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Aug 27, 2021 | 10:56 AM

#21

nhlgopens

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That's the color I ordered for my 2022 back in July. Glad to see what it actually looks like. LOL

Aug 27, 2021 | 11:41 AM

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JohnUSA1

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I will be ordering my new 2022 C8 in Hypersonic Gray with the 2-tone red/black GT2 seats.
Hoping to get it before Christmas.....will make a fantastic present.

Aug 27, 2021 | 12:47 PM

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ajmart85

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It's basically Shark Gray.

Aug 27, 2021 | 01:13 PM

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direct007

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This is a close up of Hypersonic Gray taken today at Carlisle.
It looks Silver in the light and Dark Gray in the shade.

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Aug 27, 2021 | 01:14 PM

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WardNH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmart85

It's basically Shark Gray.

I'll have to see it in person, but from the pics I disagree.

To me it looks lighter and more like a silver than Shark Gray.

Aug 27, 2021 | 01:26 PM

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tobiasjenkins

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From the close up pic, it appears to me to be a darker blade silver. My coupe will definitely be in HGM.

Aug 27, 2021 | 02:30 PM

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Jmcdude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmart85

It's basically Shark Gray.

It's similar but I would say the new color is generally lighter. This was my Shark Gray in differing lighting.

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Aug 27, 2021 | 02:48 PM

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mnm4ever

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HSG seems to have a lot more metallic in it than Shark Grey. Which would give it a brighter appearance in most lighting conditions.

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Aug 27, 2021 | 03:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mnm4ever

HSG seems to have a lot more metallic in it than Shark Grey. Which would give it a brighter appearance in most lighting conditions.

I agree, Shark Gray was much darker overall. Hypersonic Gray looks more like a dark liquid silver but deft has a lot of "travel" to where it looks more Gray depending on the lighting.
I think the post that called it a darker blade silver is the best description.

Last edited by direct007; Aug 27, 2021 at 03:08 PM.

Aug 27, 2021 | 03:16 PM

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OnPoint

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Shark grey could take on a brownish tone in certain lighting.

This HSG w/ the silver flake won't do that - it'll shift to silver, not brown.

Aug 27, 2021 | 05:53 PM

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I saw it today. The pictures that have been posted really can't compare to seeing it live. The Chevy guy took the panel out in the sun, lots of metallic in the paint. If you are ordering without seeing it live, I don't think one will be disappointed. I stood around for 15 minutes or so and the car basically got all the attention and everyone talked about that color. The Chevy guy told me it had been like that with that car all day. If you're into gray, its a really nice shade. Its what I'm getting!

Aug 27, 2021 | 06:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnUSA1

I will be ordering my new 2022 C8 in Hypersonic Gray with the 2-tone red/black GT2 seats.
Hoping to get it before Christmas.....will make a fantastic present.

Aug 27, 2021 | 06:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird67

If I go hypersonic I'm leaning toward black interior, roof and nacelles. I like the all-business vibe that gives off.

Did you consider adding the carbon flash low spoiler option? Will match the rest of the accents. My new build will be 2LT HG leaning black wheels red calipers and CF spoiler/splitter package. The silver wheels do look nice too!

Aug 27, 2021 | 06:28 PM

#34

Big Lebowski

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird67

If I go hypersonic I'm leaning toward black interior, roof and nacelles. I like the all-business vibe that gives off.

Thats kind of a nice way of saying boring, no?

Aug 27, 2021 | 06:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnUSA1

I will be ordering my new 2022 C8 in Hypersonic Gray with the 2-tone red/black GT2 seats.
Hoping to get it before Christmas.....will make a fantastic present.