2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51

Description

The C8 Corvette is finally here, in all of its mid-engine glory, and it's unquestionably the best 'Vette ever. But if you're going to the dealer to get yours, you've likely already seen the mark-ups and dealer add-ons that push the price into the stratosphere, not to mention the waiting list for all the coolest colors and top options. Instead, here's a showroom-clean 2020 Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51 that loaded to the brim and only has 1,033 miles on the clock, all at a price that's in line with the limited competition on the market. Your move.

Regardless of generation, any Stingray looks amazing from all angle, and no matter what Corvette you prefer, you have to admit that this C8 is a total slam-dunk in the looks department. It's still got plenty of Corvette DNA but the detailing and trim overhangs give it a brute horsepower look that is very much in tune with the times. The engine's repositioning required a stronger focus on stark aerodynamics and cooling, and the resulting front fascia, side scoops with air intakes, and rear vents out back below the taillights all work to that end. The Z51 package punches up the Corvette's styling even further with the addition of Carbon Flash exterior accents and badges, LED lamps throughout, and power heated mirrors with integrated turn indicators at the sides, giving the car an even more aggressive look, if that's possible. Of course, as a nearly-new car, it is in showroom-fresh condition with great Rapid Blue paint, perfect factory gaps, and nary a mark on the finish. In fact, the highest praise we can pay any car is that it looks like it just rolled out of the showroom, and in this Corvette's case, that's completely true! You won't be able to get the full effect of this car from the photos, but spend some time looking it over and you'll really dig all the little details, from the cool Stingray and Corvette badges throughout, to the unique spoiler out back, to the oversized exhaust tips at the flanks of the rear diffuser, and you get the impression that there's nothing on this car that doesn't serve a purpose. My goodness this Corvette is a piece of art.

The ultra-luxurious Natural and Black leather and suede interior is where the Corvette really shines, offering the upgrades that Corvette fans have been begging for for years. And like the rest of the car, it's brand new, without so much as a crease in the driver's seat cushion, and the look is further punctuated with carbon accent pieces found throughout. The body-hugging multi-directional power buckets are comfortable for all-day drives as well as track sessions, and like any modern supercar, the 'Vette comes with neatly placed openings in the seat back for a harness (not that you'd ever need such a thing, right?). As this is a 3LT car, it's loaded with every option in the book, including the usual power everything, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a powerful Chevrolet Infotainment system, as well as optional heated and ventilated seats, 4G/LTE connectivity, and paddle-shifters on the sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel that looks like it came out of a Ferrari. In fact, if not for the badges, you'd likely name every Italian exotic worth its salt before you got to Corvette when describing this high-end cabin. Overhead there's a color-matched removable roof panel and because this Corvette is mid-engined, you get some storage both fore and aft, so a longer trip is not out of the question.

The engine in the middle I keep mentioning (sorry, I just can't get over it) is a roaring 6.2 liter LT2 V8 making a stunning 495 horsepower, and it's all backed by a full factory warranty, so go out and have some fun. The all-new, all-aluminum LS small block has grown by leaps and bounds since its introduction 20 years ago, with this one making the kind of power we could only dream of back then. Chevy claims 0-60 MPH in a miniscule 2.9 seconds for the Z51 model, although when Car and Driver tested the car themselves, they hit 0-60 MPH in just 2.8 seconds. That's a faster acceleration time than that of the C7 ZR1 from the year before, so we can probably say goodbye to a rear-engine Corvette forever. The engine bay is as-new, with no modifications other than optional carbon fiber dress-up, so it can be docile enough for your mom to drive it but get it onto the track and it comes to life in a way you've never experienced before. The 8-speed automatic transmission may seem like a performance handicap, but the paddle shifters and lightning-quick reflexes actually make it quicker off the line and all you have to do is stomp and steer. The Z51 performance suspension is agile and you can forget about Corvettes riding like trucks, because this one is comfortable and supple. Giant Z51-spec disc brakes with black calipers, magnetic ride control, and all kinds of other safety features keep you from getting in over your head and it rides on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear blacked-out alloys and grippy run-flat Michelin radials.

Fully documented with all of its original manuals and original window sticker, this is the top-of-the-line 'Vette you can own today, without the wait and without the huge dealer mark-up. Call now!