The very first Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 goes under the hammer

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

For one participant and collector of Chevrolet Corvette, January will be a very expensive month, because the manufacturer will auction the first production model of the Corvette C8 Z06 on January 29. It is expected that millions will be paid for a very fast and very powerful sports car.

Now it’s a tradition. The first copy of the new Corvette series will go under the hammer at the end of January. The first production Corvette C8 was also sold. Three million dollars was paid for the model, the first Corvette with a mid-rear engine. The very last Z06 of the previous generation Corvette also went under the hammer. The car was sold for 2.9 million dollars.

For a good reason

Now it’s the turn of the Z06 version of the Corvette C8. The car will go into production later this year, but enthusiasts are already placing their orders. However, the lowest number is not available, because Chevrolet is reserving it for auction. The manufacturer is allowing enthusiasts and collectors to purchase it through the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. The revenue does not go into the pockets of Chevrolet or parent company General Motors. The car company donates proceeds to charity.

The most powerful Corvette ever

The very first Corvette C8 Z06 has yet to be built. Although the highest bidder receives production number 1, he can still name the car entirely according to his own wishes. The question remains how the car will leave the factory in Bowling Green, America. Then we are of course talking about paint colors, interior decoration and accessories. It is certain that the auction car has a 5.5 liter V8 engine. The LT6 powerplant is the most powerful V8 engine expected to ever be installed in a Corvette. The block delivers more than 670 hp.

Go once go Twice

The auction will be held on January 29 at 8:30 PM local time. There is no minimum price attached to the lot, so the car is sold early, although at least one person must place a bid.