The 10 Best Corvettes Of All Time

With the ultimate expression of the Corvette, the C8 ZR1X, about to be revealed this week, it's a good time to look back at some of the most iconic models throughout Corvette history.

1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe

The 1963 Sting Ray coupe was the first Corvette with a fixed roof and independent rear suspension. It's one-year-only split rear window makes it one of the most iconic and collectible models in Corvette history.

1990 Corvette ZR-1

Nicknamed “The King of the Hill,” the original ZR-1 featured a Lotus-designed, DOHC 5.7L V8 engine making 375 hp—later bumped up to 405 hp. It redefined performance for American sports cars in the 1990s.

2009 Corvette ZR1

The C6 ZR1 brought a supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 producing 638 hp, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a top speed over 200 mph. It was the fastest and most powerful Corvette at the time of its debut.

2023 Corvette Z06

The mid-engine Z06 uses a naturally aspirated 5.5L flat-plane crank V8, revving to 8,600 rpm and making 670 hp. It's the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 ever in a production car.

1967 Corvette L88

Produced in extremely limited numbers, the L88 was a race-ready model with an underrated 430 hp 427ci big-block V8. In reality, power output was closer to 550 hp. It’s one of the rarest and most valuable Corvettes ever made.

1984 Corvette C4

Though not as loved as others on this list, the 1984 C4 was a major leap forward in chassis design and performance after a long run of C3s. It marked the beginning of the modern Corvette era.

2001 Corvette Z06

The C5 Z06 offered 405 hp and track-ready upgrades like wider tires, lighter components, and stiffer suspension. It helped revive Corvette’s image as a genuine performance car.

1970 Corvette LT-1

Powered by a high-revving small-block 350ci V8 with solid lifters, the LT-1 offered sharp performance and was praised for its balance of speed and handling during the height of the muscle car era.

2019 Corvette ZR1

With 755 hp and 715 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 6.2L LT5, the C7 ZR1 was the most powerful Corvette ever built. It featured extreme aero and set records.

1955 Corvette V8

The Corvette was saved from early extinction in 1955 with the introduction of the 265ci small-block V8. It transformed the car into a legitimate sports car and laid the foundation for Corvette performance in the decades to come.