Chevy Keeps Promise, All-new C8 Corvette Starts at Just $59,995
Starting price for 1LT trim Corvette includes destination freight top-level 3LT trim available for $71,945.
Ever since the C8 era of the Corvette began, there’s been once concern greater than whether or not the new car could still be considered a Corvette over the placement of its naturally aspirated 6.2-liter LT2 V8 engine behind the cabin. But whether this would be the moment America’s treasured sports car would finally be out of reach of both its customer base and the younger new fans Chevrolet needs to keep the storied nameplate alive for decades to come.
Those fears can now be put to rest. As announced on July 18 by General Motors president Mark Reuss, the base price was going to be under $60,000. And as promised, the price for the new Corvette is, indeed, under that mark: $59,995.
“Most people thought when we moved the Corvette to mid-engine it would no longer be attainable,” said Chevy’s U.S. vice president Brian Sweeney, “but we knew we couldn’t mess with a winning formula and the 2020 Stingray proves it.”
Thus, if you’re wanting to bring the new Corvette home (you might want to hurry to put down your deposit if you haven’t already done so, by the way), the 1LT will be just $59,995 to start, which includes the $1,095 destination charge. For all of that cash, you’ll receive a car with a removable top that can be stored in the spacious rear storage area, all-season tires, a 12-inch configurable dash cluster and an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, and then some.
“We’ve packed a lot of performance into the Corvette Stingray at this price when you consider an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, Small Block V-8 and engine-mounted dry sump oil system are all standard,” said Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter.
If you’re looking to step up to the 2LT — which adds a full-color HUD, performance data recorder, and wireless phone charging to the mix — that will take $67,295 from your bank account before options, taxes, and other fees. And if you want the full monty, though, the 3LT and its leather-and-suede interior will ding you $71,945 to start.
Of course, if you desire even more performance for the trim level of your choosing, the Z51 package will give you what you need for $5,000, the same price it was when the Corvette’s engine was still in front of your feet. The more things change about America’s sports car, the more they remain the same.
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