The result is a heightened, immersive and highly customisable cockpit that enhances comfort and everyday usability without compromising Corvette’s renowned driving engagement. Two new exterior colours, Roswell Green Metallic and Blade Silver Metallic, complement a broader choice of interior finishes, colourways and materials, allowing customers to tailor their Corvette to suit both road and track use.
Driver-centric cockpit
A larger 12.7-inch centre console display, expanded 14-inch driver information centre, and an all-new 6.6-inch touchscreen auxiliary display create an immersive environment and deliver an intuitive user experience. The new 6.6-inch auxiliary display provides a dedicated, driver-configurable screen, making it easier to personalise access to important information such as trip mileage, g-force readouts, or Launch Control activation.
The centre console has been reconfigured to place all crucial controls at the driver’s fingertips, while creating a balance between physical and virtual controls. For 2026, the Drive Mode Selector has been redesigned with a physical switch, relocated in line with the gear selector. On screen, the Tour, Sport and Track Mode displays have been updated with new animations and cleaner graphics to communicate speed and engine revs.
Tactile experience
There are also new physical buttons for Performance Traction Management (PTM) controls, which feature a new mode for 2026 – PTM Pro. PTM Pro 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.
The E-Ray’s Charge+ button, enabling quicker battery replenishment or the ability to sustain charge during track sessions, has been relocated to a prominent position on the steering wheel for ease of use. Meanwhile, across all models, the HVAC controls have been relocated beneath the central display screen, with the new housing helping to create a more open, shared cabin environment between driver and passenger.
For convenience, voice assistance can also be used to control everything from navigation and in-cabin calling to adjusting cockpit temperatures and audio.
In the centre console, a new wireless charging pad1 sits alongside redesigned cupholders with hand-wrapped inserts, ambient lighting and signature Corvette crossed flags. On the passenger side, a grab handle and USB-C port have been added for comfort and convenience.
Accessible performance data
For the hybrid, all-wheel-drive Corvette E-Ray, live power, torque flow and additional data is available via the E-Ray Performance App. For 2026, the Performance App is introduced across the Corvette lineup. This incorporates new data capabilities that can be viewed in the auxiliary display, centre console display, or sent to the driver information centre display in Tour and Sport Mode:
• Acceleration timers: Relocated to the Performance App, drivers can now set their own speed ranges for timed acceleration
• G-force gauge: Reimagined to show the limits of force the vehicle has achieved over time, providing more context than live G-force readings alone
• Tyre pressure and temperature gauge: Displays live tyre pressures and temperatures to help drivers anticipate available grip
• Propulsion system vitals gauge: Live feed for engine oil temperature and pressure, engine coolant and transmission fluid temperatures
• eAWD gauge: Shows front axle power output and battery state-of-charge for E-Ray
The models also feature an enhanced Performance Data Recorder (PDR) that now offers real-time in-cabin data analysis. This enables drivers to record and analyse their performance data, on and off the track, to help improve their driving technique. The PDR lets owners ‘create’ a track, defining the start and finish lines for a race circuit, as well as autocross or point-to-point road routes. The PDR records lap timings and also allows drivers to record high-definition video of every driving session, enabling side-by-side video playback. PDR footage is saved in a standard MP4 format, making it easy for drivers to share on social media platforms. Beyond performance driving, the PDR can also be activated when the car is put in Valet mode and left for an extended length of time, giving owners oversight of their car’s movements.
2026 Corvettes feature a custom infotainment system with Google Built-in2 fully integrated with vehicle controls. Google Gemini will be available with Google built-in through GM’s infotainment system, harnessing the vehicle’s software platform and Connected Services to deliver richer, more useful information. Customers will experience a clear step up from the current Google Assistant to a smarter, more intuitive AI assistant that is designed to become even more helpful over time.
Connected Services are available for world-class convenience and entertainment. New apps, such as Google Chrome and YouTube, are available through Google Play3, enabling occupants to stream video and go online while stationary. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
New interior design details and bespoke customisation options added
The 2026 Corvette lineup adds four new interior colour schemes. Bespoke customisation now includes Corvette’s first asymmetrical interior colourway in Jet Black and Adrenaline Red that dramatically slices through the dash, centre console and seats, creating distinct driver and passenger areas:
• Sky Cool and Medium Ash Grey with Habanero accents: Monochrome cool greys with unexpected pops of bright Habanero orange
• Santorini Blue: Vivid shade of blue that’s both vibrant and electric, set against Jet Black
• Very Dark Atmosphere: Rich chocolate brown paired with Jet Black and Natural Tan accents
• Ultimate Suede: Jet Black suede interior customisable with Adrenaline Red, Competition Yellow or Santorini Blue accent stitching and matching seatbelts, bringing sueded microfibre to almost all interior surfaces
Customers can also specify a mixed seating option in Asymmetrical Adrenaline Red with a racing-inspired Adrenaline Red Competition driver’s seat and a Jet Black GT2 passenger seat.
A new carbon fibre display hood is now available on E-Ray and Z06. Sitting over the driver information centre, it provides further customisation and visually ties into other carbon fibre options already offered across the lineup.
For the exterior, alongside new colour options of Roswell Green Metallic and Blade Silver Metallic, customers can opt for a new asymmetrical exterior centre stripe in Edge Red/Carbon Flash. For E-Ray and Z06, body colour rocker panels are now standard, while blue brake callipers can be specified.
A new electrochromic coupe roof option allows customers to change the tint level of their targa roof glass. At the touch of a button, they can select between full, medium and low tint options.
Available in the UK now
Stingray, E-Ray and Z06 are available now through Corvette’s UK dealer network:
• Arnold Clark, in Glasgow and Manchester
• Cambria, in Birmingham
• Clive Sutton, in London
• Lookers, in Colchester and Essex
For more information on Corvette’s 2026 lineup, specifications and pricing, visit www.chevroleteurope.com/eu-en.
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