Used 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 1LT for sale 

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe happens to sport some impressive stats on paper that can put the competition to shame. Needless to say, the offerings from Chevrolet for the car are pretty outstanding. Many things are very impressive with the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, some of which are given below.

Z51 Performance Package

With every variant that the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe comes in, you have special edition packages that give you an overall boost in performance and handling of the car.

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From our point of view, going for the standard car will give you enough juice in terms of horsepower and driving experience. Mainly because the performance package just fine-tunes the overall experience, and the stock version will give you this and the difference is negligible.

In our opinion, going for the 2LT trim will give you enough juice in terms of horsepower and driving experience while also being equipped with a good amount of features. Considering the fact that the Z51 performance package just fine-tunes the overall experience, the stock version will definitely give you all the power you would want with negligible difference between the two, except for the few additional exterior trims.

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray offers a 6.2L (376 ci) V8. The engine uses a direct injection technique, which helps it to pump out more horses. The screaming V8 is connected to a short-throw 7-speed manual transmission. The engine churns out 455 bhp with 460 lb.-ft. of torque, which is muscle car territory.

The Stingray with the Z51 package, adds stiffer suspension, upgraded brakes, and an electronic limited-slip differential to the powertrain. The pack also includes mild aerodynamic tweaks that improve high-speed stability. The car gives true mechanical feedback, unlike modern cars which attract enthusiasts. 

The Porsche 718 Cayman happens to be a bit cheaper than the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, but then delivers significantly low power. The Jaguar F-type Coupe simply is incomparable in terms of power output. The Corvette doesn't exactly offer an underpowered base trim as the rivals. The base Stingray comes standard with a V8. 

Acceleration

The Stingray is the base trim of the Corvette series. However, the car offers a thunderstorm of performance from that true-American V8. The overall acceleration of the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray comes both in a coupe and convertible form. The Corvette is one of the fastest in a straight line with its muscle-car-like driving athletics. 

The car can touch 60 MPH from a standstill in just under 3.8 sec. The strong surge of performance also pulls it across the standing quarter-mile in just 11.2 sec. It might not be the most efficient, but that's not a priority when one shops for a sports car.

The Corvette Stingray has the highest top speed of 190 MPH, which is electronically limited. The Porsche 718 Cayman and the Jaguar F-type Coupe on the other hand simply aren't anywhere close to the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe because the Porsche 718 Cayman does 0-60 mph in about 4.9 sec and the Jaguar F-type Coupe in about 5.4 sec.

Braking

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe comes with all-around disc brakes as standard. It gets a 12.6-inch disc rotor at the front, whereas the rear is gripped by a larger 13.3-inch rotor. The brakes are assisted by a host of electronics, including ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist, which helps to stop this fast car from 60 MPH in just 107 feet. However, the Corvette is a heavy car with its LT1 V8 engine. 

In terms of braking, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is bested by the Porsche 718 Cayman. That's mainly down to the 300-pound difference in curb weight of both the cars. Still, the Stingray can come to a dead stop from 60 mph in 107 feet flat. However, the better chassis articulation and lightweight architecture help the Cayman to come to a stop much more efficiently. The Jaguar F-Type is the heaviest car around and takes the farthest stopping distance at 112 feet.

Handling and Steering 

Like every Chevrolet car ever manufactured, the handling and driving experience has always been the best that you can find. With an integrated specialized suspension that gives the driver overall improved stability at high speeds and offers great feedback at the limit of adhesion.

2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe impresses a lot except the time when it comes to fuel efficiency. With a massive 6.2L Naturally Aspirated engine, it's natural that the Stingray will deliver numbers like 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

The Porsche 718 Cayman, on the other hand, has significantly higher mileage compared to the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and the Jaguar F-type Coupe with a combined mileage of about 24 mpg, 21 mpg in the city, and 28 mpg on the highway.

The interior of the 2018 Stingray is not that impressive with plenty of plastic and a simple design. However, we appreciate that Chevrolet has spent more money on performance and less on bling. Even though the car seems big, the interiors aren't that spacious. As standard, the Stingray comes with dual-zone climate control. The power adjustable seats also provide adequate reach making it easy to find a cody riding posture. The steering column is electronically-adjustable making it feel much more premium than the rivals, 

The Jaguar F-Type is the widest car in the lot and offers the most shoulder room on the inside. The doors of the Corvette opens wide, which makes ingress and egress much easier. However, the cheap plastic and outdated dash design of the Corvette makes it look a bit cheaper when compared to the rivals. All the rcars get leather upholstery and the one in the Jaguar is the one which feels the most premium. 

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats
• power-adjustable steering wheel
• Upgraded interior trim
• Heated and ventilated seats 
• power adjusted front seats
• Driver-seat memory function.

Cargo Space

Despite being a sports car, the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe offers impressive cargo capacity. The 15 cubic feet trunk can easily swallow the luggage for two on a weekend getaway. However, you cannot utilize more space with the Corvette Coupe. The convertible eats up almost half of the room behind when the roof is folded. 

The competition has some impressive cargo stats as well. The Porsche 718 Cayman despite being compact offers 9.7 cubic feet of space. The Jaguar F-type Coupe, on the other hand, offers a usable 14.4 cubic feet of space. The cabin of the Corvette also lacks the addition of storage compartments. The shallow cargon bin can only fit your phone along with a few small items like a wallet. 

Infotainment

As standard you get a 8-inch infotainment screen onboard. The system provides most of the latest amenities and features making it one of the best in its class. The system gets a crisp and clear menu with easy to operate features. The system is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

The system also comes with an onboard WiFi hotspot which provides internet access to the occupants. As standard you get a BOSE 9-speaker premium audio system which provides amazing audio quality. However, you can upgrade to a more premium version of it with 10 speakers. In the higher trims you get a Heads up display as well. 

• Bluetooth
• 10-speaker BOSE Audio system
• Heads Up Display
• Navigation
• WiFi Hotspot
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay

Unlike the plain interiors, the exteriors of the Corvette are extremely stylish. The sharp cuts and creases give the Corvette its true American supercar stand. Excelling in almost all domains, the 2018 Corvette Stingray sports the classic long hood short tail proportion. 

While many think the round tail light was better, the new hexagonal tail light will impress most of us. The Corvette gets optional 19-inch wheels at the front and larger 20-inch rims at the rear. However, the corvette offers 18-inch wheels at the front whereas the rear is a bit bigger at 19 inches.

The competition has a whole new different answer as the Porsche 718 Cayman simply happens to be compact and more durable than a machine that makes it likable by all. The Jaguar F-type Coupe on the other hand sports gracious curves expected from a British sports car. The front wheels of the Corvette are 8.5 inches wide whereas the rear is wide at 10 inches.The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe sports some impressive exterior features. A couple of which are given below.

• 19-inch front wheels with 20-inch rear wheels
• Brembo brakes as standard
• Xenon headlights
• LED running lights
• Front-view parking camera
• Auto-dimming driver-side

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports some impressive safety features. The Corvette seems dated when it comes to advanced safety tech. The car lacks to provide advanced driver-assist features, which are even present in cars from a segment below. However, it belongs to a niche market and hence neither NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested it. Some of the available safety features are:

• Active handling stability control improves traction and enhances vehicle stability
• Traction control, all-speed
• Rear Vision Camera NEW wide view
• Airbags, frontal and side-impact, driver and passenger with Passenger Sensing System 

Porsche 718 Cayman vs Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Porsche 718 Cayman is one of the best driving machines currently on sale. It has a free-revving engine, an exquisitely balanced chassis, and one of the most fun-to-use manual transmissions. However, while the Cayman offers phenomenal agility and driving experience, the Corvette is far more powerful with the same asking price. So if maximum horsepower per dollar spent is your criteria, go for the Corvette.

Jaguar F-type Coupe vs Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Jaguar F-type Coupe brings back all the classic British sports car styling elements; i.e., a long hood short deck silhouette with gracious curves flowing everywhere. Over that, the F-type is truly a driving machine with a fine chassis and eager engine. However, the Stingray trumps in terms of sheer power.

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is a brilliant car that offers everything that you ever want in a sports car. From looks to power and comfort, it has it all. If a budget-oriented sports car is your thing, then it's a must-have car. But at the price at which the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe happens to come in, you can also consider some European sports car offering more finesse.