The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette, Grand Sport, and Z06
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
2018 represented a significant transition year for the Corvette, as Chevrolet initiated major production retooling to prepare for the revolutionary eighth-generation mid-engine C8 that would arrive in 2020. As a result, 2018 production was substantially reduced to just 9,686 units—the lowest annual production volume of the C7 generation. Despite the short model year, Chevrolet continued offering the complete Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06 lineup without significant changes to specifications or features. The Stingray maintained the LT1 engine at 460 horsepower, while both the Grand Sport and Z06 carried their respective LS7 variants. The shortened 2018 model year created an unusual market dynamic, with some customers prioritizing the final opportunity to purchase a front-engine Corvette before the paradigm shift to mid-engine design. 2018 marked the beginning of the end for the beloved C7 generation, which had established itself as one of the most successful and acclaimed Corvette generations in history, paving the way for a new era of mid-engine American performance.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2018 Corvettes Built - 9,686
Total 2018 Stingray Coupes - 1,953
Total 2018 Stingray Convertibles - 1,697
Total 2018 Grand Sport Coupes - 1,856
Total 2018 Grand Sport Convertibles - 1,344
Total 2018 Z06 Coupes - 1,985
Total 2018 Z06 Convertibles - 851
Total 2018 Stingray Convertibles - 1,697
Total 2018 Grand Sport Coupes - 1,856
Total 2018 Grand Sport Convertibles - 1,344
Total 2018 Z06 Coupes - 1,985
Total 2018 Z06 Convertibles - 851
Stingray Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D78J5100001 - 1G1YL2D78J5103650
Grand Sport Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D75J5200001 - 1G1YL2D75J5203200
Z06 Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D9XJ5300001 - 1G1YL2D9XJ5302836
Grand Sport Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D75J5200001 - 1G1YL2D75J5203200
Z06 Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D9XJ5300001 - 1G1YL2D9XJ5302836
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 or 9 | Engine Type (7 = 376 ci/6.2L LT1, 9 = 427 ci/6.2L LS7) |
| 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 | J | The model year J=2018 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-103650 for Stingray; 200001-203200 for Grand Sport; 300001-302836 for Z06 | Production Sequence |
Production Options
| Feature | Selection Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stingray Base 1LT Trim | 57.1% | Most popular trim selection |
| Z51 Performance Package | 24.0% | Lower adoption due to short model year |
| Eight-Speed Automatic | 78.0% | Strong automatic preference |
| Z06 Eight-Speed Automatic | 72.1% | Manual remains popular on Z06 |
| Sebring Orange Tintcoat | Rare | Only 85 units, 11 convertibles |
Top Exterior Colors - 2018
| Color | Production | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic White | 1,968 | 20.3% |
| Black | 1,580 | 16.3% |
| Torch Red | 1,357 | 14.0% |
| Watkins Glen Gray | 1,198 | 12.4% |
| Admiral Blue | 680 | 7.0% |
| Blade Silver | 631 | 6.5% |
| Long Beach Red | 415 | 4.3% |
Interior Colors
| Color | Availability |
|---|---|
| Jet Black | Standard / Most popular |
| Adrenaline Red | Optional sport interior |
| Kalahari Beige | Optional premium interior |
| Competition Gray | Optional (Performance packages) |
2018 Corvette Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Stingray LT1 / Grand Sport & Z06 LS7 |
|---|---|
| Type | V-8, all aluminum, overhead valve |
| Displacement (cubic inches / liters) | 376 ci / 6.2L (LT1) / 427 ci / 6.2L (LS7) |
| Bore x Stroke (inches) | 3.90 x 3.62 (LT1) / 4.13 x 3.98 (LS7) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 (LT1) / 11.0:1 (LS7) |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 460 @ 6000 (LT1) / 495 @ 6400 (Grand Sport LS7) / 645 @ 6300 (Z06 LS7) |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 465 @ 4600 (LT1) / 470 @ 5200 (Grand Sport LS7) / 630 @ 4800 (Z06 LS7) |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential direct injection |
| Transmission Options | Seven-speed manual with Active Rev Matching or eight-speed automatic (Stingray); Seven-speed manual only (Grand Sport & Z06) |
| Special Note (2018) | 2018 was a shortened production year due to retooling for the revolutionary eighth-generation mid-engine C8 Corvette. At 9,686 units produced, this was the lowest-production year of the C7 generation, making 2018 model Corvettes increasingly collectible among enthusiasts seeking the final front-engine generation |