We've been able to spec our dream C8 Corvettes for a while now, but the online configurator Chevy debuted with the new 'Vette
initially didn't detail prices for any of the optional goodies
available on the new car. A few days ago, however, Chevy updated their
pricing tool, and we now know just how much the bowtie brand plans on
charging for the 2020 Corvette C8 and all of its optional extras.
You can now spec your dream mid-engine Corvette and know how much
it'll set you back. The configurator for the 2019 Corvette C7 is also
still up, so we thought we'd take a look and see how the two cars
stacked up against one another in a quick price comparison. Chevy worked
hard to keep the base price of the new car under $60,000,
but the C7 and C8, both configured with the must-have Z51 Performance
Pack and nothing else, cost $61,995 and $64,995, respectively. An
increase of just $3,000 doesn't seem too unreasonable considering the
extra performance a mid-engine layout and double-clutch gearbox will no
doubt bring.
But what if you want all the bells and whistles? According to the
configurator, a maxed-out C7 Stingray equipped with the eight-speed
automatic, magnetic ride control, carbon-fiber roof, Sebring Orange
paint, and a smattering of other extra costs $95,765. The most expensive
C8 will run you $106,205, representing a much bigger price discrepancy
of $10,440. To drive the price that high you'll need to spec an upgrade
paint color (we went with orange on our C8 to match the C7), engine
appearance package, ground effects kit in carbon fiber, a carbon-fiber
roof, the front lift kit, pewter-painted aluminum wheels, the
competition seats, and a host of other, smaller customization options
like the car cover and wheel locks.
