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Of the 20,368 units produced for the 2020 model year, the most expensive mid-engine Corvette Stingray hammered for $3 million at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. As opposed to VIN 00001, chassis number 19456 has somehow failed to meet the reserve price.
The final example of the breed was hanging on $140,000 before Mecum Auctions ended the bidding without a winner, which is ludicrous for this specification. For some reason or another, the non-Z51 model in the photo gallery is finished in the unfortunate combo of tan leather and orange paint.
Can you believe the consignor expected to fetch more than that? The law of supply and demand works in pretty obvious ways, but this specification isn’t sporty enough in my book. To be utterly frank, it’s not tasteful enough either.
Currently showing just 6 miles (10 kilometers) on the digital odometer, the ‘Vette was completed on December 14th with Carbon Flash door mirrors and wheels. Specified with the 3LT equipment group, the mid-engine sports car differs from the intermate trim level through GT2 seats wrapped in Nappa leather, carbon fiber, lots of suede, and a little more leather on the doors.
Like every Stingray produced for the 2020 model year, the small-block V8 burbles away behind the driver’s ears to the tune of 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet (630 Nm) of torque at the crank. Had it been optioned with the Z51 Performance Package, the less-restrictive exhaust system would have unlocked five more ponies and torques from 6.2 liters of displacement.
In no particular order, the Z51 also includes Brembo brakes, better suspension, more aggressive gearing for the rear axle, an electronic limited-slip differential, aero-enhancing components such as the rear spoiler and front splitter, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer-only rubber, and heavy-duty cooling. At $5,000 for 2020 and $5,995 for the 2021 model year, I still can’t understand what the consignor was thinking when they ordered the open-top sports car without this package, knowing that it would be auctioned off.
Can you believe the consignor expected to fetch more than that? The law of supply and demand works in pretty obvious ways, but this specification isn’t sporty enough in my book. To be utterly frank, it’s not tasteful enough either.
Currently showing just 6 miles (10 kilometers) on the digital odometer, the ‘Vette was completed on December 14th with Carbon Flash door mirrors and wheels. Specified with the 3LT equipment group, the mid-engine sports car differs from the intermate trim level through GT2 seats wrapped in Nappa leather, carbon fiber, lots of suede, and a little more leather on the doors.
Like every Stingray produced for the 2020 model year, the small-block V8 burbles away behind the driver’s ears to the tune of 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet (630 Nm) of torque at the crank. Had it been optioned with the Z51 Performance Package, the less-restrictive exhaust system would have unlocked five more ponies and torques from 6.2 liters of displacement.
In no particular order, the Z51 also includes Brembo brakes, better suspension, more aggressive gearing for the rear axle, an electronic limited-slip differential, aero-enhancing components such as the rear spoiler and front splitter, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer-only rubber, and heavy-duty cooling. At $5,000 for 2020 and $5,995 for the 2021 model year, I still can’t understand what the consignor was thinking when they ordered the open-top sports car without this package, knowing that it would be auctioned off.
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