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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT

Super StreetChevrolet
495 hp
Horsepower
1530 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2020
Year

Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT (Super Street)

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT is the mid-engine eighth-generation Corvette, bringing exotic-car proportions and serious performance to America’s most famous sports car. With its LT2 V8 mounted behind the cabin and a sharp, modern chassis, it delivers a big step up in balance and response over the front-engine C7.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated LT2 V8 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: 495 hp (369 kW)

  • Redline: ~6,600 rpm

  • Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

  • Weight: ~1,530 kg curb weight

  • Dimensions: ~4,635 mm long × 1,934 mm wide × 1,234 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,722 mm

  • Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires on staggered factory wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes with available performance upgrade package

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The C8 Stingray 3LT feels like a genuine leap forward for the Corvette nameplate — faster to rotate, more stable on throttle, and much more composed at the limit than its front-engine predecessors. The mid-engine layout gives it excellent cornering balance and strong traction out of slower bends, while the broad torque band makes it easy to drive fast without constantly chasing the rev limiter.

Engine & Sound: The LT2 V8 delivers classic small-block character with a deep, muscular rumble and a hard-edged bark at higher rpm. It’s not a screaming exotic, but it has plenty of urgency and a satisfying natural aspiration response, especially when the dual-clutch gearbox snaps through ratios on acceleration.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Neutral and confidence-inspiring with a lively rear end if you trail brake too aggressively.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip on corner exit, with the mid-engine balance helping reduce wheelspin compared to older Corvettes.

  • Braking: Solid and predictable, with good pedal feel and enough stopping power for spirited track use.

  • Top Speed: Respectable for a naturally aspirated V8 sports car, though more about usable pace and balance than outright terminal speed.

Driving Style Tip: Keep it smooth and commit to corner exits early. The C8 rewards clean inputs, patient trail braking, and confident throttle application once the car is settled. It shines on technical circuits where mid-corner balance matters more than peak horsepower.

Livery & Aesthetics: The C8 Stingray looks properly exotic in profile, with its low nose, wide stance, and dramatic side intakes. The 3LT trim adds a premium interior and upscale detail, making it feel special both inside and out. In sim form, it has all the presence you’d expect from a modern mid-engine Corvette.

Whether you’re cruising for clean laps or attacking a favorite road course, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray 3LT is one of the best all-around American performance cars — modern, quick, and far more sophisticated than the badge might suggest.