2026 Chevrolet Corvette
2026 Chevrolet Corvette — The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953.
Trim: Stingray
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Chevrolet Corvette snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Chevrolet Corvette typically asks about $70,000 versus a $74,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette in our refresh, though owners have filed 1 complaint — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2025, watch curb weight (3858.1 lb → 3670.7 lb) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$70,000
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$74,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
1
Top: Unknown Or Other
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Corvette?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 1 complaint — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
1 complaints. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is curb weight (3858.1 lb → 3670.7 lb). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Curb weight
- 3858.1 lb→3670.7 lb
How much does a used 2026 Corvette cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $70,000 in typical used asking against a $74,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $74,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $70,000
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$4,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Corvette?
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953. Throughout eight generations, indicated sequentially as C1 to C8, the Corvette is noted for its performance, distinctive styling, lightweight fiberglass or composite bodywork, and competitive pricing. The Corvette has had domestic mass-produced two-seater competitors fielded by American Motors, Ford, and Chrysler; it is the only one continuously produced by a United States auto manufacturer. It serves as Chevrolet's halo car. NHTSA lists 2026 configurations such as 2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C N/A RWD. For the 2026 model year, published dimensions include overall length 184.3 in, width 79.5 in, height 48.4 in, and wheelbase 107.1 in, with curb weight around 3670.7 lb. Rated configurations include: 2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C N/A RWD; 2026 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2 DR N/A RWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 107.1 in
- Curb weight about 3670.7 lb
- About 184.3 × 79.5 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 19 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 490 hp, 465 lb-ft, 0–60 in 2.9 s. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
490 hp
Torque
465 lb-ft
0–60
2.9 s
Combined MPG
19 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (19 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,211
5-year energy
$11,053
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 19 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 6.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 184.3 in
- Width
- 79.5 in
- Height
- 48.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3670.7 lb
- Seating
- 2
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 16
- Highway MPG
- 25
- Combined MPG
- 19
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Stingray | Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 490 hp | 670 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| 0–60 | 2.9 s | 2.6 s |
| Combined MPG | 19 | — |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 | 5.5L Flat-Plane V8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | 465 | 2.9s | 19 | RWD | |
| 670 | 460 | 2.6s | — | RWD |