Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT2 (C8)
Specifications
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette Stingray LT2
- Chassis Code
- C8
- Year Range
- 02/2020-09/2021
- Category
- Performance
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 (LT2)
- Eligible For Import Under
- SEVS (Special and enthusiast vehicle) *
* Import eligibility disclaimer: eligibility shown is general information only, is not guaranteed, and is determined solely by the Australian Government and subject to change without notice - please confirm current eligibility for this vehicle with the Fukasawa Car Imports team before purchasing. Nothing here excludes any right that can't lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
Image disclaimer: photos shown are for illustration only and do not depict the actual vehicle you will receive. Images may be sourced from Japanese auction listings and edited, including AI-assisted retouching, for clarity - actual condition, colour, trim and equipment will vary by vehicle and are confirmed only once a specific car is sourced on your behalf. Nothing here excludes any right that can't lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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SEV Register Details
- Criteria
- Performance Criterion
- SEV Entry Number
- SEV-000956
- Entry Expiry
- 24 Sep 2028
- Register Listing
- View on SEV Register ↗
Always verify this listing is current directly on the official SEV Register before relying on it - see the disclaimer below.
About Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT2:
C8 Corvettes are one of the few non-Japanese performance cars that can be sourced from Japan and imported into Australia, making Japanese-market examples particularly interesting to Australian enthusiasts. The C8 also represents the first generation of Corvette designed from the ground up around a mid-engine layout, bringing the Corvette firmly into the modern supercar conversation. Unlike previous generations, the C8 was also offered from the factory in right-hand drive markets, including Japan, making Japanese-market examples especially attractive for Australian buyers.
Available in 2 variants:
C8 Coupe (Targa) — The removable-roof coupe combines the practicality of a fixed-roof sports car with the ability to enjoy open-air driving. The removable roof panel gives the C8 a distinctive balance between a conventional coupe and convertible.
C8 Convertible — Featuring a power-operated retractable hardtop, the convertible provides open-top driving while retaining the C8’s mid-engine proportions and performance.
The C8 also brings a substantial amount of modern technology and convenience to the sports-car formula. Depending on specification and options, features can include multiple selectable driving modes, an active performance exhaust, remote engine start, Apple CarPlay, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, premium Bose audio and available carbon-fibre performance seats. The C8 LT2 is also one of the relatively few modern sports cars in its price bracket currently eligible for import into Australia, giving it an unusual combination of supercar looks, V8 performance, modern technology and import accessibility.
For Australian buyers, the Japanese-market RHD C8 is a particularly interesting import proposition. The current SEVS entry specifically covers the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (LT2), with a build-date range of 02/2020–09/2021. The official entry states that it canvasses the Stingray (LT2) variant only.
Importing a C8 from Japan remains an attractive alternative to buying locally, with Japanese-market examples potentially offering competitive overall costs compared with Australian-delivered cars, particularly when exchange rates are favourable. As always, landed cost, compliance, freight, taxes and the individual vehicle’s condition should be considered when comparing the two markets.
The C8 Corvette offers absolutely incredible value for a modern sports car, combining the character of a naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 with genuine performance, supercar looks and modern technology. The mid-engine platform gives the C8 a very different character from previous Corvettes, while retaining the relatively straightforward appeal of a large-displacement naturally aspirated V8. Chevrolet Japan lists the LT2 at 6,156 cc and 502 PS in its Japanese specification.
With strong performance, striking design and a high level of available equipment, the C8 LT2 is an increasingly compelling option for Australian enthusiasts, particularly when a well-presented Japanese-market RHD example can be sourced at a competitive price.
* SEVS entries are not a guarantee of import eligibility. SEVS listings, eligible variants, build-date requirements and approval conditions are subject to continuous change. Always refer directly to the current official SEVS register and applicable approval documentation to confirm a vehicle’s eligibility before purchasing or importing. The current C8 entry is Stingray (LT2), 02/2020–09/2021 and is currently listed with an expiry of 24/09/2028.