The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 (C8) is a sportscar developed and manufactured by Chevrolet.
First announced on April 12, 2019 with a camouflaged pre-production model parked in Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the sixth-generation Corvette was first publicly shown on July 18, 2019 with a special event hosted by Chevrolet, following multiple pre-production prototype sightings at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in late 2018.
A convertible was later revealed at the Kennedy Space Center on October 2, 2019.
It is the first mid-engine Corvette model with prior generations having a front-engine layout, but was outlined by the car's engineering team that they had taken the front-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration as far as they could with the previous generation ZR1.
Fitting the engine into the middle of the chassis gives it a 61% weight bias to the rear although the launch control system and increased rear bias give it an improved launch.
The Stingray is offered as the base model although a Z51 package is also offered including Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP tyres, firmer suspension, FE4 system three dry-weather mode adaptive dampers, a front splitter, a rear spoiler, a third radiator behind the driver's side air intake, air scoops directing air to the brakes, larger brake rotors, an electronic limited-slip differential, a shorter final drive ratio, and a dual-mode exhaust.
Over the standard Stingray, the Z51 produces five more brake horsepower and five more pound-foot of torque.
Games[]
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The Corvette Stingray (C8) appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the "Utter Madness" update (4.8.31) in the "Utter Madness" event that first ran from October 26, 2020 at 16:00 (PST) to November 2, 2020 16:00 (PST). The starting performance rating is 641.
Stock
The stock Corvette Stingray (C8) is a super class car that requires 60 rare blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Utter Madness" event
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 Super
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3600 | 6300 | 5445 | 641 | 
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8183 | 10989 | 10544 | 987 |
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Stage Upgrades
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X | X | X | X |
Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The Corvette Stingray (2020) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]
Stock
The stock Corvette Stingray can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $141,500 and has a Tier A+ 261 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 1 at the end of Week 1 and reaching Sunday, Week 2.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 30 Tier A playlists in any position using any vehicle.
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image - Guizio)
(Promotional Image - Guizio)
References[]
- ↑ Website: carfolio.com (2022) 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, 2020 MY C8 US. Available at: https://www.carfolio.com/chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z51-598499
- ↑ Website: motortrend.com (2019) EXCLUSIVE: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray First Test: The C8 Keeps Its Promises. Available at: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2020-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-c8-first-test-review/
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/