The 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray was just released July 18, 2019, at Tustin, California as General Motors President Mark Reuss drove the 2020 Corvette C8 onto the stage of a World War II-era blimp hangar outside Los Angeles.
If you missed the live reveal, Chevrolet has released a 21-minute video of the event. You can watch it here
Chevrolet also released a press release with details on the new 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray. In this blog post, there are the details of the First-Ever Mid-Engine Corvette that was Revealed on July 18, 2019. Details about the new C8 Corvette Stingray design, engine, colors, options, and more.
And now this blog post: You will find Engine Specifications, Transmission and Axle Specifications, Chassis and Suspension Specifications, Interior and Exterior Dimensions and Weights and Capacities.
2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray Preliminary Specifications
ENGINE
| Type: | LT2 6.2L V8 VVT with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block Material: | A319-T7 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and nodular main bearing caps |
| Oiling System: | Dry sump-type (7.5-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling |
| Oil Type: | Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic |
| Cylinder Head Material: | 319-T7 cast aluminum |
| Combustion Chamber volume: | 59cc |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain: | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing. |
| Valve Size (in / mm): | 2.13 / 54 hollow (intake) & 1.59 / 40.4 sodium filled (exhaust) |
| Fuel Delivery: | Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,175 psi (15 Mpa / 150 bar) |
| Firing Order: | 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 (all cylinders); 1-7-6-4 (with deactivation) |
| Throttle body: | 87mm single bore (electronic) |
| ECU: | GM E99 (32-bit processing) |
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Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | SAE-certified to 495 / 369 @ 6450 rpm (with performance exhaust) |
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Torque (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm): | SAE-certified to 470 / 637 @ 5150 rpm (with performance exhaust) |
TRANSMISSION & AXLE
| Type: | M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT) |
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
| Front Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm /); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available on Z51. Adjustable front lift with memory is available |
| Rear Suspension: | Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available with Z51 |
| Steering Type: | Bosch/ZF variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Steering ratio: | 15.7:1 |
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Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 11.6 m (std.) 11.1 m (with FE4 Magnetic Ride Control) |
| Brake Type: | Front and rear E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston/two-piece front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers With Z51 – Front and rear E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper at front and rear |
| Brake Rotor Size (in / mm): |
Front:
12.6 x 1.18 (321 x 30)
Front:
13.3 x 1.18 (345 x 30) – with Z51 Rear: 13.6 x 1.02 (339 x 26) Rear: 13.8 x 1.06 (350 x 27) – with Z51 |
| Wheel Size: | Front: 19-inch x 8.5-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern) Rear: 20-inch x 11-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern) |
| Tire Type and Size: |
Stingray:
Michelin Pilot Sport ALS
Stingray with Z51: Michelin Pilot
Sport 4S Front: 245/35ZR19 Rear: 305/30ZR20 |
^Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations my change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to: my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires/ or see your dealer.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
|
Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 107.2 / 2722 |
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Overall Length (in. / mm): | 182.3/ 4630 |
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Overall Width (in. / mm): | 76.1 / 1934 |
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Overall Height (in. / mm): | 48.6 / 1234 |
| Track (in. mm): | (front) 64.9 / 1648 (rear) 62.4 / 1586 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Headroom (in. / mm): | 37.9 / 962 |
| Legroom (in. / mm): | 42.8 / 1086 |
| Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | 54.4 / 1381 |
| Hip Room (in. / mm): | 52.0 / 1321 |
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
| Dry Weight (lb. / kg): | 3366 / 1530 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L)^: | 12.6 / 356.8 |
^Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
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