The eighth-generation Chevy Corvette Stingray is going international, even selling in right-hand drive configuration for certain overseas markets. Now, new right-hand-drive 2022 Corvette models for Australia and New Zealand are slated to start rolling off the production line this month.
In a recent social media post, General Motors announced the start of production for new 2022 Corvette models destined for Australia and New Zealand. The announcement, made via GM Speciality Vehicles (or GMSV, General Motors’ brand replacement for Holden) also included the news that General Motors had registered a factory-built right-hand drive C8 Corvette for validation and testing purposes in the region, indicating that the tester would soon hit the road in Victoria.
Like U.S.-spec vehicles, right-hand-drive 2022 Corvette models are equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.
Back in February, GM Authority was the first to bring you photos of the C8 Corvette Stingray in right-hand drive. With the steering wheel located on the right side of the cockpit, the 2022 Corvette will be available for sale in a variety of international right-hand drive markets, including Japan and the U.K., as well as Australia and New Zealand.
As GM Authority covered previously, the first examples of the right-hand-drive 2021 Corvette Stingray were shipped to customers in Japan back in April.
The start of regular production for the 2022 Corvette Stingray began at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky during the week of September 6th. Originally, production of the 2022 Corvette was slated to begin earlier this summer, but due to a variety of factors, including parts shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, the production restart date was pushed back.
Looking ahead, customers in Australia and New Zealand will likely have access to the upcoming Chevy Corvette Z06 as well, as indicated by a recent trademark filing covered by GM Authority in July.
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I wonder what they’ll charge the vegimites over there…I built mine for 70 G’s
Back in June carscoops.com stated that the starting price on a 2LT in AU was $111,830 USD, but also mentioned $145,000 by the time it was on the road, accounting for delivery and other charges.
203 k aud that’s $150 k UsD on the road
Our lovely taxes at work
No. 2lt $145,000 + on roads + other charges takes it to somewhere around
$185,000AU for 2lt, Z51.
Just like the states some of these dealers are adding $40,000
In NZ 2LT $155000, 3LT $170000, 3LT convert $185000. Which is good compared to the car yard selling LH C8’s for $239000.
Hopefully, Mark Hamill had one reserved. 🙂
Simply great to see the ‘Chevrolet’ brand back in Australia. Lets hope the Chevrolet Corvette is just the start of more Chevrolet models heading ‘down under’. Wonderful news!
Perhaps so. But, REAL Chevys, or Korean cars with the Chevrolet name tacked on?
Made in Kentucky
How about building the cars for the US orders first?
Bunch of cry baby. what makes you think they didn’t wait for theirs?
I have had mine on order since November 2019 and it was canceled by the dealer. Whats going on?
Been waiting 18 months here in USA and GM is building cars for foreign market. So much for customer loyalty.
Been waiting longer here mate.😉
Been waiting over 2 years and paying double with no choice of colour or options. You get allocated one and if you don’t like it then bad luck.
You guys are lucky over there
You are right we are lucky here. I’m getting a car ordered to my specs. at MSRP. But you know how we Americans are we don’t like waiting. 😁. Good luck on getting what you want.
What is the tax rate on a C8 down under?? It’s 8.65% we’re I am in US.
Luxury car tax on all vehicles after about $68 k
33% on every dollar over
Stamp duty 7%
GST 10%
On top of registration and compulsory third part insurance
Dealer delivery from 13k to 29k I’ve seen
Dealer deliver on any normal car is less than 1k usually
Free health eduction and easy welfare etc has its costs
WOW!! I’m surprised that they are not asking you for a kidney. I feel sorry for you guys. I’m in New York State and pay 8.65% state tax plus state registration fee which is about 150USC per year.
Our Rego (registration) on a V8 is around $1,500 annually
And the waiting time has blown out 2 or 3 years more
About $150k usd to get a C8 here
A pair of kidneys a left nut wound be cheaper ! Lol
I’m surprised you still have a sense of humor. What is your list number? Used C8’s are selling for over 100k around here.
They don’t tell us anything here, codes are up schitt creek and we don’t even know what the final options will be 100%
Est-ce vrai que Bowing Green est fermé en décembre et janvier.
How many cars do you expect?
First batch about 200/250
Doesn’t sound very fair to me. Especially when you’re willing to spend a LOT of money. Buying a used Ferrari located in country may be another way to go..