Corvette: Year by Year
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1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Production Delays and Rising Prices
Minor engine tweaks included an upgraded direct injection fuel system, improved engine calibration and an enhanced AFM (Active Fuel Management) range which should improve fuel economy. The LT2 6.2L V-8 was still rated at 490 horsepower or 495 horsepower with the available performance exhaust system.
As with the 2021 model year, Corvette prices for 2022 creeped up again, this time by $1,200. The base Corvette (1LT, coupe) will start at $62,195, including the destination charge.
2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition
- High-wing spoiler in Carbon Flash
- Yellow brake calipers
- Black Trident design wheels, with the “Jake” logo on the center caps and black lug nuts
- Exterior mirrors in Carbon Flash
- Black side rockers
- Splash guards
Each car comes with a custom-fitted indoor car cover rendered to the appearance of the No. 3 or No. 4 Corvette C8.R race car, per each Special Edition’s color and graphic scheme. The IMSA GTLM Championship Edition package starts at $6,595.
2022 Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT |
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Standard Vehicle Price | $72,850.00 |
Z51 Performance Package | $6,345.00 |
Front Lift Adjustable Height | $2,260.00 |
Z51 Performance Suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control | $1,895.00 |
Amplify Orange Tintcoat | $995.00 |
Engine Appearance Package | $995.00 |
Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Steering Wheel | $595.00 |
Competition Sport Bucket Seats | $500.00 |
Orange Seat Belt | $395.00 |
Carbon Flash Metallic Painted Outside Mirrors | $100.00 |
Destination Charge | $1,295.00 |
Total Vehicle Price: $88,225.00 |
Promise Kept
While a few Corvettes have been modified for right hand drive by individuals (at considerable expense), no Corvettes have left their factory so equipped. That changed with the C8 and now customers in Japan, Australia, New Zealand will be able to purchase a Corvette in a (for them) much more desirable right hook version.
There will be a premium however; prices will be higher - in the case of Japan, the tab is ¥14.000.000 or around $122,533 for a 3LT model, depending on the exchange rate.
Part of the reason behind a RHD Corvette was the Ford Mustang, which made a right hand drive version starting in 2015 which was wildly successful. As with the 1955 Ford Thunderbird, corporate egos (and profits) are powerful things and GM did not want to be shut out of the party.
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