The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is celebrating 65 years
of production with an assortment of minor changes. Starting with the exterior,
the previous 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels have been replaced by larger
19-inch and 20-inch wheels derived from the Z51 package. The model also comes
with a revised color palette, an optional Spice Red roof, and five new wheels
designs.
Drivers will find an assortment of changes in the
cabin as there's a newly standard HD radio as well as an optional Spice Red
interior. 2LT models have a "revised interior color breakup," while
there's several new contrast stitching packages on 3LT and 3LZ trims.
Other changes include an improved rear-view camera,
an enhanced head-up display rotation setting, and an upgraded Performance Data
Recorder / Cosworth Toolbox with four new data channels: individual wheel
speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake, and ambient
air temperatures. Last but not least, Magnetic Ride Control will be offered as
a stand-alone option.
The Corvette Grand Sport has many of the same
changes but it also gains ceramic brakes as a stand-alone option. There's also
a new Carbon 65 package which is available on 3LT trims.
The Corvette Z06 gains a newly available
gray interior as well as two new wheel designs. The model can also be ordered
with the aforementioned Carbon 65 package. The prices have
only gone up slightly as the coupe starts at US$ 56,490 while the convertible
retails for US$ 60,490.
