For 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 gets a refresh with an updated interior and other tweaks. Along with the standard C8 Stingray and new ZR1/ZR1X models, they get more "driver-centric" displays and new interior colour options. The centre screen is now enlarged to 12.7" and an additional 6.6" auxiliary touchscreen display to the left helps to configure the gauges and vehicle more easily than before. It also displays performance gauges like tire pressure, eLSD status, power output, and temperatures. The centre stack is heavily revised with a more traditional row of climate control buttons, redesigned cupholders and an integrated passenger grab handle now that the climate buttons have been moved.
In terms of mechanical and performance differences, all 3 trims are essentially the same and the Z07 package is available on all levels. The only distinguisher is the front lift is not available on the 1LZ. The 2LZ adds a lot of interior luxury, convenience, and safety features, while the 3LZ adds premium interior trims but feature-wise is very similar to the 2LZ. Many of the available options are gatekept for the 2LZ and 3LZ trim levels.
Here are the key differences between the various models:
1LZ
- Head Up Display
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Bose Premium 10 Speaker System
- Performance data recorder optional
- Standard non-folding or dimming side mirrors
- Standard leather steering wheel (sueded option available but not heated)
- Base GT1 bucket seats (not heated or cooled)
- Interior contrast stitching unavailable
- Memory seats unavailable
- CF Interior trim unavailable
- Front lift unavailable
2LZ Adds (on top of 1LZ):
- Bose Performance Series 14 Speaker System
- Performance data recorder standard
- Power folding and auto-dimming side mirrors
- Front view camera
- Blind spot alert and rear cross traffic alert
- Electrochromic dimming roof becomes available option
- Memory seats for driver and passenger
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- CF Interior level 1 available as an option, but not level 2
- Integrated garage door opener standard
- Front lift becomes available option
3LZ Adds (on top of 2LZ):
- Standard/Base seat becomes the GT2 bucket
- CF and leather steering wheel standard (Sueded wheel not available)
- Sueded upper interior trim
- CF Interior level 1 and 2 available as an option
- Mixed seating option with Red Competition driver and Black GT2 passenger seat