The 2025 black-on-black Z51 Stingray delivers near-supercar performance in a dramatic, understated specification.
- Mid-engine Corvette layout: The 6.2-liter naturally aspirated LT2 sits behind the occupants, providing excellent traction and weight distribution.
- 495 hp and 470 lb-ft: The Z51 package includes the performance exhaust, raising output from 490 to 495 hp.
- Serious acceleration: Chevrolet quotes 0–60 mph in 2.9 seconds for a Z51-equipped Stingray—performance that would have been exotic-car territory only a few years ago.
- Track-capable Z51 equipment: It adds Brembo performance brakes, firmer suspension, heavy-duty cooling, a shorter performance axle ratio, electronic limited-slip differential, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, front splitter and a model-specific rear spoiler.
- Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission: It shifts considerably faster than a conventional manual or automatic while permitting manual control through the paddles.
- Black-on-black appearance: The black body hides many of the C8’s vents and contrasting shapes, making it look lower and more cohesive. The matching Jet Black cockpit gives it a purposeful, almost exotic appearance.
For 2025, Chevrolet built 13,640 Stingrays, of which 6,485—47.5%—received Z51. Black was the most popular exterior color, and Jet Black was the most popular interior, so neither choice is rare. The detailed paint-and-trim table records approximately 1,381 black/Jet Black Stingrays: 1,020 coupes and 361 convertibles.