GM announces price of 2021 Corvette, 2 new colors
Jamie L. LaReau
General Motors said Wednesday it will keep the price of its 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray the same as the introductory 2020 model.
The 2021 Corvette, which goes on sale late in the fourth quarter, will start at $59,995, matching this year’s model, which is about a $4,000 increase over the 2019 Corvette. Comparatively, the mid-engine Porsche 718 Cayman starts at $61,250. All prices include destination charges.
There will also be some new content in the 2021 model, GM said.
“Our mission was to develop a new sports car, combining the successful attributes of Corvette with the performance and driving experience of mid-engine supercars,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette executive chief engineer. “We are thrilled with the enthusiasm the mid-engine Corvette brought following its launch and are keeping it fresh with new content for the 2021 model.”
Here is what will be new on the 2021 Corvette:
Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension, which is new for non-Z51 models.
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay/wireless Android auto Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat exterior color
Silver Flare Metallic exterior color
Sky Cool Gray/Yellow Strike interior color
New full-length dual racing stripe package colors: blue, orange, red and yellow
Stinger Stripes in three colors: Carbon Flash/Edge Red, Carbon Flash/Edge Yellow and Carbon Flash/Midnight Silver
Driver mode on-screen visualization and new track digital tachometer
Standard Buckle To Drive, a safety technology that, when active, can prevent the driver from shifting the vehicle out of park if the driver’s seat belt is not buckled for up to 20 seconds
GM will also offer on the next-generation car Chevrolet’s first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission to allow for faster shifting and more power.
Here are some other engine features on the 2021 model:
Engine: 6.2-liter LT2 V-8 with direct injection, variable valve timing and active fuel management
Transmission: eight-speed dual-clutch with manual and automatic modes
Six modes of Driver Mode Selector — Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, and MyMode and Z Mode customizable modes
Brakes: four-wheel antilock, four-wheel disc, four-piston calipers (12.6-inch front rotors, 13.3-inch rear rotors)
NEW: Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension. It reads the road better, providing more precise data.
Available Z51 Performance Package: brakes, suspension, exhaust among other features
Z51 Performance with Magnetic Selective Ride Control, includes Performance Traction Management
Front lift: adjustable height with memory
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