Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Chevrolet Corvette, often called "America's Sports Car," has been a symbol of performance and innovation since its debut in 1953, evolving into a supercar contender with its eighth-generation (C8) mid-engine layout.

From 2002 to 2025, the Corvette's powertrain options have showcased significant advancements.

Early models like the 2004 Corvette featured a 5.7L V8 producing 350 horsepower, while the 2019 ZR1 pushed boundaries with a 6.2L supercharged V8 delivering 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque.

The latest 2025 Z06 model boasts a naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 generating 670 horsepower at 8,400 RPM, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

This progression highlights the Corvette's commitment to blending raw power with cutting-edge engineering.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each model year.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette offers a horsepower range from 490 hp with a 6.2L direct injection high output (DI, HO) V8 engine in rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration to 670 hp with a 5.5L DI, HO V8 engine also in RWD. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft in the Z06 variant to 470 lb-ft in the E-Ray variant, which features a 6.2L DI, HO V8 engine paired with all-wheel drive (AWD). Both configurations utilize an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that includes manual and automatic modes.

2024 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette offers a horsepower range from 490 hp with a 6.2L direct injection high output (DI, HO) V8 engine in rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration to 670 hp with a 5.5L DI, HO V8 engine also in RWD. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft in the Z06 variant to 470 lb-ft in the E-Ray variant, which features a 6.2L DI, HO V8 engine paired with all-wheel drive (AWD). Both configurations utilize an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that includes manual and automatic modes.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette features a horsepower range from 490 hp with a 6.2L DI HIGH-OUTPUT engine to 670 hp with a 5.5L DI HIGH-OUTPUT engine.

Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft with the 5.5L engine to 465 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and utilize a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2022 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2L DI HIGH-OUTPUT V8 engine, producing a consistent 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It features an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2L DI HIGH-OUTPUT V8 engine, producing a consistent 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

It features an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with both manual and automatic modes, and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2L DI HIGH-OUTPUT V8 engine, producing a consistent 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

It features an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine, with power output ranging from 455 hp with direct injection to 755 hp with both direct and port fuel injection.

Torque varies from 460 lb-ft to 715 lb-ft, depending on the engine configuration.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout and a 7-speed manual transmission.

2018 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine with direct injection, producing a horsepower range from 455 hp to 650 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft to 650 lb-ft, both achieved with the same engine type and size. The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel drive layout and a 7-speed manual transmission.

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine with direct injection, producing a horsepower range from 455 hp to 650 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft to 650 lb-ft, both achieved with the same engine type and size. The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel drive layout and a 7-speed manual transmission.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine with direct injection, producing a horsepower range from 455 hp to 650 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft to 650 lb-ft, both achieved with the same engine size and type. The vehicle is equipped with a 7-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine with direct injection, producing a horsepower range from 455 hp to 650 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 460 lb-ft to 650 lb-ft, with both metrics influenced by the engine's specifications. The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel drive layout and a 7-speed manual transmission.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L V8 engine with direct injection, producing a consistent output of 455 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

This power is transmitted through a 7-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L (376 CI) SFI engine producing a horsepower range from 430 hp to 638 hp, with the higher output achieved in the ZR1 variant.

Torque ranges from 424 lb-ft to 604 lb-ft, also dependent on the engine configuration.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette 2012 features a horsepower range from 430 hp with the 6.2L (376 CI) SFI engine to 505 hp with the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 424 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine to 470 lb-ft with the 7.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain layout.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette 2011 features a horsepower range from 430 hp with the 6.2L SFI engine to 505 hp with the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 424 lb-ft with the 6.2L SFI engine to 470 lb-ft with the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette 2010 features a 6.2L SFI engine producing a horsepower range from 430 hp to 638 hp, depending on the engine configuration. Torque output varies from 424 lb-ft to 604 lb-ft, with both configurations utilizing a rear-wheel-drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.2L SFI engine producing a horsepower range of 430 hp with the automatic transmission to 638 hp with the ZR1 variant.

Torque output varies from 424 lb-ft with the automatic transmission to 604 lb-ft with the ZR1, both utilizing a rear-wheel-drive configuration and a 6-speed manual transmission option.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette 2008 features a horsepower range from 430 hp with a 6.2L SFI engine to 505 hp with a 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 424 lb-ft with the 6.2L SFI engine to 470 lb-ft with the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout.

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette features a horsepower range from 400 hp with a 6.0L SFI engine to 505 hp with a 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 400 lb-ft with the 6.0L SFI engine to 470 lb-ft with the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 SFI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout.

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette features a 6.0L engine producing 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque with the automatic transmission, while the 7.0L (427 CI) LS7 engine in the Hardtop Z06 variant generates 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.0L LLS2 SFI V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It features a rear-wheel-drive layout and is available with a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission, both utilizing a short-throw shifter for precise gear changes.

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette features a 5.7L engine with two configurations, producing a horsepower range of 350 hp with the 5.7LLS1 SFI engine and up to 405 hp with the Z06-specific 5.7LLS6 SFI engine.

Torque output varies from 360 lb-ft with the 5.7LLS1 SFI engine to 400 lb-ft with the 5.7LLS6 SFI engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel-drive configuration and offers a choice between a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine variant.

2003 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The Chevrolet Corvette 2003 features a 5.7L V8 engine, with power output ranging from 350 hp with the 5.7LLS1 SFI engine to 405 hp with the 5.7LLS6 SFI engine.

Torque specifications vary from 360 lb-ft with the 5.7LLS1 SFI engine to 400 lb-ft with the 5.7LLS6 SFI engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel-drive configuration and offers a choice between a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.

2002 Chevrolet Corvette Horsepower

The 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a 5.7L (346) SFI engine, producing a horsepower range of 350 hp with the automatic transmission to 405 hp with the manual transmission in the Hardtop Z06 variant.

Torque output varies from 360 lb-ft with the automatic transmission to 400 lb-ft with the manual transmission in the Hardtop Z06 configuration.

The vehicle features a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain and is available with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.