2016 C7 Corvette
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Specifications
8 configurations
| Model | Body | Engine | Transmission | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray | Convertible | LT1 6.2L V8 (Gen V) | TR-6070 7-speed manual | 455 | 460 |
| Stingray | Coupe | LT1 6.2L V8 (Gen V) | TR-6070 7-speed manual | 455 | 460 |
| Stingray | Convertible | LT1 6.2L V8 (Gen V) | 8L90 8-speed automatic (paddle shift) | 455 | 460 |
| Stingray | Coupe | LT1 6.2L V8 (Gen V) | 8L90 8-speed automatic (paddle shift) | 455 | 460 |
| Z06 | Convertible | LT4 6.2L Supercharged V8 | TR-6070 7-speed manual | 650 | 650 |
| Z06 | Coupe | LT4 6.2L Supercharged V8 | TR-6070 7-speed manual | 650 | 650 |
| Z06 | Convertible | LT4 6.2L Supercharged V8 | 8L90 8-speed automatic (paddle shift) | 650 | 650 |
| Z06 | Coupe | LT4 6.2L Supercharged V8 | 8L90 8-speed automatic (paddle shift) | 650 | 650 |
- With performance exhaust
- 460 hp / 465 lb-ft
Sample data Commonly published figures, seeded as sample data. Verify against factory documentation. Weight, dimensions, gear ratios and capacities will be added from verified sources; until then, use the owner's manual.
Common problems
Known issues reported for the 2016 C7
Many C7 owners, especially with wide-body Z06 and Grand Sport cars, report cracked or bent factory cast wheels, often after potholes. Cracks are usually on the inside barrel, out of sight. Low-profile tires and big wheels leave little cushion.
Reported less often than on wide-body cars.
C5, C6 and C7 Corvettes use sealed hub bearing assemblies. They wear over time, especially with wide tires, track use or impacts. A failing hub causes a hum or growl that changes with speed and cornering.
Some C7 Z06 owners, especially with early cars on hot days, report the car reducing power or showing high temperature warnings after a few hard laps. The supercharged LT4 creates a lot of heat. GM made changes to later cars, and the aftermarket offers cooling upgrades.
Most reports involve early cars.
Many 2015–2019 C7 owners with the 8-speed 8L90 automatic report a shudder or vibration at light throttle, often felt like driving over rumble strips. GM issued service information related to the transmission fluid. Ask a dealer to check your VIN.
From the C4 onward, Corvettes have many electronic modules that draw small amounts of power with the car off. Add aging batteries, aftermarket accessories, or a module that doesn't go to sleep, and the battery can go flat in days or weeks. Storage without a maintainer is the most common cause.
Maintenance
VetteBase doesn't make up maintenance intervals. Your owner's manual or the GM service schedule for your VIN is the authority, and it depends on driving conditions and, for newer cars, the oil life monitor. Classic cars (C1–C3) should follow restoration-shop guidance for their condition.
- Owner's manual: the glovebox copy, or GM's owner resources site for 1990s+ cars
- Factory service manual: for torque specs, capacities and procedures
- Your dealer or specialist: can print your car's service history by VIN
From maintenance records in member garages. This is community data, not a schedule.
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Owner discussions
Parts that fit
Compatibility is community-maintained. Confirm fitment with the seller.
A glycol-based, high-boiling-point fluid for spirited and track driving. Confirm it meets the fluid type listed in your owner's manual before use.
A consumer-grade ceramic coating kit for paint, wheels and trim. Paint must be fully cleaned and decontaminated first for best results.
An automatic charger and maintainer with an AGM mode and a quick-connect pigtail. Safe to leave connected for long-term storage.
A stainless cat-back system designed to work with the factory exhaust valves. Louder than stock in track mode, quieter in tour mode.
A handheld programmer for loading tunes and reading codes. Gains depend on the tune and supporting mods. Check emissions legality before tuning a street car.
Height- and damping-adjustable coilovers that replace the factory leaf spring setup. Requires an alignment afterward; magnetic ride cars may need additional parts.
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Recalls
Recalls are issued per VIN, so the only reliable check is the official lookup. VetteBase doesn't keep its own recall list because an outdated one could be dangerous.
Use the U.S. NHTSA lookup for 2016 and newer VINs. Your VIN is entered on their site, never on ours.
DIY guides & buyer info
Red flags, questions for the seller, printable inspection checklist.
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A step-by-step approach to inspecting a used Corvette before you buy, and when to bring in a specialist.
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