General Motors has revealed the take rates for the various available exterior colors offered on the 2021 Corvette Stingray.
Of the twelve available exterior colors, Torch Red was by far the most popular, accounting for 5,171 cars of the 26,216-unit production run. Arctic White was second at 3,769 cars, followed by Red Mist at 3,476 cars. Black was also popular, accounting for 2,818 cars, while Rapid Blue continued to sway a large percentage of buyers, attracting 2,384 orders. Silver Flare and Elkhart Lake Blue were close by at 1,801 and 1,713 cars, respectively, followed by Sebring Orange Metallic (1,255 cars) Shadow Grey (1,111 cars) and Accelerate Yellow (839 cars). Zeus Bronze was the least popular at 509 cars.
The most popular paint colors for the 2021 Corvette Stingray are essentially identical to those for the 2020 model. The most popular color for the 2020 Corvette Stingray was Torch Red, followed by Arctic White in second. Black was the third most popular exterior color last year, but has now been displaced by Red Mist Metallic, which was one of two new exterior colors introduced for the 2021 model year – the other being Silver Flare Metallic. Just like this year, the least popular colors in 2020 were also Accelerate Yellow and Zeus Bronze.
The C8 Corvette Stingray will ditch three exterior colors for the 2022 model year, including Zeus Bronze Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, and Sebring Orange Tintcoat. All three will be replaced with new exterior paint options, including Hypersonic Gray Metallic, Amplify Orange Tintcoat and Caffeine Metallic.
Color | Units | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Torch Red | 5,171 | 19.7 |
Arctic White | 3,769 | 14.4 |
Red Mist Metallic | 3,476 | 13.3 |
Black | 2,818 | 10.7 |
Rapid Blue | 2,384 | 9.1 |
Silver Flare | 1,804 | 6.9 |
Elkhart Lake Blue | 1,713 | 6.5 |
Ceramic Matrix Gray | 1,367 | 5.2 |
Sebring Orange | 1,255 | 4.8 |
Dark Shadow Gray | 1,111 | 4.2 |
Accelerate Yellow | 839 | 3.2 |
Zeus Bronze | 509 | 1.9 |
“Most of the vehicles we’ve built have been sold orders personalized by their owners, so fresh colors help Corvette buyers showcase their individuality on road,” Chevy communications rep Trevor Thompkins said during the 2021 National Corvette Museum Bash event held earlier this year.
Production of the 2022 Corvette Stingray began at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant during the week of September 6th.
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Comments
In person, Shadow Gray is beautiful.
We have a Shadow Gray 2020 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury and it is a gorgeous color. It morphs depending on the light. I can’t tell you how many people have commented about the color. I ceramic coated it and it brings out the different flakes beautifully. We had a 2017 Phantom Gray Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury and it was beautiful too. Can’t wait to see the Hypersonic Gray against the Silver Flare. I have a Quick Silver Corvette and it is about as bright as one would want on a vehicle.
I have not seen any C8 I did not like, in any color, they are all great. To have so many choices is really awesome.
I have an Accelerate Yellow C8 Z51 2021 Corvette. I have had it for 5 months and no manner where I stop, Gas, Restaurants, Stop Lights Shopping malls I get a thumbs up and a request to take a picture. I guess the less popular a color is the more people will want to stop and look at it. At Corvette events i also get great comments on the color and the interior.
Exactly! I got a 21 C8 in Zeus Bronze / Natural Dipped….nothing but comments!
I have a C7 in dark blue metallic. I wish they would bring that color back.
Same!! Or a Blurple
Still looking for Black Metallic.
Why are they not offering Blue-Green Metallic or Forrest Green Metallic
Has production of the 2022 Corvette actually started? If not are they trying fill back ordered 2021’s. I keep reading the 2022 began production on September 6. I’m just wondering can’t wait to get my 2022 Torch Red Coupe!
Had they kept the velocity yellow I would have ordered it but I Don’t care for the accelerated yellow. I chose red mist metallic and love it. Like Bob I get lots of compliments and thumbs up people taking pictures. I think it’s the car itself not so much the color. It does look good in any color.
Pourquoi n’y a-t-il pas un gris charcoal métallique comme la 2019. Les gris actuels étaient soit trop foncé oe silver trop pale.
Le rouge c’est le plus populaire, mais je me demande pourquoi.
What happened to that Black Cherry on C7?
SO NICE!
Recently purchased a C8 Z51 LT12021 in Elkhart Lake metallic blue. Dealer is going to ceramic coat it. Anyone have any experience with ceramic coating and how good does it maintain the showroom finish?
On wait list to order a C8 Artic white with red interior convertible. Going with the body colored roof with black nacelles. My understanding from reading other forums is that this option only accounts for 9% of convertible top options, but it looks great in white! Love the contrast.