“Very uncomfortable for a 200lb man. Blind spot monitoring not offered and power folding mirrors not offered.”
2018 Chevrolet Corvette: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette received a light update, led by HD Radio becoming standard across the lineup. Chevrolet also offered the limited Carbon 65 Edition on select Grand Sport and Z06 models, while the engines, structure, and main trim lineup carried over.
About the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette
C7 generation (2014-2019), fifth model year and second-to-last year before the 2020 C8 redesign.
In 2018, Chevrolet positioned the Corvette as an American sports car that mixed serious track ability with day-to-day usability better than most exotic rivals. The lineup kept the same basic promise across trims: big V8 power, rear-wheel-drive balance, sharp aerodynamics, and a cockpit-style cabin, with buyers choosing how much track focus they wanted. Stingray was the everyday entry point, Grand Sport added more chassis and cooling hardware, and Z06 pushed the formula into supercar territory.
The Stingray remained the everyday sports-car version, with a 6.2-liter V8, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Stingray Z51 and Grand Sport added increasingly serious brakes, cooling, and handling hardware for harder driving. The Z06 sat at the top of the regular lineup with a 650-hp supercharged V8 and track-focused chassis equipment.
What changed, by category
Tech
HD Radio became standard across the Corvette lineup.
Styling
Chevrolet offered the limited Carbon 65 Edition on Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models. Other appearance changes were minor option revisions rather than a full exterior refresh.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Paddle Shft |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 650 hp | 455 hp | 455 hp | 455 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10–15 cu-ft | 10–15 cu-ft | 10–15 cu-ft | 10–15 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette?
The main 2018 Corvette change was standard HD Radio across the lineup. Chevrolet also offered the limited Carbon 65 Edition on select Grand Sport and Z06 models, but the engines, structure, and core trim lineup remained essentially unchanged.
Was the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette redesigned?
No, the 2018 Corvette was not redesigned. It remained part of the C7 generation introduced for 2014, with no major change to its platform, frame, suspension design, or basic exterior shape.
Is the 2018 Corvette meaningfully different from the 2017 model?
No, the 2018 Corvette is only lightly different from the 2017 model. Standard HD Radio is the clearest lineup-wide update, while the major engines and performance personalities of the Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06 carried over.
Which 2018 Corvette versions offered the Carbon 65 Edition?
The 2018 Carbon 65 Edition was offered on the Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ. It was a limited 65th-anniversary appearance edition rather than a new engine or a structural redesign.
Did the 2018 Corvette receive new engines?
No, the 2018 Corvette did not receive a lineup-wide engine change. Stingray and Grand Sport retained the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LT1 V8, while the Z06 retained its 650-hp supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette.
4.6
2018 Chevrolet Corvette
(131 reviews)
“The C7 generation Corvette is the best handling, plenty of power, comfortable ride and great gas mileage with great looks.”
“That GM makes superb vehicles. I like to support USA workers and products. I lived in a GM town, and my deceased husband was a GM employee. All the Corvettes we owned were superb. My Camaro is bad ass. I would highly recommend my 2018 Corvette - it's a work of art. The old one, the 2015 was a Lemon, rare.”