Chevrolet unveils the 2027 Corvette Stingray with a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 engine producing 535 horsepower, updated aerodynamics, and new color options.
2026-03-28T13:27:22+03:00
2026-03-28T13:27:22+03:00
2026-03-28T13:27:22+03:00
Chevrolet has unveiled significant changes for the base Corvette Stingray. The LT2 engine is being phased out, replaced by the next-generation 6.7-liter V8 LS6 as the standard powerplant for Stingray, Grand Sport, and Grand Sport X models.For the base Stingray, this translates to a radical shift in capabilities. The naturally aspirated engine now delivers 535 horsepower, with a compression ratio reaching 13.0:1.The LS6 isn't just dropped into the Stingray's engine bay. Engineers have applied lessons from top-tier variants to the base model. The available Z51 Performance Package includes a 5.56:1 final-drive ratio, which sharpens throttle response immediately. Newly developed Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires are mounted on offset wheels, while updated aerodynamics make the car more track-ready. For the first time in the mid-engine era, Stingray buyers can opt for a center-exit exhaust system, borrowing visual and acoustic cues from higher-performance sports car models.The color palette for the 2027 Corvette Stingray sees the return of Admiral Blue metallic, a hue associated with the Grand Sport line, while Pitch Grey Metallic is introduced as a new option. Both colors replace previous shades and help define the Stingray's visual identity as part of the broader 2027 model-year refresh. Inside, the C8 Stingray features an updated Magnetic Ride Control system that enhances handling without sacrificing ride quality.Production of the LS6 is returning to GM's Flint, Michigan plant—the same city where the first V8-powered Corvettes were built in 1955.
Chevrolet unveils the 2027 Corvette Stingray with a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 engine producing 535 horsepower, updated aerodynamics, and new color options.
Michael Powers, Editor
Chevrolet has unveiled significant changes for the base Corvette Stingray. The LT2 engine is being phased out, replaced by the next-generation 6.7-liter V8 LS6 as the standard powerplant for Stingray, Grand Sport, and Grand Sport X models.
For the base Stingray, this translates to a radical shift in capabilities. The naturally aspirated engine now delivers 535 horsepower, with a compression ratio reaching 13.0:1.
The LS6 isn't just dropped into the Stingray's engine bay. Engineers have applied lessons from top-tier variants to the base model. The available Z51 Performance Package includes a 5.56:1 final-drive ratio, which sharpens throttle response immediately. Newly developed Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires are mounted on offset wheels, while updated aerodynamics make the car more track-ready. For the first time in the mid-engine era, Stingray buyers can opt for a center-exit exhaust system, borrowing visual and acoustic cues from higher-performance sports car models.
The color palette for the 2027 Corvette Stingray sees the return of Admiral Blue metallic, a hue associated with the Grand Sport line, while Pitch Grey Metallic is introduced as a new option. Both colors replace previous shades and help define the Stingray's visual identity as part of the broader 2027 model-year refresh. Inside, the C8 Stingray features an updated Magnetic Ride Control system that enhances handling without sacrificing ride quality.
Production of the LS6 is returning to GM's Flint, Michigan plant—the same city where the first V8-powered Corvettes were built in 1955.
