The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the road car of the lineup and its biggest news for the year: a new 535-horsepower naturally aspirated LS6 6.7-liter V8, up from the engine it replaced, in a mid-engine two-seater that still starts at $71,000. For a Reading driver it is the most usable and most affordable way into a genuine American supercar, quick enough to reach 60 mph in 2.8 seconds yet civil enough to drive down US-222 on a Tuesday.

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg sells and services the Stingray for Reading, Schuylkill Haven and Berks County. For the full model set and cross-comparison, see the models compared page.

What the 2027 Stingray Adds This Year

The headline change is the engine. The 2027 Stingray moves to the next-generation naturally aspirated LS6 6.7-liter V8, making 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft, and sharing its engine family with the Grand Sport. That is more power than the Stingray offered before, and it lifts the whole character of the car: more punch out of a corner on Route 61, a stronger top end, and the deep naturally aspirated V8 sound Corvette buyers want. Everything else that makes the C8 good - the mid-engine balance, the dual-clutch transmission, the three-screen cabin - carries over.

2027 Stingray Engine and Drivetrain

The LS6 is a 6.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 rated 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, mounted behind the seats and driving the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle. The appeal is a big, responsive, high-revving naturally aspirated V8 with immediate throttle response, paired with a dual-clutch that shifts faster than a manual could and gives you paddle control when you want it. Sixty arrives in 2.8 seconds, and the quarter mile is done in 11.0 seconds at 124 mph. Rear-wheel drive keeps the Stingray light and playful, the classic Corvette formula.

Stingray Chassis and Hardware

The available Z51 Performance Package is the one to know: it adds a performance suspension and brakes, an electronic limited-slip differential, extra cooling, a front splitter and rear spoiler for downforce, summer performance tires and a performance exhaust. It is what turns a fast, good-looking Stingray into a car that is genuinely sharp on a back road or an occasional track day. Magnetic Ride Control is available to sharpen body control further. Without Z51 the Stingray is still quick and composed; with it, it is a driver's car.

2027 Stingray Pricing and Packages

The Stingray comes in three equipment groups, all with the same 535-hp engine; the group changes interior content and options.

Group	Starting MSRP (coupe)	What it adds
1LT	$71,000	The complete Stingray: engine, cockpit, removable roof, standard driver aids
2LT	$78,100	Comfort, convenience and driver-assistance content
3LT	$82,750	Top interior materials and the widest color and trim choices

Each excludes the $2,495 destination charge, and the convertible costs more than the coupe. The Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control are options across the groups.

Where the Stingray Sits in the Corvette Lineup

The Stingray is the foundation of the range and the road car. Above it, the Z06 trades the LS6 for a 670-hp flat-plane track engine, the ZR1 adds twin turbos for 1,064 horsepower, and the ZR1X tops the lineup with a 1,250-hp hybrid all-wheel-drive system. If you want the specs and technology in full, the specifications page carries them, and the comparison weighs all four.

Which Buyer Should Choose the Stingray?

• The first-time Corvette buyer who wants the look, the new V8 and a car to actually drive: the Stingray, ideally a 2LT.
• The weekend and canyon driver who wants sharpness without track-car cost: a Stingray with the Z51 package.
• The value-minded enthusiast who wants maximum car per dollar: the 1LT delivers the whole experience for $71,000.

Shop the 2027 Stingray at Outten Chevrolet near Reading

The Stingray is the one most people in the Greater Reading area actually walk in to look at. You will find it on South Fourth Street in Hamburg, a short drive up Route 61, with the same team looking after it once it is yours. See Stingray inventory, book a test drive, or call (610) 674-0598 to order one your way. The store stocks the rest of the lineup too: Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X.

2027 Corvette Stingray Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does the 2027 Stingray have?

535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, from a new naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8. That is an increase over the previous Stingray, and it is the same engine family as the Grand Sport. The available Z51 Performance Package adds chassis, brake, cooling and aero hardware rather than a change of engine - ask the Outten team about the exact configuration on a given car.

Is the 2027 Stingray the same engine as the Grand Sport?

They share the LS6 engine family. The 2027 Stingray uses the new naturally aspirated LS6 6.7-liter V8 rated 535 horsepower, the same fundamental engine Chevrolet fits to the Grand Sport. The Grand Sport is sold as a separate model with its own chassis focus; the Stingray is the road-oriented member of the range.

Is the 2027 Stingray rear-wheel drive?

Yes. The Stingray drives the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, the classic light, balanced Corvette layout. Only the top ZR1X in the lineup has all-wheel drive; the Stingray, Z06 and ZR1 are all rear-drive.

Can you daily drive a 2027 Stingray?

Yes, more easily than most cars its speed. It has two trunks holding 12.6 cubic feet, a modern cabin with Google Built-in, and a livable ride, especially without the stiffest options. The main caveat around Reading is winter: store the car through the salt season and drive it spring through fall.

How much is a 2027 Corvette Stingray?

The coupe starts at $71,000 for the 1LT, $78,100 for the 2LT and $82,750 for the 3LT, each excluding the $2,495 destination charge; convertibles cost more. The 1LT is a complete Corvette, so the groups above it add comfort and materials rather than performance. Check current Stingray inventory at Outten Chevrolet.

How quick is the 2027 Stingray in the quarter mile?

It runs the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds at 124 mph, and reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Those are figures that would have been supercar territory not long ago, from the entry model of the lineup - which is a large part of why the Stingray is such a strong value.

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