ICYMI: C8 Corvette Z06 pricing starting at $105,000

Looks good in that color. 

The want is so strong...

Now that I own a proper old guy's car, a Jaguar F-type, I read posts on the Jag forums. There's some talk that the high price of the Z06 could drive potential Corvette owners to consider the Jaguar F-type. With other car makes, I might agree, but I just don't see it with Corvette followers.  The brand is just so ingrained in America, I don't see how a potential buyer could not only turn their back on Corvette, but also switch to a non-domestic make. Yes, the F-Type has a beautiful shape and a 550-hp V8, but still.

I've been frequently wrong about human nature though... what do you guys think?

With the performance and power it has I can't see how this car wouldn't be cutting into the exotics pretty hard. I know a lot of Corvette people are thumbing their noses at it but it's just such an impressive car. I would think it would line up against McLaren or Ferrari better than a Jag or a previous Gen Vette. 

NY Nick said:

With the performance and power it has I can't see how this car wouldn't be cutting into the exotics pretty hard. I know a lot of Corvette people are thumbing their noses at it but it's just such an impressive car. I would think it would line up against McLaren or Ferrari better than a Jag or a previous Gen Vette. 

Agreed. Ferrari is going to be trading on their brand even more with this thing out.

I can't wait to see this compared to a 458 Speciale or Huracan Evo. It doesnt have the raw power of the 720S or F8, but the ZR1 will handle that.

From the 'Vette forum:

Price by Trim (including $1,395 Destination Freight Charge)

1LZ

$106,395 (coupe)

$113,895 (convertible)

2LZ

$115,595 (coupe)

$122,595 (convertible)

3LZ

$120,245 (coupe)

$127,245 (convertible)



Pricing shown does not include applicable taxes, title, license, dealer fees or optional equipment.

Notable option packages:

• Z07 Performance Package – $8,995
  • Includes FE7 suspension, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes
  • Requires additional Carbon Aero Package with either Visible or Carbon Flash Painted components
• Carbon Aero Package
  • Composed of carbon fiber splitter, rockers, dive planes and spoiler, available in Visible or Carbon Flash appearance
    • Visible Carbon Fiber - $10,495
    • Carbon Flash-Painted - $8,495
• Carbon Fiber Wheels – Available with Z07 Performance Package
  • Deliver a 41-pound (18.6 kg) reduction in unsprung mass
    • Visible Carbon Fiber - $11,995
    • Carbon Flash-Painted - $9,995

So, bottom line for a 2LZ coupe with ZO7 performance package is $133,085.  Without dealer markup.

That's a chunka change, but still well under most other exotics at new pricing.  Looking forward to seeing some tests of this thing. 

The biggest issue will be the crazy dealer markups, so it'll be a high 100s car for awhile. It won't eat into many exotic purchases, because a Ferrari guy wants a Ferrari, a Lamborghini guy wants a Lamborghini, etc. A Ferrari guy might buy a Corvette and keep the Ferrari, but it's not stopping him from buying the Ferrari in the first place. 

I own a 911. Was with my family today and we saw a c8. I said maybe I'll get one of those and everyone with me said it was hideous. I'm in the PCA and I don't hear any c8 talk so I don't forsee any Porsche guys switching. 

After 40k markups lol.