When Chevrolet unveiled the highly anticipated 2020 Corvette C8, they announced production would begin in late 2019.

Unfortunately that didn’t happen as a protracted strike caused the company to push production back by approximately three months.

The delay has now come to end as the first 2020 Corvette Stingray coupes have rolled off the assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Chevrolet didn’t say much about the first vehicle, but it bought by Rick Hendrick for $3 (£2.3 / €2.7) million.

Also Read: 2020 Corvette C8 Is America’s Mid-Engine Sports Car For The Masses

While Hendrick got the first 2020 Corvette, the company confirmed the vehicle will arrive at dealerships in late February or early March. Of course, they were sold months ago and will likely start popping up for sale at significant markups.

Besides announcing the start of production, Chevrolet released a new promotional video which highlights the car’s development. The clip is pretty short, but notes the C8 is a “revolution” and not an evolution.

That goes without saying as the car is the realization of Zora Arkus-Duntov’s dream for a mid-engine Corvette. The model is powered by a new 6.2-liter LT2 V8 that produces up to 495 hp (369 kW / 502 PS) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque.

The engine is connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic which enables the car to rocket from rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 2.9 seconds and run the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 121 mph (195 km/h). Even without the optional Z51 Performance Package, the model hits 60 mph (96 km/h) in three seconds flat.

Besides the impressive performance and new mid-engine layout, the C8 has a significantly improved interior with higher quality materials and modern technology. That’s pretty impressive given its base price of $59,995 and it’s no wonder why the Corvette was named the North American Car of the Year.

 

2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month
2020 Corvette C8 Enters Series Production, Will Hit Dealers Later This Month