It is fascinating to see why this has happened.
The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette will not see any powertrain modifications, but the Environmental Protection Agency has new fuel efficiency ratings for the model. These new figures are now 16 mpg city, 24 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg together. The city figure is 1 mpg higher than last year, while the highway figure drops 3 mpg. The combined rating does not change.
This is because the EPA certifies fuel efficiency based on a vehicle’s sales volume. The Z51 performance package is the most popular for Corvette buyers. It includes parts such as a different rear-end ratio or Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tire that could affect mileage.
The most popular package determines the EPA fuel economy. Corvette Stingrays with Z51 were responsible for almost 70% of Corvettes sold in 2021. This is because customers want the best performance, a Chevy spokesperson Trevor Thompkins stated in a statement to Autoblog.
The 2022 upgrades to the LT2V8 engine are responsible for the slight increase in city fuel economy. The revised fuel injection system produces fewer waste products, and has lower particulate emission. Also, the calibration of Active Fuel Management is different. These changes do not affect the output of the powerplant.
We will learn all about the largest C8 Corvette updates since its launch on October 26. This is when the Z06 makes its debut. It may be a modified version of the C8.R racing car’s engine with dual overhead camshafts as well as a flat-plane crankshaft. It is said to produce 617 horsepower (460 megawatts), while the V8 could have a maximum speed of 9,000 rpm.
Chevy claims the Z06 is a product of the 2023 model year, so they won’t be available in showrooms until the middle 2022.