2020 Corvette C8 Stingray

As if the C7 wasn’t superlative, the new C8 Corvette takes the mantle as the bowtie brand’s halo car in the biggest of ways. The body now looks like the combination of a Ferrari (front) and a Corvette (rear). The engine moves behind the cabin for mid-mounted configuration that improves performance, and the cabin becomes even more driver-focused. Power still comes from an old-school naturally-aspirated V8 engine. Whereas the C7 had an LT1 6.2-liter small block V8 with 455 horsepower, the C8 gets an LT2 V8 that’s good for 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque and 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque with the optional Sport exhaust. 0-60 will arrive in less than three seconds, putting it in the same territory as the $300K Ferrari F8 Tributo but at a shocking $60K price point. The Z51 package adds an adjustable suspension to change the stiffness and the ride height, a front splitter, and a big rear spoiler. Inside, you’ll find a big 12-inch screen, plenty of leather and carbon fiber, and room for two golf bags in the rear trunk, as well as a front cargo compartment. It’s a huge leap for the brand and the model, and expect even more performance to come in future iterations. Our only issue: no more manual transmission will be offered.