Overview
- Body
- Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 505
- Power to weight
- 0.157 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.42
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 49 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,221 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 84
- Theft rate
- 0.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM48%
- POWER TRAIN11%
- AIR BAGS10%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5%
- ENGINE5%
- SERVICE BRAKES5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 98 total.
Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.