The 2026 Corvette Stingray: A New Era of Performance and Design

The 2026 Corvette Stingray arrives with the confidence of a car that knows exactly what it is: a mid-engine sports machine engineered to thrill, styled to provoke, and refined to a level that pushes the Corvette name deeper into supercar territory. On the streets of Fort Smith, AR—or any road that gives you space to breathe—it feels less like a car and more like an event.

Unmatched Performance

The centerpiece, naturally, is the mid-mounted V8. Still free-breathing, still gloriously responsive, and still capable of delivering 495 hp and 470 lbs. ft. of torque, it hurls the Stingray forward with an urgency that borders on the absurd. Zero to sixty in 2.9 seconds is the headline figure, but the real magic sits in the way the engine communicates. Every prod of the throttle, every rise in revs, feels immediate and honest.

The mid-engine layout works beautifully here—balance, traction, and composure all sharpened. Add the Z51 Performance Package and the entire car tightens its focus: Brembo® brakes, performance suspension tuning, and Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4S tires give the Stingray a sense of purpose normally reserved for far more expensive exotics.

Luxurious Design

Corvette design teams have been refining the Stingray’s visual drama for years, and the 2026 model continues the trend. Broad shoulders, a low stance, and air-hungry intakes frame a cabin that finally feels as premium as the performance suggests. Leather, suede, carbon fiber—the materials now match the ambition.

Five new interior colorways add more personality than ever before. Asymmetrical Adrenaline Red and Santorini Blue deliver the kind of theatrical flair owners expect from a car with this level of performance. And if you choose the convertible, the power-retractable hardtop disappears beneath the deck at speeds up to 30 mph, leaving the profile intact and the experience transformed.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Corvette engineers have fitted the Stingray with a digital command center that would look at home in a spacecraft. There’s a 12.7-inch center console screen, a 14-inch Driver Information Center, and a 6.6-inch auxiliary display—all crisp, fast, and brilliantly intuitive.

The Driver Mode Selector allows you to tune the Stingray’s character, from relaxed touring to all-out track aggression. Z Mode goes further still, letting you tailor throttle mapping, suspension behavior, and steering effort with precision—ideal for carving a favorite back road or dialing the car in for a track session.

Customization Options

The 2026 Stingray gives buyers an unusually deep set of choices. GT1 seats deliver long-distance comfort; Competition Sport seats tighten the cabin around you like proper racing hardware. Wheel designs range from understated Pearl Nickel to bold Midnight Gray with red accents. Even the roof panel has evolved: the new Electrochromic Coupe Roof Panel adjusts its tint at the touch of a button, offering light control without the fuss of removal.

Every element exists to let owners shape the Stingray into something personal—something that matches the way they intend to drive it.

Visit Orr Chevrolet in Fort Smith, AR

The 2026 Corvette Stingray isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a statement of intent from Chevrolet. If you want to experience this remarkable machine in person, Orr Chevrolet in Fort Smith, AR is ready to show you every detail and help you explore available options.

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