Rapid Z

And this is why so many other colors have been dropped? Maybe higher premium colors in the $3-5K range for exotic colors.. Something to think about. This would further separate the ZR-1 at a glance from its lower echelon siblings.

vader86

Don't see GM doing that at all.

Bluehinder

Carnac the Magnificent says it is possible.

JMB

Sure wish they'd offer DSOM again!!!

23/C8Z

No. Take it to the bank.

Luke42_02

This is the only somewhat logical reason I have heard for shrinking the color palate. Not saying it’s the reason, but I like your style.

Z0HS1CK

Yeah OP is right. They're going to add hot pink. The ZR1 will be an official hot wheels toy.

SMOKN C8

Not a chance

m48xhp

Not likely, unless they do a limited edition run with some commemorative package. But more likely, they are just prepping for a reasonably sized overhaul for 2026 and colors will be part of that. So, we should probably expect a short model year for 2025

3LZR21U

No, the logical reason is that it costs less to offer 10 colors than 14; and it also simplifies the unimaginative and profit-oriented stock-order picks that dealerships make.

GOLD72

14 corvette colors is well in excess of the historical 8 to 10 number. I am not surprised that this 14 number would get reduced.

Rapid Z

I still think there will be exclusive ZR1 wild Lambo colors coming at an ultra high premium $$

Luke42_02

You would be right if they hadn't already spent the money on a paint shop that could do 14 colors (with the stated goal of being able to paint 14 different colors) or if they didn't charge extra money for some of their colors. Even then, maybe you are correct, we'll see!

JABCAT

3LZR21U

That's why I have posited that the easiest thing to do is to offer 7 "base" colors. Then offer a metallic coat and a tint coat for over top of these. And finally a clear coat that goes over every color regardless. Darker hues are derived from adding the tint coat. Metallic is offered as a premium cost option on all colors. Assuming one dedicated "line" (booth)for each coat, you really only need 10 "lines" to effectively churn out 14 distinct colors; 28 total variations. The 6 base colors and their tinted counterparts:

Red / Dark Red
Light Blue / Royal Blue
Lime Green / British Racing Green
Accelerate Yellow / Comp Yellow
Amplify Orange / Atomic Orange
White / Silver
Dark Gray / Black

Give or take (some trial and error) this would offer far more variety than the current state of affairs.

ZachZ06

I wish corvette would offer some matte colors, I would have for sure went that route..

AustinVetter

I've seen the new paint system. That's not how it works.

3LZR21U

I'm sure it isn't. I"m also not privy to GM's assembly line paint-booth functions as of the 2020's. I'm offering a conjecture based on my knowledge of paint coats/functions. You still need different pigments laid down regardless. I also think that once the base pigment is laid--a "YES" or "NO" routing to metallic and tint coat applications--could provide a simplified methodology.

I am not an efficiency expert, though. Just an armchair pundit extrapolating from my knowledge of paint application processes.

Big Lebowski

GM / Chevy has a history of doing special “Commemorative” colors for anniversaries but not for high performance variants. Not sure the 72nd Anniversary is enough to roll out a special color UNLESS they roll out a few for the Zora (if that ever comes to be, or if it will just end with the ZR1. What was Zora’s favorite color?

MichaelCar001

You know, I reckon it's pretty common for special colors to cost a bit extra, like $3-5K, for a fancy car like the ZR-1. In the world of luxury sports cars, folks like to make their ride unique, and they're usually willing to shell out for that extra touch of exclusivity.