Chevrolet just revealed the 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 BASE model on Twitter and Instagram and we are seeing mixed messages from potential customers and Corvette fans online.
Also, Chevrolet is really teasing the new C8 Z06 since we all know from the Nurburgring videos of the C8 Z06 that there are going to be variants and a track focused C8 Z06 with a bird like wing with a Z07 package.
It will be interesting to see what happens on October 26th when we get to see every C8 Z06 variant and option including the details of the flat plane crank engine, C8 Z06 convertible, performance numbers, C8 Z06 colors, and possible weight reduction with a magnesium DCT.
2023 C8 Z06 photo released by team Corvette ahead of schedule!
2023 C8 Z06 CORVETTE FROM CHEVROLET
Rick Corvette Conti says he has seen the C8 Z06 flat plane crank engine (hints at Twin or Dual Intake Manifolds) , interior, and tachometer of the new C8 Corvettes from being part of the spy photographer crew.
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As of March 2022, the Starting base price of a C8 Corvette Stingray is $62,195. And the starting base price of a C8 Corvette Convertible is another $7,000 taking the total price to $69,695.
Also, if you add the 2LT package it is another $7,000 or $69,495 and the 3LT top level packages adds another $11,950 or starts at $74,145 before adding any other options.
How Much is a Corvette C8?
Updated March 23rd, 2022 for the 2023 C8 Corvette Pricing Model Year
2023 Corvette Stingray – $63,195 MSRP
New 20 Spoke Wheel Designs
Gloss Black (Q9I) – $995
Satin Black with Red Stripe (Q9A) – $1,495
Ultra Bright Machined (Q99) – $1,995
Tech Bronze Accessory (5DG) – $3,195
New Exterior Options
Black Exhaust Tips, requires NPP performance exhaust (NGA) – $200
70th Anniversary Edition Stripes – $995
New Interior Treatments
Stealth Aluminum Interior Trim (BAZ) – $595
Adrenaline Red Dipped Interior, requires 3LT – No Extra Charge with 3LT
In this video from Cars, Costs and Technology on his take on C8 Corvette Pricing. Do you think he is right and the C8 Corvette pricing will come down?
He does say its going to hold it’s value and thinks it will stay above what you paid for it but thinks the 25-30k mark ups are going to go away. Funny enough we posted about the C8 Z06 is going to be marked up as researched from us personally and by one of Speed Phenom’s videos. And most dealers have lists of over 1000 people wanted a C8 Z06 and again is going to be hard to get and marked up.
The most we seen in an email from a Chevy dealer is they are going to mark up a C8 Corvette Z06 $200,000. And most are saying they will mark it up $25-$50k. There are only a few dealers like Ciocca Corvette, Macmulkin, Criswell, and Whitmoyer that are selling at MSRP but there wait times and lists are so long it can take a year or more to get it at that price.
Even in the last month or so in 2021 there are still dealers marking up the C8 Corvette at 50k. And recently a 25,000 mile C8 Corvette that was tracked hard sold for $85k at Carmax which is still insane especially with that high of miles in such a short period of time of less than 2 years.
So not really sure how much the C8 Corvette pricing will come down if at all in the next year since its going to be hard to get a C8 Z06 and the production levels of the C8 Corvette is still a lot lower than the C7 Corvettes. And C7 Corvettes are still selling for high prices with the used car market, inflation, strike, plant closures, and chip shortages. There really hasn’t been any sign from Chevy or General Motors they are going to double production. And the C8 Z06 is just going to create even more buzz for the brand and people wanting to get a C8 Corvette even if they can’t get the C8 Z06.
2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Pricing
Recently we posted another article about the 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 pricing starting at $88,000 based on a build sheet which is close to two Chevy dealers saying it was going to start at $87,000. Read more here and watch these videos.
However we will have the C8 Corvette Z06 Pricing by the end of March 2022 which has been speculated to start in $87,995 to $92,995 range for the base model C8 Z06 vs the C8 Corvette Z06 Z07 package with the carbon fiber wheels and all of the carbon fiber options.
C8 Z06 Corvette MSRP Pricing Imminent!
Per Records Rebuilds on YouTube We review the signs that pricing will soon be released for the C8 Z06 Corvette, the prototypes seen at the Indy 500, potential order dates, and possible CTF sightings.
Check out this video produced by Ferrada Wheels where they use airbag suspension and their Ferrada Concave Madness CM2 Wheels on a Corvette C8.
Per their video description of the Ferrada Wheels for the C8 Corvette
Does it get any better than having the new C8 on bags, but fitted with the perfect set of aggressive, concave CM2’s. This combination will continue to break necks. #ferradawheels#c8corvette
Check out this video of the highest horsepower and now World’s Fastest C8 Corvette running 9.01 second quarter mile at 154MPH with 1350 Wheel Horse Power.
1350WHP C8 Corvette | NEW HP WORLD RECORD for C8 Corvette!
Anderson Dick and the team at FuelTechUSA should be proud. We have been covering their FuelTech USA Twin Turbo C8 Corvette from the beginning and it hasn’t been easy as many of these Twin Turbo C8 Corvettes have issues with the clutches, axels, and piggy backing on the ECU since its encrypted.
World’s quickest C8 Corvette! 2 World Records in a week: 1350whp and 9.01 @ 154mph
FuelTech C8 Corvette Goes 9.01 in the Quarter Mile at 153 mph | New World Record
Breaking News from HorsePower Obsessed on YouTube from Vette Titans and Brandon Byer’s Facebook page.
Brandon from Vette Titans spotted the C8 Z06 in the hard top convertible just like Chevy offers in the base C8 Corvette Stingray model. Brandon caught the C8 Z06 out testing in the streets and one of them putting the top down and follows them for a good 6 minutes or so.
The current C8 Corvette convertibles are an extra $7,500 for that option with the C8 Z06 pricing isn’t confirmed yet and there are no details until October 26th 2021 reveal date.
2023 C8 Z06 CONVERTIBLE ~ MY JOURNEY TO CAPTURE THEM
It looks like their will be 3 variants of the C8 Z06 in 2023, a base model C8 Z06, a C8 Z06 with the Z07 track package, and a C8 Z06 convertible. Although this one seems real quiet in the video like the new C8 Corvette E Ray will be.
This video below is from Mid Engine Corvette Forum (see description below video)
A good friend of mine, Roger, made my day this morning.
Roger checked into the hotel outside Columbus, Ohio Tuesday night and noticed a C8 parked out back. Upon further investigation, lo and behold four Z06 test mules were staying in the hotel. Roger is on the list to buy a C8 Z06 so is very aware of this car.
Next morning Roger was able to listen to them as they left the hotel parking lot and accelerate onto the freeway. The exhaust sound of four of the Z06’s was exceptional! The last one drove by leaving the parking lot in silent mode, no exhaust sound, even getting up on the freeway. Apparently moving under all electric power. Assuming the E Ray.
Here are some photos and video Roger was able to take. Security was very tight.
As we covered many times before since Fabspeed Motorsport was one of the first companies to develop and launch a cat back exhaust for the C8 Corvette as well as sport cats they have now launched a full system including Headers.
Here is a video they just launched that shows the sound difference although video really hard to capture the true sound of the Fabspeed Headers, Sport Cats, and cat back exhaust for the Corvette C8.
In this video by Harlan Charles and the C8 Corvette team he covers all of the production stats, pricing, options and more about the C8 Corvette at the Corvette Museum.
Harlan Charles is the Corvette Product Marketing Manager and towards the end he takes questions from the audience and gives as much information as possible accept for the new C8 Z06 of course.
He even mentions they don’t even know a location they will use for the C8 Z06 release date information on October 26th, 2021.
He covers this and MORE about the C8 Corvette
Awards they received for the C8 Corvette
Best Resale Value
First ever Right Hand Drive
The difference between the Corvette C1 in 1981 to now and the 2020 C8 Corvette
Breakdown of the most popular options of the C8 Corvette and combinations of options and colors
Check out this video from Brink of Speed as he uses the new 2022 Corvette builder as prices just went live to build the new C0rvette C8R edition.
He uses the Corvette C8R edition as an example to show you what it really costs by adding a C8R graphics package with a plaque. The C8R Edition doesn’t change the engine, DCT or any performance elements to the car.
Just adding the Corvette C8R edition adds $12,940 more to the base model 2022 C8 Corvette stingray. It adds the Z51 package and a lot of the 3LT options along with black trident spoke wheels.
Other than the Jake logo, plaque, and stickers along with the new Hypersonic gray color everything else is the same as the 2020 and 2021 C8 Corvette models. The new Hypersonic grey color is included but if you want the accelerate yellow C8R Edition C8 Corvette its another $500.00
He also specs it based on what Chevrolet showed what they looked like at the Corvettes at Carlisle tent. It came to another $25,390 dollars (just for looks) in options to match what they did with the carbon fiber package as well.
If you built this yourself it would be probably a quarter of that $25k as Brink of Speed points out. The only difference is saying you have one of the 1000 they are building. It really does seem like a marketing gimmick and wouldn’t be a good idea if you already own a C8 Corvette. It’s similar to the Callaway C8 Corvette that had only appearance changes but no performance upgrades. It could be a cool option if you never owned a C8 Corvette before as your first C8 Corvette you purchase but it doesn’t seem like an overpriced marketing gimmick.
We have already covered using an aftermarket company like Racing Sport Concepts for carbon fiber parts for the C8 Corvette is a way better option to save money and have high quality carbon fiber parts.
UP CLOSE!! TWO CORVETTE C8.R EDITIONS Both Hypersonic Gray & Accelerate Yellow
Is the 2022 Corvette C8R Special Edition WORTH buying or WAIT for the C8 Z06?
The ALL NEW C8R Special Edition is here and Chevrolet wants to celebrate for 2022. This C8 is based on a 3LT Vette with the Z51 pkg. Under the engine cover is a 6.2L V8 pumping out 495HP & mated to an 8-speed DCT. On the outside there are two available colors, special graphics, and extra aero. On the inside you will find unique colors and touches. Is the 2022 Corvette C8R Special Edition WORTH buying or WAIT for the C8 Z06?
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He has released a “Bravo” package which he shows on the First C8 Corvette Convertible to get a Twin Turbo set up.
He also created and just released a C8 Tuner to help with ECU adjustments including the mass air flow calibration.
Per Alex Peitz Twin Turbo C8 Convertible video description:
The research and development phase is finally over! We are proud to present the first and only twin-turbo convertible C8. This video focuses on the results after we have installed our base Bravo package not utilizing methanol or a boost controller.
Check out this video by Carspotter Jeroen where the low wing C8 Z06 Corvette was timed running a 8:18 and the High Wing C8 Z06 Corvette ran a 7:12 unofficial lap time at the Nurburgring.
