Chevrolet Introduces First-Ever Mid-Engine Corvette

Former astronauts Dr. Mae Jemison and Capt. Scott Kelly address the gathering before the introduction of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Tustin, California. The 2020 Stingray, the brand’s first-ever production mid-engine Corvette, features a new 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with performance exhaust. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes into production in late 2019 and will start under $60,000. (Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet)
Former astronauts Dr. Mae Jemison and Capt. Scott Kelly address the gathering before the introduction of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Tustin, California. The 2020 Stingray, the brand’s first-ever production mid-engine Corvette, features a new 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with performance exhaust. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes into production in late 2019 and will start under $60,000. (Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet)

2020 Stingray is the fastest, most powerful entry Corvette

Chevrolet revealed the 2020 Corvette Stingray, the first-ever mid-engine Corvette. The entry 2020 Stingray continues that tradition as a no-compromise value proposition, as it will start under $60,000. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes into production at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly in late 2019. Additional pricing and packaging information will be shared closer to launch.

Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter introduces the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Tustin, California. The 2020 Stingray, the brand’s first-ever production mid-engine Corvette, features a new 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with performance exhaust. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes into production in late 2019 and will start under $60,000. (Photo by Dan MacMedan for Chevrolet)
Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter introduces the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Tustin, California. The 2020 Stingray, the brand’s first-ever production mid-engine Corvette, features a new 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with performance exhaust. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes into production in late 2019 and will start under $60,000. (Photo by Dan MacMedan for Chevrolet)

The new mid-engine layout gives the 2020 Corvette Stingray:

•         Better weight distribution, with the rear weight bias enhancing performance in a straight line and on the track.

•         Better responsiveness and sense of control due to driver positioning closer to the front axle, almost on top of the front wheels.

•         The fastest 0-60 time of any entry Corvette ever — less three seconds when equipped with Z51 Performance Package.

•         A race car-like view of the road due to lower positioning of the hood, instrument panel and steering wheel.

•         Dual trunks for a total of 12.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, ideal for luggage or two sets of golf clubs