“It looks gorgeous, the performance is breathtaking, and the overall design and build quality is on par with true exotics (Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche) at 1/3 the price. Not only that, but it gets 26+ MPG commuting to work, and CarPlay works great.”
2016 Chevrolet Corvette: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is Apple CarPlay, added through the updated 8-inch touchscreen across the range. This is otherwise a light update, with no redesign or major mechanical overhaul.
About the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
7th generation Corvette (C7, 2014-2019), third model year; no redesign or major mechanical overhaul.
Chevrolet positions the Corvette as an American two-seat sports car that mixes serious performance with real day-to-day usability. In 2016, the message is a driver-focused cockpit, lightweight engineering, strong V8 power, and track-bred capability without giving up basic comfort or technology. That balance is what separates Corvette from many rivals: it aims to deliver exotic-level pace and drama while still feeling approachable for regular road use.
The Stingray remains the everyday-focused Corvette, while the Z51 adds sharper suspension, stronger cooling, and other hardware for repeated hard driving. The Z06 sits at the top with a 650-hp supercharged V8, upgraded brakes, added cooling, and more aerodynamic bodywork.
What changed, by category
Tech
The updated 8-inch touchscreen adds Apple CarPlay across the Corvette range.
Styling
A flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel becomes standard on Stingray and Stingray Z51, and Chevrolet adds new appearance choices.
2016 Chevrolet Corvette specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Sprchrgd, 6.2L | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 650 hp | 455 hp | 455 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10–15 cu-ft | 10–15 cu-ft | 10–15 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Apple CarPlay is the biggest change for 2016. It works through the Corvette’s updated 8-inch touchscreen and applies across the Stingray, Stingray Z51, and Z06 range.
Was the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette redesigned?
No, the 2016 Corvette was not redesigned. It remains part of the C7 generation introduced for 2014, with the same basic front-engine V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout.
Did the 2016 Corvette receive any major engine or performance changes?
No, the 2016 Corvette received no major engine or performance overhaul. Stingray keeps its 6.2-liter V8, Z51 retains its track-focused hardware, and Z06 continues with its 650-hp supercharged V8.
What changed inside the 2016 Corvette Stingray?
The 2016 Stingray gains Apple CarPlay and makes its flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel standard. Its main cabin layout and other core features carry over.
Is the 2016 Corvette meaningfully different from the 2015 model?
The difference is modest rather than transformative. The 2016 model adds Apple CarPlay, makes the flat-bottom steering wheel standard on Stingray and Z51, and brings new appearance choices, but its main powertrains and performance hardware remain largely unchanged.
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette.
4.6
2016 Chevrolet Corvette
(568 reviews)
“If you have the opportunity to purchase a low mileage corvette in excellent condition, it is very much worth it. It seems hard to believe that a 3.2L V8 can deliver 30 mpg performance, but I am averaging around 32 mpg in ECO mode. Overall, the performance is awesome.”
“C7 Z51 Stingray coupe LT3 has more than enough power and great performance for the money and the overall appearance and driving experience is hard to beat!”