C8 Chevy Corvette: RHD model confirmed for Australia

C8 Chevy Corvette: RHD model confirmed for Australia

More news on the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. During its unveiling, Chevy announced that the new mid-engined sports car will be available in right-hand drive format for the first time, allowing it to be introduced in markets such as the UK, Japan, and Australia.

Well, it appears that Holden’s chairman and managing director, Dave Buttner, declared: “The news that Corvette will now be built in right-hand-drive for the first time ever – and will be exported to Australia – is hugely exciting for our team at Holden and any Australian who loves high performance cars.”

General Motors has yet to confirm other RHD markets for the Corvette, though one can expect the UK and Japan to be among the earliest to receive it. To recap, the C8 gets a mid-mounted, naturally-aspirated LT2 6.2 litre V8 that produces 495 hp at 6,450 rpm and 637 Nm of torque at 5,150 rpm, making it the most powerful base Corvette ever.

C8 Chevy Corvette: RHD model confirmed for Australia

It’s also the fastest, going from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in under three seconds when fitted with the Z51 Performance Package. Unfortunately, the previous seven-speed manual will no longer be offered, replaced instead by an eight-speed dual clutch transmission developed by Tremec.

Features comprise of LED headlights with daytime running lights, huge mixed wheels (19-inch up front, 20-inch behind) shod with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season rubbers, LED tail lights, customisable 12-inch digital instrument display and a squared-off two-spoke steering wheel.

Items that are fitted as standard include eBoost electro-hydraulic brake booster and a nose lift system, electronic limited-slip differential, version 4.0 of the optional Magnetic Ride Control dampers. Those wanting more can opt for the Z51 package which adds on a number of performance-enhancing features, such as the two-piece rear spoiler that produces up to 180 kg of downforce.


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  • Malaysia?

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  • MakanMakan on Jul 23, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    Recond geng, lai lai.

    Expect this car to be flogged by MLM boys in 2-3 years time.

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  • Shaharul Hazmin bin Aliyah Pandak on Jul 23, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    In Australia this car will be priced at AUD50k. Quite reasonable in Autralian pricing and cost of living.

    But come here, it will be RM 1.5 million!

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  • Haidi on Jul 23, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    If I am the head of the project, I’ll sack the person in the interior design team, who designed the cluster of buttons at the centre console…

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  • It is the called the RIGHT hand drive for a reason

    is chevy still under NAZA? they were selling bumblebees before, maybe they might bring the vette in this time around…..

    seeing so many mustangs on the road (2.3 turbos tho , instead of the v8)

    we just might see the vette on our shores to wet our appetite for a slice of americana

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    • Brian on Jul 24, 2019 at 11:30 pm

      Vette and Mustang are 2 different beast. Vette are competitor to GT40 while Camaro (the Bumblebee one) is taking on Mustang & Dodge Charger.

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    • Atokken on Jul 29, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      Last year end already, no more chevy from naza

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  • Celup King on Jul 24, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Corvette Stingray > KIA Stinger

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