The 2022 Corvette C8 Stingray arrives as the third model year of the latest mid-engine sports car, ushering in a few changes and updates over the 2021-model-year vehicle – including a price increase for the popular front lift system.
Pricing for the Front Lift with Memory system (RPO code E60) offered with the 2022 Corvette C8 Stingray is set at $2,260, an increase of $265 compared to the system’s pricing for the 2021 Corvette C8 Stingray, which was previously set at $1,995.
The Front Lift with Memory system raises the front of the Corvette C8 Stingray by approximately 50 mm, or roughly 2.0 inches, in order to help the sports car navigate obstacles like speed bumps and steep driveways. The system will raise the nose in less than 3 seconds at speeds up to 24 mph. The Memory function will also store up to 1,000 GPS locations to automatically raise the nose in frequently traveled problem areas.
The Front Lift with Memory system (RPO code E60) for with the 2022 Corvette is an optional extra on 2LT and 3LT trim levels, and is offered with both the Coupe and Convertible body styles.
As GM Authority covered previously, the 2022 Corvette Stingray also introduces a price increase for the popular Z51 Performance Package, which includes a bevy of go-faster equipment. Pricing for the package with the 2022 model year is up to $6,345, an increase of $350 when compared to the package pricing for the 2021 model year.
Under the “hood,” the 2022 Corvette Stingray once again draws motivation from the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, which is rated at 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque when equipped with the optional factory performance exhaust system. However, the LT2 has also been updated for the 2022 model year with regard to to the fuel delivery, active fuel management system, and engine calibration.
Also notable is the addition of the IMSA GTLM Championship Edition, a limited special edition model introduced for the 2022 model year.
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Run a contest to see who can guess the model year when the Corvette becomes a $100,000 sports car. It is happening sooner than we think. First, they jack up the pricing of the optional equipment, I think the Z-51 pkg was the first. Then, the standard equipment gets upped in cost. Soon, the total price goes up and up til it extends to the Big Hundred Grand! THEN, the snob-assed Europeans will “discover” it and the price goes even higher. Think the General might go to two-tiered pricing? Sillier things are happening.
It was a bargain in 2020, if you could get one. After 9 months I got my 2021 convertible built fully loaded at $90K and am very happy with it.
I could sell it for a huge profit right now, but I enjoy the car too much.
In a few years, new ones will most likely be over $100K, but still worth the money. Just ask anyone who has one.
There already is a two tiered system, most exports are in the $150K range while you can still buy one here for well under $65K. It’s still a bargain.
Better get one while you can. GM has started their price increases, some here, some there. Won’t be long, they’ll have the price up and about where they wanted it to start with. It was too good of a bargain. They do this yearly, all models. And it equals more than their annual increase. You just don’t notice it too much. Till you look back at prices. Cagey huh? Happens every year, no one says a word. Sneaky stuff. More money for Mary. No way this equipment goes up in price as much as they charge. No way.
I had a C8 , it was equipped with front lift, great feature and worth the $2250.
Wait two years when supply is more than demand. Dealers will offer discounts like they did on the late model C 7.
I will then buy a new C8 with the $22k profit I made on my 2021.
You will need that $22K for the price increase, if you can even get one.
There will be plenty available in two years, and yes, there will be increases, but not $22k
How can it be a bargain when you can’t get one?
Keep screwing the stupid, LOL
The dealership in Nashua NH gets a delivery of C8’s twice a week. All sold.
With the coming inflation it will only be a few years. The 2020 to 22 are a bargain for such a great drivable auto.
I bought a 2021 C8 LT1 Coupe. The only addons were the upgraded exhaust system, Rapid Blue color and Blue Seat Belts.
I decided to stick with the base model based on my previous four Corvettes were base models. I don’t miss any of the addons that I could have purchased for my Vette. My sticker price was just under$62,000. I know I could turn around and sell it for a lot more than what I paid for it but I won’t. This is the best car I have ever owned. Bottom line if you can get an order in for the 2022 do it. If you can accept the base LT1 model do it. You won’t be sorry.
Missing out on the front lift all the safety options including cameras front and rear.
But I guess if you’ve never cared for stuff like this and have never had stuff like this, then you’ll never know how great this stuff is.
I waited 68 years (15 months on a list) to get my first corvette, I’m not about to sell it.
I have another 2021 coming in from another dealer and thought about selling mine I have now to have a few extra bucks to go towards the new one, but figured out how foolish I’d be paying tax and destination charges twice so I gots my deposit back.
I don’t think many ever consider the X 2 tax, destination charges X 2, your not gaining what you think.
I’d have to sell my 2021 C8 for $102,000.00 just to break even.
rvdano,
Same situation here. I am lucky I have my 2021 fully loaded , and really love it. I was the last allocation at the Dealers and barely got it. I have been on the list for the Z06 for a year now, and by then I will figure if it is really worth it to me. Besides, who really knows what the changes for emissions will do to the car, seems to always be worse. With almost $10K in taxes and fees paid, I don’t know if it would be worth paying that again. As for more power….. Hell, at 72 years – this thing has all I need.
Nice to see us senior commenting on the best car we have ever owned. I’m 69 years old and this will probably be the last Corvette I will ever own.
i have the lift kit in my 2021 c8 if i did not have it i could not get it on my car lift in my garage i waited 2 years for this car and was worth the wait so i ordered a z06 with deposit if it takes 2 years so be it have an agreement with the dealer when i leave a deposit that is the price even if it goes up in price he honored my 2021 with the 2020 price you just have to find the right dealer
No one knows what the price for the Z06 is yet because it does not actually exist yet.
Hi Is the Z06 being offered in hardtop and convertible?
Not easy to answer your ? when the car doesn’t exist yet.
There are some attention-grabbing points in time on this article however I don抰 know if I see all of them center to heart. There’s some validity but I will take maintain opinion till I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as well
How do I permanently raise up my 2011 GS Corvette. The splitter and sometimes bottom of the front bumper scrapes and I would really like to raise up the car 1″ to 2″. Is it possible?
Thnx, Mike Flanagan