Chevy Suspends Orders Of 2020 C8 Corvette
Due to ‘overwhelming demand,’ Chevy has suspended orders of the C8 Corvette.
It is no secret that people can’t get enough of the C8 Corvette. With the drastic change in layout and the remarkable performance for the price, the stir is very understandable. However, the launch of the 2020 Corvette has been met with varying challenges. Now, Chevy is putting a stop to all 2020 Corvette orders.
Business Insider exclusively reports that as of March 19, Chevy is no longer accepting orders for the C8 Corvette. GM confirmed that the C8 is no longer available for order because of the halt in production due to the 2019 General Motors strike. The strike put Chevy production six weeks behind schedule, which was a drastic slash from the proposed C8 production timeframe. Chevy declines any more recent developments having to do with this halt in orders.
“Due to an overwhelming demand for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet has decided to stop taking sold orders after March 18, 2020,” a GM spokesperson said.
If you had plans to order a C8, though, it’s not all bad news. The same GM spokesperson says they plan to begin accepting orders for 2021 model year Corvettes in late May 2020. However, there could be a bit of bad news for those who have already placed an order according to the email screenshot found on our sister site Corvette Forum. According to the email, some 2020 Corvettes that are already on order may not even make it to production. While customers will have the option to switch to a 2021 model year Corvette, it seems people don’t like that idea so much. Various posts from the Corvette Forum thread show owners dissatisfied with the 2021 option because 2020 is the first production year and has more potential for future value.
From top to bottom, the rollout of the 2020 Corvette is a little bit rocky. A plethora of unhappy customers who may or may not want to go to the 2021 model year could only make it a bit worse. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that this is assuming the orders that have already been placed don’t get produced. As of now, it seems that it is only a possibility. One thing is for sure, though. If you were after a 2020 Corvette, you missed the boat. If you want one that bad, you’ll likely end up paying a substantial markup.
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