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GM Australia and New Zealand has introduced pricing and specs for the upgraded 2026 Chevrolet Corvette vary first revealed in Might, and the dangerous information is costs are up.
At base stage, the Stingray 2LT Coupe continues to open the MY26 Corvette vary however is now priced at $193,990 plus on-road prices and supply charges (up $11,990 from its earlier worth of $182,000), whereas the 3LT Coupe is now priced at $222,990 – up a hefty $25,990.
The extra premium 3LT Convertible is now priced at $232,990 plus ORCs (up $18,490) and the electrified E-Ray now prices $292,990 – $17,990 greater than earlier than (see the total worth listing beneath).
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The entry-level 2LT Convertible has been discontinued, there’s no signal but of an up to date MY26 Corvette ZO6, and the hard-core ZR1 and ZR1X flagships stay left-hand drive solely and due to this fact off-limits to Australians.
Nevertheless, the Stingray R Launch Version will come to Australia as a part of the MY6 Corvette vary in January 2026, priced at $235,000 earlier than on-road prices and restricted to only 50 models for Australia and New Zealand.
As reported, the MY26 Corvette’s cockpit-style cabin brings a brand new three-screen structure comprising a 12.7-inch central multimedia touchscreen, a bigger 14-inch digital instrument cluster, and a devoted 6.6-inch auxiliary display to the appropriate of the steering wheel.
The latter presents key driving info reminiscent of Efficiency Traction Administration (PTM), managed by way of a brand new devoted change beneath it to supply one-touch entry to features together with a PTM Professional Mode, which turns off digital stability and traction management whereas leaving the anti-lock braking system (ABS) lively.
All three screens are claimed to characteristic sharper colors, improved agility, and expanded performance.
Becoming a member of them is a brand new Drive Mode selector, now consistent with the gear selector, bringing sharper new show designs for the Tour, Sport and Observe modes, and a twin wi-fi cellphone charging pad beneath the central display, fitted with a canopy to maintain your machine in place.
There are a plethora of different element modifications together with a bigger quantity controller that’s now illuminated, and repositioned local weather controls to permit for a passenger seize deal with, which additionally provides a brand new USB-C port beneath it.
Even the cupholders have been up to date and now characteristic ambient lighting, hand-wrapped inserts, and the crossed-flag Corvette emblem at their base.
Chevrolet says the improved Efficiency Information Recorder additionally underwent “an entire consumer interface overhaul” and now consists of options like side-by-side video evaluation and ‘pace ideas’ teaching, which delivers real-time efficiency driving insights.
Beforehand unique to the E-Ray, the Efficiency App is now relevant throughout all Corvette fashions, and has additionally been up to date and given extra performance.
Lastly, the MY26 Corvette may even be the primary mannequin from Common Motors Specialty Automobiles (GMSV) to come back with Chevrolet Linked Providers with over-the-air (OTA) software program updates.
The 2026 Corvette vary may even be the primary GMSV automobiles in Australia and New Zealand to incorporate Chevrolet Linked Providers for a complimentary eight-year trial interval.
Chevrolet Linked Providers embrace Google Maps built-in, which has been designed for the all-new multi-screen inside design, Google Assistant for in-app, car, and sensible residence instructions, and the Google Play Retailer to entry your favorite apps.
There’s additionally an all-new Chevrolet Cell App permitting distant instructions, car diagnostics, car location, and extra.
There aren’t any modifications to Corvette powertrains for 2026, so the entry-level rear-wheel drive Stingray’s naturally aspirated 6.2-litre LT2 V8 and eight-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission mixture continues to supply 369kW of energy and 637Nm of torque.
The Z51 Efficiency Package deal can also be normal, comprising:
- Z51 Efficiency Brembo brakes
- Z51 Efficiency suspension
- Efficiency exhaust
- Efficiency rear axle ratio
- Digital limited-slip differential
- Z51-specific entrance splitter and rear spoiler
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP tyres (19-inch entrance, 20-inch rear)
- Heavy-duty cooling system
The Corvette E-Ray employs the identical LT2 V8 however provides a single front-mounted 119kW/169Nm electrical motor, powered by a 1.9kWh lithium-ion battery, offering all-wheel drive and bringing complete system outputs to 488kW/806Nm.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT Coupe gear highlights:
- Jet Black Mulan leather-appointed GT1 seats with black seatbelts
- Bose Efficiency Collection 14-speaker system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility
- 2x wi-fi cellphone chargers
- Head-up show
- Heated/ventilated seats
- Heated steering wheel
- HD entrance and reversing cameras
- Detachable roof (Coupe)
- Energy-retractable hardtop (Convertible)
- Entrance raise with reminiscence
- Efficiency Information Recorder
- 5-split-spoke gloss black cast wheels
- Darkish gray brake calipers
- Black exhaust shops
- Carbon Flash exterior badges
- Carbon Flash mirrors and spoiler
- Physique-colour non-transparent roof
- Arctic White, Torch crimson, Blade Silver or Black paint colors
3LT provides:
- GT2 seats with Jet Black Nappa Leather-based
- 20-spoke gloss black cast wheels
- Brilliant crimson brake calipers
- Physique-colour non-transparent roof (Coupe)
- Carbon Flash painted roof and nacelles (Convertible)
- Engine Look Package deal
- Crimson engine cowl
- Further Riptide Blue, Crimson Mist and Sebring Orange paint colors
E-Ray coupe provides:
- ZER Efficiency Suspension with Magnetic Trip Management
- Stealth mode (for 4-6km at as much as 72km/h)
- ZO6-based bodykit (940mm wider than Stingray)
- Taller spoiler wicker for observe use
- Matching body-colour accents
- Unique E-Ray badging
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- Detachable Roof
- GT2 seats with Nappa Leather-based and Carbon Fibre trim
- Customized leather-wrapped inside
- Sueded microfibre-wrapped higher inside trim
- Carbon-fibre steering wheel trim and paddles
Corvette security options:
- Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection
- Lane Hold Help with Departure Warning
- Ahead Collision Alert
- Intellibeam Auto Excessive Beam Management
- Following Distance Indicator
- HD entrance and rear cameras
- Aspect Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross-Site visitors Alert
- Rear Park Help
Australian deliveries of the present C8 Corvette – the primary mid-engine era of Chevrolet’s sports activities automotive – commenced in 2022.
The E-Ray and Z06 joined the Stingray in 2024. All are inbuilt right-hand drive at GM’s Bowling Inexperienced, Kentucky plant within the US, in contrast to different Chevrolets offered right here that are remanufactured domestically in right-hand drive.
GMSV delivered 225 Corvettes in 2022, rising to 338 in 2023 and 441 in 2024.
MY26 Corvette pricing (earlier than on-road prices and seller supply charge):
- Stingray 2LT Coupe $193,990 (+$11,990)
- Stingray 3LT Coupe $222,990 (+$25,990)
- Stingray 3LT Convertible $232,990 (+$18,490)
- E-Ray $292,990 (+$17,990)
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