News — Z06

  Earlier this week GM gave Corvette owners and enthusiasts alike much to look forward to following the official reveal of a special 70^th Anniversary package coming to the 2023 C8 Corvette. The package commemorates 7 decades of an American Classic that has stolen the hearts of people around the globe and will be available as an optional purchase with all Corvette models, including the Stingray and Z06.

  The first upgrade comes in the form of the famous Corvette crossflags emblem that has been updated to include a nod to the Corvette's 70^th Anniversary (as seen above).  This badge will adorn all 2023 models regardless of package or car, and will be utilized on the vehicle in conjunction with a commemorative 70^th Anniversary logo that will be included on the lower rear window.

  The special edition 70^th Anniversary package's exterior details include new colors White Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat and Carbon Flash Metallic, with optional gray and black racing stripes.  These light and dark tones are sure to make a splash, and will be accented through classic red vehicle trim and brake calipers. Stingray owners can expect to find red engine covers included in their variation of the package. All new wheels will feature a sleek design including commemorative center caps and a red accenting stripe.  Last but not least, rear bumper protectors and trunk covers will also be included with the package. 

  With regard to the interior, owners will be given the option of Ceramic Leather GT2, or Competition sport seats complete with red stitching and complimentary red seatbelts.  A commemorative 70^th Anniversary plaque adorns the center speaker grille on all models and serves as a powerful reminder of the Corvette legacy.  As an added bonus, the package also features a limited-edition custom luggage set featuring red stitching and the 70^th Anniversary badge logo making it the perfect accessory for the Corvette owner who is always on the go!

  Though pricing is not yet available on the 70^th Anniversary Package, the 2023 C8 is expected to hit the showroom floor in late 2022.  If the 70^th Anniversary package isn’t quite in your price range, have no fear, all 2023 Corvette models will commemorate the historic anniversary with a 70^th Anniversary badge and interior plaque.

  You can catch a first glimpse at the all-new 2023 Corvette when the first model off the production line rolls across the auction block at Barrett Jackson’s collector car auction from Scottsdale, Arizona January 29^th on the History Channel.  

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The possible color options for the 2022 C8 Corvette have been revealed through a report obtained by CorvetteBlogger. Three of the existing color options are likely to be dropped for the 2022 model according to Chevrolet. The retired color options include Sebring Orange, Shadow Gray, and Zeus Bronze. Motor1.com reached out to confirm this information with Chevrolet and received the following response:

We notified Chevy dealers that we intend to discontinue a few exterior paint colors on Corvette at the end of 2021 model year. This was done so they could provide accurate information to customers who are interested in ordering a 2021 Corvette so customers can get the color they want while still available. At this time, we are not providing specific details on color options for model year 2022. Those options will be communicated to dealers closer to the time of 2022 model year ordering.

Sebring Orange and Zeus Bronze will be able to be requested through April 29th, 2021, while Shadow Gray will be available to order through May 27th, 2021.

While solid details about the 2022 color options likely won't be confirmed until July, when Chevy plans to release the first official details on the Corvette C8 Z06, the CorvetteBlogger source did share what we can anticipate. There is a strong likelihood that we will see one brand new color, as well as replacements for Sebring Orange and Shadow gray.

The information was obtained from the European Corvette Dealer's website where they shared some of the color options that will be offered. The paint choices are listed out as: Amplify Orange Tintcoat, Hypersonic Gray Metallic, and Caffeine Brown Metallic. These are the internal names used by General Motors and we can expect these colors to debut with names different than those listed above. 

For more updates about the 2022 C8 Corvette, visit our previous post The 2020 C8 Corvette: What to Expect.