The convertible made its debut in October 2019 during a media event at the Kennedy Space Center to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

[1][8] The racing version, the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, debuted in July 2019 and won the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship.

[9] Following several experimental CERV prototype vehicles, the C8 is GM's first production rear mid-engine sports car since the Pontiac Fiero was discontinued.

The exterior features more aggressive aerodynamics including larger air intakes and prominent side scoops.

[10] As a result of the switch to a mid-engine layout, the passenger cell has been shifted forward by 16.5 inches (420 mm).

[11] The cockpit has been designed to be driver-centric, with numerous controls mounted on the center console as well as utilizing a new hexagonal steering wheel.

The interior is upholstered in leather, microsuede or performance textile with carbon fiber or aluminum trims.

[17] Like the C7, the C8 features Active Fuel Management, or cylinder deactivation, which is used when the car is subjected to low load scenarios such as highway cruising.

[20] The optional NPP sport exhaust system brings the total power output to 495 hp (369 kW; 502 PS) and torque to 470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m).

[22] The Stingray is only offered with an 8-speed dual-clutch automated transmission[23] made by Tremec, with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

[13][24] The base model of the Stingray comes with unequal length double wishbone suspension at the front and rear axles made from forged aluminum.

The car can be equipped with a front-axle lifting height adjustable suspension system that can add 2 in (40 mm) of ground clearance at speeds under 25 mph (40 km/h).

[26] The Z51 package adds a performance-tuned adjustable suspension with higher front and rear spring rates and firmer dampers.

On Z51 equipped Corvettes, Magnetic Selective Ride Control includes Performance Traction Management and electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD).

Standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, 4G hotspot, and both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Additional technology features include a performance data recorder package for 2LT and 3LT trim levels as well as a camera based rear view mirror.

Only 200 RHD Corvettes will be sold in Australia per year, and the price is set at A$149,990 with higher performance versions above A$200,000.

[35][36] The Z06 is an LT6-powered version of the Corvette, unveiled on October 26, 2021;[37] it entered production in 2022 as a homologation vehicle for the 2023 model year.

Redlined at 8,600 rpm,[39][40] the LT6 surpasses the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series' M159 engine to become the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8.

[42] Other features of this new engine include a cast aluminum block, dual coil valve springs supporting titanium intake & sodium filled exhaust valves, forged aluminum pistons, forged titanium connecting rods, active split intake manifold with twin 87mm throttle bodies, four-into-two-into-one stainless steel exhaust headers, and a factory six-stage 10-quart dry sump oiling system with individual crank bay scavenging.

[40][42] The Z06 uses the same 8-speed dual-clutch transmission used by Stingray models, albeit with a shorter 5.56:1 final drive ratio for improved acceleration.

The Z07 carbon fiber performance package adds a larger front-splitter, front corner canards (dive planes), a pedestal mounted rear wing, and underbody aero strakes, and removes the stall gurneys under the splitter for additional downforce.

Similar to the Grand Sport model from the previous C7 generation, a significant portion of the Z06 body is reused for the E-Ray with different badging.

The 6.2 L engine and performance exhaust combination produces 495 horsepower (369 kW) and 470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m) to the rear, like the Stingray Z51 model.

It has a typical range of about 4 to 5 miles depending on the performance hybrid battery starting state of charge, vehicle speed, terrain, and other driving conditions.

It is rear-wheel drive and has a top speed of 233 miles per hour (375 km/h) as tested by GM president Mark Reuss.

Black Trident Spoke wheels, all weather floor liners, and carbon fiber mirror covers all saw minor price increases as well.

The increase was attributed to a fluctuation in supplier parts costs as well as the global chip shortage which has delayed production in the automotive sector as a whole.

[66] The 2022 model year saw the introduction of Caffeine Metallic, Amplify Orange Tintcoat, and Hypersonic Gray as new color options.

Additionally, the package came with special wheels, badging, and VIN sequence to commemorate the vehicle's 70th year in the US market.