Back in early September, we reported that Chevrolet had already sold half of the 1,000-unit production run for the 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition. Now, just two months later, we can confirm that all examples of the limited-edition 2022 Corvette Stingray have officially been spoken for.
Order books for the 2022 Corvette Stingray opened on July 1st, with Chevy receiving 412 orders for the IMSA GTLM Championship Edition by the time production began the week of September 6th. Demand for the motorsports-inspired special edition remained high throughout September and October as the automaker registered the remaining 600 or so orders and was cleared out of the rest of the 1,000-unit production run.
The IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition was introduced on the C8 Corvette Stingray for the 2022 model year and is intended to mark Corvette Racing’s impressive championship-winning IMSA season – which was the first season with the new mid-engine Corvette C8.R race car. It was offered via a separate equipment package for the range-topping 3LT trim level only and was priced at $6,595. This package, which was limited to left-hand-drive markets only, was only available to order in either Accelerate Yellow Metallic or Hypersonic Gray Metallic. Models ordered in Accelerate Yellow receive gray contrasting graphics, while Hypersonic Gray Metallic models have yellow graphics.
In addition to the unique Corvette C8.R-inspired graphics packs, the IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition package also added the following equipment:
- High-wing spoiler finished in Carbon Flash
- Yellow brake calipers
- Black Trident design wheels, with the “Jake” logo on the center caps, and black lug nuts
- Exterior mirrors in Carbon Flash
- Black side rockers
- Black splash guards
All Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition models feature the automaker’s 6.2L LT2 V8 engine, which produces 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque when equipped with the optional Performance Exhaust. The IMSA GTLM Championship C8.R Edition package also requires the buyer to order the Z51 Performance Package with the vehicle, meaning the Performance Exhaust comes equipped on all C8.R Editions.
Looking ahead, Corvette Racing fans will be excited by the arrival of the 2023 Corvette Z06. The new Z06 offers even more Corvette Racing inspiration than the C8.R Edition, utilizing the same 5.5L LT6 V8 engine that powers the team’s championship-winning GTLM race car.
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Comments
I’ve seen a few of these in person to be honest I don’t think they are all that the championship edition I mean not the C8 itself. I know resell prices on eBay are laughable.
How many of the 1000 are convertibles?
Will there be a C8 Z06 C8.R edition I wonder
Jealousy is never flattering!! The car is beautiful!
I agree, it is a nice looking car, and the performance specs are what is most attractive to me. However one is not necessarily jealous simply by stating the vehicle is not the same as the track racing version, as I would agree with that statement. The racing version that is in competitions is far superior in looks and performance to this street legal vehicle.
Success always!
Dr. D
I have an available IMSA GTLM Championship C8R edition available at my local dealer if any one is interested? It’s set for production 12/20!
Hypersonic grey?
Anyone out there know if there will be a C8R edition for 2023 or was this just a one year run?
hey Mark, I have one C8R available at my dealer if you are interest? Give me a call at 801-928-0515
only my2022
I purchased a grey one and decided I loved yellow much better. This means I have an extra C8.R if anyone is interested? It has 985 miles. I added the C7Carbon exposed fiber skirts and engine bay filler (not the engine cover) as well as had the doors tinted.
Hey chuck Is it still available
I have a couple Frank
It is available still.
I’m interested in your C8.r. Can you text me info about it and the price? My number is 9192254875. Thanks.
I have both cars the yellow and the grey . If any one is looking for a pair. I’ve got a Z06-07 seven coming and I’ve gotta make room.
I’m interested in your grey C8.r. Can you text me info about it and the price? My number is 9192254875. Thanks
Some dealers are trying to price gouge and that is a disgrace. Money is not an object for me, gratefully stated, however I refuse to overpay.
Success always!
Dr. D
Saw this car in grey by my bank, anybody want to give me one of their extra ones? Much obliged