If you are looking for a supercar slayer that doesn’t break the bank, the 2026 Corvette Stingray is a test drive you don’t want to miss. Its defining features include a snarling V8 engine, a dual-clutch transmission, silky-smooth handling, and a driver-focused interior.
It Houses a Powerful V8
The Stingray’s track-dominating performance comes from a 6.2L V8 DI engine sitting in the middle of its chassis. It produces 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque in its standard configuration and up to 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque with the available performance exhaust. Numerous motorsport-grade technologies, including a dry-sump oil system, ensure the engine achieves optimal efficiency and maintains a consistent output across all operating conditions.
It Has a Dual-Clutch Transmission
The V8 engine’s power is delivered to the sports car’s rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This precision-engineered transmission system provides automatic gear changes for everyday driving convenience, but it includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles that let drivers shift manually.
Since the gears are connected to two separate clutches, shifts happen nearly instantly and without interrupting traction. The dual-clutch transmission also features a double-paddle declutch function that enables the driver to swiftly disengage the clutch without footwork.
It Handles Exceptionally Well
One of the first things you will notice from behind the Stingray’s wheel is how well it handles. The sports car’s mid-engine design helps distribute weight more evenly across the chassis, which results in better stability and reduced body roll.
The Stingray also offers available Magnetic Selective Ride Control, which further enhances maneuverability by significantly improving traction. It does this by providing precise, continuous adaptive damping using a magnetorheological fluid that changes viscosity on the fly.
It Is Stylish
The Corvette Stingray features a low-slung profile, an aggressively sculpted body, and large air intakes. The front fascia is defined by angular LED headlights, a bumper-mounted grille, and sizable lower air intakes, while the rear end features sporty LED taillights and quad exhaust tips. Other noticeable design elements include large side air intakes that help cool the mid-mounted V8.
It Has a Driver-Focused Interior
The Stingray’s interior is built around the driver, featuring GT1 bucket seats that offer excellent support against G-forces. The flat-top, flat-bottom steering wheel design provides an unobstructed view of instrument readouts, which are displayed on a reconfigurable digital gauge cluster.
A 12.7-inch touchscreen angled towards the driver provides navigation assistance and access to additional performance data. Drivers can also choose to have important driving information projected directly onto the windshield with the available head-up display.
Ready for a test drive? Visit us at Criswell Corvette in Gaithersburg, MD to take the Stingray out for a spin. Our friendly agents are here to assist you every step of the way.
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