A 2025 Corvette Stingray Convertible hits 175 mph on the Autobahn, showcasing American muscle on Germany’s unrestricted highway.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible has proven once again that American performance cars can hold their own on Europe’s fastest highways. In a recent video posted by AutoTopNL, a Cacti Green hardtop convertible Corvette reached 282 kph (175 mph) on the German Autobahn, coming tantalizingly close to its official top speed of 312 kph (194 mph).
The video begins with a scenic drive through winding mountain roads before transitioning to a stretch of the Autobahn with no posted speed limit. Once clear of traffic, the driver unleashes the car’s 495-horsepower LT2 6.2-liter V8, letting the naturally aspirated engine roar to its upper limits. Though the car fell just short of its claimed top speed, the smooth power delivery and stable handling at extreme velocity were clear highlights of the run.
The Autobahn’s lack of a legal speed cap doesn’t mean drivers are free from risk, and the video shows moments where traffic forced quick adjustments. Still, the Corvette’s mid-engine layout and balanced chassis seemed composed even as the digital speedometer climbed past 170 mph.
The run naturally raises questions about what higher-performance Corvette models could achieve under similar conditions. The upcoming 2025 Corvette ZR1, rumored to produce over 1,000 horsepower, could push into supercar territory, potentially challenging European hypercars for top-speed bragging rights. Even the Corvette Z06, with its flat-plane-crank V8, would likely deliver an even more thrilling Autobahn experience.
While few drivers will ever have the chance – or skill – to explore these speeds legally, the video provides a glimpse of what makes the Corvette an enduring symbol of American performance: brute power, surprising refinement, and an unmistakable presence, even among Europe’s best.