C8
2020–presentThe mid-engine era
The biggest change in Corvette history: the engine moved behind the driver. It's dual-clutch only. The lineup grew to include the hybrid AWD E-Ray, the flat-plane-crank Z06 and the twin-turbo ZR1.
Choose your year
Each year page shows the exact configurations, specs, issues and owners.
Models & trims
Mid-engine LT2 with a removable-roof coupe or retractable hardtop convertible.
Hybrid all-wheel drive with a front electric motor.
Flat-plane-crank LT6, wide body.
Twin-turbo LT7.
Engines
Sample data Published figures as commonly cited. Verify against factory documentation.
Highlights
- Mid-engine layout
- 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
- E-Ray hybrid all-wheel drive
- Flat-plane-crank LT6 in the Z06
Special editions & packages
- Z51 Performance Package2020–2026
Extra cooling, electronic limited-slip differential, performance exhaust, larger brakes.
- Z07 Performance Package2023–2026
Carbon aero, carbon-ceramic brakes and track-focused tires (Z06 and later models).
- 70th Anniversary Edition2023
Anniversary appearance package for the 2023 model year.
Common C8 problems
Some C8 owners report clunks, shudder or harsh engagement from the TR-9080 dual-clutch transmission at low speeds, such as parking, creeping in traffic, or shifting into drive or reverse. Some of this is normal DCT behavior, but some cases need a dealer to check.
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.