The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray carries the news that matters most about this year's lineup: it now runs the new naturally aspirated LS6 6.7L V8, the same engine and the same 535-hp, 520-lb-ft tune as the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport, in place of the outgoing 6.2L LT2. That is a real jump — 45 more horsepower and 55 more lb-ft than the car it replaces — and it arrives at the same starting point in the lineup, from $71,000 before destination. A Stingray buyer gets the biggest engine upgrade in this generation's history at the entry price.

At George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville, the Stingray is the anchor of our Corvette showroom and the model most Northwest Arkansas buyers should look at first — the new engine, the chassis under it, the pricing, and where it sits under the Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X, are what actually decide whether this is your car.

What Every Stingray Includes and What Z51 Adds

Every 2027 Stingray, coupe or convertible, is a two-seat, mid-engine car with the LS6 V8, an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, and rear-wheel drive. It is also the only narrow-body car in the 2027 lineup — 76.1 inches wide against the 79.7 inches every other 2027 model wears — which makes it the easiest of the four to place on a tight two-lane road. Standard equipment on every Stingray includes a Bose 10-speaker system, 8-way power GT1 seats in Mulan leather, a wireless phone charger, and the HD Rear Vision Camera with Rear Camera Mirror.

The available Z51 Performance Package is what turns a comfortable Stingray into a track-day car: Z51 performance Brembo brakes, a Z51-tuned suspension, a performance rear axle ratio, an electronic limited-slip differential, a Z51-specific front splitter and rear spoiler, and Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 summer-only tires (245/35ZR19 front, 305/30ZR20 rear) on a heavy-duty cooling system built for repeated track sessions.

2027 Stingray Engine and Drivetrain

The LS6 is a 6.7L naturally aspirated V8 — no turbochargers, no hybrid assist, no electric front axle. Chevrolet rates it at 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft, and calls that torque figure the highest ever from a naturally aspirated production V8. It runs a 13.0:1 compression ratio, the highest Chevrolet has fitted to a Corvette V8, with both direct and port injection and a new continuously variable oil pump for consistent oil pressure under hard cornering.

Because it is naturally aspirated, the Stingray answers the throttle the instant you ask, with no turbo lag and no boost threshold to build past. That is the character difference between this car and the twin-turbocharged Corvette ZR1, and it is exactly the trait that makes a naturally aspirated V8 behave the same in August traffic on I-49 as it does on a cool morning loop through the Ozark Plateau. Power reaches the rear wheels only through the standard 8-speed dual-clutch automatic; no 2027 Corvette offers a manual.

Specification	2027 Corvette Stingray
Engine	6.7L LS6 naturally aspirated V8
Horsepower	535 hp
Torque	520 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive
0-60 mph	2.8 sec (avail.)
Quarter mile	11.0 sec at 124 mph (avail.)

Stingray Chassis and Hardware

The narrow-body Stingray rides on the same aluminum spaceframe as every 2027 Corvette, with the mass concentrated behind the driver for balance and turn-in. Standard brakes are four-wheel antilock discs; the Z51 package adds larger rotors, Brembo calipers and a stiffer suspension tune for repeated hard use. Wheels and tires step up with Z51 to the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 summer setup listed above. Cargo splits between a front and rear trunk for about 12.6 cubic feet total, the most of any 2027 Corvette.

Full measurements, the shared cabin electronics, and how the Stingray's dimensions compare across the whole lineup live on the Corvette specs page.

Stingray Pricing and Packages

The Stingray comes in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT, each available as a coupe or a convertible. Every step adds equipment; none of it adds power — all three model levels carry the same 535-hp LS6.

Model level	Starting MSRP, excluding destination	Headline additions
1LT	$71,000	Bose 10-speaker, GT1 Mulan-leather seats, wireless phone charger, HD Rear Vision Camera
2LT	$78,100	14-speaker Bose Performance Series, heated/ventilated seats, Performance Data Recorder, Head-Up Display, blind-zone alerts
3LT	$82,750	14 interior colors, custom leather-wrapped panel and doors, sueded microfiber trim, GT2 Napa-leather seats

All figures exclude the $2,495 destination charge. Estimate the out-the-door number through Corvette financing, then see what is on the ground in the Stingray inventory.

Where the Stingray Sits in the Corvette Lineup

The Stingray is the foundation the rest of the 2027 lineup builds outward from. The Z06 trades the LS6 for a high-revving naturally aspirated flat-plane V8 built for the track. The ZR1 adds twin turbochargers to that same architecture for the most power any rear-drive Corvette has offered. The ZR1X pairs that twin-turbo engine with a front electric axle for all-wheel-drive traction and the highest output in Corvette history. See every trim lined up side by side on the Stingray vs Z06 vs ZR1 vs ZR1X comparison without re-reading every figure here. Shoppers cross-checking last year's car can also see the 2026 Corvette research hub.

Which Buyer Should Choose the Stingray?

• You want the mid-engine Corvette experience at the lowest point of entry. $71,000 now buys the LS6, not the outgoing LT2. See Stingray inventory.
• You care most about a naturally aspirated V8 you can hear and rev out. The Stingray keeps that formula, now with more of it than any Stingray before. Browse Stingray builds.
• It needs to be a genuine daily driver. The narrow body is the easiest of the four 2027 Corvettes to place in a lane, and there is no turbo to heat-soak in stop-and-go traffic.
• You plan to add track days. Order Z51 and get the brakes, suspension and cooling built for it.
• You want more than 535 hp or you need all-weather traction. Step up to the Z06 for a higher-revving track engine, or the ZR1X for hybrid all-wheel drive.

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 toward the Ozark Plateau. Come compare a coupe against a convertible in person and talk through Z51 with our team. Call (479) 319-2494, book a test drive, or start a pre-approval before you come in. Every new Stingray carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

2027 Corvette Stingray Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2027 Corvette Stingray have?

535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, from the new naturally aspirated 6.7L LS6 V8 — the same engine and tune as the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport. That is 45 more horsepower and 55 more lb-ft than the 2026 Stingray's 6.2L LT2.

Is the 2027 Stingray the same engine as the 2026 Stingray?

No. The 2026 Stingray used the 490-hp LT2 6.2L V8. The 2027 Stingray moved to the new LS6 6.7L V8 at 535 hp, the same engine Chevrolet introduced on the 2027 Grand Sport.

How much is a 2027 Corvette Stingray?

The 1LT starts at $71,000, the 2LT at $78,100 and the 3LT at $82,750, all excluding the $2,495 destination charge, in coupe or convertible.

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

Rear-wheel drive only, through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. The all-wheel-drive 2027 Corvettes are the ZR1X and the Grand Sport X, which pair a combustion V8 with a front electric drive unit.

What does the Z51 Performance Package add?

Z51 adds performance Brembo brakes, a Z51-tuned suspension, a performance rear axle ratio, an electronic limited-slip differential, a Z51-specific front splitter and rear spoiler, and Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 summer-only tires on a heavy-duty cooling system built for track use.

Does the Stingray come as a convertible?

Yes, at every model level — 1LT, 2LT and 3LT. The coupe uses a removable roof panel; the convertible uses a power hardtop.

Is the Corvette Stingray a good daily driver?

Yes. It is the only narrow-body car in the 2027 lineup, which makes it the easiest to place in a lane, and the naturally aspirated V8 has no turbo lag to manage in traffic.

Does the Stingray offer Super Cruise?

No. Super Cruise and adaptive cruise control are not offered on any 2027 Corvette. Standard driver assistance includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, and the HD Rear Vision Camera with Rear Camera Mirror.

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