--- title: "Chevy Corvette E-Ray Dyno Run Reveals Higher Torque Than Advertised" description: "Dyno testing from Paragon Performance indicates the Corvette E-Ray's torque is almost 40 lb-ft above what GM advertises from the factory." date: "2024-03-18" modified: "2024-03-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/stock-corvette-e-ray-beats-chevys-torque-figures-on-dyno" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "Coupe" - "sports car" --- # Chevy Corvette E-Ray Dyno Run Reveals Higher Torque Than Advertised ![]() *\General Motors, Paragon Performance\* The [Chevy Corvette E-Ray]() uses the same 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 as the entry-level Stingray, but with some help from an electric motor on the front axle. The automaker claims that combination makes a combined 655 horsepower and 592 lb-ft of torque. [Paragon Performance's]() all-wheel-drive dyno tells a better story, though. At the wheels, a stock Corvette E-Ray made 573 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque in Paragon's testing. That's 14% less horsepower than [Chevrolet]() says, though that's typical drivetrain loss for a rear-wheel-drive car with a dual-clutch transmission. So, the advertised figure is pretty spot on there. It's the torque number that's shocking, however, as it's a 6.4% *increase* at the wheels from what General Motors claims. That might help explain the E-Ray's ability to hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.5 seconds. ![]() How do the E-Ray's actual figures compare to a stock [Corvette Z06]()? The Z06 makes more power, with 610 wheel-horsepower, but it only begins to best the E-Ray at around 7,500 rpm—2,000 rpm higher than where the E-Ray hits peak power. The Z06 also makes considerably less torque, with a 424 lb-ft of peak wheel torque. And once again, that torque kicks in far later in the rev range. So, in almost all real-world circumstances, an E-Ray is going to be quicker than a Z06. We already knew the Corvette E-Ray was a bit of an overperformer. After all, it was *The Drive's* [Best Performance Car]() of 2023. But it's nice to see our suspicions confirmed with science and graphs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcvOH1ndbtI&t=356s *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()