Corvette Performance: Ranking Every Corvette by Their Quarter Mile Acceleration Times
CorvSport has always been the number one resource for all your Corvette specs and other data and now we finally got around to compiling all the quarter mile data for every Corvette model we could find. Below we pulled together all the quarter mile times for specific models and put them into a searchable, interactive table. We also created a chart for those of us who like to see things visually.
As you can see the Corvette just gets faster and faster every year and in terms of Corvette quarter-mile times, it has consistently chipped away at those times to now be in the low 11 second times which is just crazy. The Corvette is still such a performance bargain even as its price has steadily increased, pulling off quarter mile times that compete with much more expensive European competitors.
The following is a comprehensive list of the Corvette’s quarter mile times by year.
Corvette Quarter Mile Times Table
| Model Year | Model + Year | Gen | 1/4 Mile time (seconds) | Model Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1953 C1 Corvette | C1 | 17.9 | 3.8L - 6 Cylinder Engine |
| 1954 | 1954 C1 Corvette | C1 | 17.9 | 3.8L - 6 Cylinder Engine |
| 1955 | 1955 C1 8 Cylinder Corvette | C1 | 16.7 | 4.3L - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1955 | 1955 C1 6 Cylinder Corvette | C1 | 17.9 | 3.8L - 6 Cylinder Engine |
| 1956 | 1956 C1 Base Corvette | C1 | 15.9 | 4.3L - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1957 | 1957 C1 Base Corvette (220hp) | C1 | 15.9 | 4.6L (220HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1957 | 1957 C1 Base Corvette (245hp) | C1 | 15.6 | 4.6L (245HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1957 | 1957 C1 RamJet Corvette (250hp) | C1 | 15.5 | 4.6L (250HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine RamJet FI |
| 1957 | 1957 C1 RamJet Corvette (283hp) | C1 | 15.2 | 4.6L (283HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine RamJet FI |
| 1958 | 1958 C1 Base Corvette (230hp) | C1 | 17.4 | 4.6L (230HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1958 | 1958 C1 Base Corvette (245hp) | C1 | 15.9 | 4.6L (245HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1958 | 1958 C1 Base Corvette (250hp) | C1 | 15.6 | 4.6L (250HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1958 | 1958 C1 Base Corvette (290hp) | C1 | 15.6 | 4.6L (290HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1959 | 1959 C1 Base Corvette (250hp) | C1 | 15.7 | 4.6L (250HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1959 | 1959 C1 Base Corvette (290hp) | C1 | 14.9 | 4.6L (290HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1960 | 1960 C1 Base Corvette (245hp) | C1 | 15.9 | 4.6L (230HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1960 | 1960 C1 Base Corvette (245hp ) | C1 | 15.7 | 4.6L (245HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1960 | 1960 C1 Base Corvette (270hp) | C1 | 15.6 | 4.6L (270HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1960 | 1960 C1 Base Corvette (275hp) | C1 | 15.4 | 4.6L (275HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1960 | 1960 C1 Base Corvette (315hp) | C1 | 15.1 | 4.6L (315HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1961 | 1961 C1 Base Corvette (230hp) | C1 | 15.5 | 4.6L (230HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1961 | 1961 C1 Base Corvette (245hp) | C1 | 15.8 | 4.6L (245HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1961 | 1961 C1 Base Corvette (270hp) | C1 | 15.7 | 4.6L (270HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1961 | 1961 C1 Base Corvette (275hp) | C1 | 15.5 | 4.6L (275HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1961 | 1961 C1 Base Corvette (315hp) | C1 | 15.3 | 4.6L (315HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1962 | 1962 C1 Base Corvette (350hp) | C1 | 15.3 | 5.4L (250HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1962 | 1962 C1 Base Corvette (300hp) | C1 | 14.6 | 5.4L (300HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1962 | 1962 C1 Base Corvette (340hp) | C1 | 14.3 | 5.4L (340HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1962 | 1962 C1 RamJet Corvette (360hp) | C1 | 14.1 | 5.4L (360HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine (RamJet FI) |
| 1963 | 1963 C2 Base Corvette (250hp) | C2 | 15.2 | 5.4L (250HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1963 | 1963 C2 Base Corvette (300hp) | C2 | 14.5 | 5.4L (300HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1963 | 1963 C2 Base Corvette (340hp) | C2 | 14.3 | 5.4L (340HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine |
| 1963 | 1963 C2 RamJet Corvette (360hp) | C2 | 14.1 | 5.4L (360HP) - 8 Cylinder Engine (RamJet FI) |
| 1964 | 1964 C2 Base Corvette (375hp) | C2 | 14.2 | 5.4L, 327CI / 375HP Fuel Injected |
| 1964 | 1964 C2 Base Corvette (300hp) | C2 | 15.2 | 5.4L, 327CI / 300HP, Automatic |
| 1965 | 1965 C2 Base Corvette (300hp) | C2 | 14.7 | 5.4L, 327 CI / 300HP, Convertible |
| 1966 | 1966 C2 Base Corvette (300hp) | C2 | 14.1 | 5.4L, 327CI / 300HP, Automatic |
| 1966 | 1966 C2 Base Corvette (425hp) | C2 | 13.4 | 7.0L, 427CI / 425HP, Convertible |
| 1967 | 1967 C2 Base Corvette (435hp) | C2 | 13.8 | 7.0L, 427CI / 435HP, Convertible |
| 1968 | 1968 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 15.4 | |
| 1969 | 1969 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 13.8 | |
| 1970 | 1970 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 14.1 | |
| 1971 | 1971 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 13.8 | |
| 1972 | 1972 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 14.3 | |
| 1973 | 1973 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 15.5 | |
| 1974 | 1974 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 15.6 | |
| 1975 | 1975 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.1 | |
| 1976 | 1976 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.3 | |
| 1977 | 1977 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.4 | |
| 1978 | 1978 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.1 | |
| 1979 | 1979 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 15.5 | |
| 1980 | 1980 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 15.2 | |
| 1981 | 1981 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.0 | |
| 1982 | 1982 C3 Base Corvette | C3 | 16.4 | |
| 1984 | 1984 C4 Base Corvette (Auto) | C4 | 15.5 | L83 (205HP), 3.31 Axle, 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1984 | 1984 C4 Base Corvette (Manual) | C4 | 15.1 | L83 (205HP), 3.31 Axle, 5-Speed Manual |
| 1985 | 1985 C4 Base Corvette (Manual) | C4 | 14.6 | L98 (230HP), 5-Speed Manual |
| 1985 | 1985 C4 Base Corvette (Auto) | C4 | 15.1 | L98 (230HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1986 | 1986 C4 Base Corvette (Manual) | C4 | 14.6 | L98 (230HP), 5-Speed Manual |
| 1986 | 1986 C4 Base Corvette (Auto) | C4 | 15.2 | L98 (230HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1986 | 1986 C4 Base Corvette (3.07 Axle) | C4 | 15.1 | L98 (230HP), 4-Speed Automatic, 3.07 Axle |
| 1987 | 1987 C4 Base Corvette (Manual) | C4 | 14.4 | L98 (240HP), 5-Speed Manual |
| 1987 | 1987 C4 Base Corvette (Auto) | C4 | 14.9 | L98 (240HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1987 | 1987 C4 Base Corvette (3.07 Axle) | C4 | 14.9 | L98 (240HP), 4-Speed Automatic, 3.07 Axle |
| 1988 | 1988 C4 Base Corvette | C4 | 14.3 | |
| 1989 | 1989 C4 Base Corvette | C4 | 12.5 | |
| 1990 | 1990 C4 Base Corvette | C4 | 14.1 | |
| 1990 | 1990 C4 ZR1 Corvette | C4 | 12.6 | ZR1 |
| 1991 | 1991 C4 L98 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.9 | L98 Coupe |
| 1991 | 1991 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.2 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1991 | 1991 C4 Callaway Corvette | C4 | 12.8 | Callaway |
| 1992 | 1992 C4 LT1 Corvette | C4 | 13.9 | LT1 |
| 1992 | 1992 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 12.1 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1993 | 1993 C4 LT1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 14.0 | LT1 Coupe |
| 1993 | 1993 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.1 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1993 | 1993 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.1 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1994 | 1994 C4 LT1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 14.1 | LT1 Coupe |
| 1994 | 1994 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.6 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1995 | 1995 C4 LT1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 14.1 | LT1 Coupe |
| 1995 | 1995 C4 ZR1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 13.6 | ZR1 Coupe |
| 1996 | 1996 C4 LT1 Coupe Corvette | C4 | 14.0 | LT1 Coupe |
| 1996 | 1996 C4 Grand SportC orvette | C4 | 13.7 | Grand Sport |
| 1997 | 1997 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 1997 | 1997 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.6 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1998 | 1998 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 1998 | 1998 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.6 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1998 | 1998 C5 Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.5 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 1999 | 1999 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 1999 | 1999 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.6 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1999 | 1999 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.5 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2000 | 2000 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2000 | 2000 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.6 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2000 | 2000 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.5 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2001 | 2001 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.0 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2001 | 2001 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2001 | 2001 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2001 | 2001 C5 Z06 Corvette | C5 | 12.3 | LS6 (385HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z06 |
| 2002 | 2002 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.0 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2002 | 2002 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2002 | 2002 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2002 | 2002 C5 Z06 Corvette | C5 | 12.2 | LS6 (405HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z06 |
| 2003 | 2003 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.0 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2003 | 2003 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2003 | 2003 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2003 | 2003 C5 Z06 Corvette | C5 | 12.2 | LS6 (405HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z06 |
| 2004 | 2004 C5 Base Corvette (Manual) | C5 | 13.0 | LS1 (350HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2004 | 2004 C5 Base Corvette (Auto) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2004 | 2004 C5 Base Corvette (Perf Axle) | C5 | 13.3 | LS1 (350HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2004 | 2004 C5 Z06 Corvette | C5 | 12.2 | LS6 (405HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z06 |
| 2005 | 2005 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.9 | Base. LS2 (400HP), 4-Speed Automatic |
| 2005 | 2005 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | LS2 (400HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2005 | 2005 C6 Corvette (Z51 Perf Pack) | C6 | 12.3 | LS2 (400HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z51 Perf. Pkg. |
| 2005 | 2005 C6 Corvette (Z51 Perf Axle) | C6 | 12.6 | LS2 (400HP), 4-Speed Automatic, Perf. Axle |
| 2006 | 2006 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | Base. LS2 (400HP), 6-Speed Manual |
| 2006 | 2006 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.6 | LS2 (400HP), 6-Speed Automatic |
| 2006 | 2006 C6 Corvette (Z51 Perf Pack) | C6 | 12.3 | LS2 (400HP), 6-Speed Manual, Z51 Perf. Pkg. |
| 2007 | 2007 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 11.7 | Base |
| 2008 | 2008 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.2 | Base |
| 2008 | 2008 C6 Z06 Corvette | C6 | 11.8 | Z06 |
| 2009 | 2009 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | Base |
| 2009 | 2009 C6 ZR1 Corvette | C6 | 11.1 | LS9 (638HP), 6-Speed Manual, ZR1 Coupe |
| 2010 | 2010 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | Base |
| 2010 | 2010 C6 Z06 Corvette | C6 | 11.5 | Z06 |
| 2010 | 2010 C6 Grand Sport Corvette | C6 | 12.0 | Grand Sport |
| 2010 | 2010 C6 ZR1 Corvette | C6 | 11.1 | LS9 (638HP), 6-Speed Manual, ZR1 Coupe |
| 2011 | 2011 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | Base |
| 2011 | 2011 C6 Z06 Corvette | C6 | 11.6 | Z06 |
| 2011 | 2011 C6 Grand Sport Corvette | C6 | 12.0 | Grand Sport |
| 2011 | 2011 C6 ZR1 Corvette | C6 | 11.1 | LS9 (638HP), 6-Speed Manual, ZR1 Coupe |
| 2012 | 2012 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 12.4 | Base |
| 2012 | 2012 C6 Z06 Corvette | C6 | 11.7 | Z06 |
| 2012 | 2012 C6 ZR1 Corvette | C6 | 11.1 | LS9 (638HP), 6-Speed Manual, ZR1 Coupe |
| 2013 | 2013 C6 Base Corvette | C6 | 11.8 | Base |
| 2013 | 2013 C6 ZR1 Corvette | C6 | 11.1 | LS9 (638HP), 6-Speed Manual, ZR1 Coupe |
| 2013 | 2013 C6 427 Convertible Corvette | C6 | 11.8 | LS7 (505HP), 6-Speed Manual, 427 Conv. |
| 2014 | 2014 C7 Base Corvette | C7 | 12.1 | Base |
| 2015 | 2015 C7 Base Corvette | C7 | 11.9 | Base |
| 2016 | 2016 C7 Base Corvette | C7 | 12.0 | Base |
| 2017 | 2017 C7 Base Corvette | C7 | 11.8 | Base |
| 2018 | 2018 C7 Base Corvette | C7 | 12.0 | Base |
| 2019 | 2019 C7 Stingray Corvette | C7 | 11.1 | Stingray |
| 2019 | 2019 C7 ZR1 Corvette | C7 | 11.0 | ZR1 |
| 2020 | 2020 C8 Base Corvette | C8 | 11.2 | Base |
| Model Year | Model + Year | Gen | 1/4 Mile time (seconds) | Model Notes |
