The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2020 marked the revolutionary debut of the eighth-generation Corvette, the C8, and represented the most significant redesign in Corvette history. For the first time in 67 years, the iconic American sports car featured a mid-engine layout, fundamentally transforming its driving dynamics and establishing the Corvette as a genuine supercar. The all-new design combined cutting-edge technology with world-class performance, featuring a new 6.2L LT2 V-8 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, capable of 0-60 acceleration in approximately 2.9 seconds. The 2020 model year saw 20,368 Corvettes produced as customers enthusiastically embraced the revolutionary mid-engine design. The C8 Stingray's introduction was met with critical acclaim and strong customer demand, with the mid-engine revolution attracting new enthusiasts while maintaining loyal Corvette fans. The new design featured aggressive, modern styling inspired by fighter jets, an all-new aluminum chassis optimized for mid-engine placement, and a state-of-the-art interior with digital controls and advanced driver assistance technologies. 2020 represented the beginning of a new era for the Corvette, proving that an American performance vehicle could deliver world-class supercar technology and accessibility.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2020 Corvettes Built - 20,368
Total 2020 Stingray Coupes - 16,787
Total 2020 Stingray Convertibles - 3,581
Total 2020 Stingray Convertibles - 3,581
Stingray Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D7XL5100001 - 1G1YL2D7XL5120368
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 | X | Engine Type (X = 376 ci / 6.2L LT2) |
| 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 | L | The model year L=2020 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-120368 | Production Sequence |
Production Options
| Feature | Selection Rate | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Z51 Performance Package | 76.0% | 15,476 |
| 3LT Equipment Group | 46.8% | 9,533 |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 39.1% | 7,964 |
| 1LT Base Equipment | 14.4% | 2,933 |
| Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission | 100% | 20,368 |
Top Exterior Colors - 2020
| Color | Production | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Red | 5,133 | 25.2% |
| Arctic White | 3,655 | 17.9% |
| Black | 3,235 | 15.9% |
| Watkins Glen Gray | 2,030 | 10.0% |
| Hypersonic Gray | 1,828 | 9.0% |
| Red Mist | 1,632 | 8.0% |
| Accelerant Yellow | 1,117 | 5.5% |
| Shadow Gray | 1,088 | 5.3% |
Interior Colors
| Color | Availability |
|---|---|
| Jet Black | Standard / Most popular |
| Adrenaline Red | Optional sport interior |
| Natural | Optional premium interior |
| Skycool Gray | Optional |
2020 Corvette C8 Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Stingray LT2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 495 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 470 @ 4600 |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential direct injection |
| Transmission Options | Eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters (only transmission offered) |
| Special Note (2020) | 2020 marked the revolutionary debut of the eighth-generation mid-engine C8 Corvette, the most significant redesign in Corvette's 67-year history. With 20,368 units produced, this was a short inaugural year due to delayed market introduction. The mid-engine layout fundamentally changed Corvette's character while maintaining the brand's tradition of accessible supercar performance |