2021 Chevrolet Corvette — Full Specifications

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23Combined MPG (UK)

6.2L 8-cylEngine

Premium GasolineFuel Type

N/AInsurance Group UK

N/ANHTSA Safety

290CO₂ g/km

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The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is a coupe powered by a 6.2L 8-cyl premium gasoline engine, returning around 23 mpg (UK) / 19.0 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Chevrolet Corvette workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission	Automatic (S8)
Fuel Type	Premium Gasoline
Powertrain	Conventional
Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Coupe
Seats	Data not available
Length	Data not available
Width	Data not available
Height	Data not available
Kerb Weight	Data not available
Fuel Economy (UK)	23 combined / 18 urban / 32 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)	19.0 combined / 15.0 city / 27.0 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions	290 g/km

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UK Running Costs

Insurance group not available — check with your insurer. At around 8,000 miles per year and 23 mpg combined, expect roughly 1581 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators. Keeping the car well maintained helps too — a decent car care kit protects resale value.

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Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

NHTSA crash test data not available for this model year.

How It Compares

How does the Chevrolet Corvette compare to similar coupes? For context, coupes in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 23 mpg figure is 4 mpg below that average. Its 290 g/km CO₂ figure is 23 g/km higher than the 267 g/km average for coupes on this site. This comparison is based on 130 coupes in our dataset.

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have?

It's fitted with a 6.2L 8-cyl premium gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s8) transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?

It returns around 23 mpg (UK) combined, or 19.0 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have a good safety rating?

NHTSA crash test data is not available for this model year.

How many seats does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have?

Seating capacity data is not available for this model year. It's classed as a coupe.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette's fuel economy good for a coupe?

It returns around 23 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the coupes we track.