2026 Chevrolet Corvette: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is a thoroughly redesigned cockpit with three screens and a cleaner center console. Chevrolet also adds PTM Pro across the range and introduces the all-wheel-drive ZR1X.
About the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette
8th generation (C8), seventh model year; major interior and technology refresh, plus the first year for ZR1X
Chevrolet positions Corvette as a mid-engine American sports car range that combines exotic-car performance with everyday usability. The range spans the daily-friendly Stingray, all-weather E-Ray, track-focused Z06, extreme rear-wheel-drive ZR1 and AWD ZR1X. Across the model family, two-seat coupe and hardtop-convertible bodies, useful cargo space, driver-focused technology and increasingly specialized performance hardware distinguish Corvette from traditional front-engine muscle cars and far more expensive European performance cars.
The Stingray remains the everyday-focused entry point, while the all-wheel-drive E-Ray adds traction for rapid launches and a wider range of weather. The Z06 uses a high-revving 670-hp V8 for track-focused driving, and the 1,064-hp ZR1 remains the peak rear-wheel-drive version. New for 2026, the ZR1X pairs a twin-turbo V8 with all-wheel drive, large carbon-ceramic brakes and adaptive suspension.
What changed, by category
2026 Chevrolet Corvette specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 1064 hp | 1064 hp | 655 hp | 490 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 828 lb-ft | 828 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.6 cu-ft | 9.1 cu-ft | 9.1 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft | 12.6 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette?
The biggest change is the redesigned three-screen cockpit. It uses a 12.7-inch center touchscreen, a 14-inch driver display and a 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen, along with a reworked console and relocated climate controls.
Does every 2026 Corvette get the new interior?
Yes. Every 2026 Corvette gets the three-screen layout, redesigned center console, relocated climate controls and standard wireless phone charging pad.
Is the Corvette ZR1X new for 2026?
Yes. The ZR1X joins the Corvette range for 2026 with a twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and large carbon-ceramic brakes.
What is PTM Pro on the 2026 Corvette?
PTM Pro is a new track setting that reduces electronic intervention. It is added across the 2026 Corvette range for drivers who want more direct control on a track.
Is the 2026 Corvette meaningfully different from the 2025 model?
Yes. The 2026 model has a substantially updated cockpit, a redesigned center console, standard wireless phone charging and PTM Pro across the range. It also adds the all-wheel-drive ZR1X to the lineup.