Updated MY26 Corvette goes on sale in UK

Always hankered after America's supercar? There could hardly be a better time to scratch the itch...

By PH Staff / Friday, 3 July 2026 / Loading comments

We’re confirmed fans of the C8 Corvette. In fact, you may recall that it featured among our favourite cars of the year in 2025. Which was hardly a difficult call to make: it looks good, sounds great and is, even in its most affordable format, thrillingly fast. Plus, of course, you get a choice of Stingray (the 482hp V8 one), E-Ray (the 644hp V8 hybrid one), and Z06 (the mental 640hp V8 one). All of them, let’s not forget, with right-hand drive. Wonders never cease, eh?

Moreover, you’ll be delighted to hear that all versions - including both the 6.2-litre and 5.5-litre V8 - are fundamentally as we left them. The MY26 updates are all of the relatively minor sort, many of them to do with spec and colour choices. The most significant difference is found in the cabin, where a redesigned interior now features a larger 12.7-inch centre console screen, an expanded 14-inch instrument cluster and, in case that weren’t enough, an all-new 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen, which can be personalised with the driver’s preferred shortcuts.

This improved sense of functionality extends to the introduction of some new physical buttons (hallelujah), specifically a Drive Mode Selector and a switch that provides access to the Performance Traction Management system. The latter sounds particularly convenient as there’s a new PTM Pro setting, which ‘turns off electronic stability and traction control while maintaining ABS and certain E-Ray-specific front axle controls, helping drivers achieve maximum vehicle command and engagement with minimal intervention.’ Marvellous.

On the practical side, there’s a new wireless charging pad positioned alongside some redesigned cupholders, and Chevrolet has even gone to the trouble of providing passengers with a new grab handle (based on customer feedback, we assume). The same probably goes for the relocation of the HVAC controls, with ‘the new housing helping to create a more open, shared cabin environment between driver and passenger.’

If you’re less interested in the comfort of your passenger and more concerned about live data, you’ll be delighted to learn that the performance app that was previously the preserve of the E-Ray is now standard across the lineup and offers driver’s access to acceleration timers, a G-force gauge, tyre pressure and temperature indicators, and (in the E-Ray) an eAWD gauge to show what the front axle is doing. Moreover, there’s a Performance Data Recorder that lets you record and review high-def video to improve your driving technique. Or just show off to your mates.

There are new colours and finishes, too (we like the sound of Roswell Green Metallic), and the new option of switchable electrochromic glass in the coupe’s targa roof - although probably the best news is that despite all the renovating, UK Corvette prices are unchanged from last year. So you’ll still pay between £95,460 for the cheapest Stingray 2LT coupe and up to £184,650 for a convertible Z06 (the E-Ray, which might be the one to have if you’re planning year-round use, is from £153,400). There is a fledgling dealer network to cater to your needs, as well, including Arnold Clark and Clive Sutton. So there really is no excuse, should you be shopping for a six-figure supercar, not to pop the C8 on your shortlist. We definitely have.