2020 Corvette Stingray Review ― Test Drive of the New Corvette C8

We finally get our hands on the new mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray. In this video review of the Corvette C8, Kurt Niebuhr walks us through the interior, the results from our test track and what it's like to drive.

With a mid-engine design and low price, the 2020 Corvette C8 promises a lot. Fortunately, it delivers. The C8 is enormous fun to drive on mountain roads, quick on our test track and comfortable on the daily commute. This Corvette is a true working-class sports car that makes us question the value of costlier competition.

For 2020, the Corvette has undergone the most radical redesign in its 67-year history. Believing that they had squeezed every ounce of performance they could from the Corvette's classic front-engine and rear-drive layout, Chevrolet's engineers decided a new mid-engine layout was the way to go for its inherent advantages in weight distribution. Risky? Yes. But the result is hugely impressive.

It's rare to see a car, let alone an institution like the Corvette, so radically transformed. But Chevrolet has taken its performance icon and improved it in nearly every way. It's bonkers fast, handles beautifully, and still manages traffic and daily errands. The styling may be controversial, but its price and performance certainly are not.

In terms of performance, the Corvette C8 equals or outshines cars costing two to three times as much. The new 6.2-liter V8 and dual-clutch automatic transmission combo is formidable on the track but offers plenty of oomph and smooth operation in nearly any condition. The new Corvette also imparts more information about its handling balance and grip, thereby giving its driver more confidence in taking the car up to its handling limits.

As with past Corvettes, the C8 is practical for both daily driving and long trips. Although the total cargo area isn't as usable as before, it's still large enough to fit a few pieces of luggage. There's still space for the coupe's removable targa roof panel top in the rear, and the lack of an engine up front means there's a small frunk in the nose. The new interior has a sharp, driver-focused design and fine materials throughout. A Corvette convertible is on its way, too.

It's easy to be impressed by the new Corvette C8. Its performance rivals that of more expensive sports cars, yet the Corvette is still everyday comfortable and practical. But it's the performance that amazes the most with easily explorable yet considerable limits. The transformation has been nothing short of shocking.

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[edmundscars]

Is there a sports car you'd rather have other than the new C8 Corvette?

[chaltain_]

Chevy made the nsx we always wanted.. confused if I’m mad at Acura or impressed by GM..

[orginal-ascended]

The first time I've ever wanted a Corvette.

[ballathug]

Everyone wants manual in the Corvette except for people that actually buy them

[Zarkonem]

Two of my all time favorite cars my entire life has always been the Corvette and Lamborghini's. Lambo's have always been the "maybe when i hit the lottery" car while the Corvette is my "actually realistically affordable if i get a good job and save up" car. I got a good job and started saving up to get a Corvette in a couple years and then the Corvette basically turned into a Lamborghini.



Excitement intensifies.

[doctortruth]

I'm loving the fact that this car even exists in today's world.

[djpnfa]

Us Aussies are extremely excited to see our first ever corvette straight out of the factory

[EpiCz_Izzy]

Can’t wait to get this used in 5 years!

[truebetold]

GM..you are legendary by making the Corvette a classic with every Gen from C1 to C8.. Good job. They are all "a piece of artwork."

[Johnny_Blaze]

At this price point why would you get anything else PERIOD.

[therainforest]

The first time I've truly been impressed with a Corvette in many decades, not to mention the great starting price that puts it in the hands of regular people, not just billionaires. Excellent work, G.M. :)

[shannonnicholson]

The reviewer did a pretty good job. The new C8 is really growing on me.

[mrosaine]

"listen to that"
*Music in the background*
"Sounds so good"

[DigimortalFM]

I'm excited to see the wide body Z06 version of this car!

[chengteh]

"Listen to that..." All I hear is music playing over the video.

[thecapone]

One important thing about the Corvette!!
I forgot the head designers name, but he was with Jay Leno and he mentioned that each new corvette is intentionally slowed at first so that drivers aren’t red lining it and messing up the engine and transmission. It’s meant to go easy on the motor so it will last longer. That being said, it will be “faster” after the engine gets worn in.
Honestly, I think this is great. I didn’t even consider nerfing a car. Great thinking on Chevy’s part.

[wrzl]

The designers call the steering wheel a “ squricle “ lol

[GadgetyMV]

Spot on commentary for the interior. In my view it looks better than most others 'exotics.' Probably the most positive review of the C8 so far. Looking forward to your long term reviews!

[Kingjay]

I've been saying this since this thing was announced. Chevy really changed the performance car landscape with this thing. They built an affordable (relative to the competition) mid-engine sports car that's superior to pretty much everything in its price range. Heck even other mid-engine cars aren't really looking that compelling. Lotus Evora 400 & 410 come to mind which are performance monsters but they're not that great interior and feature wise. Porsche has Cayman which might be nicer on the inside, but down on power.

This new car is such a disruption its kind of unreal. The C7 ZR1 has supercar like numbers, the C8 version whenever that happens is probably going to crush some very expensive stuff for a much much lower price.

[mikeceli]

CORVETTE! The #1 performance bargain, since 1953! GOD Bless America!