2022 Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray Arrives With Improved Engine

Chevrolet has released the first details of the 2022Corvette Stingray. As we reported earlier this year,three new colors will be available: Hypersonic Gray, Caffeine, and Amplified Orange Tintcoat.

Other exterior additions include a new low-profile rear spoiler and a sportier front splitter. Both these features were previously part of theZ51 Packagebut will now be offered as standalone options.

Underneath the skin, Chevrolet made a few upgrades. The LT2 6.2-liter V8 boasts an upgraded direct injection fuel system and improved engine calibration.

According to Chevrolet, the Active Fuel Management range has been enhanced. The latter is basically a cylinder deactivation feature, which disengages four of the eight cylinders under a light load. This will likely lead to improved fuel consumption figures, but no official figures are available yet.

These changes have not affected the engine's power output. The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will soldier on with 490 horsepower, or 495 hp with the available performance exhaust. Power is still sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to Chevrolet, it should do 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds when equipped with the full Z51 Package.

Both coupe and convertible models will still be available. The 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trim levels are left unchanged, and all models can be equipped with the Z51 Performance Package.