While most of the world wants to know about the specs for the new C8 Corvette, we know that our readers have research needs that go back a little further. That's why we put together this page, a guide to finding all the Corvette specs you could ever need. Organized by generation and model year, you can dive into everything from engine specs and performance specs to weight and dimensions. Beyond that we also cover factory options, VIN numbers and much more. Enjoy diving into all the Corvette specifications you could ever need as you research. 

In the humble beginning was the C1 Corvette. To save money GM used off-the-shelf mechanical components and used the chassis and suspension from existing passenger cars. The car had a uniquely masculine, muscular, almost predatory look. In the days that followed the Motorama, the Chevrolet Corvette– the first true American sports car – was born. Below, we have all the Corvette C1 specs, from performance numbers to recall information, options, colors and pricing. All the C1 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

The C2 Corvette was known as the Sting Ray. With an innovative new chassis designers were able to push the limits for the basic look of the Sting Ray. The C2 Corvette Sting Ray not only had a new design, but also newfound handling prowess thanks to lighter weight. Below, we have all the Corvette C2 specs, from performance numbers to recall information, options, colors and pricing. All the C2 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

Bill Mitchell was the chief stylist on the C3 Corvette and he designed the C3 patterned after the Mako Shark II concept. As before, the car was available in either coupe or convertible models, but coupe was now a notchback fitted with a near-vertical removable rear window and removable roof panels (T-tops). Below, we have all the Corvette C3 specs, from performance numbers to recall information, options, colors and pricing. All the C3 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

David R. Mclellan, and Jerry Palmer worked on the C4 Corvette design. Few cars in history have ever been more eagerly anticipated than the arrival of the C4 Corvette. This new ‘Vette was a completely original design – from top to bottom – and was an American Classic. Below, we have all the Corvette C4 specs, from performance numbers to recall information, options, colors and pricing. All the C4 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

Designed by Jerry Palmer and John Cafaro, the C5 Corvette was not simply a re-design of the existing C4 Corvette (which most people thought), but a completely new design from the ground up. The C5 was built utilizing an LS1 engine. Rated at 345 horsepower, this engine provided drivers a significant power gain over the outgoing C4. Below, we have all the Corvette C5 specs, from performance numbers to engine specs, options, colors and pricing. All the C5 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

The C6 Corvette was virtually all new including new bodywork with exposed headlamps and more aggressive stance than the C5. Below, we have all the Corvette C6 specs, from performance numbers to engine specs, options, colors and pricing. All the C6 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

The latest and greatest C7 Corvette is the best looking Corvette in our eyes. Below, we have all the Corvette C7 specs, from performance numbers to engine specs, options, colors and pricing. All the C7 Corvette specs are broken out by year model. 

The C8 Corvette's designers told us they designed if for a 10 year old kid. Below, we have all the Corvette C8 specs, from performance numbers to engine specs, options, colors and pricing. All the C8 Corvette specs are broken out by year model.