1953 — Present

Corvette Generations

Eight generations. Seven decades. One legend. Explore the design, engineering and stories behind every era of America's sports car.

The Complete Lineage

Every Generation, Every Story

Click any generation to dive into its history, design evolution and defining moments.

1953–1962

The first chapter. A fiberglass-bodied roadster that introduced America to its own sports car.

1963–1967

Sharp edges, hidden headlights, and independent rear suspension — the C2 defined the modern Corvette.

1968–1982

The longest-running generation, the C3 carried Corvette through the muscle-car era and into the emissions age.

1984–1996

A complete rethink with modern suspension, a digital dash, and the return of real performance.

1997–2004

A clean-sheet chassis, the LS V8, and a focus on rigidity that made the C5 a world-class handler.

2005–2013

A tighter, more powerful Corvette with the return of the ZR1 and the legendary LS7 427.

2014–2019

The return of the Stingray name, a new LT1 V8, and the track-focused Z06 with a supercharger.

2020–Present

The most radical Corvette yet — the engine moves behind the driver for the first time.