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Deep into its eighth generation, the Corvette is still the king of performance. We look at powertrain, engine specs, and more in our review.
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What’s new for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette?
Now several years into its eighth generation, the Corvette is still turning heads. It’s available in six trims with three different powertrains and, for the first time, available all-wheel drive in the new electrified E-Ray model. It’s a car that leans into performance over almost all else while bringing along some luxury, some technology, and some opinion-splitting design to the mix as well.
For 2024, the Corvette gains an entirely new species called the E-Ray. It comes with an electric motor that drives the front wheels. Besides that, Chevrolet has added several new color schemes and interior dressings to the 2024 Corvette regardless of which type one buys. Some new driver aids like automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist become standard as well.
Carsforsale.com Score
9.5/10
Powertrain
Score
10/10
Interior
Score
9/10
Technology
Score
9/10
Value
Score
9.75/10
The Breakdown
Unbeatable performance per dollar
Highly configurable
Daily drivable
No stick shift
No adaptive cruise control
Basic warranty coverage
The king of cheap speed
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Specs
- 490 horsepower from base engine
- 465 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 6 available trims
- 13 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Integrated performance data recorder
- Standard lane-departure warning
- Basic three-year warranty
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Powertrain 10/10
Chevrolet has blessed the Corvette with three excellent powertrains for 2024. The base engine found in only the Stingray variants is a 6.2-liter V8 that develops 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. It sends that to the rear wheels only via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It gets up to 16 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway and is the most fuel efficient of the bunch.
Next in the lineup is the Z06 which dumps the 6.2-liter V8 in favor of a high-revving flat-plane-crank 5.5-liter V8. It develops 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque without the use of turbocharging or electrification. That’s shocking given the day and age that we live in. Of course, the trade-off is fuel economy of just 12 mpg in town and 21 on the highway.
Speaking of shocking, the all-new Corvette E-Ray debuts this year and it’s the first electrified Vette in history. It leverages the same 6.2-liter V8 package as the Stingray (albeit with 470 lb-ft of torque) but then adds an electric motor to the front axle for a combined output of 655 horsepower. This combination also makes it the first all-wheel drive Corvette in history and enables it to go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. That’s faster than any production Corvette ever.
Despite having the same model name and layout, these three Corvettes drive in decidedly different ways. The Stingray is pure, unadulterated fun and can easily serve as a daily driver. The Z06 is harder. In fact, while the badge might be fun to flash for those with cash, we bet that it rides and drives a little too harshly for those who aren’t actually all that interested in track days. Finally, the E-Ray blends much of the performance of the Z06 with the sedate calm suspension and drivability of the Stingray.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Interior 9/10
The cabin of the Corvette is divisive. Space is limited in any two-seater sports car and Chevrolet decided to place climate controls on a wall between the driver and passenger to maximize its real estate. To our eyes, it’s unique, fun, and not too tough to learn. To others, it’s a major eyesore.
Your mileage there might vary but the wall of buttons helps to signal something important. This is a driver-centric car. The cockpit is very driver focused. The infotainment system is tilted toward the driver, the seats hug the occupants, and the passenger side feels like you’re going on a ride more than sitting in an everyday car.
We mentioned it last year and we’ll say it again. It’s lovely to see Chevrolet using higher-end materials in this car. They feel upscale as they should, and they work just as well. The climate control, ride quality, and exceptional customizability of this car all add to the experience.
Between the front trunk and rear trunk, you’ll find about 13 cubic feet of storage space. That’s not enough for a Lowes landscaping run but it’s more than enough for most everyday trips to the store or to the golf course. Finding things to gripe about isn’t necessarily easy despite this car’s extreme nature at times.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Technology 9/10
Every Corvette gets largely the same basic tech package including a 12-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8-inch infotainment system. The two work well in harmony and offer good configurability. The menus are logical and easy to use, and the system reacts to touches and button inputs quickly.
Standard audio on most Corvette models is a 10-speaker sound system though a 14-speaker setup from Bose is available. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also standard, though the native user interface is good enough that we didn’t feel compelled to use other options.
The available performance data recorder is a nice feature. It leverages a forward-facing camera along with onboard sensors to track how you tackle racetracks. Reviewing that data can help one get faster as they recognize areas where they brake too hard, accelerate too late, or make other missteps.
The 2024 Corvette now comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and a rearview mirror camera. No matter how much you spend, you won’t get adaptive cruise control though or any version of SuperCruise.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Trims & Pricing
1LT – $69,995
The base Corvette comes with staggered 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inch wheels in the back, LED headlights, Brembo brakes, a limited-slip differential, heated mirrors, power-adjustable leather seats, a digital gauge cluster, an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 10 speakers, a rearview mirror camera, rear parking sensors, and automatic high beams.
2LT – $77,095
The 2LT trim incorporates auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated seats, a 14-speaker sound system, a front-view parking camera, a performance data recorder, a heads-up display, and blind-spot warning.
3LT – $81,745
This trim incorporates leather-wrapped interior panels, a microfiber headliner, premium leather upholstery, and GT2 sport seats.
1LZ – $106,595 (Z06 & E-Ray Only)
The base Z06 and E-Ray trim kicks off with 20 and 21-inch wheels, high-performance summer tires, a variable exhaust, performance Brembo brakes, magnetically controlled dampers, an electronic limited-slip differential, an adjustable front splitter and rear spoiler, and a heads-up display.
2LZ – 112,095
The 2LZ adds a wireless device charger, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, a performance data recorder, cameras for the front and rear, a 14-speaker sound system, and blind-spot warning.
3LZ – $117,545
The 3LZ adds the same features as in the normal Corvette, namely, a microfiber headliner, GT2 sport seats, and additional leather upholstery.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Overall Value 9.75/10
The Corvette is almost always a great value when it comes to performance, but this year it’s added several features that increase that value. Additional safety tech is at the top of that list and makes this car even more of a daily driver. The introduction of the E-Ray is another positive development. Finally, the Z06 makes cars two and three times as expensive nervous at the race track. In short, there’s not much to dislike about this epic sports car so long as you can get whatever trim for MSRP.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 9.5/10
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The Corvette reigns in our eyes as the best value in the sports car world. Dollar for dollar it’ll beat just about anything in the same price range around a track. The cabin and ownership experience is above average too. There are only a few little things we’d add or change given the chance. Adaptive cruise control is still nowhere to be found. Neither is a manual gearbox. Both would improve the overall experience of the Corvette for owners who appreciate those features. On models like the Z06 and E-Ray, a longer or more extravagant warranty would be nice too.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette FAQ
When was the first Corvette made?
The first Corvette was made in 1953. You can read article about the full history of the model here.
How much is a Corvette Stingray?
It starts at $69,995 and can be north of $87,000 depending on options and dealer markup.
Where is the Corvette made?
The Corvette is made in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
