The Corvette legacy stretches back to 1953, with only one year (1983) missing from production. Then, in 2020, Chevrolet made history by launching the first-ever mid-engine Corvette—a vision that Zora Arkus-Duntov, the father of the Corvette, had dreamed of for decades.
The C8 generation was a game-changer. Chevrolet even toyed with the idea of a mid-engine layout for the C7, but at the time, purists still wanted that classic front-engine setup. Fast forward to today, and the C8 lineup is stronger than ever—Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, and the upcoming ZR1.
But here’s the big question: is the Stingray still the smart choice? With all these high-performance variants, does the base Stingray still hold its own, or should you stretch your budget for the E-Ray, Z06, or ZR1? Watch this video from Raiti’s Rides on YouTube as Joe Raiti explores the 2025 C8 Corvette Stingray.
