Along with the traditional removable roof and the convertible models, the new hardtop coupe body style which was the first since the classic 1963-1967 Stingray's joined the line up.  The hardtop coupe was put as cheaper at $38,777 versus for the coupe $39,171 and for the convertible $45,575.  The Hardtop came standard with the six-speed manual transmission, Z51 suspension, a 3.42 limited-slip rear axle, and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, to back up its performance orientation.

Engines:                                                                                             LS1 350 V8 345 bhp @ 5600 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm.