Chevrolet Corvette Specs

Since 1971 the Corvette has grown 4.3″ in length and gained 578 lb: weight rose 19%, length only 2%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 10 generations · 1971–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is 183.9″ long, 78.7″ wide and 48.4″ tall on a 107.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,688 lb. At 15.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Corvette generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2020, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 2014–2019 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1975: 361 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2024, is 2.0″ longer and 132 lb heavier than the 2020–2023 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Corvette dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1974179.5″67.7″46.9″96.5″3,111 lb
1975–1979182.3″67.7″47.2″96.5″3,472 lb
1980–1983185.4″68.9″48″98″3,355 lb
1984–1996176.4″70.9″46.9″96.1″3,190 lb
1997–2004179.5″73.6″47.6″104.3″3,219 lb
2005–2009174.8″72.4″49.2″104.7″3,190 lb
2010–2013175.6″76″49.2″105.9″3,208 lb
2014–2019176.8″74″48.8″106.7″3,331 lb
2020–2023182.3″76″48.4″107.1″3,417 lb
2024–2026184.3″79.5″48.4″107.1″3,549 lb
ROWS 10·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Corvette year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Corvette dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026183.9″78.7″107.1″3,688 lb10
2025183.9″78.3″107.1″3,605 lb7
2024183.5″78.3″107.1″3,594 lb6
2023183.5″78″107.1″3,488 lb4
2022182.3″76″107.1″3,424 lb2
2021182.3″76″107.1″3,424 lb2
2020182.3″76″107.1″3,417 lb2
2019176.8″75.6″106.7″3,441 lb4
2018176.8″75.6″106.7″3,441 lb4
2017176.8″75.6″106.7″3,441 lb4
2016176.8″75.6″106.7″3,441 lb4
2015176.8″75.6″106.7″3,441 lb4
2014176.8″74″106.7″3,331 lb2
2013175.6″74.8″105.9″3,276 lb7
2012175.6″74.8″105.9″3,261 lb6
2011175.6″74.8″105.9″3,261 lb6
2010175.2″74.4″105.9″3,219 lb5
2009175.2″73.6″105.1″3,170 lb3
2008175.2″73.6″105.1″3,170 lb3
2007175.2″73.6″105.1″3,170 lb3
2006175.2″73.6″105.1″3,170 lb3
2005174.8″72.4″104.7″3,190 lb2
2004179.9″73.6″104.3″3,186 lb3
2003179.9″73.6″104.3″3,186 lb3
2002179.9″73.6″104.3″3,210 lb3
2001179.9″73.6″104.3″3,210 lb3
2000179.5″73.6″104.3″3,203 lb3
1999179.5″73.6″104.3″3,203 lb3
1998179.5″73.6″104.3″3,230 lb2
1997179.5″73.6″104.3″3,219 lb1
1996178.7″70.9″96.1″3,269 lb2
1995178.3″72″96.1″3,340 lb3
1994178.3″72″96.1″3,340 lb3
1993178.3″72″96.1″3,340 lb3
1992178.3″72″96.1″3,344 lb3
1991176.8″72″96.1″3,344 lb3
1990176.8″72″96.1″3,344 lb3
1989176.4″70.9″96.1″3,265 lb2
1988176.4″70.9″96.1″3,263 lb2
1987176.4″70.9″96.1″3,217 lb2
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Corvette on the used market

In 1,909 Corvette listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1997–2004 car is the most common: 479 of them (25%), at an average asking price of $19,103. The current 2024–2026 car averages $86,293. ForCar visitors have decoded 1,222 Corvette VINs; the most checked model years are 2023, 2021 and 2024.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Corvette generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2024–20261427%$86,2938,353 mi
2020–202319910%$67,90818,199 mi
2014–201930816%$52,08641,545 mi
2010–2013995%$40,91246,502 mi
2005–200935419%$26,97468,808 mi
1997–200447925%$19,10370,571 mi
1984–199632217%$12,54678,185 mi
Other years6<1%$110,490610 mi
ROWS 8·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Corvette fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Corvette — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,130 cars within 10″ of its length, the Corvette is wider than 96%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Corvette against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,130 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width78.7″72″+6.7″
Wheelbase107.1″107.1″same
Curb weight3,688 lb3,591 lb+97 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Corvette against its rivals

Next to the Jaguar F-TYPE, the Corvette is the longest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Corvette against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Corvette (this car)2026183.9″78.7″3,688 lb
Jaguar F-TYPE2026176″75.6″3,843 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Corvette bigger than the 2025?

About the same length: the 2026 model is the same length and 83 lb heavier.

Which Corvette years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1975, 1980, 1984, 1997, 2005, 2010, 2014, 2020 and 2024. Model years inside each range, such as 2024–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Corvette or the Jaguar F-TYPE?

The 2026 Jaguar F-TYPE is 7.9″ shorter and 155 lb heavier than the 2026 Corvette.

How much does a used Corvette cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $12,546 for the 1984–1996 car to $86,293 for the 2024–2026 one, across 1,909 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 56 Corvette model years, 1971 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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