2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray For Sale

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the car that started this generation—a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car built around a 490-hp naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8. That number is the whole point: no turbochargers, no hybrid assist, no electric front axle, just a big-displacement V8 that revs to its 490 hp at 6,450 rpm and answers the throttle instantly. A Stingray buyer gains the purest, most affordable way into the mid-engine Corvette—a genuine 2.9-second-to-60 supercar shape that a person can actually drive to work.

At George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville, the Stingray is the anchor of our Corvette showroom for Northwest Arkansas drivers, and it is the model most buyers should look at first. The sections below stay focused on what makes a Stingray a Stingray—its engine, its chassis, its Z51 upgrade, and its pricing. For the full engine comparison across every Corvette, the complete measurements, and the cabin technology, follow the links out to the shared research pages rather than reading it all twice here.

What Every Stingray Includes and What Z51 Adds

Every 2026 Stingray, whether coupe or convertible, is a two-seat mid-engine car with the 6.2L LT2 V8, an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, and rear-wheel drive. It rides on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber, stops on four-wheel Brembo antilock discs, and carries about 12.6 cubic feet of cargo split between a front trunk and a rear trunk. The coupe adds a removable roof panel that stows in the rear.

The Z51 Performance Package is the upgrade that turns a comfortable Stingray into a track-capable one. It bundles a performance suspension and brakes, heavy-duty cooling, an electronic limited-slip differential, a front splitter and rear spoiler, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, larger rotors with four-piston front calipers, and a performance exhaust that lifts output to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft. The 2.9-second 0-to-60 figure comes with Z51 fitted.

2026 Stingray Engine and Drivetrain

The Stingray's LT2 is a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 producing 490 hp at 6,450 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque. Order the available performance exhaust—standard within the Z51 package—and those figures rise to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft. Power reaches the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, and the car tops out at 194 mph. EPA ratings land at 16 city, 25 highway, and 19 combined.

Because it is naturally aspirated, the Stingray behaves the same on a hot afternoon as it does on a cool morning—there is no turbo to heat-soak in traffic. Long humid summers and stop-and-go on the region's one interstate corridor are exactly where a naturally aspirated daily driver makes the most sense. For how the LT2 stacks up against the E-Ray, Z06, and ZR1 powertrains, see the Corvette specs and dimensions page.

Stingray Chassis and Hardware

The Stingray is the narrow-body Corvette, measuring 76.1 inches wide. The E-Ray, Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X all use a wider body, so the Stingray is the most compact and the easiest to place on a tight two-lane road. Standard brakes are four-wheel Brembo antilock discs; adding Z51 brings larger rotors and four-piston front calipers for more repeatable stopping under load.

Wheels are staggered—19 inches up front, 20 inches at the rear—with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The mid-engine layout puts the mass behind the driver, which is what gives the Stingray its balance and its willingness to rotate. Full measurements, cargo dimensions, and cabin features live on the technology and interior page.

Stingray Pricing and Packages

The Stingray comes in 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT model levels, each available as a coupe or a convertible. Pricing starts as shown below and excludes destination charges; the Z51 Performance Package is an available add-on across the range.

Both figures are starting points before destination. Estimate a monthly payment on any build with our payment calculator, then start a real number through Corvette financing. To see what is on the ground right now, browse the Stingray inventory.

Where the Stingray Sits in the Corvette Lineup

The Stingray is the foundation; the rest of the family builds outward from it in different directions. The next model up, the E-Ray, adds an electrified front axle and all-wheel drive for all-weather traction. Above that, the Z06 chases a high-revving track engine, while the ZR1 and ZR1X push into forced-induction territory. To line them up side by side without repeating every figure, use the models compared page.

Which Buyer Should Choose the Stingray

Shop the Stingray at George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville

George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks the Corvette Stingray for buyers across Northwest Arkansas, from a Saturday run past Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to a longer loop out on AR-12. Come see the car in person, compare a coupe against a convertible, and talk through Z51 with our team. Start with the Stingray inventory, widen your view across the full Corvette inventory, or read up first on the Corvette research hub. Every new Stingray carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

2026 Corvette Stingray Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2026 Stingray have?

The 2026 Stingray makes 490 hp at 6,450 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque from its naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8. With the available performance exhaust, which is included in the Z51 Performance Package, output rises to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft.

Is the Corvette Stingray rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Stingray is rear-wheel drive. It sends power to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. If you want all-wheel drive, the E-Ray adds an electrified front axle for all-weather traction, but the Stingray stays a classic rear-drive sports car.

What is the price difference between the Stingray coupe and convertible?

The Stingray coupe starts at $70,000 and the convertible starts at $77,000, both before destination charges—a $7,000 gap. Each body style is offered in 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT model levels, and the coupe includes a removable roof panel.

What does the Z51 Performance Package add?

Z51 adds a performance suspension and brakes, heavy-duty cooling, an electronic limited-slip differential, a front splitter and rear spoiler, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, larger rotors with four-piston front calipers, and a performance exhaust that raises output to 495 hp. It also enables the 2.9-second 0-to-60 time.

Is the 2026 Stingray a good daily driver?

Yes. The naturally aspirated V8 behaves consistently in traffic and heat, the ride is livable in the standard suspension, and roughly 12.6 cubic feet of cargo across two trunks handles errands. Long humid summers around Northwest Arkansas are exactly the conditions where it feels easy to live with.

Explore the 2026 Corvette Research Hub

Pricing is starting MSRP and excludes destination freight, tax, title, license, and dealer fees; the dealer sets the final price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov and will vary with driving.