2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition

Carbon Black 65 Z06

DETROIT — Chevrolet is commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Corvette with a new Corvette Carbon 65 Edition offered on 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models.

Limited to only 650 numbered vehicles globally, the distinctive Carbon 65 blends visible carbon-fiber exterior elements — notably, a new carbon-fiber rear spoiler and quarter ducts — with a new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and special interior appointments, including a new carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel.

“Corvette is one of the most storied names in Chevrolet and sports car history, with a heritage few can match," said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president Chevrolet Marketing. “The new Carbon 65 Edition honors that legacy, while offering customers another unique, special-edition model that personalizes the ownership experience."

The Carbon 65 Edition package (order code Z30) will include:

Available on Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ trims
Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior (blue top on Convertibles)
Unique fender stripes and door graphics
Black wheels with machined grooves paired with summer-only tires* (Cup-style wheels for Grand Sport and Blade-style wheels for Z06)
Blue brake calipers
Visible carbon-fiber ground effects, hood section and roof (Coupe models) or tonneau inserts (Convertible models)
New visible carbon-fiber spoiler (all models) and quarter intake ducts (Coupe)
Center caps with Carbon logo
Carbon Flash badges and outside mirrors
Jet Black suede-wrapped interior with blue stitching
Carbon-fiber steering wheel rim and gloss carbon-fiber interior trim
Competition Sport seats
Carbon 65 Edition sill plates

[adinserter name="GOOGLE AD"]The Corvette Carbon 65 Edition package will cost $15,000 and will be available this summer, along with the rest of the 2018 Corvette lineup.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2018 CORVETTE

2018 Corvette Stingray

New standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels paired with summer-only tires*. Derived from the Z51 package, they replace the previous 18-inch/19-inch standard wheels.
Five new wheel options, including Torque and Motorsport designs, are paired with summer-only tires*.
Magnetic Ride Control is offered as a stand-alone option.
Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim.

2018 Corvette Grand Sport

Ceramic brakes are offered without the Z07 Performance Package.
Satin black center stripe is available with the Heritage Package.
Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim.

2018 Corvette Z06

Two new wheel choices are Black Z06 wheel with yellow stripe and Pearl Nickel Blade design (paired with summer-only tires*).
Gray interior available.

All 2018 models

HD digital radio is standard.
Available Performance Data Recorder — Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures.
Improved rear-view camera image features higher resolution and wider angle.
Enhanced Head-Up Display rotation setting.
Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette.
Spice Red convertible top.
Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims.
Jet black suede-wrapped interior includes carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel and gloss carbon-fiber interior trim.
New interior color stitching packages (red/yellow/blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims.

*Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires or see your dealer.

2018 CORVETTE STINGRAY

Carbon Fiber wheels

FAST FACT
Corvette marks 65 years of production in 2018. Only 300 were built in 1953, each of them Polo White with a red interior.

BASE PRICE
$55,495 Coupe
$59,495 Convertible

EPA VEHICLE CLASS
Coupe with removable roof panel or Convertible

NEW FOR 2018

Standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Derived from the Z51 package, they replace the previous 18-inch/19-inch standard wheels
Five new wheel options, including Torque and Motorsport designs
Magnetic Ride Control offered as a stand-alone option
Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim includes instrument panel color
HD digital radio standard
Available Performance Data Recorder/Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures
Improved rear-view camera image
Enhanced Head-Up Display rotation setting
Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette
Spice Red convertible top
Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims
Jet Black sueded-wrapped interior includes carbon rim steering wheel and gloss carbon fiber interior trim
New interior color stitching packages (Red/ yellow / new blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Offered in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trims
Lightweight materials, including an aluminum frame; carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels; carbon-nano composite underbody panels contribute to optimal 50/50 weight balance
Five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to fit the driver’s environment
Interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials and dual eight-inch configurable, high-definition color driver/infotainment screens
Available Z51 Performance Package with specific, brakes, cooling, suspension, electronic limited-slip differential, gearing, dry-sump oil system, performance exhaust and aero package
Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Available Performance Data Recorder – or PDR – enables users to record high-definition video, with telemetry overlays, of their driving experiences on and off the track
Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot (3GB/three-month trial)
Keyless open and start
Curb-view cameras included on 2LT and 3LT trims
Head-up display included on 2LT and 3LT trims
Bose 10-speaker audio system with bass box included on 2LT and 3LT trims
Heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seats are included on 2LT and 3LT trims
Leather wrapped interior wirh sueded upper interior trim included on 3LT
Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
Available Competition Sport seats
Corvette Museum delivery is available

SAFETY FEATURES

Four standard air bags, including side-impact air bags
Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS
Active Handling with electronic stability control
Safety belt pretensioners
Rear-vision camera
Tire pressure monitoring with run-flat tires

2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06

FAST FACT
Corvette marks 65 years of production in 2018. Only 300 were built in 1953, each of them Polo White with a red interior.

BASE PRICE
$79,495 coupe
$83,495 convertible

EPA VEHICLE CLASS
Coupe with removable roof panel or Convertible

NEW FOR 2018

Carbon 65 Edition available on 3LZ trim. Limited to only 650 vehicles (including Carbon 65 Edition on Grand Sport 3LT trim), each with a unique vehicle identification number. Distinctive package blends visible carbon fiber exterior elements including new carbon fiber spoiler and rear quarter intakes with new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and unique interior appointments, including a carbon fiber-rimmed steering wheel and more
Two new wheel choices: Black Z06 wheel with yellow stripe and Pearl Nickel Blade-design
Gray interior available
HD digital radio standard
Available Performance Data Recorder/Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures
Improved rear-view camera image
Enhanced Head-Up Display rotation setting
Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette
Spice Red convertible top
Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims
Jet Black sueded-wrapped interior includes carbon rim steering wheel and gloss carbon fiber interior trim
New interior color stitching packages (red/yellow/new blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Offered in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ trims
Unique, purposeful exterior components designed to reduce lift – including front splitter – and accommodate cooling requirements for the engine and brakes
LT4 supercharged 6.2L V8 SAE-certified at 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque is the most powerful Corvette production engine ever
Standard Magnetic Ride Control and Performance Traction Management
Available Z07 package adds adjustable front and rear aero components for unprecedented aerodynamic downforce, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for enhanced grip, and Brembo carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors that improve braking performance and contribute to greater handling through reduced unsprung weight
Z07 package (with available eight-speed automatic) enables 0-60 mph in 2.95 seconds, 10.95-second quarter-mile, lateral acceleration of 1.2g and 60-0 braking in 99.6 feet
Standard Michelin Pilot Super Sport P285/30ZR19 front tires are 1.5 inches wider than the tires on the Stingray, while the 335/25ZR20 rear tires are two inches wider (Sport Cup 2 tires with Z07 package)
Five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to fit the driver’s environment
Interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials and dual eight-inch configurable, high-definition color driver/infotainment screens
Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
Keyless open and start
Curb-view cameras included on 2LZ and 3LZ trims
Head-up display is standard
Bose 10-speaker audio system with bass box included on 2LZ and 3LZ trims
Heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seats are included on 2LZ and 3LZ trims
Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
Corvette Museum delivery and Customer Engine Build Program are available

SAFETY FEATURES

Four standard air bags, including side-impact air bags
Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS
Active Handling with electronic stability control
Safety belt pretensioners
Rear-vision camera
Tire pressure monitoring with run-flat tires

2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT

Grand Sport

FAST FACT
Corvette marks 65 years of production in 2018. Only 300 were built in 1953, each of them Polo White with a red interior.

BASE PRICE
$65,495 coupe
$69,495 convertible

EPA VEHICLE CLASS
Coupe with removable roof panel or Convertible

NEW FOR 2018

Carbon 65 Edition available on 3LT trim. Limited to only 650 vehicles (including Carbon 65 Edition on Z06 3LZ trim), each with a unique vehicle identification number. Distinctive package blends visible carbon fiber exterior elements including new carbon fiber spoiler and rear quarter intakes with new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and unique interior appointments, including a carbon fiber-rimmed steering wheel and more
Ceramic brakes offered as stand-alone option, without the Z07 Performance Package
Satin black center stripe available with the Heritage Package
Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim includes instrument panel color
HD digital radio standard
Available Performance Data Recorder/Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures
Improved rear-view camera image
Enhanced Head-Up Display rotation setting
Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette
Spice Red convertible top
Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims
Jet Black sueded-wrapped interior includes carbon rim steering wheel and gloss carbon fiber interior trim
New interior color stitching packages (red/yellow/new blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Offered in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trims
Unique exterior elements include specific front fender inserts and Z06-style grille, as well as wider fenders and rear quarter panels to accommodate a wider track
Specific Grand Sport cup wheel design: 19×10 inches (front) and 20×12 inches (rear), offered in five appearance finishes
Front splitter, rockers and wicker bill rear spoiler (carbon fiber ground effects available)
Functional brake ducts and enhanced cooling package
Standard Brembo brake system with 14.6-inch (370 mm) rotors and six-piston calipers in front and 14.4-inch (365 mm) rotors and four-piston calipers in the rear
Standard magnetic ride control, specific stabilizer bars and unique springs
Standard electronic limited-slip differential
LT1 V-8 engine rated at 460 hp, (343 kW) with dry-sump oiling system and active exhaust
The available Z07 package adds larger carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors in addition to the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
Five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to fit the driver’s environment
Interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials and dual eight-inch configurable, color driver/infotainment screens
Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
Available red safety belts

SAFETY FEATURES

Four standard air bags, including side-impact air bags
Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS
Active Handling with electronic stability control
Safety belt pretensioners
Standard rear-vision camera and available front curb-view cameras
Tire pressure monitoring with run-flat tires