The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is bonkers fast, it handles beautifully, and it manages traffic and daily errands reasonably well. The styling may be controversial, but its price and performance certainly are not.Read full review
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.
Pros
Impressive power and acceleration
High handling limits don't take heroic skill to reach
Relatively affordable price for what you get
Cons
Not the easiest car to get in and out of
Poor rear visibility
What's new
New electrically assisted E-Ray model debuts
Adds more advanced driver assist features
Part of the eighth Corvette generation introduced for 2020
Overview
Chevrolet is wasting no time winding up the Corvette purists. First it introduced the radically altered current-generation Corvette with its mid-engine layout and wild cockpit design. Now four years later, Chevy's made it a hybrid. OK, not exactly. But the 2024 Corvette has joined the march of progress by adding an electric motor to supplement its signature V8 muscle, a motor that sends more than 100 horsepower to the front wheels and effectively makes the Corvette a 600-plus-horsepower, all-wheel-drive sports car. In a final dash of cheek to the naysayers, Chevy has called it the E-Ray.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Convertible w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.53 per gallon for premium unleaded in Texas.
The E-Ray's electric motor is powered by a small battery pack that recharges itself during deceleration and braking. Rather than real hybrid efficiency, the electric motor simply augments the performance of the primary 6.2-liter V8 power source behind the front seats. Chevy says the E-Ray will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, which would make it one of the quickest cars on sale today. The electric motor does offer one handy benefit for early-rising commuters, though. The battery can power the E-Ray in EV-only Stealth mode at speeds up to 45 mph, meaning you won't have to worry about the V8 waking the neighbors as you make an early escape for some empty backroads. The Corvette E-Ray will also come standard with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, useful for fade-free braking if you decide to sign up for a local track day.
Competitors to consider
Competition is understandably fierce when it comes to the Corvette. For a similar mid-engine balance, the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster are exceptional alternatives, especially if you opt for the six-cylinder engines. The BMW M4 is a more conventional front-engine coupe that offers more in the way of practicality, while the new Ford Mustang delivers comparable levels of V8 Americana. Overall, the Corvette is one of our favorite sports cars on the road — be sure to read our Expert Rating below for our full deep dive — and the new E-Ray looks to make it even better.
What’s it like to live with?
Edmunds bought a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, and so far we've driven it more than 26,000 miles. We love its performance and comfort, and surprisingly for a V8-powered sports car, its average mpg. We've kept track of its maintenance costs and share what we think of its technology and what it's like as a daily driver. For complete details and for several videos, make sure to check out our Corvette long-term road test.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our Verdict
The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Great
8.5
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is bonkers fast, it handles beautifully, and it manages traffic and daily errands reasonably well. The styling may be controversial, but its price and performance certainly are not.
How does the Corvette drive? Even in a class full of impressive performance cars, the Corvette stands out. In Edmunds' testing and using the car's launch control system, our 3LT coupe test car with all-season tires ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (3.3 seconds with 1 foot of rollout) and cleared the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds at more than 118 mph. Both times are very quick, and if you opt for the Z51 Performance package, those numbers are 3.4 seconds (3.2 seconds with rollout) and 11.5 seconds at 120 mph, respectively. Braking performance is excellent though not quite class-leading, but that's largely due to the narrow front tires. Our 3LT test car came to a stop from 60 mph in 109 feet; the Z51 Corvette with its stickier tires needed just 105 feet.
Steering and handling are both impressive, and the car's considerable limits can be explored even by drivers with only moderate skill. Likewise, the new eight-speed automatic transmission impresses with its smooth and quick shifts.
Comfort
8.5/10
How comfortable is the Corvette? The Corvette is one of the more comfortable cars in its class. Our test car had the optional MagneRide adaptive suspension. We found that it offers excellent compliance over a variety of road surfaces and smooths out bumps that would likely upset other sports cars. Adding to the comfort is the relative lack of wind and engine noise, though tire noise can be prominent on rough road surfaces.
The Corvette's GT2 bucket seats are road-trip champions that can help you stay comfortable over thousands of miles. They're less aggressive than the optional Competition seats but still hold you in place during high-speed cornering, and they're well padded enough for long-distance comfort. The climate system provides good airflow from its stylish vents, and the heated and ventilated seat functions work well.
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? Maybe just as striking as the exterior design, the Corvette's interior is certainly eye-catching. While it is relatively easy to use, there is quite a bit of controversy around the placement and design of the climate control buttons. They simply aren't arranged intuitively. Passengers might also feel left out since there's little they can interact with.
It's a bit more difficult to get into the Corvette than some other higher-riding sports cars, and getting out of it is even more of a challenge. 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.
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How’s the tech? The Corvette's graphics are crisp and modern, and the touchscreen's proximity to the driver makes it easy to operate. As small as the interior is, the optional 14-speaker Bose audio system manages to produce high-quality sound with plenty of power. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is also standard, and both smartphone integration systems worked well during our test. 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.
Storage
8/10
How’s the storage? Mid-engine sports cars aren't well known for their practicality. But the Corvette makes pretty good use of its available space. The front trunk can hold a couple of grocery bags, and the rear is big enough for two golf bags. Rear storage all but disappears, however, when you store the Corvette coupe's removable roof panel in the trunk.
Similar 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’s the fuel economy? The Corvette gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Our test Corvette returned 21.8 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route — not bad when you consider the sort of spirited driving that the Corvette encourages. As with all high-performance cars, single digits are just a good road and a heavy foot away.
Value
8/10
Is the Corvette a good value? If you don't find performance to be the strongest argument for buying the Corvette, perhaps it's the pricing. The Corvette is a relative bargain among performance cars. Even if you outfit it with a number of options, whether you're talking the upgraded performance of the Z51 or the enhanced luxury of the 3LT, it's still pretty reasonable. Build quality has always been a sore spot with Corvettes, but this generation doesn't have that problem. The interior looks and feels premium, and paint and panel gaps are similarly well done.
The three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and the five-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty are average for the class. Roadside assistance is covered for the first five years/60,000 miles and the first maintenance visit is free.
Wildcard
10/10
It's easy to be impressed by the C8. Its performance rivals that of sports cars costing nearly twice as much, yet the Corvette is still everyday comfortable and practical. But it's the performance that shocks the most. The transformation has been nothing short of jaw-dropping.
Which Corvette does Edmunds recommend?
For the money, the midlevel 2LT trim (or the Z06's 2LZ trim) offers the best value. It costs about 10% more but builds on the base trim features with extras such as heated and ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, navigation, upgraded Bose audio system, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning.
The reviews for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette are mostly positive. Owners really love how fast and fun it is to drive, and they think it looks great. However, some owners have faced issues like transmission problems, faulty parts, and tech glitches. Despite these problems, most owners are still happy with their purchase and feel it's a great sports car for the money.
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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Convertible w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM)
I'm 6'5", this is the first Corvette I fit in safely. The hard top convertible provides more height clearance, but I also fit in the coupe. What an amazing car for the money, it is truely unbelievable. I'm very comfortable in it and drove it from Florida to Oregon in 4 days. Cruising at 80 to 85 in V4 mode I was averaging 32mpg. I thought it was going to cost me dearly at the pump, but I … was shocked how it performed at the pump. I live on the coast in Oregon, and Hwy 101 is my primary route. The C8 is a dream to drive on what seems to be an ideal road course daily. I love the different driving modes, they are different enough it's very noticeable. The C8 is extremely versatile from cruising economy, to sophisticated luxury, to race car. "Z" mode is just a thumb tap away, and when I initiate it I feel like I'm a professional driver in a supercar making perfect shifts. The smile on my face that comes from that is consistent, and it never gets old for me. GM designed it so I am able to perform general maintenance which I love to do myself. The C8 is 100% supercar to me. GM nailed the C8 design, I couldn't be happier with the purchase of this amazing American supercar.
U-DRAG RACE: BMW M8 Competition vs. Chevy Corvette E-Ray | Quarter Mile, Handling & More
Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, the shockingly quick BMW M8 Competition takes on the electrifying Chevy Corvette E-Ray in a battle of luxury GT vs. full-blown sports car.
The compact M4 doesn't look like a rival to the sleek, fighter jet-style Corvette, but its power and performance are right on par with the Stingray. The M4 is the peak performer in BMW's 4 Series lineup, and like the Corvette, it's available as a coupe and convertible. Unlike the mid-engine Corvette, the M has a front-mounted engine and offers more powertrain options such as a manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The base models of both sports cars have similar starting prices and horsepower. When we compared the Corvette and the M4 Competition at the track, the Corvette was quicker to 60 mph and stopped from 60 mph in a shorter distance.
Porsche's entry-level sport coupe, the 718 Cayman, is light, nimble and almost telepathically responsive thanks to exceptional steering feel. While it's not exactly cheap, few cars in this price range are as rewarding for driving enthusiasts. It's even available as a convertible, sort of — the 718 Boxster is essentially a Cayman without the fixed roof. But the Corvette has its own signature thrill courtesy of its V8 and refined suspension. If you're looking for more power and quicker acceleration, the Corvette is the way to go. It's also more comfortable and offers superior tech. The higher-horsepower Cayman S is a closer analog to the Stingray, but it's also more expensive.
Ford has discontinued the Shelby GT500 and this year's Mach 1 successor, but the 2024 model year will introduce a new Mustang generation — the seventh, for those keeping score — and along with it, the new Mustang Dark Horse trim. It will come with a 500-horsepower V8, a six-speed manual transmission, and several options aimed at high-performance and track-oriented driving. When Edmunds tested the Mach 1, it stopped from 60 mph in a shorter distance than the Corvette and boasted impressive grip. We expect the Dark Horse to offer similar performance. The Corvette, however, has superior acceleration, offers more comfort, and sports a more striking design.
Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot. Helps prevent a collision when changing lanes.
Rear Cross-Traffic Warning
Warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse. Helpful when backing out of parking spaces.
Rear Camera Mirror
Displays a live camera video feed in the rearview mirror, replacing the reflected image. Helps mitigate the Corvette's limited rear visibility.
FAQ
Is the Chevrolet Corvette a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Corvette both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.5 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Corvette ranges from 12.5 to 12.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Chevrolet Corvette. Learn more
What's new in the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette:
New electrically assisted E-Ray model debuts
Adds more advanced driver assist features
Part of the eighth Corvette generation introduced for 2020
To determine whether the Chevrolet Corvette is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Corvette. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Corvette's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Corvette and gave it a 8.5 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Corvette is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette?
The least-expensive 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2dr Convertible w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $75,300.
Other versions include:
Stingray 2dr Convertible w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $75,300
Stingray 2dr Convertible w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $82,400
Stingray 2dr Convertible w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $87,050
E-Ray 2dr Convertible AWD w/1LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $111,900
Z06 2dr Convertible w/1LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $117,100
E-Ray 2dr Convertible AWD w/2LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $117,400
E-Ray 2dr Convertible AWD w/3LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $122,850
Z06 2dr Convertible w/2LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $126,000
Z06 2dr Convertible w/3LZ (5.5L 8cyl 8AM) which starts at $130,650
What are the different models of Chevrolet Corvette?
If you're interested in the Chevrolet Corvette, the next question is, which Corvette model is right for you? Corvette variants include Stingray 2dr Convertible w/1LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Convertible w/2LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), Stingray 2dr Convertible w/3LT (6.2L 8cyl 8AM), and E-Ray 2dr Convertible AWD w/1LZ (6.2L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid 8AM). For a full list of Corvette models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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