Chevrolet is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the
Corvette with the new Carbon 65 Edition, offered in the 2018
Grand Sport 3LT and ZO6 3LZ models. The company will build only 650 units
globally which set themselves apart with a new visible carbon-fiber exterior
package, including a rear spoiler and quarter ducts, a new Ceramic Matrix Gray
exterior paint finish and special interior details, including a carbon-fiber
rimmed steering wheel.
At the same time Chevrolet announced some minor
equipment changes to the MY2018 Corvette, including a standard HD radio on all
models, an optional Performance Data Recorder, an improved rear-view camera
with higher resolution, a Spice Red convertible top option and more.
The base Stingray model now comes with 19-inch front
and 20-inch rear wheels, instead of the previous 18-inch/19-inch combo, with
five new wheel designs available and the Magnetic Ride Control offered as a
stand-alone option.
The customers gunning for the 2018 Grand Sport
can now opt for the ceramic brakes without the ZO7 performance package while
those looking to get the latest ZO6 are offered two new wheel choices with
yellow stripe and Pearl Nickel Blade, among others.
As for the aforementioned Carbon 65 Edition package,
this will also include unique features like fender stripes and door graphics,
blue brake calipers, a jet-black suede interior with blue stitching,
Competition Sport seats and more.
Chevrolet says that the Carbon 65 Edition package
will cost US$ 15,000 and will become available this summer, when the rest of the
MY2018 Corvette range will also arrive.
