GM reveals Corvette S-Limited for 100th anniversary

[VH_Supra26]

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Japanese buyers are being treated to a special limited edition of Corvette, the S-Limited, in honor of General Motors’ 100th anniversary. There will only be 30 of the cars made, half in Arctic White and half in black. Most oddly, the cars appear to be left-hand drive, like their American counterparts.

The Corvette S-Limited is essentially the same as a standard Corvette mechanically. A 430hp (321kW) V8 that produces 575Nm of torque at 4,600rpm provides power. Special aesthetic features include upholstery, wheels, grille and diffuser treatments, side vents and a rear trunk-lid spoiler. The unique staggered competition gray aluminum, split five-spoke wheel setup, 18 inches in front and 19 inches in back, should provide ample grip with the Z-rated 245/40 tires up front and 285/35 in back.

Inside, the two-tone leather interior is chosen to offset the exterior color, with the Arctic White cars getting a black and white linen interior, while the black cars get black and sienna leather.

Pricing for the limited-run car is set to start at 7,980,000 yen, though with the small production run and special-edition status, the car could end up selling for considerably more. On the other hand, a left-hand drive 430hp (321kW) American mega-sports car may not be the most practical means of transport available in Japan.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/coupes/gm-reveals-corvette-s-limited-for-100th-anniversary/

[Vinnyman]

fuck, i need to make plans to own at least 1 corvette man. :rock:

[Drift Gangsta]

lol...will they buy this in japan?

[TXBlackout03]

lol...will they buy this in japan?

Seriously, why the hell is motorauthority posting pricing in Yen?

[super cirrus]

lol...will they buy this in japan?

Probably. But isn't there a huge tax on cars with large displacements in japan?

[Drift Gangsta]

i doubt this sells in japan...

[Ak1m0to]

^^^ Wrong, JDM people love American shit.

[Drift Gangsta]

$75,000+ for a base c6 corvette with some "limted edition" options???

i highly doubt seeing someone in japan buying this over a nissan GT-R :dunno:

[seinkonnen]

$75,000+ for a base c6 corvette with some "limted edition" options???

i highly doubt seeing someone in japan buying this over a nissan GT-R :dunno:

You've obviously never been to Japan. I saw more Chrysler 300s on the streets of Tokyo then I did sweet JDM cars. I saw one Evo and one Skyline sedan, compared to 5-10 300s. Not that means anything, but they really do love american crap.

[Drift Gangsta]

i never said that they dont drive american cars in japan (japan has a strong lowrider culture). i just said i dont see why someone would want this over a GTR?

[seinkonnen]

i never said that they dont drive american cars in japan (japan has a strong lowrider culture). i just said i dont see why someone would want this over a GTR?

I'd take an LS3 C6 over a GTR. =) Cam and bolts on = 10 second car.

Some people just like different stuff.

[Drift Gangsta]

i'd take the GTR over a base corvette any day of the week cause its flat-out a better car, but whatever :dunno:

[i-vtec195]

why get that when you could just spring for the z06??

[mojo_jojo77777]

^wrd

[seinkonnen]

why get that when you could just spring for the z06??

True. There is no way in hell i'd ever take a GTR over a Z06. I could care less if the GTR beats me around a corner because I'd never see one to begin with.. And if I did care some sticky tires would be all you needed to take on down.

[DrKilljoY]

why get that when you could just spring for the z06??

Maybe Chevy doesn't sell Z06'es in Japan? It's an anniversary model "special edition", you know a true "milk-the-cow" car. Doesn't have to have any special features or tricks. Fact is Corvettes sell themselves, especially when built in limited runs of 30!