Difference Between Corvette 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT Trims NWA AR Originally published March 17, 2026 · Updated September 20, 2026 A Corvette Stingray. The 1LT, 2LT and 3LT levels share the same body and the same engine. The Short Version 1LT, 2LT and 3LT are the three equipment levels of the Corvette Stingray. The Grand Sport and Grand Sport X use the same three names. Every level of a car has the same engine, so you are choosing equipment, not power. The Z06 and ZR1 use LZ levels instead. 1LT: removable roof panel on the coupe, Bose 10-speaker audio, 8-way power GT1 seats in Mulan leather and a wireless phone charger. 2LT adds 14-speaker Bose Performance Series audio, heated and ventilated seats, a head-up display, a Performance Data Recorder and blind-zone alerts. 3LT adds Napa leather GT2 seats, a custom leather-wrapped cabin and 14 interior color options. 2027 Stingray coupe starting prices are $71,000 for the 1LT, $78,100 for the 2LT and $82,750 for the 3LT, before the $2,495 destination charge. The 2026 Stingray 1LT coupe started at $70,000. The trim ladder is the same for 2026 and 2027. The engine is not: the 2026 Stingray has a 6.2L V8 making 490 horsepower, and the 2027 Stingray has the new 6.7L LS6 V8 making 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. The choice between the Corvette 1LT, 2LT and 3LT decides the seats you sit in, the stereo you hear, the safety alerts on the I-49 run between Rogers and Fayetteville and how the cabin looks every time you open the door. This guide covers all three levels for both the 2026 and the 2027 Corvette, with the 2027 numbers first because that is the car most shoppers are asking about now. Our 2027 Corvette overview and 2026 Corvette overview cover each model year in full. Corvette 1LT vs 2LT vs 3LT at a glance 1LT 2LT 3LT 2027 coupe starting price* $71,000 $78,100 $82,750 Step up from the level before — +$7,100 +$4,650 Seats 8-way power GT1, Mulan leather GT1 heated and ventilated, power lumbar and wing adjust; GT2 available GT2 in Napa leather, standard Audio Bose 10-speaker Bose Performance Series 14-speaker Bose Performance Series 14-speaker Head-up display Not standard Standard Standard Performance Data Recorder Not standard Standard Standard Rear Cross Traffic and Side Blind Zone Alert Not standard Standard Standard Interior finish Standard cabin Standard cabin 14 interior color options, custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors, sueded microfiber upper trim Removable roof panel (coupe) Yes Yes Yes *Chevrolet starting prices for the coupe, before the $2,495 destination charge and before options. The convertible is a separate, higher price at each level. Prices change, so ask us for the current figure on the exact car. Every 1LT, 2LT and 3LT Stingray also shares the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, the three-screen cockpit with a 12.7-inch center display, a 14-inch driver display and a 6.6-inch auxiliary display, and the option to add the Z51 Performance Package. Our 2027 Corvette trims page lists every level of every 2027 Corvette, and the 2026 Corvette models compared page does the same for 2026. Corvette 1LT: the whole Stingray at the lowest price The 1LT is not a stripped car. It is the full mid-engine Stingray with the same engine, transmission and chassis as the 3LT, and it comes with a removable roof panel on the coupe, a Bose premium 10-speaker system, 8-way power GT1 seats wrapped in Mulan leather, a wireless phone charger, an HD rear vision camera and a rear camera mirror. The Competition Sport seat is available on the 1LT for buyers who want more side bolstering, and the Z51 package is available too. The 1LT fits the driver who wants the driving experience first and plans to add options selectively, and it is where most Stingray orders begin. Browse the 2027 Stingray for sale page or the 2026 Stingray for sale page to see what is available. Corvette 2LT: daily-driver comfort and the data recorder The 2LT keeps everything on the 1LT and adds the equipment you notice on an ordinary Tuesday. The seats are heated and ventilated, with power lumbar and wing adjustment, which matters in an Ozark summer and on a cold morning in Springdale. The audio steps up to the 14-speaker Bose Performance Series system. A head-up display projects speed and driving information onto the windshield, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert watch the spaces you cannot see when you back out of a lot in Bella Vista or change lanes on I-49. The 2LT also adds the Performance Data Recorder, which records video and lap data from the driver seat and shows it on the car’s screens with coaching tips. For 2026, Chevrolet also lists a heated steering wheel and an HD Curb View Camera at the 2LT. The GT2 seat with carbon-fiber trim is available as an option on the 2LT. The 2LT is where the Stingray becomes an everyday car for many buyers, with the same engine and a $7,100 step from the 1LT. If the car will see commuter miles between Rogers and Fayetteville, or a weekend run to Pea Ridge National Military Park, this is the level built for it. Our 2026 Corvette technology and interior page covers the screens, the audio and the driver-assistance features in detail. Corvette 3LT: the finished interior The 3LT is the cabin level. It includes everything on the 2LT and adds GT2 seats in Napa leather with carbon-fiber trim as standard, a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors, sueded microfiber upper trim and 14 interior color options, so the inside can match the outside and the driver you are. The step from the 2LT is $4,650, the smallest jump on the ladder. The 3LT fits the buyer who spends real time in the car, whether that is a day trip to Devil’s Den State Park or a Saturday parked at Crystal Bridges, and wants the cabin to feel as special as the drive. The engine, the transmission and the performance are the same as on the 1LT. 2026 vs 2027 Corvette Stingray: what changed The three equipment levels are the same for 2026 and 2027, and the 1LT coupe starts $1,000 higher for 2027. The change that matters is under the rear deck. 2026 Stingray 2027 Stingray Engine 6.2L LT2 naturally aspirated V8 6.7L LS6 naturally aspirated V8 Horsepower 490 (495 with the performance exhaust) 535 Torque 465 lb-ft (470 with the performance exhaust) 520 lb-ft 0-60 mph 2.9 seconds with the Z51 package 2.8 seconds, available EPA city / highway / combined 16 / 25 / 19 mpg 15 / 25 / 18 mpg Fuel Premium Premium Transmission 8-speed dual-clutch 8-speed dual-clutch 1LT coupe starting price* $70,000 $71,000 *Before destination and options. Fuel economy from fueleconomy.gov. The 0-60 time is Chevrolet’s figure for the configuration named. The LS6 is a new 6.7L V8 with 409 cubic inches and 520 lb-ft of torque, and the same LS6 is the engine in the new 2027 Grand Sport. Our 2027 Corvette specs page has the full 2027 numbers, and the 2026 Corvette specs and dimensions page has the 2026 figures. Which Corvettes use 1LT, 2LT and 3LT? The LT names belong to the Stingray and the Grand Sport family. The Z06 and ZR1 use LZ names for their levels. The 2LT and 3LT steps are the same size on the Stingray and the Grand Sport: $7,100 and $4,650. Model Levels 2027 coupe start* Stingray 1LT, 2LT, 3LT $71,000 / $78,100 / $82,750 Grand Sport (new for 2027, LS6 V8, 535 hp) 1LT, 2LT, 3LT $86,000 / $93,100 / $97,750 Grand Sport X (hybrid, available fall 2026) 1LT, 2LT, 3LT Ask us for pricing Z06 1LZ, 2LZ, 3LZ $121,500 / $130,400 / $135,050 ZR1 1LZ, 3LZ $197,700 for the 1LZ, $208,700 for the 3LZ *Before the $2,495 destination charge. The 2026 E-Ray, which was replaced by the Grand Sport for 2027, also used LZ levels. Shopping the whole family? See the 2027 Grand Sport overview, the 2027 Z06 and the 2027 ZR1, or the 2026 Z06 and ZR1. Our Stingray vs Z06 comparison explains how the cars differ, and the 2027 Grand Sport guide covers the newest model. Owning a Corvette: fuel, service and warranty The Stingray runs on premium gasoline. Service does not change with the trim: the GM Engine Oil Life System sets each oil change, and the oil is changed at least once a year. A new Corvette carries a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and our service department is at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville. See the 2026 Corvette maintenance guide or the 2027 Corvette service page for the schedule, or schedule a service visit online. Finance, trade and pick your Corvette The payment calculator turns a starting price into a monthly figure, pre-approval shows what you qualify for before you visit, and the trade-in form puts a value on your current vehicle. We can quote the exact 1LT, 2LT or 3LT you want, coupe or convertible, in 2026 or 2027, and our new Corvette inventory shows what is here now. The 2026 Corvette page and the 2027 Corvette page list every model. Questions still open? The 2026 Corvette FAQ and the 2027 Corvette FAQ answer the common ones. For a longer read on the buying process, see our Corvette buying guide. Common questions about Corvette 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trims What is the difference between the Corvette 1LT, 2LT and 3LT? They are equipment levels on the same car. The 1LT has 8-way power GT1 seats in Mulan leather, Bose 10-speaker audio and a wireless phone charger. The 2LT adds heated and ventilated seats, 14-speaker Bose Performance Series audio, a head-up display, the Performance Data Recorder and blind-zone alerts. The 3LT adds Napa leather GT2 seats, a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors, sueded microfiber trim and 14 interior color options. How much does the 2027 Corvette Stingray cost by trim? The 2027 Stingray coupe starts at $71,000 for the 1LT, $78,100 for the 2LT and $82,750 for the 3LT, before the $2,495 destination charge and before options. The 2026 Stingray 1LT coupe started at $70,000, before destination. Do the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT have different engines? No. Every level of the Stingray has the same engine and the same 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 2027 Stingray has the 6.7L LS6 V8 with 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, and the 2026 Stingray has the 6.2L V8 with 490 horsepower. What changed on the Corvette Stingray from 2026 to 2027? The engine. The 2026 Stingray has a 6.2L V8 making 490 horsepower, or 495 with the performance exhaust. The 2027 Stingray has the new 6.7L LS6 V8 making 535 horsepower. The three equipment levels stay the same, and the 1LT coupe starts $1,000 higher, at $71,000 before destination. Which Corvettes come in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT? The Stingray, the Grand Sport and the Grand Sport X. The Z06 uses 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ, and the ZR1 uses 1LZ and 3LZ. What does the Z51 Performance Package add, and is it available on every level? It is available on the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT. It adds Z51 Brembo brakes and suspension, a performance rear axle ratio, an electronic limited-slip differential, a front splitter and rear spoiler, summer performance tires and heavy-duty cooling. Does the trim level change how a Corvette is serviced? No. The GM Engine Oil Life System sets the oil change interval for every level, and the oil is changed at least once a year. The warranty is the same too: 3 years or 36,000 miles basic and 5 years or 60,000 miles powertrain. How do I finance or trade in for a Corvette in Northwest Arkansas? Use the payment calculator, get pre-approved online and submit the trade-in form on our website, then bring the numbers to George Nunnally Chevrolet or call (479) 319-2494 and we will quote the exact Corvette you want. Tell us which level and which year you are considering and we will put the exact Corvette in front of you. Visit George Nunnally Chevrolet at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, call (479) 319-2494 or contact us.