2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 1G1YA3D48P5111528

❮ CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY – zdjęcie z aukcji, lot #41932326 ❯

2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 1G1YA3D48P5111528

Specifications

Engine Versions
3
Original Highest MSRP
~$100,000
The most powerful engine version for models
Corvette E-Ray Hybrid
Engine: 6.2L V8 (LT2) + front electric motor
Torque: 807 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~2.5 s

The C8 Corvette marked a paradigm shift in American performance by moving the engine behind the driver, adopting a mid-engine layout long favored by European exotics. Even in base Stingray form, the LT2 V8 delivers exhilarating acceleration and cornering thanks to perfect weight distribution, double-wishbone suspension, and available Magnetic Ride Control.

The Z06 raises the bar with the hand-built LT6 engine — a naturally aspirated, flat-plane crank V8 that revs to 8,600 rpm, producing a Ferrari-like howl and razor-sharp throttle response. Combined with track-specific aero, carbon wheels, and wider stance, the Z06 became a true rival to 911 GT3, Huracán EVO, and McLaren Artura.

The E-Ray, in turn, adds electrified all-wheel-drive traction while maintaining supercar acceleration and daily drivability — effectively merging Corvette DNA with futuristic grand touring capability.

Throughout all variants, the C8 retains a driver-focused cockpit, dual-clutch transmission, selectable drive modes, launch control, and precision electronics. Carbon ceramic brakes, active aero, and adaptive suspension components across trims emphasize serious sporting intent.

With mid-engine dynamics, exotic-tier acceleration, and engineering refinement across the board, the C8 Corvette deserves recognition as a world-class performance platform, no longer limited by “muscle car” heritage but fully matured as a supercar in its own right.

Body Styles

The C8 Corvette is available in two configurations: a 2-door targa-style coupe with a removable roof panel, and a 2-door power-retractable hardtop convertible. Both variants retain the same chassis rigidity and performance figures. The design language features angular lines, quad tailpipes, large side intakes, and a wide stance—fitting for the first mid-engine Corvette in history.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The "Corvette" name dates back to 1953 and was inspired by small, agile naval warships used by the British and French. Chevrolet adopted the term to symbolize speed, maneuverability, and power. The C8 generation marks a turning point: the engine now sits behind the driver, radically changing the car's dynamics and putting it in direct contention with mid-engine supercars, while still wearing the Corvette badge with pride.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

The word “Corvette” is internationally recognized due to its long legacy in pop culture and motorsports. Derived from the French naval term corvette, it implies compact agility and firepower. In every major language market, "Corvette" conveys performance heritage, American engineering, and accessible supercar status.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C8) represents a radical transformation in the model’s history, shifting to a mid-engine layout for the first time while preserving its iconic identity. With its exotic proportions, supercar performance, and striking new design language, the C8 also introduced the most diverse and customizable array of exterior colors, interior trims, and wheel options ever offered on a Corvette — appealing to both purists and modern design enthusiasts.

The body color palette is vibrant and expressive, with both heritage-inspired and modern finishes. Classics like Torch Red, Arctic White, and Black continue to anchor the range, while new standout hues such as Rapid Blue, Amplify Orange, Accelerate Yellow, Red Mist Metallic, Caffeine Metallic, and Elkhart Lake Blue offer bold character. Premium and limited-edition paints such as Hypersonic Gray, Silver Flare, and White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat were introduced with special packages or anniversary editions. The available dual racing stripes, full-length center stripes, and carbon flash accents — including roof panels and mirror caps — add further visual drama and personalization.

Inside, the C8 Corvette’s cockpit is driver-centric and deeply customizable, with an unprecedented selection of interior color themes and material combinations. Standard options include Jet Black and Sky Cool Gray, while upper trims introduce two-tone schemes like Adrenaline Red/Black, Natural Dipped, Tension Blue/Strike Yellow, and Morello Red. Buyers can choose from GT1, GT2, and Competition Sport seats, wrapped in Mulan or Napa leather with suede microfiber and contrast stitching. High trims also feature carbon fiber trim, aluminum accents, custom seatbelt colors, and a squared-off performance steering wheel with heating and paddle shifters. The 3LT trim in particular offers premium leather-wrapped surfaces throughout the dashboard and doors, enhancing the cabin’s upscale feel.

Wheels and rims play a significant role in defining the C8's stance and performance look. Base models start with 5-open-spoke silver-painted 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloys, while higher trims and Z51 Performance Package versions include machine-finished or Carbon Flash-painted wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Optional forged aluminum wheels, available in gloss black, sterling silver, or trident-style configurations, allow further expression. For the Z06 and track-focused trims, Chevrolet introduced ultra-lightweight forged wheels, including optional carbon fiber wheels — among the lightest ever fitted to a production car — reducing unsprung mass for improved handling. Wheel design options across the range include split-spoke, multi-spoke, and star-pattern styles, many available with color-matched lug nuts and Corvette logo center caps.

Top Expensive Options

  • Z07 Performance Package (Z06): $8,995
  • Carbon Fiber Track Wheels (Z06): $11,995
  • Front Lift with Memory: $2,595
  • Carbon Ceramic Brakes: $8,495
  • Stealth Interior Trim Package: $595
  • Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior: $1,495
  • Performance Data Recorder + Navigation: $1,795
  • Competition Sport Seats: $1,995
  • Engine Appearance Package (with Lighting): $995
  • 70th Anniversary Edition Package: $5,995

vs Competitors

The C8 Corvette redefines the sports car segment. Against the Porsche 911 Carrera, it offers more power and mid-engine handling at a fraction of the price. The Audi R8 is quicker off the line in V10 form, but less approachable for daily use. The Jaguar F-Type R provides V8 drama, yet lacks the Corvette’s agility and tech integration. In hybrid E-Ray form, it beats most supercars under $200k in straight-line speed while offering all-weather AWD confidence. Even against the McLaren Artura, the Corvette lineup delivers nearly unmatched value and emotional performance.

Fun Fact

The 2023 Corvette E-Ray is the first-ever hybrid and all-wheel-drive Corvette in history — and also the quickest with a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 2.5 s, beating the Z06 by a tenth of a second. Plus, the flat-plane crankshaft in the Z06’s 5.5L V8 revs to 8,600 rpm, making it the highest-revving production V8 in GM’s history — and the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever put into a road car.

IAAI
Final Bid: $11,950
VIN 1G1YA3D48P5111528

Lot Details

Final Bid Chevrolet Corvette (2023)

Minimum Final Bid:
$11,950
Average Final Bid:
$48,128
Maximum Final Bid:
$102,000
Source Distribution:
Copart: 72% (60) | IAAI: 28% (23)

Specifications

Engine Versions
3
Original Highest MSRP
~$100,000
The most powerful engine version for models
Engine:
Torque:
0–100 km/h:

The C8 Corvette marked a paradigm shift in American performance by moving the engine behind the driver, adopting a mid-engine layout long favored by European exotics. Even in base Stingray form, the LT2 V8 delivers exhilarating acceleration and cornering thanks to perfect weight distribution, double-wishbone suspension, and available Magnetic Ride Control.

The Z06 raises the bar with the hand-built LT6 engine — a naturally aspirated, flat-plane crank V8 that revs to 8,600 rpm, producing a Ferrari-like howl and razor-sharp throttle response. Combined with track-specific aero, carbon wheels, and wider stance, the Z06 became a true rival to 911 GT3, Huracán EVO, and McLaren Artura.

The E-Ray, in turn, adds electrified all-wheel-drive traction while maintaining supercar acceleration and daily drivability — effectively merging Corvette DNA with futuristic grand touring capability.

Throughout all variants, the C8 retains a driver-focused cockpit, dual-clutch transmission, selectable drive modes, launch control, and precision electronics. Carbon ceramic brakes, active aero, and adaptive suspension components across trims emphasize serious sporting intent.

With mid-engine dynamics, exotic-tier acceleration, and engineering refinement across the board, the C8 Corvette deserves recognition as a world-class performance platform, no longer limited by “muscle car” heritage but fully matured as a supercar in its own right.

Body Styles

The C8 Corvette is available in two configurations: a 2-door targa-style coupe with a removable roof panel, and a 2-door power-retractable hardtop convertible. Both variants retain the same chassis rigidity and performance figures. The design language features angular lines, quad tailpipes, large side intakes, and a wide stance—fitting for the first mid-engine Corvette in history.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The "Corvette" name dates back to 1953 and was inspired by small, agile naval warships used by the British and French. Chevrolet adopted the term to symbolize speed, maneuverability, and power. The C8 generation marks a turning point: the engine now sits behind the driver, radically changing the car's dynamics and putting it in direct contention with mid-engine supercars, while still wearing the Corvette badge with pride.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

The word “Corvette” is internationally recognized due to its long legacy in pop culture and motorsports. Derived from the French naval term corvette, it implies compact agility and firepower. In every major language market, "Corvette" conveys performance heritage, American engineering, and accessible supercar status.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C8) represents a radical transformation in the model’s history, shifting to a mid-engine layout for the first time while preserving its iconic identity. With its exotic proportions, supercar performance, and striking new design language, the C8 also introduced the most diverse and customizable array of exterior colors, interior trims, and wheel options ever offered on a Corvette — appealing to both purists and modern design enthusiasts.

The body color palette is vibrant and expressive, with both heritage-inspired and modern finishes. Classics like Torch Red, Arctic White, and Black continue to anchor the range, while new standout hues such as Rapid Blue, Amplify Orange, Accelerate Yellow, Red Mist Metallic, Caffeine Metallic, and Elkhart Lake Blue offer bold character. Premium and limited-edition paints such as Hypersonic Gray, Silver Flare, and White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat were introduced with special packages or anniversary editions. The available dual racing stripes, full-length center stripes, and carbon flash accents — including roof panels and mirror caps — add further visual drama and personalization.

Inside, the C8 Corvette’s cockpit is driver-centric and deeply customizable, with an unprecedented selection of interior color themes and material combinations. Standard options include Jet Black and Sky Cool Gray, while upper trims introduce two-tone schemes like Adrenaline Red/Black, Natural Dipped, Tension Blue/Strike Yellow, and Morello Red. Buyers can choose from GT1, GT2, and Competition Sport seats, wrapped in Mulan or Napa leather with suede microfiber and contrast stitching. High trims also feature carbon fiber trim, aluminum accents, custom seatbelt colors, and a squared-off performance steering wheel with heating and paddle shifters. The 3LT trim in particular offers premium leather-wrapped surfaces throughout the dashboard and doors, enhancing the cabin’s upscale feel.

Wheels and rims play a significant role in defining the C8's stance and performance look. Base models start with 5-open-spoke silver-painted 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloys, while higher trims and Z51 Performance Package versions include machine-finished or Carbon Flash-painted wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Optional forged aluminum wheels, available in gloss black, sterling silver, or trident-style configurations, allow further expression. For the Z06 and track-focused trims, Chevrolet introduced ultra-lightweight forged wheels, including optional carbon fiber wheels — among the lightest ever fitted to a production car — reducing unsprung mass for improved handling. Wheel design options across the range include split-spoke, multi-spoke, and star-pattern styles, many available with color-matched lug nuts and Corvette logo center caps.

Top Expensive Options

  • Z07 Performance Package (Z06): $8,995
  • Carbon Fiber Track Wheels (Z06): $11,995
  • Front Lift with Memory: $2,595
  • Carbon Ceramic Brakes: $8,495
  • Stealth Interior Trim Package: $595
  • Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior: $1,495
  • Performance Data Recorder + Navigation: $1,795
  • Competition Sport Seats: $1,995
  • Engine Appearance Package (with Lighting): $995
  • 70th Anniversary Edition Package: $5,995

vs Competitors

The C8 Corvette redefines the sports car segment. Against the Porsche 911 Carrera, it offers more power and mid-engine handling at a fraction of the price. The Audi R8 is quicker off the line in V10 form, but less approachable for daily use. The Jaguar F-Type R provides V8 drama, yet lacks the Corvette’s agility and tech integration. In hybrid E-Ray form, it beats most supercars under $200k in straight-line speed while offering all-weather AWD confidence. Even against the McLaren Artura, the Corvette lineup delivers nearly unmatched value and emotional performance.

Fun Fact

The 2023 Corvette E-Ray is the first-ever hybrid and all-wheel-drive Corvette in history — and also the quickest with a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 2.5 s, beating the Z06 by a tenth of a second. Plus, the flat-plane crankshaft in the Z06’s 5.5L V8 revs to 8,600 rpm, making it the highest-revving production V8 in GM’s history — and the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever put into a road car.

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