2023 Chevy Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition Remains “Every bit as Excellent” With Classy Commemoration

Some of the fondest memories we have here at West Chevy of Knoxville are of the Chevy Corvette, an iconic American sports car that has been completely reworked and revolutionary! Now in its 8th generation, it is quite a bit different than its fiberglass predecessor. Now, there is a 70th anniversary Special Edition Package that is a stellar addition to the lineup! The Cars.com team recently got to see just how fantastic it is and thought that this upgrade was worth every extra penny.

This 70th anniversary edition package is available for the 3LZ and 3LT trims on the Corvette ZO6 and Corvette Stingray. The 3LT adds a more luxurious interior and upgraded GT2 seats, with the 3LZ Z06 boasting all of these on top of a carbon fiber and microfiber trimmed steering wheel. The 70th-Anniversary Edition provides proper paint in the form of White Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat or Carbon Flash Metallic, with the option to be fully decked out in satin Gray or black racing stripes.

You’ll also be taking on the challenges of the track with carbon-painted side mirrors, red-painted brake calipers, and very cool unique exterior badging. If you opt for the Stingray coupe, you'll be fully styled out with a unique red engine cover. Some of the most notable car reviewing professionals in the world love the C8’s exterior, and the wheels look especially fitting and ready for high-octane fun.

The interior boasts A2 tone ceramic white upholstery, with red stitching red seatbelts and suede style trim on the steering wheel and seats. The available front and rear storage compartments are large enough to hold 3 rolling suitcases, in an outdoor-ready backpack when the Cars.com team traveled home from the LA airport. The car’s overall driving experience is still every bit as amazing during its fourth model year, with the 6.2-liter V8 behind your head providing a legendary and never-ending source of power.

We are situated at an interval of time in the car industry where being a collector is now more important than ever, as electrification is rapidly arriving to make its mark on the industry forever. It will be no surprise to see very low mileage models appearing up on well-known resale sites as remarkable collectibles in a mere few years. The C8 was the official “goodbye” regarding the transverse leaf springs for the suspension and placement of the engine just in front of the rear wheels. 

This was the very long-awaited result of the mid-engined super that has had connoisseurs and car buffs worldwide anxious for decades. This design allows for a transformation that allows for the feel of a true convertible from the ground up, with the ability to take the roof off manually and store it right in the rear load area. The designated convertible version comes with an electric folding roof, and the segment-leading stopping performance of the Brembo Brakes on the Z51 Package will leave you as breathless as the excitement did during the launch and acceleration process! 

Special Edition Corvette Racers Unleash Series Models for 2019

Last week at a location that many deep-frozen Americans would have loved to be transported to, Chevy introduced the 2019 Corvette Drivers Series special edition Grand Sport models designed in conjunction with the seasoned Corvette Racing team. In sunny Daytona, Florida, the four new versions inspired by Racing drivers Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen, and Antonio Garcia were revealed to the very-anticipant public. This is a series that truly celebrates Corvette Racing's legacy of winning, which is stoked and thoroughly inspired by a team of drivers with world-class skill.

Each driver worked closely with Chevy designers on the graphics for their unique edition, which gives the cars a very distinctly personal and custom appearance. Now offered on the Grand Sport 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trims, Corvette owners will be excited to have an opportunity to commemorate star drivers who really made a difference in the heart-pumping and white-knuckle breed of high-speed entertainment racing. Here are the specifics on what these versions offer:

Tommy Milner Edition: boasts Elkhart Lake Blue Exterior with silver stripes and red hash marks, black wheels with red strip and red brake calipers, and Jet Black suede interior with red seat belts. You also gain the comfort of leather seats on the 1LT.

Oliver Gavin Edition: provides Shadow Gray Exterior with Torch Red center stripe and torch red hash marks, Carbon Flash mirrors, black wheels with red stripe, red brake calipers, and a wickedly awesome Adrenaline Red interior with red seat belts.

Jan Magnussen Edition: This may very well be our personal favorite here at West Chevy: it has an Arctic White exterior with Crystal Red strips and gray hash marks, body-color mirrors, black wheels with red stripe and red brake calipers, a Jet Black interior with red seat belts, and red stitching on the 3LT trim.

Antonio Garcia Edition: This edition has a racing yellow exterior sporting a “Jake” stinger stripe, red hash marks, Carbon Flash mirrors, black wheels with red stripe, and red brake calipers. Jet Black interior and yellow stitching are offered on the 3LT trim.

Each edition also will receive a driver-specific interior plaque and other trim details, and all models with the 3LT trim include carbon fiber interior trim. Very similar to the Corvette Racing C7.R race cars, the Grand Sport-based Drivers Series models feature the pleasantly-roaring naturally aspirated V-8 engine. The 6.2L LT1 engine is rated at 460 horsepower, and runs with the help of a dry-sump oiling system that is specifically designed to support the demands of high-performance excitement on the track.

These Corvette Drivers Series packages are slated for availability this spring, and you can also opt for heated and ventilated leather-appointed seats on the 2LT and 3LT trims. The enhanced cooling package is on deck to make sure you don't sizzle the blocks after the massively exciting trips around the track you'll be doling out, and slowdown will be a cinch by means of the Brembo brake system with 14.6-inch rotors and 6-piston calipers in front, and 14.4-inch rotors and 4-piston calipers in the rear.

Many other cars out there are sporting the Driver Mode Selector now, but we are here to attest that the environment created for the driver within the new 'Vette is the most exciting: no matter which of these 4 new versions you choose for yourself, you'll be enjoying exciting drives with the car that has won 99 races total throughout the years in IMSA competition!!