Paragon Performance is an aftermarket site for all things C8 Corvette. Each month they have been putting out new C8 Corvette product updates and here is there September C8 Corvette product update list.
Protective Film Solutions in Orange County California just purchased a C8 Corvette from Whitmoyer Chevrolet for their latest shop project build.
This blog post will be updated as they update their C8 Corvette build series on their YouTube channel to show you what they do with it.
Here is an introduction video on why they chose the C8 Corvette
And Stage One of the C8 Corvette Build at Protective Film Solutions
They start off with a full paint correction and clay bar and then add a clear PPF (paint protection film) to their C8 Corvette. Then they added an Xpel XR Plus tint to the driver and passenger windows as well as the front windshield and STEK windshield rock protection film.
Lastly, they added Glanz ceramic coating to the interior, wheels, and exterior of the C8 Corvette. Stay tuned for more videos we will keeping this post updated as they build the C8 Corvette.
LAUNCH CONTROL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OUR C8 CORVETTE!! | PROTECTIVE FILM SOLUTIONS – 4K
Protective Film Solutions C8 Corvette Project
Here’s another update of the Protective Film Solutions C8 Corvette build where they add new tires, aftermarket wheels, and suspension to lower the C8 Corvette and get rid of that ugly wheel gap and stock OEM C8 Corvette wheels.
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.
All-New 2023 Corvette Z06 REVEALED! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
HERE’S WHAT I THINK OF THE C8 Z06 CORVETTE! *2023 C8 Z06 HUGE UPDATE!
OFFICIAL C8 Corvette Z06 Photo Released! My Reaction…
Per their Twin Turbo C8 Corvette Stock Block C8 Corvette Record
On day 3 of Rocky Mountain Race Week Trevor takes first place with just one run in his GTR and our very own Seth sets a new record in our Twin Turbo C8 Corvette. Jotech Motorsports in Garland Texas (972) 494-2100 www.jotechracing.com We specialize in making fast cars faster. To name a few that we specialize in Nissan GTR, McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, 370z and more.
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.
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.
Check out this video from Speed Phenom where he takes is track driven 25,000 mile 2LT C8 Corvette to Carmax and see what he is offered.
It’s actually pretty insane after being low balled by come Chevy Dealers in the 60-70k range because of the high mileage. Does Carmax go even lower?
He has a 2022 C8R Edition C8 Corvette coming and already had a 600LT Mclaren as well so its time for him to sell his C8 Corvette he received at the Corvette Museum and drove across the country to California.
We actually posted a Carmax C8 Corvette offer back in October 2020 so you can see the difference almost a year later the two offers. The other one was a 1LT C8 Corvette.
C8 Corvette Carmax
Carmax VS Honda Dealership Offer on my 2020 C8 Corvette
