NemesisC5

http://www.torquenews.com/106/2015-c...ries-september


By Patrick Rall G+ 2014-05-29 12:11

Earlier this week we brought you the news of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray getting a few new appearance packages and today, we have an idea as to when those first 2015 models can be ordered and when they will begin arriving in showrooms around the country.

General Motors has been surprisingly hush-hush about the Chevrolet Corvette for the 2015 model year aside from the introduction of the new Corvette Z06 and the fact that the Stingray will be getting the same 8-speed automatic transmission as the mighty Z06. Thanks to a leaked order guide, we learned earlier this week that along with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2015 Corvette Stingray will also be getting a new ZF1 appearance package, a carbon fiber ground effects package, some new wheel choices, two new colors and a handful of other small additions like unique badges, protective paint film and special valve stems.
The new 8-speed automatic transmission will almost certainly make the 2015 Corvette Stingray with the self-shifting gearbox more efficient while likely affording it better performance. With that in mind, there are plenty of prospective Corvette buyers around the country who want to know when they can place their order and/or go to the dealership to buy a 2015 Stingray and thanks to the folks at Edmunds Inside Line, we have our first schedule for the new model year of the C7.
According to Edmunds, the order banks for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fastback and convertible will open sometime in July. Around that same time, we should get a full spread of pricing for the 2015 model year Corvette which - according to Chevrolet spokesperson Monte Doran – won’t change all that much for the 2015 models. The base price of the 2014 Corvette Stingray fastback is $53,995 and that includes the $995 destination fee. We would expect that there will be at least some price hike for the new 8-speed automatic transmission, but with few other changes to the base Stingray, the price of those 2015 Corvettes with the 7-speed manual could remain very near the price of the 2014 models. Keep in mind, almost all of the new features for the 2015 Corvette are optional items from the appearance packages to the new 8-speed automatic transmission, so the base price may not change much at all for the new model year.


As an interesting note, Edmunds also reported that the leaked order guide information was not the official order guide. That information was evidently a preliminary copy so while it is likely that much of it is accurate, there could be some changes when the order guide actually drops later this year.

General Motors plans to begin deliveries of the 2015 Corvette Stingray in September with the Z06 models arriving early in 2015. Considering the massive amount of demand, anyone who wants to make sure that they get a 2015 Corvette in a timely fashion should probably start talking to their local Chevy dealership as soon as possible.
Source: Edmunds

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john m

Interesting... How can someone refer to the order guide as 'leaked' when it was posted on the GM Fleet website???

Patriot77

I wish there were decent photos available of some of these options such as the new wheel choices, ground effects package, appearance package, etc etc. Iam not going to buy a "pig in the poke" without seeing decent photos.

Mike Mercury

right now !



Though any made now will be stuck at "1100" for awhile...

sandu002

Report from New York Auto Show is ordering will begin in July with early deliveries in September for the coupe version. Delivery for convertible will be Spring 2015.

travisnd

I really want to see a real picture of the new orange and a car with body-colored vents. Not ones where guys painted them aftermarket and painted all the mesh too. I'm hoping the OEM vents will have just the slats painted and the mesh left black.

wkidvette

I plan to order a 15, but with spending this amount of money must see photos of the new options before deciding on which ones I may want.

Chevy Cust Svc

Hey there,

We’re happy to hear that you are thinking about a 2015 Vette! Feel free to PM us with any questions, we’d love to help you find the perfect fit!

Jennie R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

ruxtpin

Same here. I would like to see what I'm ordering before I place the order. Out of all the cars I've been comparing, I'm leaning towards the 2015 Corvette (the missus snagged a little Hot Wheels Corvette to hold me over until I have the real thing). =)

Any dealers in GA want to talk to me, I'm pretty set on ordering a 2015 Coupe.

NemesisC5

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/...de/#more-19984

The following comment is at the bottom of the blog on the link above:

"Although the Guide was made available on a GM website last week, Chevrolet’s Monte Doran tells us that they expect to make few more edits before its officially released."

jimmyb

Are you talking about the Z06? If so, GM has always said the first deliveries would be early 2015. I have not heard anything about the convertible Z06...whether it will come out with the coupe or later.

Jimmy

youcancallmeray

I'm used to being stuck at 1100. Have been there for the past 4 1/2 months. Not expecting to ever get a C7.

Mike Mercury

you know that's 99% a dealer issue - and not GM... right?

youcancallmeray

Actually it is a Corvette issue. Not blaming anyone although it is much more of a GM blame than it is a dealer blame. Going in I was told by my dealer that I had a chance at having my order picked up in May or June which was fine with me. I knew I would have at least an 8 month wait before I would get a car.
To me it is a screwed up system which has led to a Catch-22 situation for smaller dealers.

GQMGT

No delivery for the convertible until spring ????? Is this for real ???

Mike Mercury

first I've heard that as well. I mean, it's not like the first year of the C5 - where the verts weren't even available for MY 1997.

JoesC5

My understanding that the base C7 coupe and convertible will go into production in August with dealer deliveries about 6-8 weeks later. Also my understanding is that the Z06 coupe will go into production late this year with dealer deliveries right after the first of the year. The Z06 convertible will go into production in the spring of 2015.

Corgidog1

I think you are referring to the Z06 convertible-makes no sense that the regular convertible will not be available till Spring 2015

MrGTC

Very informative. Clears up a few questions I had. Thanks!

Jay_Davis

Its GM that chooses to not care about customers and only about big dealers. Its 100% their fault since they control the system.