Rocketing a quarter-mile in just 11.2 seconds with an available 495 horsepower,† the LT2 V8 engine in Stingray is engineered to impress just about any driver. Dynamite driving dynamics. This naturally aspirated V8 is positioned behind the driver, putting more power to the rear wheels where it matters most.

The “Sting Ray” moniker, two words, was first used on a production Corvette in 1963 for the second-generation cars, which featured a major front-end restyling compared to the first, along with a major chassis redesign and an independent rear suspension.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was the name for several model years of Chevrolet Corvettes: Corvette Stingray (concept car), concept cars from 1959 and 2009. Chevrolet Corvette (C2), the second generation of the Corvette, introduced in 1963, referred to as the Corvette Sting Ray.

The second-generation Corvette sold from 1963 to 1967 and came to be known as the Sting Ray. This particular car was born from a handful of experimental and prototype machines that designers/engineers Zora Arkus-Duntov and Bill Mitchell had worked on toward the end of the C1 production run.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray It features big power and performance and is the first-ever Corvette model to offer a mid-engine configuration for maximum performance. Here are some performance specifications of the Corvette Stingray: 6.2L V8 engine. 495 hp.

The “Sting Ray” moniker, two words, was first used on a production Corvette in 1963 for the second-generation cars, which featured a major front-end restyling compared to the first, along with a major chassis redesign and an independent rear suspension.

Stingrays get their name from their sharp, stinging barb on their tail that helps them defend themselves. Stings from these venomous barbs can be fatal to humans, so people are encouraged to do the “stingray shuffle” by moving their feet close to the sand when in areas with lots of stingrays.

This is the stinger. Here's what it looks like removed from the stingray. Look closely at the edge it's sharp and serrated and can easily cut into flesh.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was the name for several model years of Chevrolet Corvettes: Corvette Stingray (concept car), concept cars from 1959 and 2009. Chevrolet Corvette (C2), the second generation of the Corvette, introduced in 1963, referred to as the Corvette Sting Ray.

Bowling Green Assembly Bowling Green Assembly proudly builds the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and coming summer 2022, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Additionally, located within the facility is the Performance Build Center, where high performance, low volume engines are hand-crafted.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was the name for several model years of Chevrolet Corvettes: Corvette Stingray (concept car), concept cars from 1959 and 2009. Chevrolet Corvette (C2), the second generation of the Corvette, introduced in 1963, referred to as the Corvette Sting Ray.

The 2024 Corvette Stingray is more expensive for the 2024 model year, with a 1LT coupe carrying a base price of $67,895 with destination charges included. A far cry from the car's original MSRP of $59,995. Opting for the hardtop convertible brings that base price up to $74,895.