The 2019 Corvette is available in four different flavors, none mild.

Base cars are the Stingray; Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1. Trims climb the performance and price ladders.

Even the 2019 Stingray gets good equipment for its $56,995 starting price, which includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, premium audio by Bose, power-adjustable seats, staggered 19- and 20-inch wheels, and leather upholstery.

We give the iconic sports car points above average for its infotainment screen, nearly endless options, and relative value toward the base end—although the six-figure ZR1 performs like a seven-figure hypercar, too. We add one for its Performance Data Recorder, which is a must-have killer app. It gets a 9 out of 10 for features. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

Stingrays and Grand Sports are available in 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trims; Z06s are offered in 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ trims; ZR1s are available in 1ZR or 3ZR trims. Base cars start near $57,000 and top models cost more than double—a ZR1 convertible rings the bell at more than $136,000.

No amount of money buys automatic emergency braking.

Chevy offers myriad ways to spec a Corvette, so we’ll hit the highlights. Interested shoppers should spend afternoons (plural) poring over options and specs for their sports cars—no two need be alike.

We’re smitten with the base Stingray’s power and features, but admit few buyers will stop there.

The Grand Sport is a performance bargain at about $67,000. It includes the base features plus aerodynamic bits to improve performance (front splitter, wider rear fenders, rocker panel skirts, etc.); bigger 14.6-inch front and 14.4-inch rear brakes; summer tires; a limited-slip rear differential, and Magnetic Ride Control suspension.

We’d gladly spend lottery winnings on that version. (Clarification: state lottery winnings.)

If we’re talking about hitting the multi-state jackpot, we’ll go in on a 3ZR ZR1 that spares no creature comforts for its superlative speed.

The top trim 2019 ZR1 adds unique napa leather upholstery, heated and cooled seats, navigation, a microfiber-wrapped dash, and Chevy’s Performance Data Recorder (more on that later). A $2,995 track package turns the ZR1 into a hero with sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires, stiffer suspension components, and a tall carbon-fiber rear wing. All-in, a ZR1 of our dreams could easily crest $130,000.

Back on earth: stickers, wheels, covers, you name it, Chevy likely will sell it on a Corvette.

What we’d suggest? Optional on most trims, but standard on any trim with a “3” in it, is Chevy’s Performance Data Recorder that can log track videos on an in-car memory stick. Not only does it replay the lap, it can also display throttle position, brake force, speed, gear, and suspension. It’s telemetry for us mortals, and beyond entertainment, it’s also educational. We highly recommend it.

A Z51 package adds performance upgrades to base cars; Z07 packages add stouter brakes, stickier tires, and adjustable aero to Z06 cars; and so on.

Also, for 2019, Chevy is offering the Grand Sport and Z06 in four Driver’s Series packages, each with a different color, fender hash marks, painted calipers, and a dash plaque, among other appearance features.

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