From our friends at Corvette Blogger
The Corvette Blogger attended this year’s National Corvette Museum Bash and came back with some very interesting information. Like previous years, Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles gave a rundown of the production numbers, as well as the most popular colors and options for the 2023 model year.
As of March 2023, they were showing 40,562 total C8s with the breakdown being 94% Stingray and 6% Z06. The last time they hit more than 40,000 cars produced in a model year was in 2016, and that’s when the line was running much faster than it is today. So with all the supply chain issues and other factors in play, the production team is doing a great job in getting America’s favorite sports car in the hands of new owners.
According to the slide above, Corvette Stingray production is still running around 52% Coupes vs 48% Convertibles. The most popular trim for the Coupe is the 2LT at 42% while buyers for the convertible are selecting the 3LT trims overwhelmingly at 55%. The top colors for the Stingray are Torch Red, Arctic White, Black, and Red Mist. Black interiors account for over 30% of production with Adrenaline Red being second at 24%.
For the Z06, the Convertible model is currently out-selling the Coupe by 51% to 49%. The 3LZ trim package dominates both Coupes (73%) and Convertibles (86%). The Z06’s top colors are the same as the Stingray but reshuffled with Black being the top color at 14% with Torch Red being the second most-popular color. A four-way tie comes up for third with Arctic White, Red Mist, Pearl White (70th Anniversary), and Hypersonic Gray all garnering 9% of production.
You Can Still Win One Of The Lost Corvettes! This 1969 ZL-1 Tribute!
You can win one of the original Lost Corvettes from the Peter Max/VH1 Collection! The previous winner of this Daytona Yellow 1969 ZL-1 Tribute Corvette Coupe opted for the cash prize instead of taking the keys, so it’s being offered once again to help the Soldiers for the Truth Foundation, whose mission is to assist veterans cope with PTSD which is responsible for so many military suicides. When you make a donation to the Soldiers for the Truth, you are automatically entered to win this fabulous ZL-1 Tribute Corvette, or, you can also opt for the cash prize of $50,000! The Corvette features a Summit Racing 454-cubic inch engine constructed to look like the rare ZL-1 427 engine, and it has 550 hp!
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Don D’s 1958
The 1958 Convertible was the first Corvette I ever saw (I was only 11 years old). After owning a 1974, 1980 and 1984 in the past I finally bought my 1958 dream car from a dealer in Minnesota. It’s in great condition and I drive it every day that I can.
Don D.
2019 ZR-1 3ZR, Convertible
In new Condition With only 3k miles!
Blade Silver Metallic with Jet Black Interior.
Optioned with:
3ZR Preferred Equipment Group
8-Speed Paddle Shift Automatic
ZR1 Chrome Aluminum Wheels
Chrome Badge Package
Performance Air Intake
Yellow Painted Calipers
Jet Black, Leather Seating Surfaces With Sueded Microfiber Inserts
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2009 PORSCHE CARRERA CABRIOLET
Only 17k miles!
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1967 L71 CONVERTIBLE
Loaded with 15 options
Sunfire Yellow w/Black interior, 427/435hp, 4-speed manual
15 OPTION 435HP 2 TOP CONVERTIBLE W/RADIO DELETE!
ONLY KNOW EXAMPLE W/SIDE PIPES, F41, SHOULDER HARNESS AND HEADREST SEATS!!!
Two-time NCRS Top Flight winner
NCRS-validated tank sticker and car shipper
Matching numbers L71 427/435 HP V-8 engine
Very rare 15 factory option 435 HP Corvette with Radio Delete
The only known example with these options in Sunfire Yellow
Matching numbers M21 close ratio 4-speed transmission
Sunfire Yellow with Black stinger
1 of 747 ordered Radio Deleted
3.36 Positraction rear end
F41 suspension
Power steering
Power brakes
Side exhaust
Head rests
Tinted windshield
Transistor ignition
Shoulder harnesses
775×15 White stripe tires
NCRS shipping data report!
Five 15-inch bolt-on wheels
Speed minderHardtop and soft top
CF1 Roadster
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