2023 Chevrolet Corvette Overview What’s new: The Z06, a competent car, comes out for the first time. A unique edition model for the 70th anniversary has been added to the line-up. The version of the C8.R that was made for racing has been taken off the market. In 2020, the eighth generation of Corvettes will be on the market. Since it came out in the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette has become one of the country’s most well-known and successful sports cars. The current C8 model is a mid-engine masterpiece. It looks and drives like cars that cost twice or three times as much. Chevrolet showed off the faster and more powerful Z06 for 2023. It is the only high-performance version of the Stingray, also available in a standard version. The new LT6 5.5-liter V8 engine is where the new Z06’s center of gravity is. Even though it isn’t turbocharged or supercharged and isn’t as big as a standard 6.2-liter V8, it has racing-inspired technology. The Z06’s V8 engine can go as fast as 8,600 rpm and has a flat-plane crankshaft, usually only found in expensive exotic cars. That’s 2,100 more rpm than a regular Corvette Stingray. Because of these and other magic, the engine can make a mind-boggling 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. But that’s only the start. The Z06 also has broader and bigger wheels than the regular Corvette. It also has tires that grip the road better, adaptive suspension dampers tuned for performance, and bigger Brembo brakes. It also has a shorter drive ratio, and a different front and back look to move faster. Chevy says the Z06 can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds. For the 2023 model year, there will also be a 70th Anniversary Special Edition model. It has a 70th Anniversary logo, different wheels, two racing stripes, red brake calipers, a red engine cover, red seat belts, and other improvements to make it look better. The C8.R model from last year, with its unique colors and artwork, is no longer for sale. The Corvette is a tough choice if you’re looking for a competent sports car in terms of performance, comfort, and price. If you want more, the Z06’s power, similar to that of a Ferrari, is well worth the six-figure price tag. Regarding performance, the Corvette can compete with more expensive cars, but the BMW M4 and Porsche Cayman are better options if you want to stay in the same price range. If you have more money, think about the Z06 or the Porsche 911. Read our test team’s full review of the Corvette in the “Invoice Pricing Expert Rating” section below. This will help you decide. What do they like to live with? The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette that Invoice Pricing bought has already driven more than 25,000 km. We love how comfortable it is, how well it goes, and, surprisingly, how well it gets on gas for a sports car with a V8 engine. We’ve kept track of how much it costs to maintain and told you what we think about its technology and how it feels to drive. Pros vs Cons Pros: Quick and robust speeding up You can be a little talented to reach high handling limits. The value for the money is excellent. Cons: It’s not the most accessible car to get into and out of. A hard time seeing out the back. Some of the newest and most advanced driver safety systems still need to be there. Performance How do you move the Corvette? Even though there are other high-performance cars in its class, the Corvette stands out. During testing for Invoice Pricing, our 3LT coupe test car with all-season tires went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and went through the quarter mile at more than 118 mph in 11.8 seconds. If you choose the Z51 Performance package, both times at 120 mph are very fast: 3.2 seconds and 11.5 seconds, respectively. Even though it’s not the best in its class, the brakes are excellent, thanks partly to the small front tires. From 60 miles per hour, our 3LT test vehicle needed 109 feet to stop, but the Z51 Corvette with sticker tires only needed 105 feet. Even drivers with average skills can explore the car’s huge limits because of how well it drives and handles. The quick and smooth shifts of the new eight-speed automatic transmission are also impressive. Comfort How comfy is the inside of the Corvette? The Corvette is one of the best cars in its class for comfort. Added the optional MagneRide adaptive suspension to the car we used for our test. We noticed that it rides well on various road surfaces and can handle bumps that most other sports cars would find annoying. Wind and engine noise are low, which adds to the comfort. However, I can hear tire noise on rough roads. The GT2 bucket seats in the Corvette are kings of long rides and will keep you comfortable. Even though they aren’t as aggressive as the optional Competition seats, they keep you seated during quick spins and have enough padding to make long rides comfortable. The heated and cooled seats work well, and the beautiful vents in the climate control system let in enough air. Interior How does the inside look? The inside of the Corvette is gorgeous, maybe even more so than the outside. Even though it’s easy to use, people have different ideas about where and how the climate control buttons should be placed. Simply put, they are not set up in a way that makes sense. Passengers might feel left out because there isn’t much for them to do. The Corvette is more challenging to get into and more brutal to get out of than other sports cars with higher seats. The lack of parking spaces makes this situation even worse. On the other hand, customers will find a way around it and won’t care. Getting used to seeing less out the back will also take time. Even though Chevy has a camera-based display in the rearview mirror, the blind spots caused by the back pillars are still significant. Technology How good is the tech? The latest infotainment system from Chevrolet is good for the Corvette. The touchscreen is easy to use because it is close to the driver and has clear up-to-date images. Even though the interior is small, the 14-speaker Bose audio system is high quality and has enough power. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both come with standard wireless connectivity, and we found that both ways to connect a smartphone worked great in our tests. It doesn’t have emergency brakes or adaptive cruise control, but it does have a rear cross-traffic alert and cameras to help with handling at low speeds. It’s more valuable than you think because a GPS-enabled nose-lift mechanism can remember hard driveways. Chevrolet, of course, has excellent Performance Traction Management software that is widely available. Storage What about putting things away? People don’t think mid-engine sports cars are beneficial. On the other hand, the Corvette makes good use of its space. There is room for two shopping bags in the front trunk and two golf bags in the back trunk. But when the Corvette coupe’s removable top panel is put in the box, there is little space in the back. The interior is similarly sparse to that of other vehicles in its class, with just a shallow box in the center console and two small cup holders. Even though the door pockets are long and lined with felt, they aren’t huge. Fuel Economy How well does it use gasoline? The EPA says the Corvette gets 19 mpg (16 city/24 highway). On our 120-mile mixed-driving test route, our test Corvette got 21.8 mpg, which isn’t bad given that the Corvette is meant to be driven quickly. As with many high-performance cars, you can get to single digits with a good road and a muscular foot. Value Is it wise to go out and buy a Corvette? If you don’t think the Corvette’s performance is its best feature, it might be its price. The Corvette is a good buy among sports cars because it starts at less than $60,000. Even with many upgrades, like better performance from the Z51 or more luxury from the 3LT, the price range of $75,000-$80,000 is still reasonable. The quality of the Corvette’s construction has always been a problem, but not this generation. The inside looks and feels high-end, and the gaps between the panels and the paint job are both done well. The average for the powertrain and the basic warranty is five years and 50,000 miles. The first maintenance visit is free, and roadside assistance is included for the first five years or 60,000 miles. Wildcard The C8 is easy to be amazed by. Even though the Corvette can perform as well as sports cars that cost almost twice as much, it is still a comfortable and valuable daily vehicle. But they are surprised by the performance. Things have changed in ways that are hard to believe. What is Invoice Pricing’s Recommendation? Choose the Z06’s 2LZ trim or the Corvette’s 2LT mid-level trim if you want the best price. The long list of standard features stays the same, but now there are heated and cooled seats, a front-view parking camera to help protect the Corvette’s nose and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert to make driving safer. Chevrolet Corvette variations: The high-performance Z06 and the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette can be bought as convertibles with a power-retractable hardtop or as coupes with a roof panel that must be taken off by hand. The standard Corvette Stingray comes in three trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. There are three trim levels for the Z06: 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Video Review
