Just How Fast Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the fourth model year of the midengine C8 platform. In that time, the ‘Vette has evolved from a front-engine, bleeding-edge sports car to a budget-friendly supercar alternative. So, just how fast is the 2023 Corvette Stingray and its Z51 performance package?
How fast is a Corvette 0 to 60?
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe can hit 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds on its way to an 11.2-second quarter mile.
| Corvette 0 to 60 mph | Standing ¼ mile | |
| C8 Corvette Stingray (Z51) | 2.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible (Z51) | 3.0 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| C8 Corvette Z06 | 2.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| C8 Corvette Z06 Convertible | 2.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Unsurprisingly, the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette 0-60 mph crown belongs to the high-revving Z06 Coupe. However, the Stingray Z51 is more than capable of sub-3.0-second sprints to 60 mph. Moreover, the heavier convertibles lose a bit of the snappy thrust in the coupe models. Understandable, given the Convertible Z51’s extra 101 lbs.
How fast can a stock Corvette go?
It’s not just acceleration figures; General Motors claims the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will hit a top speed of 184 mph.
| Top speed (Manufacturer’s claim) | |
| C8 Corvette Stingray (Z51) | 184 mph |
| C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible (Z51) | 184 mph |
| C8 Corvette Z06 | 189 mph |
| C8 Corvette Z06 Convertible | 189 mph |
The 670-horsepower Z06 will push just a bit further, hitting 189 mph, per Car and Driver. While top speeds like those aren’t enough to contend with a Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, it’s more than enough to land you a serious speeding ticket on public roads. Just kidding– try a prison cell.
How much power does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette produce?
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray produces 490 horsepower from its naturally aspirated LT2 V8. However, savvy ‘Vette enthusiasts would option the dual-mode performance exhaust to bump those numbers up to 495 horsepower.
| Engine size | Horsepower/torque | Redline | |
| Corvette Stingray | 6.2L LT2 V8 | 495 horsepower/470 lb-ft of torque | 6,450 RPM |
| Corvette Z06 | 5.5L LT6 V8 | 670 horsepower/460 lb-ft of torque | 8,500 RPM |
Both the 2023 Stingray and Z06 channel power and torque via a dual-clutch automatic transmission. Consequently, one of the most significant gripes among Corvette enthusiasts is the lack of a manual transmission. It’s an unfortunate omission, considering the eager seven-speed manual option (yes, seven) in the C7 Corvette.
| Transmission | Drivetrain | |
| Corvette Stingray | Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Corvette Z06 | Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
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