Chevrolet Corvette trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The mid-engine C8 Corvette is sold as separate models (Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X), each with equipment tiers: 1LT/2LT/3LT on the Stingray and 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ on the others. For 2026 a Stingray 1LT coupe started at $70,000 before destination. For 2027 the Stingray gets a 535-hp 6.7L V8 and the Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray.

Current Corvette trim levels: C8 (2020–present)

The first mid-engine Corvette. The Stingray launched for 2020, the Z06 and the hybrid all-wheel-drive E-Ray followed, and the twin-turbo ZR1 and 1,250-hp hybrid ZR1X sit at the top. For 2027 the Stingray switches from the 6.2L LT2 to a 6.7L LS6 V8, the Grand Sport returns, and the Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray. Prices are 2026 coupe MSRPs before destination unless noted.[1][2][3][4]

Chevrolet Corvette C8 (2020–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Stingray 1LT	$70,000coupe, excl. destination	6.2L LT2 V8 (490 hp; 495 hp with Z51) — 2020–2026 6.7L LS6 V8 (535 hp) — 2027	GT1 seats, 10-speaker Bose audio, 8-inch touchscreen and 12-inch digital gauges (2020 content) Z51 Performance Package available [1][2][5][3]
Stingray 2LT	$77,100coupe, excl. destination	6.2L LT2 V8 / 6.7L LS6 V8 (2027)	Adds heated and ventilated seats, head-up display, 14-speaker Bose audio, Performance Data Recorder, front camera and blind-spot monitoring [1][2]
Stingray 3LT	$81,750coupe, excl. destination	6.2L LT2 V8 / 6.7L LS6 V8 (2027)	Adds GT2 seats and leather-wrapped dash, door and console trim with a microfiber headliner [1][2]
Grand Sport	$88,4952027 starting price as reported	6.7L LS6 V8 (535 hp)	New for 2027 between the Stingray and Z06 Track Performance package version reported at $109,190 [3][6]
E-Ray	$108,6001LZ coupe, excl. destination; 2024–2026	6.2L LT2 V8 + front electric motor (655 hp combined)	First all-wheel-drive Corvette, using a front-axle motor Replaced by the Grand Sport X for 2027 [1][7][6]
Grand Sport X	$112,1952027 starting price as reported	6.7L LS6 V8 + front electric motor (721 hp combined)	Hybrid all-wheel-drive successor to the E-Ray for 2027 [3][6]
Z06	$117,7001LZ coupe, excl. destination	5.5L LT6 flat-plane-crank V8 (670 hp)	Naturally aspirated V8 with an 8,600-rpm redline Offered in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ [1][8]
ZR1	$180,4001LZ coupe, excl. destination	Twin-turbo 5.5L LT7 V8 (1,064 hp)	Offered in 1LZ and 3LZ; a 3LZ convertible listed at $201,400 for 2026 [1][9]
ZR1X	$207,3951LZ coupe, as announced	Twin-turbo 5.5L V8 + front electric motor (1,250 hp combined)	Pairs the ZR1's 1,064-hp V8 with a 186-hp front motor Chevrolet claims 0–60 mph in under 2 seconds and a 233-mph top speed [9]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Corvette package and RPO codes (2020–present)

GM identifies packages and options with three-character Regular Production Option (RPO) codes, printed on the glovebox Service Parts Identification label and on the window sticker. The codes below are as listed in GM order guides and press material.

Chevrolet Corvette C8 (2020–present) packages by trim with GM RPO codes
RPO code	Trim	What it is	Source
Z51	Stingray	Z51 Performance Package (performance exhaust, brakes and suspension, electronic limited-slip differential, extra cooling, splitter and spoiler)	[5]

Previous Corvette trim levels: C7 (2014–2019)

The last front-engine Corvette. Stingray and Grand Sport were sold with 1LT, 2LT and 3LT equipment groups, the supercharged Z06 with 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ, and the 2019 ZR1 with 1ZR and 3ZR. Prices below are 2019 coupe MSRPs before the $1,095 destination charge; on the Stingray and Grand Sport the 2LT added $4,455 and the 3LT $9,745.[10][11][12]

Chevrolet Corvette C7 (2014–2019) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Stingray	$55,495coupe, excl. $1,095 destination	6.2L LT1 V8 (455 hp; 460 hp with performance exhaust)	Equipment groups 1LT, 2LT ($4,455) and 3LT ($9,745) Stingray with Z51 listed at $60,495 [10][11]
Grand Sport	$65,495coupe, excl. $1,095 destination	6.2L LT1 V8 (460 hp)	Naturally aspirated V8 with wide-body, track-oriented chassis hardware Same 1LT/2LT/3LT equipment groups as the Stingray [10][11]
Z06	$79,495coupe, excl. $1,095 destination and gas-guzzler tax	Supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 (650 hp)	Equipment groups 1LZ, 2LZ ($3,565) and 3LZ ($8,945) [10][13]
ZR1	$118,900coupe, excl. $1,095 destination and gas-guzzler tax	Supercharged 6.2L LT5 V8 (755 hp)	755 hp and 715 lb-ft, the most powerful C7 Equipment groups 1ZR and 3ZR ($10,000) [10][12]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What do 1LT, 2LT and 3LT mean on a Corvette?

They are equipment tiers, not separate models. On the Stingray, 2LT adds features such as ventilated seats, a head-up display and 14-speaker Bose audio, and 3LT adds GT2 seats and more leather interior trim. The Z06, E-Ray and ZR1 use the equivalent 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ.

What is the Corvette Z51 package?

Z51 is a Stingray option (a GM RPO code) that adds a performance exhaust, upgraded brakes and suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential, extra cooling and aero pieces. The exhaust raises the C8 Stingray from 490 to 495 hp.

How much does a Corvette cost?

For 2026, a Stingray 1LT coupe started at $70,000 before destination, a Z06 1LZ at $117,700 and a ZR1 1LZ at $180,400. The ZR1X was announced at $207,395.

What happened to the Corvette E-Ray?

For 2027 the Grand Sport X replaces the E-Ray. It keeps a hybrid all-wheel-drive layout and makes a combined 721 hp.

What changed for the 2027 Corvette Stingray?

The 2027 Stingray replaces the 6.2L LT2 with a 6.7L LS6 V8 rated at 535 hp and 520 lb-ft, and the Grand Sport returns with the same engine.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Chevrolet for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

Your Next Corvette Will Cost Thousands More For 2026 — Carscoops
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray configurations — Motor Authority
This Is How Much The 2027 C8 Corvette Grand Sport Will Cost You — AutoGuide
Official: The 2020 Corvette will start at $59,995 — CorvetteBlogger
What's Included In The C8 Corvette's Z51 Package? — Jalopnik
2027 Chevy Corvette Pricing Revealed — TFLcar
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray vs. Z06, Stingray: How They Compare — Car and Driver (via AOL)
'23 Corvette Z06 arrives with 670 hp, 8,600-rpm redline — WardsAuto
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Starts At $207,395 — Jalopnik
2019 Corvette pricing — Corvette Action Center
2019 Chevrolet Corvette — Consumer Guide
2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1: All hail the 755-horsepower C7 king — Autoblog
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Pricing and Specs — Autoblog

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