and available options. All are powered by a mid-mounted 6.2-liter non-turbocharged V8 (490 horsepower, 465 lb-ft) that sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, a first for the Corvette.
The base 1LT comes fairly well-equipped with features such as leather seats, keyless entry with push-button start, a rear camera mirror, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10-speaker Bose audio system. Options on the 1LT are limited.
The 2LT offers a wider variety of standard and available features. Standard items include a 14-speaker Bose audio system, heated and ventilated seats, a head-up display, and more interior color choices. You also get Chevrolet's Performance Data Recorder, a system that records video of your laps as well as info such as steering angle and g-force. Optional features that aren't available on the 1LT include more aggressive seats, a front-end lift system and carbon-fiber trim.
At the top of the lineup you have the 3LT trim level. It comes with all of the standard equipment you'll find on the 2LT, plus standard GT2 sport seats, additional interior colors and more. Available features generally mirror those of the 2LT trim save for what already comes standard.
The Z51 Performance package is available on all three trims and comes with some significant upgrades to the powertrain and chassis. Cars with the Z51 package get a slight bump in power (495 hp and 470 lb-ft) thanks to a performance exhaust system. Other Z51 upgrades include a heavy-duty cooling system, adaptive suspension dampers, an electronic limited-slip differential and grippier tires.
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This automobile is breathtaking to behold. A first mid engine Corvette with 490hp and an exhilarating exhaust package that will blow your socks off.
This is by far the best vette ever. Fast and stylish, with an outstanding performance. Exotic cars buster!
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: The Best Sports Car | Edmunds Top Rated 20202020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: The Best Sports Car | Edmunds Top Rated 2020
[MUSIC PLAYING] ALISTAIR WEAVER: By changing the formula of America's most iconic sports car, Chevy took a big risk, but one that we think will pay huge dividends. The 2020 Corvette Stingray offers an unbeatable combination of performance and value. In moving the engine from under the hood to behind the cockpit, the Corvettes gain the kind of poise, agility, and balance you'd expect from an exotic super car. And that engine is a naturally aspirated V8, the only one still available in a mid-engine sports car. It's super responsive and delivers a deep bass rumble when you jump on the throttle. CARLOS LAGO: The Corvette nails the performance figures and the driving experience, but it does so with a base price that's just $60,000. And Chevy isn't sneaking one by either. Adding the options to make the one you actually want to get and the one Edmunds has on order bumps that price to $75,000. And the Corvette is a highly usable car during the commute, an often overlooked but crucial part of sports car ownership. The ride isn't just comfortable enough, it's borderline luxurious. When you take it to a racetrack, you find it has responsive steering and nimble handling, and a transmission that rivals sports cars costing twice as much. With the 2020 Corvette Stingray, Chevy hasn't just built another sports car. It's delivered a thrilling driving experience with super car presence at a real world price.
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray won Best Sports Car in the 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards for its stellar delivery of performance and value. In its transformation to a mid-engine sports car, the new Corvette has gained the kind of balance, poise and agility you'd expect from an exotic supercar. The C8 Corvette also remains usable on the commute, and a low base price keeps it within reach for shoppers.
Features & Specs
| Stingray 2dr Coupe w/3LT 6.2L 8cyl 8AM | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $70,850 |
| MPG | 15 city / 27 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 2 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual |
| Horsepower | 490 hp @ 6450 rpm |
| Stingray 2dr Coupe w/2LT 6.2L 8cyl 8AM | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $66,200 |
| MPG | 15 city / 27 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 2 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual |
| Horsepower | 490 hp @ 6450 rpm |
| Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT 6.2L 8cyl 8AM | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $58,900 |
| MPG | 15 city / 27 hwy |
| Seating | Seats 2 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual |
| Horsepower | 490 hp @ 6450 rpm |
Safety
Our experts’ favorite Corvette safety features:
- Blind-Spot Zone Alert
- Alerts you of vehicles in your blind spot with a light in the side mirrors. Helps prevent a collision when changing lanes.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- When in reverse, alerts the driver of vehicles or other objects crossing behind the car. Helpful when backing out of parking spaces.
- Rear Vision Camera
- Displays a live camera video feed in the rearview mirror, replacing the reflected image. Helps mitigate the Corvette's limited rear visibility.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. the competition
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Porsche 911
The 911 costs more than the Corvette, but the two cars are roughly equal when it comes to performance. Like the Corvette, the 911 is extremely entertaining in any guise. Unlike the Chevrolet, the Porsche will soon be available with a manual transmission. The 992 generation's interior is far better than before with a more functional design and better materials, though cargo space is still short of the Corvette's.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro is one of the best-handling cars on the market, and the ZL1's supercharged V8 makes far more power than the non-turbocharged engine in the Corvette. While we dig the Camaro's performance, the interior is cramped and hard to see out of. Some of the controls are ill-placed, and the back seat is better used for storage, a boon given how small the trunk is.
Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Shelby GT350
The GT350 has been out for a few years. This, plus the fact that it's still a Mustang, means that it doesn't turn nearly as many heads as the new Corvette. But it's still a hugely entertaining sport coupe thanks to its 526-hp V8, manual transmission and race-tuned suspension. If you're planning on doing a lot of high-performance driving events, this car may be the one to get.
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Edmunds Track Tested: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe
by Kurt Niebuhr , Vehicle Test Editor • November 6th, 2019So what's the big deal about the redesigned 2020 Corvette, a.k.a. "C8"? As you probably know if you got this far, the familiar 6.2-liter V8 engine has migrated to a compartment behind the driver, which means the new C8 is the first mid-engine Corvette in the model's illustrious history. Yes, the pushrod V8 makes more power than ever, and the relocated engine improves traction off the line — but our 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 test car tipped the scales at 3,644 pounds, a full 200 pounds more than the previous-generation Z51 Coupe. Is the C8 the ultimate performance bargain, or would it leave us wanting more? We couldn't wait to hit the track and find out.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Performance Testing Results
Price as tested: $83,825
Date of test: 10/28/2019
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Odometer: 3,640
Powertrain: 6.2L V8 | 8-Speed Auto-Clutch Manual | RWD
Horsepower: 495 hp @ 6,450 rpm
Torque: 470 lb-ft @ 5,150 rpm
2020 Corvette Acceleration
| Acceleration Test | Result |
|---|---|
| 0-30 mph | 1.5 sec |
| 0-45 mph | 2.3 sec |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 sec |
| 0-75 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Quarter-mile | 11.5 sec @ 118.7 mph |
| 0-60 mph w/1 ft rollout | 3.2 sec |
"A near-500 horsepower Corvette that's easy to launch — what a time to be alive. Having the engine behind your shoulders does a lot to improve launch traction, but the tires still snap loose when you whack the pedal to the floor. The Key Up run had a fair bit of spin until about 30 mph, but it's nice to see the ESC just stays out of the way. Shifts are quick and effortless — not super-duper crisp like the Germans do it, but they seem just as fast. The motor pulls good and hard up to about 6,500 rpm, where, depending on traction, or the gear, it will shift up and the fun begins again. Even the Z51 specification doesn't sound anywhere near as fast as it goes, but I'm guessing the aftermarket will have something to say about that. Launch control is a simple procedure that involves selecting Track mode, activating Performance Traction Management (two quick pushes on the ESC button), holding down the brake pedal, matting the throttle and letting it go when the revs get to 3,500. It's not a brutal launch like a Tesla or something with, say, 700 horsepower, but it does get your attention. As does the wheelspin and the slight tail-out drift up to about 40 mph. Our surface isn't the grippiest, and that manifested itself through the wheelspin. But this is a real-world surface and these are real-world numbers. Shifts with launch control remain the same — quick and seamless upshifts with none of the overly exaggerated stuff you get with German 'boxes. I prefer how the Vette does it. Our SAE weather correction, and the weather, dealt us another blow by actually adding some time to the run (+0.2 sec) because of the higher-than-usual barometric pressure. But hey, this thing is still a damn sight faster than most anything else in its class."
2020 Corvette Braking
| Braking Test | Result |
|---|---|
| 30-0 mph | 25 ft |
| 60-0 mph | 105 ft |
"These braking tests show the limits of the modest, and a little narrow, 245-section Pilot Sport 4S front tires. The consistency is what we expect from a high-performance sports car, as is the stability we saw with every stop. Pedal feel is pretty good in whatever mode you're in (the C8's brake-pedal feel can be adjusted much like steering weight), but my feet aren't finely tuned enough to tell any real difference between the modes. ABS is pretty well isolated from the pedal, but you still get some buzzing through the sole of your shoe — it's not unwelcome. The 300-treadwear tires do struggle a bit, and you can feel a little sliding right after the pedal strike as well as just before you come to a full stop. A more aggressive tire would easily shave 10 feet off the distance."
2020 Corvette Handling
| Handling Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Skidpad, 200-ft diameter | 1.09 g |
"It's right to expect good numbers from a Corvette, but the ease with which you can get them is likely to be a hallmark of the C8. And keep in mind, these aren't special superhero tires like a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or some other nearly treadless wonder rubber. These are Pilot Sport 4S tires, and the fronts are only 245-section. Despite how the car looks, understeer is the dominant handling trait around the skidpad. But to the Vette's credit, the limit is easily predictable, and the understeer is easily reigned in with a slight lift of the throttle. In Tour mode, steering effort is on the light side but remains direct and fast acting. Great forward visibility gets the most out of the responsive steering and lets you make minute corrections down to the last few feet. ESC seems absent, but it is working with almost total transparency, at least during steady-state cornering. Ratcheting things up, Track mode provides a substantial increase in steering effort, sharper throttle response, sharper E-LSD response and very little, if any, ESC correction. The quickest runs involved shutting off ESC and driving the Vette around the 'pad. The rear axle is really working to get you around with near neutrality, but there's always the safety net of a little understeer. This new Vette really talks to you, something no other Vette has really done. I would still like a bit more information on what the front tires are up to, especially in higher-speed corners, but it's very difficult to fault the Vette for much more. I can take or leave the square steering wheel. It's comfortable enough, but tighter corners mean you'll eventually wind up grabbing a corner of the 'wheel.' That's a bit weird. Oh yeah, 1.09g. Pretty amazing stuff."
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Details
Drivetrain
Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Conventional Gasoline
Engine Configuration: V8
Engine Displacement (liters): 6.2
Engine Induction Type: Naturally Aspirated
Indicated Redline: 6,500
Actual Redline (rev limit): 6,750
Fuel Type: 91 octane
Transmission Type: Auto-Clutch Manual
Transmission Speeds: 8
Paddle Shifters: Yes wheel-mounted
Downshift Rev Match/Throttle Blip: Yes
Holds Gears at Rev Limiter: Yes
Curb Weight and Weight Distribution
Curb weight as tested (lbs): 3,644
Weight L/F (lbs): 684
Weight L/R (lbs): 1,115
Weight R/F (lbs): 755
Weight R/R (lbs): 1,090
Weight distribution, front (%): 39.5
Brakes
ABS Type: Full ABS
Brake Rotor Type - Front: 1-Piece Disc
Brake Rotor (other) - Front: Vented
Brake Caliper Type - Front: Fixed
Brake Pistons - Front: 4
Brake Rotor Type - Rear: 1-Piece Disc
Brake Rotor (other) - Rear: Vented
Brake Caliper Type - Rear: Fixed
Brake Pistons - Rear: 4
Parking Brake: Button
Tires
Tire pressure spec - Front: 23 psi
Tire pressure spec - Rear: 24 psi
Tire Make: Michelin
Tire Model: Pilot Sport 4S
Tire Tread: Asymmetrical
Tire Type: Run Flat
Tire Season: Summer
Tire Size (sidewall) - Front: 245/35 ZR19 89Y ZP
Tire Size (sidewall) - Rear: 305/30 ZR20 99Y ZP
Spare Tire Type: None
Tire Treadwear Rating: 300
Tire Temperature Rating: A
Tire Traction Rating: AA
About the Driver
Kurt is involved with performance testing, vehicle evaluation and writing reviews. Fourteen-year-old Kurt would be pretty stoked — current Kurt is pretty stoked, too.
FAQ
Is the Chevrolet Corvette a good car?
What's new in the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette:
- Fully redesigned for 2020 with a new mid-engine layout
- 495-horsepower V8 and dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Launches the eighth Corvette generation
Is the Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
The least-expensive 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $58,900.
Other versions include:
- Stingray 2dr Coupe w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $70,850
- Stingray 2dr Coupe w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $66,200
- Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $58,900
What are the different models of Chevrolet Corvette?
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Overview
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is offered in the following submodels: Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible. Available styles include Stingray 2dr Coupe w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Coupe w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Coupe w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Convertible w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Convertible w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), and Stingray 2dr Convertible w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM).
What do people think of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2020 Corvette 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2020 Corvette.
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