The 2023 Chevy Corvette C8 is the fourth model year for the eighth-generation mid-engine sports car, introducing a few changes and updates, as well as the new 70th Anniversary Edition package. Now, however, GM Authority has learned that 2023 Chevy Corvette Stingray 70th Anniversary Edition ordering has been delayed.
According to GM Authority sources, ordering for the 2023 Corvette Stingray 70th Anniversary Edition has been held up as a result of a minor delay for the package’s wheels. As such, no Stingray 70th Anniversary Edition orders will be processed until the wheels are once again made available.
The rollers in question are the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear 20-spoke Carbon Flash-painted forged aluminum wheels with Red stripe, tagged with RPO code Q9A. These wheels are offered as an optional extra for all 2023 Chevy Corvette Stingray trims, and included as standard with the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package.
As a reminder, the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package is tagged with RPO code Y70, and includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- 19-inch front/20-inch rear 20-spoke Carbon Flash-painted forged aluminum wheels with Red stripe (Q9A)
- Edge Red-painted calipers (J6N)
- Rear fascia/roof storage protector in Black with embroidered crossed flags logo (VTB)
- Ceramic White leather seating surfaces with Red stitching (HV1)
- Torch Red seat belt color (3F9)
- 70th Anniversary set of premium leather weekend / travel bags (SO1)
- 70TH anniversary exterior badging and logo on wheel caps, seats, steering wheel and sill plates
- Unique VIN sequence
- LT2 engine cover in Edge Red, (RCC, Coupe body style only)
The 70th Anniversary Special Edition package is available in one of two exterior colors, including White Pearl Metallic Tricoat (paint code G1W), which adds in Carbon Flash Metallic-painted outside mirrors and spoiler when equipped (RPO code ZYC), and Carbon Flash Metallic (paint code GAR).
The 70th Anniversary Special Edition package is optional for the 3LT Coupe and 3LT Convertible. The 2023 Corvette Z06 is also offered with the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package.
As a reminder, the 2023 Corvette C8 Stingray is motivated by the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, which is rated at 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. Under the skin is the GM Y2 platform, with production taking place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Comments
Here we go again. Had to change my order just as it was to be submitted to factory. Z51 only available with mag ride. Don’t want mag ride, no Z 51. Get ready for Indy Pace car 70 th anniversary edition,Z06 only??
Why oh why can’t GM leadership contract with suppliers who are actually capable of producing their parts? Please spare me the nonsense about supply chain issues. There aren’t any shortages of aluminum nor paint. The problem ultimately lies with GMs people demanding price and failing in their due diligence responsibilities.
OMG a parts supply issue. How can that be ?
We DT your part right in your comment and part wrong with the world in a tizzy since Covid-19 there are supplier shortages of everything we buy from Walmart to car parts that’s where your wrong, your right in saying GM people demanding price… Well YES GM is a CAR COMPANY out to make money not give things away!
Patience is operative in a global economy which is transitional. Place your Order looking forward to Delivery with optimism owning one of the best performing automobiles ever imagined! This is a vehicle in which Art meets Science like a Michelangelo piece of work!
Yup, my order is going to factory Monday sacrificing the do not haves
I’m reading this right if you get Z51 suspension you cannot get Maginic Ride Control.
Is this a supply problem or more chips involved
These two things gel together the ride cannot be duplicated.
You can , they are constrained, meaning limited, sales told me. You can’t get mag ride easily with out Z51 and Z51 w/o mag ride
Russian Roulette is fun because…
It’s like driving a GM car, you never know whether it’s going to Kill you or your family. But someone is going to be Killed. It’s just how it is.
What?
When will the Q9A carbon flash-painted forged aluminum wheels with RED Stripe be avaialbe.
My C8 2023 order was entered 4/5/2022 and the status has not moved past 3000.
I believe it is because I ordered a HTC – Stingray, LT3, Mag Ride, Z51, front lift, and these rims. (No 70th Anniv model)
Please get these rims in and build my C8 soon. The summer is hear.
Here is the latest. My dealer is the best at the NEWS . Prices up $ 2000. 00 starting msrp. Effective immediately. Cars at the factory get price protection. Other options up $100-$500. I’m code 3400 . Waited 15 months . Msrp. Plus dealer fee 799$
I Won’t see a Z06 for 2 years . Hope I am around !!