The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
2015 marked the second year of the revolutionary C7 Stingray generation, with significant performance enhancements and new transmission options. The most notable addition was the introduction of the eight-speed automatic transmission, which offered improved shift speed and efficiency compared to the previous six-speed automatic. With 74.4% of buyers choosing the eight-speed automatic, the modern transmission proved immediately popular with customers seeking both performance and convenience. The 2015 lineup consisted of the base Stingray Coupe and Convertible models, both powered by the 460-horsepower LT1 V-8 engine. Total production reached 34,240 units, with the Stingray accounting for 25,587 vehicles. The Corvette continued to define what an accessible performance car should be, combining supercar capabilities with reasonable pricing and surprising practicality. 2015 represented the Stingray's maturation, with customers appreciating the refined balance of technology, handling dynamics, and raw American performance.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2015 Corvettes Built - 34,240
Total 2015 Stingray Coupes - 13,495
Total 2015 Stingray Convertibles - 12,092
Total 2015 Coupes (All) - 13,495
Total 2015 Convertibles (All) - 12,092
Total 2015 Stingray Convertibles - 12,092
Total 2015 Coupes (All) - 13,495
Total 2015 Convertibles (All) - 12,092
Stingray Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D75F5100001 - 1G1YL2D75F5125587
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield. Here is the VIN decoder.
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | US built |
| 2 | G | General Motors Product |
| 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle |
| 4&5 | YY | Corvette |
| 6 | 2 or 3 |
Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback coupe 3 = Two door convertible |
| 7 | 5 or 6 | Restraint Code |
| 8 | 7 | Engine Type (7 = 376 ci / 6.2L LT1) |
| 9 | ? | A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate |
| 10 | F | The model year F=2015 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-125587 | Production Sequence |
Production Options
| Feature | Selection Rate | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Stingray Z51 Performance Package | 52.9% | 13,523 |
| Stingray 2LT Equipment Group | 41.5% | 10,619 |
| Stingray 3LT Equipment Group | 38.2% | 9,780 |
| Z06 3LZ Equipment Group | 68.6% | 5,943 |
| Z06 Z07 Performance Package | 39.3% | 3,401 |
| Eight-Speed Automatic (Stingray) | 74.4% | 19,050 |
| Seven-Speed Manual (Stingray) | 25.6% | 6,537 |
Exterior Colors
| Color | Stingray Units | Z06 Units |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic White | 5,063 | 1,385 |
| Torch Red | 4,395 | 1,210 |
| Shark Gray | 3,791 | 1,351 |
| Black | 3,150 | 1,568 |
| Blade Silver | 3,032 | 945 |
| Laguna Blue | 2,156 | 543 |
Interior Colors
| Color | Availability |
|---|---|
| Jet Black | Standard / Most popular |
| Adrenaline Red | Optional |
| Kalahari Beige | Optional |
| Competition Gray | Optional (Z51/Z06 only) |
2015 Corvette Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Stingray LT1 |
|---|---|
| Type | V-8, all aluminum, overhead valve |
| Displacement (cubic inches / liters) | 376 ci / 6.2L |
| Bore x Stroke (inches) | 3.90 x 3.62 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 460 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 465 @ 4600 |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential direct injection |
| Transmission Options | Seven-speed manual with Active Rev Matching or eight-speed automatic |
| Special Note (2015) | The new eight-speed automatic transmission became available, offering improved shift response and efficiency. 74.4% of customers chose the eight-speed automatic, proving the modern gearbox's appeal to performance-oriented buyers seeking convenience |