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How long is Corvette waiting list? ›

For a Corvette customer lucky enough to book one, the wait of 12-18 months (or more) to take delivery of a new C8 will be excruciatingly long. While build and delivery times of the C8 Corvette is only 6-8 weeks, it seems the long wait comes from actually placing the order for one and getting an allotment.

The 2023 Chevy C8 Corvette Stingray is available to custom order today. Not only does this sports vehicle deliver on design, it truly sets the bar high for thrill on your daily drive.

If you placed an order through another dealership, please check with that dealership for the status of your order or, contact the Chevrolet Corvette Concierge at 866-424-3892.

Total C8 Stingray Production: 101,572*

The total counts here for the 2023 Corvette Z06 are 869 regular models and 123 Anniversary editions for a total of 992.

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According to GM Authority sources, dealers must submit sold retail orders for the 2023 Corvette Z06 before midnight on April 4^th. Meanwhile, Chevy dealers will retain the ability to place 2023 Corvette Z06 orders for inventory after the April 4^th deadline.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Pricing

Starting with the 2023 Corvette Stingray coupe in 1LT trim, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $61,900, plus a destination charge. The convertible in the same trim is $69,400. It's virtually $81K for a convertible in the top 3LT trim.

As the Corvette celebrates its 70th anniversary, buyers can still expect to get a lot of money out of their 2023 model when the 'Vette's 75th year comes around. KBB predicts the 2023 Corvette will retain 65.3 percent of value over the next five years, and it's the only sport car to crack the top-10 list.

Once your order is placed, the expected build and delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. We will keep you up to date with your build status throughout the process, and provide you with details on how to track your order status online.

What is status 3400 on Corvette? ›

3400 – Broadcast: At this point, parts are being pulled for your car prior to the start of production.

As GM Authority reported last week, production of the 2023 Corvette was temporarily halted at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky. Now, production of the C8 Corvette has been resumed.

Every lane is victory lane.

And now, that same engine comes to the streets with the all-new Corvette Z06. It's purpose-built to dominate the track and boasts the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in production, pumping out even more horsepower than the race car.

The Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 all come together in Bowling Green, Kentucky at the rate of 200 cars per day.

You could take your ride through an automated car wash if you wanted to make things easier on yourself. But if you want things done right, a little hands-on love and care can make your Corvette or Camaro look its best. Below, you'll find some tips you can use to wash your Camaro or Corvette like a professional.

We recommend staying away from the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2013 models. These may require pricey fixes, especially since the car is one of the rarer choices. The biggest fault in these models of the C6 Corvette is in the transmission. Unfortunately, this part is expensive to handle, along with the engine.

The 1963 Corvette is widely regarded as the most reliable Corvette of all time. Much of the reliability comes down to its reuse of the transmission offerings from the 1962 Corvette, which were already well known for their dependability, especially in regards to the 4-speed manual.

In fact, Florida ranked number one where Corvettes can be found on a total volume basis as well as a per capita basis. The Corvette was also found to be popular in the states of Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. For more details and graphics, head on over to GM Parts Center!

The 1969 Corvette ZL-1 is perhaps one of the rarest and most highly sought-after 'Vettes ever made. You could say that it is a true automotive unicorn since only two of these beasts were ever built.

What is the average age of a new Corvette buyer? ›

But despite the impressive performance of the seventh generation Stingray, the average Corvette customer's age in 2019 had still climbed to 61 years old.

The 2024 Corvette will be produced at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky, the same facility that has served as the exclusive producer of the Corvette sports car since 1981. The 2024 Corvette follows the introduction of the C8 Corvette Z06 for the 2023 model year, the production of which was heavily constrained.

But just in case you are, we'll overly simplify things by saying the 1955, 1957, 1963, 1974, and 1987 Corvettes are considered some of the best in the nameplate's history, as well as model years 1966 through 1969.

With the final bid, the Z06 Corvette sold for $98,820 more than its MSRP. There are now more than 1,000 Corvette Z06s in customers hands and more are being made each day, so it's a little too soon to say the market has popped when it's really just getting starting.

In some cases, this can mean tens of thousands of dollars or more above the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Dealers can get away with this because they're effectively allowed to charge what the market will bear.

Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Stingray Conv w/1LT Lease Details: Due at signing of 12,978 includes first month payment, bank acquisition fee of $1,195, capital reduction of $9,999, and DSR Service fee. Plus regional tax and license. Standard equipped vehicle with MSRP of $70,695, residual value of $34,711.25 | 49% of MSRP.

As such, according to GM Authority sources, the 2023 Corvette Z06 includes a $3,000 gas guzzler tax when equipped with either the T0G Carbon Aero package or T0F Carbon Aero package (T0G and T0F refer to the related package RPO codes).

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The Corvette earns EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. We subjected it to our own 200-mile highway fuel-economy test and recorded 26 mpg, 1 mpg less than expected.

In the United States, Chevrolet Corvette deliveries totaled 9,130 units in Q4 2022, an increase of about 10 percent compared to 8,293 units sold in Q4 2021. During the complete 2022 calendar year, Corvette sales increased about 4 percent to 34,510 units.

What is the fastest factory production Corvette? ›

The fastest Corvette in the car's 70-year history has arrived. The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is an all-wheel-drive hybrid sports car with a 2.5-second zero-to-60 mph time. Jan. 17, 2023, at 4:32 p.m.

It's a bit more difficult to get into the Corvette than some other higher-riding sports cars, and getting out of it is even more of a challenge. This predicament is exacerbated in tight parking situations. But buyers will likely figure out a way and won't be too bothered.

At it's core, the break-in process requires that the driver to vary vehicle speeds and engine rpms, and observe a 500-mile break-in period for street driving, as well as a 1,500-mile break-in process before unleashing the new Z06 on the race track. Further guidance is included in the Corvette Z06 owner's manual.

The 3^rd generation of the Corvette is the longest running generation to date, spanning 15 full years of production. The first production year of the 3^rd generation, or C3 Corvette introduced many new features along with its new body style.

Expect 2024 Chevy Corvette availability by late 2023 or early 2024, with the Corvette Stingray, Z06, and E-Ray models offering different release dates and order dates. Contact our Chevrolet dealership for the latest on ordering a 2024 Corvette.

We learn from the video that the main recommendation for the engine break-in is that the vehicle should not be pushed too hard for the first 500 miles of street driving. If you use it on the track, the recommendation is 1,500 miles.

The C-number combination is used to denote specific Corvette generations. The original Corvette, C1, was built from 1953-1962; the model has gone through 6 major revisions since then, yielding todays C7, or seventh-generation Corvette. You can probably guess what the upcoming mid-engine Corvette will be known as: C8.

The 2023 Corvette Z06 will be seen, heard and experienced around the globe when production begins in summer 2022. It will be built from Bowling Green Assembly in left- and right-hand drive.

We're going to stop taking orders for the balance of the year. We're not building as many Z06s as we'd like to right now, it's really that simple. We plan to sell more of this generation Corvette than any other generation in our history, and that includes a high percentage of Z06s.

What is different about the 2023 Corvette? ›

The upcoming 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 gains a unique engine that sounds familiar to the supercars that it's trying to surpass. This machine will use a 5.5-liter V8 engine to power its wheel, and the engine will generate a whopping 670 horsepower.

President Joe Biden with his 1967 Corvette Stingray in Wilmington, DE on July 16, 2020.

The break-in period for the 5.5 V8 LT6 in the 2023 Corvette Z06 is set at 500 miles, during which the tachometer will indicate a redline of 6,600 rpm. Once the 500-mile break-in period is complete, the redline will automatically roll back to the engine's full rev range, upping the redline mark to 8,600 rpm.

The 2023 Chevy C8 Corvette Stingray is available to custom order today. Not only does this sports vehicle deliver on design, it truly sets the bar high for thrill on your daily drive. Speak with one of our corvette specialists to schedule a time to sit with them and build out your dream car.

Aside from a handful of cargo and personal space issues, using the Chevrolet Corvette as a daily driver is no problem.

Speaking of, the wait list for the 2023 Corvette could put off several potential buyers, if the insane dealer markups hasn't already done so. For a Corvette customer lucky enough to book one, the wait of 12-18 months (or more) to take delivery of a new C8 will be excruciatingly long.

In order to try and keep our customers as up-to-date as possible with their Corvette orders, we have built several lists so that customers can track their place in line on waiting lists as well as actual Corvette orders with deposits.

In November of 2020 and February of 2021 it had to stop C8 production because of supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic. Things were going fairly smooth until December 2021, when a tornado ripped through parts of the factory and the National Corvette Museum.

According to GM Authority sources, dealers must submit sold retail orders for the 2023 Corvette Z06 before midnight on April 4^th. Meanwhile, Chevy dealers will retain the ability to place 2023 Corvette Z06 orders for inventory after the April 4^th deadline.

Can i order a 2023 zo6 now? ›

Unfortunately, those supplier setbacks deteriorated even further, and as a result, GM later said it would no longer be accepting Corvette Z06 orders for the remainder of the 2023 model year.

Here's the average age of each car owner: Corvette owners: 61 years old. 911 owners: 52 years old. Prius owners: 54 years old.

According to their data, the largest number of Corvettes can be found in the states of Texas, Florida, California, and New York. In fact, Florida ranked number one where Corvettes can be found on a total volume basis as well as a per capita basis.

Your $1000 deposit becomes nonrefundable once your order is placed and accepted to be built (Status 2000). Please note, an additional $2000 nonrefundable deposit may be required if you order the R8C Corvette museum delivery or D30 Color Combination override. All cars are sold at MSRP with no dealer markup.

At it's core, the break-in process requires that the driver to vary vehicle speeds and engine rpms, and observe a 500-mile break-in period for street driving, as well as a 1,500-mile break-in process before unleashing the new Z06 on the race track. Further guidance is included in the Corvette Z06 owner's manual.

As a general rule, you should pay 20 percent of the price of the vehicle as a down payment.

KBB says the Top 10 vehicles retain their value better than 95% of all other models, with the Corvette having a resale value of 65.3% of its original sticker price after 60 months. That's compared to the average new vehicle worth only 45% of its original MSRP.

“Demand for the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has exceeded supply since its launch for the 2020 model year, and its high demand contributes to the vehicle consistently selling over MSRP,” Brauer explained.

However, they are a good investment if you like to fix and resell cars. Unless you plan on purchasing a Corvette that needs repair, be ready to pay a hefty price. Original, used models can run the same price as a mortgage, ranging anywhere between $50,000 to $600,000.