Production Delays and Rising Prices
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Editions with Corvette C8.Rs.
Three new exterior colors made their 2022 Corvette debut: Hypersonic Gray (above), Amplify Orange Tintcoat and Caffeine (below).
2022 Corvette C8 in Amplify Orange Tintcoat
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
1,000 of these distinctively styled Corvettes, which resemble the No. 3 and No. 4 Corvette C8.R race cars will be made available in the left hand drive market.
The 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition is based on the 3LT trim with Z51 Performance Package. Each car includes Corvette Racing-themed graphics packages. Accelerate Yellow No. 3 editions feature gray graphics and Hypersonic Gray No. 4 editions feature yellow accents.
Additional exterior content (varies by market):
- 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
Inside, the Special Edition features a Strike Yellow and Sky Cool Gray cabin that mimics the exterior yellow and gray racing theme, with standard GT2 seats (Competition Sport seats are available), along with yellow seat belts and a C8.R Special Edition numbered plaque.
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 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Arctic White with optional spoiler for non-Z51-equipped models.
Mid Engine cars often have a visibility problem, especially towards the rear. For the C8, GM came up with a novel solution: An HD Rear Vision Camera included in 2LT and 3LT C8 Corvettes. Users can switch between it and a normal mirror, with the Camera offering a wider view. It's well regarded by C8 owners although some far sighted eyeglass wearers complain of a blurry imag
2022 3LT Corvette Stingray Coupe typical window sticker.
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 | |
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.
