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Corvette Today: Corvette News & Headlines, Early October 2023

The automotive industry is going through a tumultuous time right now with the United Auto Workers striking the Big 3 automakers. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to bring you the most up-to-date information in the world of Corvette. https://youtu.be/N-JFEwaK2PQ?si=u3tepRnTgFEcCKAM; https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/corve...AyWJ7BnoEURVpA

Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss:

1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th

2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds

3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II

4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership

5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500

6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE!

Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car!
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2024 & 2023 Corvette Info Including E-Ray, SR & Z06 Pricing, SR & Z06 Visualizers, 70th Anniversary Info, Press Releases for SR & Z06 & Their Build & Price, Order Guides & Visualizers

2024 Order Guide Here: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...=22639&type=0#
2023 Corvette Brochure: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...D7Q0fp8nIEE57Y
E-Ray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Official E-Ray Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
Official GM E-Ray Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...and-visualizer
+ 25 KEY E-Ray Components/Factors: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...rs-information
E-Ray Leaked Info/Visualizer: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...tte-e-ray-leak
Z51 & Z06 GM Track Specs: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ecommendations
Z06 BUILD & PRICE: https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...d-price/config
Z06 Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
Z06 MSRP and Options Pricing: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...freight-charge
2023 SR Build & Price: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...up-and-running
*2023 SR & Z06 Official Owners Manual: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/docs...ersManual.pdf; and,
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...owner-s-manual
* 2023 GM Bash Major Seminar with HQ video: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ore-bash-video
*2023 Stingray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
* COPMPLETE 2023 STINGRAY PRICING: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ion-Center.pdf
*2023 Stingray (ONLY Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
*70th Anniversary Combined Press Release For SR & Z06: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...iversary-model
*Z06 Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
*Z06 Reveal Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...eveal-pictures
*Z06 Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Order Guide (unofficial): https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-action-center
*Z06 vs Z07 Aero Components: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...s-similarities
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  • Official GM E-Ray Press Release

    From GM, their official E-Ray press. Posted publicly at 9:00 AM (ET), 1/17.

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  • #2
    Wow.
    * 160 HP in its electric motor
    * MSRP > $100K.
    * All 2024 corvettes getting the new safety features.

    I didn't think the price would go above $100k. I wonder how big the price increase in for the 2024 for the Z06 is going to be? It will be interesting to see the final pricing delta between the two vehicles. With the extra safety equipment, the base car could also increase in price more than the typical increase..
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Ragtop 99
      Wow.
      * 160 HP in its electric motors
      * MSRP > $100K.
      * All 2024 corvettes getting the new safety features.

      I didn't think the price would go above $100k. I wonder how big the price increase in for the 2024 for the Z06 is going to be? It will be interesting to see the final pricing delta between the two vehicles. With the extra safety equipment, the base car could also increase in price more than the typical increase..
      I'm wondering if these prices will keep the used C8's prices up...

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      • #4
        I hope they have some on display at the Bash in April.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by pksjc

          I'm wondering if these prices will keep the used C8's prices up...
          Starting at 104,295.00 surely it would have some impact on new and used C8 pricing and values.

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          • #6
            What I don't understand, is that prior to this, everyone said "you just can't combine the ICE engine HP, and the electric motors HP, to get total HP" But that is exactly what GM did here. Can someone with more experience chime in?
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            • #7
              One factor in the e-ray price is the CCBs are standard on the e-ray. That's an $8k option on the Z06. I wonder if the CCBs being standard was to deal with the car's weight, how the brakes interact with the regen system, or just product positioning.
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              Atomic Orange C6. Plenty of engine and suspension mods. Gone, but not forgotten

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              • #8
                Any word on if there will be a 6-month no sale clause/no transfer of warranty like the Z06 has? OR 5K in GM points?
                Delivered 6/30/21: The Red Demon 2021 3LT Red Mist HTC.
                Jet Black Interior w/Red Stitching and Carbon Fiber Interior Trim. Carbon Flash Roof, Nacelles and Mirrors. Front Lift. Spectra Gray Trident Wheels w/Edge Red Calipers. Chrome Exterior Badge Package. Midnight Silver with CF accent fender hash marks.
                AGM Carbon Fiber 5VM package, High Wing Spoiler, Rear Diffuser, Engine Vents, Mirror Caps, Front Grill Inserts, and Door Boomerangs.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Ragtop 99
                  Wow.
                  * 160 HP in its electric motor
                  * MSRP > $100K.
                  * All 2024 corvettes getting the new safety features.

                  I didn't think the price would go above $100k. I wonder how big the price increase in for the 2024 for the Z06 is going to be? It will be interesting to see the final pricing delta between the two vehicles. With the extra safety equipment, the base car could also increase in price more than the typical increase..
                  E-Ray has standard CCB’s, mag ride, AWD, and more
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                  • #10
                    Oh RATS!!! (Had some stronger words in mind!) That’s a good $15K more than many expected, including me. Even without CCB it still would be $96K to start. I guess the way inflation is going, and the demand for the C8 has been I shouldn’t be surprised. Just disappointed. UNLESS,,,,,I can get another $10-15K for my current car, then all is forgiven! LOL!!

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                    • #11
                      I was watching the Today Show on NBC and they showed the car live. They cover the ice skating rink with snow and had the new Red C8 doing donuts live in the ice rink. Al Roker was reading a press release about the car.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BuyPeaksSellDips
                        What I don't understand, is that prior to this, everyone said "you just can't combine the ICE engine HP, and the electric motors HP, to get total HP" But that is exactly what GM did here. Can someone with more experience chime in?
                        There is no easy answer.

                        Vehicle speed and engine rpm impact the combined total at any one time. Continuous electric motor TQ is typically flat and and then starts to drop at some point as the motor spins at higher rpms. The torque from an electric motor at 40 MPH is likely to be less than at 140 MPH. An engine makes peak TQ at certain rpms and speed doesn't matter. Thus the e-ray's combined system might make peak TQ at 29 MPH, 48 MPH, 69 MPH corresponding to about 5100 rpm in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear using standard C8 ratios. However in 4th gear at 5100 rpm (94 MPH) the car may not make as much TQ depending upon when the electric motor starts to drop off a bit. At all other speeds the combined system Torque will not be max.

                        We won't know until GM releases the TQ curve, states the reduction gear used to drive the front wheels, and states the final drive ratio for the LT2. The fact the car traps just below the Z06 could be do to extra weight, or to the electric motor loosing a bit of torque above 100 MPH.

                        I'm sure Shepherd777 will come along and clean this up for you.
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                        Atomic Orange C6. Plenty of engine and suspension mods. Gone, but not forgotten

                        Member, Old Dominion Corvette Club https://www.olddominioncorvetteclub.org/

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Ragtop 99

                          There is no easy answer.

                          Vehicle speed and engine rpm impact the combined total at any one time. Continuous electric motor TQ is typically flat and and then starts to drop at some point as the motor spins at higher rpms. The torque from an electric motor at 40 MPH is likely to be less than at 140 MPH. An engine makes peak TQ at certain rpms and speed doesn't matter. Thus the e-ray's combined system might make peak TQ at 29 MPH, 48 MPH, 69 MPH corresponding to about 5100 rpm in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear using standard C8 ratios. However in 4th gear at 5100 rpm (94 MPH) the car may not make as much TQ depending upon when the electric motor starts to drop off a bit. At all other speeds the combined system Torque will not be max.

                          We won't know until GM releases the TQ curve, states the reduction gear used to drive the front wheels, and states the final drive ratio for the LT2. The fact the car traps just below the Z06 could be do to extra weight, or to the electric motor loosing a bit of torque above 100 MPH.

                          I'm sure Shepherd777 will come along and clean this up for you.

                          They have it posted. Looks like flat HP peak for the electric motor, allowing them both to peak at the same time.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Ragtop 99
                            Wow.
                            * 160 HP in its electric motor
                            * MSRP > $100K.
                            * All 2024 corvettes getting the new safety features.

                            I didn't think the price would go above $100k. I wonder how big the price increase in for the 2024 for the Z06 is going to be? It will be interesting to see the final pricing delta between the two vehicles. With the extra safety equipment, the base car could also increase in price more than the typical increase..
                            That price does include the carbon ceramic brakes, which are, what, $8,000 extra on the Z06? I guess with the extra weight GM decided the bigger CF brakes were necessary? Still too rich for my blood.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by z28lt1


                              They have it posted. Looks like flat HP peak for the electric motor, allowing them both to peak at the same time.
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                              Very unusual for an electric motor.
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