The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2021 marked the second full model year for the revolutionary mid-engine C8 Corvette, and continued to capture enthusiast excitement with 26,216 units produced. The 2021 model year saw a significant shift in buyer preferences, with convertibles reaching their highest take rate since 1969—42% of all Corvettes produced were convertible models. The C8 continued with the proven 6.2L LT2 V-8 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, delivering superb performance and driving dynamics. Equipment packages shifted toward higher-tier offerings, with the 2LT becoming the most popular at 44.1% selection rate, followed closely by the 3LT at 40.1%. The Z51 Performance Package remained highly popular with 69.5% adoption, while the NPP Performance Exhaust achieved an outstanding 87% take rate among buyers. Torch Red continued to dominate color preferences, with Red Mist emerging as an exciting new color choice gaining significant traction. 2021 demonstrated the sustained appeal of the mid-engine revolution, with production nearly matching the first full calendar year before the 2022 model year continued this upward trajectory.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2021 Corvettes Built - 26,216
Total 2021 Stingray Coupes - 15,112
Total 2021 Stingray Convertibles - 11,104
Total 2021 Stingray Convertibles - 11,104
Stingray Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D7XM5100001 - 1G1YL2D7XM5126216
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 | M | The model year M=2021 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-126216 | Production Sequence |
Production Options
| Feature | Selection Rate | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2LT Equipment Group | 44.1% | 11,565 |
| 3LT Equipment Group | 40.1% | 10,720 |
| 1LT Base Equipment | 14.9% | 3,931 |
| Z51 Performance Package | 69.5% | 18,223 |
| NPP Performance Exhaust | 87.2% | 22,847 |
| Front Lift System | 61.1% | 16,016 |
| Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission | 100% | 26,216 |
Top Exterior Colors - 2021
| Color | Production | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Red | 5,171 | 19.7% |
| Arctic White | 3,669 | 14.0% |
| Red Mist | 3,407 | 13.0% |
| Black | 3,146 | 12.0% |
| Watkins Glen Gray | 2,358 | 9.0% |
| Hypersonic Gray | 1,966 | 7.5% |
| Accelerant Yellow | 1,314 | 5.0% |
| Shadow Gray | 1,185 | 4.5% |
Interior Colors
| Color | Availability |
|---|---|
| Jet Black | Standard / Most popular |
| Adrenaline Red | Optional sport interior |
| Natural | Optional premium interior |
| Skycool Gray | Optional |
2021 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 (2021) | 2021 marked the second full model year for the mid-engine C8 Corvette with 26,216 units produced. The model year saw the highest convertible take rate since 1969 at 42.4%, demonstrating strong customer preference for open-air driving in the revolutionary new design |