Australian enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the right-hand drive (RHD) C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ever since it was unveiled in mid-2019 and finally, pricing and availability details for the car have been announced. Set to be sold by the newly-established General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV), the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette will be offered in five flavors, kicking off with the 2LT trim that’s priced from AU$ 144,990 (US$ 110,189) plus on-road costs.
Those who want something more will be able
to buy the 3LT trim level from AU$ 160,500 (US$ 121,976) plus on-roads. The
hardtop range will then be topped out by a special Carbon Edition, pricing
details of which have not yet been announced. Importantly, all C8 Corvette
models imported into Australia will come as standard with the must-have Z51
Performance pack that includes magnetically-controlled suspension, enlarged
Brembo brakes, a new rear spoiler, electronically-controlled limited-slip
differential, and a unique exhaust. Aussie cars also land standard with a
front-axle lift system.
Details about the Corvette Carbon Edition
are limited at this stage but it will reportedly receive hand-picked interior
trims, distinctive wheels, a bespoke finish on the brake calipers, and an
‘owners pack’, details of which have yet to be confirmed. The 2022 Corvette
will also be offered in Convertible guise with the same 2LT and 3LT trim
levels, each priced at an extra AU$ 15,000 (US$ 11,399) over comparable coupe
models.
Chevrolet will begin producing right-hand
drive Corvettes for the Australian market in the final quarter with deliveries
expected just before Christmas.
