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VIN 19456 is the final example of the 2020 Corvette, a fully-loaded convertible that shows six miles on the odometer. Finished in Sebring Orange, this 3LT trim could easily exceed its retail price at auction.
You see, there’s a precedent we must remember in the guise of VIN 00001. Last year at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale event, Hendrick Automotive Group head honcho and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick spent $3 million on the first-ever unit of the mid-engine Stingray, with all proceeds going to charity.
This time around, Mecum has been tasked to hammer the V8-engined sports car at the Kissimmee 2021 auction in Florida. Completed by the hard-working men and women of Bowling Green on December 14th, the car still features protective plastic on the heated and ventilated body-hugging seats.
What comes as a bit of a surprise about chassis number 19456 is an option that’s obviously missing. Knowing that the Z51 Performance Package was the most popular option for the 2020 model year, why did Chevrolet specify this particular ‘Vette without it? Well, only the Golden Bowtie knows that.
On the upside, the hardtop convertible has been treated to Carbon Flash for the side mirrors, black extensions for the rocker panels, Carbon Flash dual-spoke wheels, and Natural Dipped leather for the seats, dashboard, and door cards. Goodies that are also worth mentioning include Apple CarPlay connectivity for the touchscreen infotainment system, Bose Performance speakers, a curb camera, and a color head-up display.
Without the NPP performance exhaust, the Stingray in the photo gallery “makes do” with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet (630 Nm) of torque from a small-block V8 with dry-sump lubrication. The LT2 engine is connected to an eight-speed DCT developed by Tremec for the Corvette, and the dual-clutch transaxle changes gear in less than 100 milliseconds.
On a related note, Chevy produced 20,368 units of the Stingray for the 2020 model year. 82.4 percent are coupes, the Z51 package accounted for 76 percent, and the 3LT trim was the most popular at 46.8 percent. As far as colors are concerned, Torch Red takes the cake with 25 percent. Sebring Orange, on the other hand, is fourth in the rankings with only 6.8 percent.
This time around, Mecum has been tasked to hammer the V8-engined sports car at the Kissimmee 2021 auction in Florida. Completed by the hard-working men and women of Bowling Green on December 14th, the car still features protective plastic on the heated and ventilated body-hugging seats.
What comes as a bit of a surprise about chassis number 19456 is an option that’s obviously missing. Knowing that the Z51 Performance Package was the most popular option for the 2020 model year, why did Chevrolet specify this particular ‘Vette without it? Well, only the Golden Bowtie knows that.
On the upside, the hardtop convertible has been treated to Carbon Flash for the side mirrors, black extensions for the rocker panels, Carbon Flash dual-spoke wheels, and Natural Dipped leather for the seats, dashboard, and door cards. Goodies that are also worth mentioning include Apple CarPlay connectivity for the touchscreen infotainment system, Bose Performance speakers, a curb camera, and a color head-up display.
Without the NPP performance exhaust, the Stingray in the photo gallery “makes do” with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet (630 Nm) of torque from a small-block V8 with dry-sump lubrication. The LT2 engine is connected to an eight-speed DCT developed by Tremec for the Corvette, and the dual-clutch transaxle changes gear in less than 100 milliseconds.
On a related note, Chevy produced 20,368 units of the Stingray for the 2020 model year. 82.4 percent are coupes, the Z51 package accounted for 76 percent, and the 3LT trim was the most popular at 46.8 percent. As far as colors are concerned, Torch Red takes the cake with 25 percent. Sebring Orange, on the other hand, is fourth in the rankings with only 6.8 percent.
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