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C8 Corvette High-Wing Spoiler Is Now Available Again

An official accessory from Chevrolet, the LPO code 5ZU high-wing spoiler is available once again for the mid-engine Corvette in Stingray flavor. The Golden Bowtie discontinued this option last year in April, if I’m not mistaken, citing a “supplier restriction.
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At the time of reporting, the high wing is available in Black, Arctic White, Carbon Flash Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Torch Red, and Visible Carbon Fiber. The first five of the six finishes are listed at $995, excluding installation. Only the carbon-fiber option is over-the-top expensive at $6,495, which translates to more than a tenth of the sports car’s base price.

Some models may require drilling for installation, which is why Chevrolet recommends dealer installation instead of do-it-yourself shenanigans. The base spoiler tips the scales at 5.28 pounds or 2.4 kilograms, while the carbon fiber brings the weight down to 4.46 pounds or 2 kilograms. Given these circumstances, Carbon Flash Metallic would be my pick for the high wing.

All spoilers are backed up by the greater of either the balance of the vehicle's bumper to bumper warranty or 12 months/12,000 miles, and yes, even the non-Z51 model is compatible with the high wing. Shipping is free if you opt for installation at the dealer, which is estimated at approximately $165.

On a related note, the C8 for the 2021 model year retains the starting price of the 2020 Corvette, although Chevrolet has made a few changes to popular extras. The Z51 Performance Package, for example, is $995 more than before, and the same can be said about the front lift suspension ($500 more).

As ever, you’ll need the Z51 or the optional exhaust system to unlock 5 more horsepower and pound-feet of torque from the small-block V8. The free-breathing unit of an engine develops up to 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet (637 Nm) of torque, figures that can be easily improved with less-restrictive catalytic converters and a set of high-quality racing headers.

An E85 tune is, unfortunately, out of the question because the aftermarket has yet to crack the heavily-encrypted engine control unit. The ECU also hinders any twin-turbo or supercharger upgrade.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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