2021 Corvette To Offer Magnetic Ride Control As Standalone Option
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As we’ve already covered, the upcoming 2021 Corvette Stingray will come with a variety of new options and equipment changes, including new stripe and exterior colors, new interior colors, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and new graphics. Now, we’re looking at changes to the upcoming Vette’s suspension offerings, specifically the availability of Magnetic Ride Control.
As revealed in a recently leaked 2021 Corvette Order Guide summary, choosing the Magnetic Ride Control (FE2) suspension will no longer require the optional Z51 Performance Package beforehand. Rather, Magnetic Ride Control will be offered as a standalone option.
This is great news for those 2021 Corvette buyers uninterested in the Z51 package, and simply want the handling and ride benefits offered by Magnetic Ride Control.
To note, the Z51 Performance Package offered with the current 2020 Chevrolet Corvette includes:
- Upgraded Brembo brakes
- Performance exhaust
- Performance rear axle ratio
- Electronic Limited Slip Differential
- Z51-specific front splitter and rear spoiler
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
- Heavy-duty cooling system
Pricing for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Performance Package is $5,000. Pricing for the Magnetic Ride Control standalone option on the 2021 Corvette is not yet available, but costs $1,895 on the 2020 edition.
It’ll be interesting to see how buyers respond to the equipment change. Although the base-model C8 Corvette currently starts at just under $60,000, prices can quickly rise as more and more options are tacked on. That said, a standalone Magnetic Ride Control option could tempt those buyers that don’t want to go whole hog with the options list, but don’t want a bare-bones Vette, either.
What do you think, dear reader? Would you spring for the standalone Magnetic Ride Control option on the 2021 Corvette? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news, and 24/7 GM news coverage.
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I was surprised it wasn’t offered as stand alone on the 2020. It is a great option, and not everyone wants the Z51 package.
Yes to Magnetic Ride Control as a standalone option. Many folks will use this these as cruisers and don’t want or need the bigger brakes, less fuel efficient axle ratio, summer only tires, or a spoiler that likely obstructs rear vision. Is the limited slip available outside the Z51 package?
Don’t worry about the rear vision, the rear view camera on top looks over even the high wing spoiler.
I was thinking about when driving forward, not backing up.
Keep in mind that rear vision camera only comes on the 2LT, and 3LT interior option packages. You cannot get it on the 1LT.
I live up North and like to drive my Corvette year round. The only time I leave it on the battery charger is when the snow piles up. So, I need the all season tires. I’d like to be able to order the Z51 with the all season tires. I have them on my current Vette and they are excellent.
All versions of c5 need rear view mirror camera option for safety sake
GREAT OPTION GIVING PEOPLE THE FULL RANGE FROM SMOOTH TOURING RIDE FOR LONG TRIPS TO SPORTS CAR STIFF FOR THE CURVES
I have a 2020 HTC on order. Not sure if I will have to switch to a 2021 because the plant is down. If I do have to switch to 2021, I will be adding the MRC. Had it on my 2017 GS and really like it. Didn’t want to get the 5000.00 Z51 just to have the 1895. MRC. Z51 would be nice if I was going to track the car, but not doing that. I’m at 3000 status and hope they strat back up soon. Would like to have my car for the summer. My last TPW was 04/20/20, but that’s not going to happen now.
Keep in mind if they start building yours next week (and they will not as the plant is shut down indefinitely), don’t expect delive for at least 3 weeks after they start. 2021’s start production on Sept 1st, unless the plant is closed. They will NOT extend production time on the 2020’s!
Hopefully you still have your Grand Sport!
some people would just like to get their 2020 corvettes stuck @ 3000 status, built…………….
I am on list for a 2020. I don’t want Z51. I will get UPgraded exhaust.
I WILL WAIT for 2021 for MagLev ride option.
Each time I order a new Corvette I always get the Z51 and that will not change when they start taking orders for the 21
For the old folk Vette buyers the MRC needs to be tuned to mimic the solid-rear axle ride from their 84′ Buicks.. 😁…
Guestt:
Your immaturity is getting tiresome.
Thanks Grandpa 😉
Traded it in last August when I placed my order for the C8. Dealer gave me more for it vs waiting on the new C8. I would be storing it for the winter anyhow. I would have had my C8 by now, but in December I changed from the coupe to a HTC.
Proving my point Guestt
Had MRC on two of my vettes: 96 CE and 03 C5 – loved it and will order on my 2021 C8 – no need for Z51 pkg.
Does the magnetic ride suspension alone offer the coilover shocks needed to lower the C8? I have a friend that has a non Z51 C8 and he is unable to lower his car without buying coilover shocks. Let me know please.. because I’m undecided right now as which package to get…thanks in advance..
Is the MRC on the non-Z51 adjustable? That is, does it have different modes (tour, sport, etc)?
Thanks,
Dave
To answer Jonathan’s question – Yes, we are ordering a 2021 without the Z51 but with MRC. We have MRC on our Lincoln Continental and it’s the bomb. I know the Lincoln’s 20″ low profile run flats are doing their best to destroy the ride, but the worst the MRC allows them to do is transmit road noise.
Can the mag ride non z51 2021 now be lowered on all 4 corners like the 2020 z51?
Does a mag ride non z51 2021 c8 able to lower the stock rear of the car around .7 of a inch? I know 2020 z51 mag ride it is possible but was unsure about fe2 suspension
if you have the z51 package can you still order mag ride or is it one or the other