Chevrolet increased the starting price for the 2022 Corvette by US$ 1,200 and as it turns out, prices for various options are also higher than they once were. Images taken from GM’s ordering system reveal that the popular Z51 Performance Package no longer costs US$ 5,995 and is instead priced at US$ 6,345. In addition, the sports car’s advanced front-end lift system is now priced at US$ 2,260, an US$ 860 increase from 2020 and 2021 models. Corvette Action Center also notes that the Black Trident Wheels are now US$ 100 more expensive (US$ 2,995) as is the available High Wing (US$ 1,250).
Starting prices for the 2022 Corvette start at US$ 62,195 for a 1LT Coupe and jump to US$ 69,495 for the 2LT Coupe, and US$ 74,145 for a 3LT Coupe. Meanwhile, prices for the 2022 Corvette 1LT Convertible jump to US$ 69,695, the 2LT Convertible is priced from US$ 76,495, and the 3LT Convertible tops out the range at US$ 81,145.
Other than playing around with the prices, not much has changed with the 2022 Corvette, although it is available in three new exterior colors dubbed Hypersonic Gray, Caffeine, and Amplify Orange Tintcoat. The direct fuel injection system of the 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 has also been updated and the engine has been recalibrated. Updates have also been made to the Active Fuel Management system that means the engine can deactivate cylinders over a broader range of RPMs and lower gears.
The biggest change made for 2022 is the inclusion of the IMSA GTLM Championship Edition package that will be capped at just 1,000 units and priced at $6,595. It adds features such as Corvette Racing-themed graphics, black Trident wheels, Corvette Racing ‘Jake’ center caps, and Strike Yellow or Sky Cool Gray interiors.
