2026 Chevrolet Corvette
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

- Class
- Two Seaters
- Body styles
- E-Ray Convertible, E-Ray Coupe, Stingray Convertible, Stingray Coupe
- Engines
- 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 19 combined · 16 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- 182.3–184.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3,373–3,858 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is a two seaters offered with 3 engines (6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (E-Ray Convertible).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway), 2% better than the 2026 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Corvette — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Corvette →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Bowling Green, Kentucky
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2026 Corvette configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Ray Convertible | 184.3 in | 79.5 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 66.1 / 66.1 in | 3,858 lb | 41/59 |
| E-Ray Coupe | 184.3 in | 79.5 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 66.1 / 66.1 in | 3,761 lb | 41/59 |
| Stingray Convertible | 182.3 in | 76 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 65 / 62.2 in | 3,475 lb | 40/60 |
| Stingray Coupe | 182.3 in | 76 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 65 / 62.2 in | 3,373 lb | 40/60 |
| Z06 Convertible | 184.3 in | 79.5 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 66.1 / 66.1 in | 3,598 lb | 39/61 |
| Z06 Coupe | 184.3 in | 79.5 in | 48.4 in | 107.1 in | 66.1 / 66.1 in | 3,501 lb | 39/61 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | +2% | $4,350 | 474 |
| Corvette E-Ray Hybrid | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | +2% | $4,350 | 477 |
| Corvette Z06 | 5.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 21 / 15 | -20% | $5,500 | 597 |
| Corvette ZR1 | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -25% | $5,850 | 629 |
| Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | 5.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 14 | -25% | $5,850 | 631 |
| Corvette ZR1X Hybrid | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 14 | -25% | $5,850 | 613 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette.
Similar 2026 two seaterss
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Corvette (this car) | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Nissan Z | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Bugatti Rimac Nevera | 174 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal · Apr 2, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V213000 · 32,988 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Feb 26, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
- Risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 21, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V536000 · 23,656 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023â2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.
Not every 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Corvette years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Corvette | 18 | – | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Corvette | 19 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 3 | 11 |
| 2024 Corvette | 19 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2023 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 27 |
| 2022 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 21 |
| 2021 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 34 |
| 2019 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 1 | 148 |
| 2018 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 1 | 51 |
| 2017 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 257 |
| 2016 Corvette | 21 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 104 |
| 2015 Corvette | 21 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 64 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →