MR Corvette C8 - General Discussion

[05XR8]

Can’t wait to see how much they’ll be here.

 

[Canada_25]

So a little bit over 300k canadian including sales taxes and Trudeau's new luxury tax... I have a feeling that a lot of people on the waiting list will back down from it.

 

[05XR8]

Had a look at what people are asking for the 2019 ZR-1 over here and it’s between $160,000-$230,000AUD. It was $160,000AUD when new. Porsche 911 start at around $315,000AUD. Depending how many Australia are allotted, I think it will be a hot seller.

 

[Canada_25]

Had a look at what people are asking for the 2019 ZR-1 over here and it’s between $160,000-$230,000AUD. It was $160,000AUD when new. Porsche 911 start at around $315,000AUD. Depending how many Australia are allotted, I think it will be a hot seller.

Are you sure it will come in Australia? I remember reading somewhere they'll only sell the ZR1 in North America...but I don't know if it was a reliable source... I hope there's just enough allocations so I can make it through 👀

 

[05XR8]

Are you sure it will come in Australia? I remember reading somewhere they'll only sell the ZR1 in North America...but I don't know if it was a reliable source... I hope there's just enough allocations so I can make it through 👀

Had a look at an article from July 2024. It read not coming to Australia and New Zealand for now.

 

[McLaren]

Are you sure it will come in Australia? I remember reading somewhere they'll only sell the ZR1 in North America...but I don't know if it was a reliable source... I hope there's just enough allocations so I can make it through 👀

North America & the Middle East from what this article says.

However, it may not have a chance to challenge The Continent's finest on their home turf. A new report from GM Authority claims that, unlike the Stingray, Z06, and E-Ray variants, the new Corvette ZR1 will not be available in Europe.

When asked for comment, Chevy didn’t offer a concrete confirmation or denial. “We have shared Corvette ZR1 will be available in our North American and Middle East markets,” spokesperson Trevor Thompkins told Road & Track. Whether that's a hedge against the current situation or indicates the plan going forward isn't clear.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/cars/a62371971/c8-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-wont-be-sold-in-europe-report-claims/

Here's the source 05XR8 referenced as well.

“The Corvette ZR1 is not currently planned to join the line-up in Australia and New Zealand, but we will monitor demand and assess further over time,” a GM spokesperson told Auto Daily.