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Used 2021 Chevy Corvette Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Corvette Stingray is available as either a coupe with a removable roof panel or a traditional convertible. The three trims are 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 V8 (490 horsepower, 465 lb-ft) that sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

1LT
Highlights of the base 1LT include:

  • Leather seats
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • 12-inch digital instrumentation display
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi internet connection
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • 10-speaker Bose audio system
  • Rear parking sensors

2LT
The 2LT offers a wider variety of standard features:

  • Heated and ventilated seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • 14-speaker Bose audio system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Performance data recorder (records info and video for high-performance driving)
  • Head-up display
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

3LT
At the top of the lineup you have the 3LT trim level. It comes with:

  • GT2 sport seats
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped interior panels
  • Suede headliner

Optional features generally mirror those on the 2LT trim save for what already comes standard.

The Z51 Performance package is available on all three trims and comes with 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:

  • Heavy-duty cooling system
  • Z51-specific suspension tuning with adaptive dampers
  • Electronic limited-slip differential
  • Grippier tires

Other significant options, depending on the trim, include:

  • Adaptive suspension dampers for non-Z51 cars
  • Competition Sport seats with additional bolstering
  • Front-end lift system to help minimize scraping on driveways and speed bumps
  • Transparent or carbon-fiber roof for the coupe
  • Various paint stripe schemes and carbon-fiber trim

Which Corvette trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though the Corvette 3LT's interior is plush enough to banish the complaints about quality that have dogged this car for decades, it is the Corvette 2LT that we recommend for its combination of equipment and value. Plus, the 2LT trim is a requirement to get a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, necessities given how awful rear visibility is from the driver's seat. You'll also need the 2LT's available front lift system to avoid scraping the car's nose.

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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
Engine power
490 hp @ 6,450 rpm
Engine torque
465 lb-ft @ 5,150 rpm
Engine displacement
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
245/35R19 (FRONT) 305/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 27 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
278 / 500 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,535 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.1 in.
Height
48.6 in.
Length
182.3 in.
Wheelbase
107.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.4 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$70,015
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.93
Depreciation
$19,015
Financing
$8,731
Taxes & Fees
$3,919
Fuel
$17,467
Insurance
$7,173
Maintenance
$9,113
Repairs
$4,597
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Colors

Interior
Adrenaline Red, leather
Sky Cool Gray, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, sueded microfiber
Exterior
Shadow Gray Metallic
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat
Torch Red
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic
Arctic White
Black
Silver Flare Metallic
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Zeus Bronze Metallic
Rapid Blue Metallic