Chevy Announces 27 mpg as the 2020 Corvette's Official Highway Number

This is the weekend that the C8.R race car makes its exciting debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and when Chevy made the official announcement regarding EPA rating. The upcoming mid-engine car is slated on the books to nail down 15 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway which stacks up quite well to the likes of the C7 before it, and the competition in the form of the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The outbound 2019 C7 Corvette had an EP rating of 15 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission, and so the C8 fares better even with the extra weight.

The new model will do 490 miles on a single tank of gas in highway driving and outperforms the pricier McLaren 720 S on the highway, which is EPA rated at 22 mpg on the highway. Equipped with a mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8, the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray launched from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds during official testing by the Car and Driver staff and can reach speeds up to 184 mph.  Cylinder deactivation plays a huge role in the fuel usage scenario, and the 6.2-liter V8 morphs into a V4 by completely shutting down the valve operation in both banks.

As Car and Driver also said, the creation of the C8 was “pulling the pin and blowing up 65 years of history and heritage”, as the C8 made its debut to very large promises. One promise made to the auto-loving masses was that moving the engine back a few feet, adding around 35 horsepower, and putting to use a dual-clutch transmission would deem the 495-hp C8 Corvette quicker to 60 mph than the 755-hp C7 ZR1, even with the less favorable power-to-weight ratio.

During official testing, the C8 Corvette Z51 got to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds on its way to the 11.1-second quarter mile at a top speed of 123.2 mph. All of us here on staff at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis are here to tell you that the quickest factory Corvette ever is the new base model with a sport package and that fun fact is amazing, exhilarating, and groundbreaking to boot! The GT2 seats onboard the test model for Car and Driver offered excellent support under hard-driving, and comfort during the mellower moments of the drive. This is the most premium-feeling Corvette ever made, and we are all excited about its future, fantastic performance, and fun-to-drive functionality.

Brand New Corvette Stingray Lays Claim to Motor Trend “Car Of the Year” Glory

When the task of completely overhauling the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sportscar was first announced, it was agreed worldwide that a large risk was being taken on our behalf. Moving the engine from the front of the vehicle to the middle was going to be a guarantee on improved handling and an exotic feel, but there was no guarantee the finicky masses would instantly approve. Car enthusiast magazine extraodinaire Motor Trend named the redesigned 'Vette as its 2020 Car of the Year last week, due to its sleek design, noiseless interior, and everyday functionality.

This announcement in Los Angeles was timed just right to align with the excitement of the Los Angeles Auto Show, the annual event where “what's new” reigns and dedicated auto fans see just what is in store for the year ahead. All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis agree that the best way to describe this iconic new creation is “Not your everyday car, but a car you want to drive every day”. Only a single part has been carried over from the last generation, and the brand-new LT2 V8 engine is visible through a rear hatch window.

The Available Engine Appearance Package adds to the mix carbon-fiber components as well as LED lights that illuminate the engine, and warm weather enthusiasts everywhere will love the no-compromises convertible whose hardtop flows seamlessly into the body while maintaining world-class storage capability. Since performance stats still remain so high after the top goes down, this is easily the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's entire history. The two-piece hardtop can activate at speeds of up to 30 mph, using the power of six electric motors. Here via the web-based “visualizer” feature, you can hone in and select the body style, exterior colors, performance wheels, trim level, and interior color to create the 'Vette that best suits your taste.

This feature shows some of the very cool additions available for the C8, beginning with the scrape armor for the front splitter. Other choices are the carbon fiber ground effects kit, and the grille insert. There's even eye-popping options like a red engine cover, red high wing spoiler, and bags as well as battery tenders. The carbon fiber Is an undeniably unique touch: it cloaks the new 'Vette in such a sick envelope that you are guaranteed to be noticed wherever you go. The recent Motor Trend honors have made us excited that the years of engineering, many questions about mid-engined placement, and success that the new Stingray promises to brandish an exciting reality!