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The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Can Officially Hit 200 MPH
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Key Points:
- June 30th is National Corvette Day, marking the anniversary of the first production Corvette rolling off the line in 1953.
- General Motors announced that the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray base model now has a top speed of 200 mph, an increase of 6 mph from the previous C8 model.
- The 200-mph top speed is only achievable on the base car without the Z51 performance package, which adds downforce and reduces top speed by an estimated 10 mph.
- The new Stingray is powered by a 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine producing 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, making it the most affordable 200-mph car available new.
- The next-cheapest 200-mph car is also from GM, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, which reaches 205 mph.
