Chevrolet Corvette C8
The Chevrolet Corvette (C8) is the eighth generation of the Corvette sports car manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet. It is the first rear mid-engine Corvette, departing from the longstanding front mid-engine design used for the previous seven generations since its introduction in 1953.
| Manufacturer | General |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1984 |
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 425 kW (570 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 243 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,783 kg |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Chevrolet Corvette C8 in 2025 (2 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 (from registration data). 19 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1985–1996 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1988 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 1988–2004 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1989–2004 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005–2007 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005 |
| 6.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2006–2007 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.6 l/100 km | 2008–2014 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.7 l/100 km | 2008–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.3 l/100 km | 2014–2019 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.9 l/100 km | 2015–2026 |
| 6.2 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2023 |
| 6.7 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2027 |
| 7.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2006–2013 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Chevrolet Corvette C8 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Chevrolet recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Chevrolet Corvette C8 have?
- The Chevrolet Corvette C8 produces 425 kW (570 hp).
- How much does the Chevrolet Corvette C8 weigh?
- The Chevrolet Corvette C8 has a kerb weight of about 1,783 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Chevrolet Corvette C8?
- The Chevrolet Corvette C8 emits 243 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).