C8 Corvette one tyre closer to NZ launch

A right-hand-drive C8 Corvette is heading to Australia and New Zealand for testing. Photos: GMSV

The first factory-built right-hand-drive C8 Corvette registered in Australasia will soon be on the road in Victoria for testing.

The new C8 3LT Convertible is part of the GMSV Head Office fleet and will be used for right-hand-drive engineering validation for Australia and New Zealand.

“This is a significant milestone for GMSV and while we would have loved to have celebrated with more fanfare, we have had to adjust our plans in light of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions,” said the Director of GMSV, Joanne Stogiannis.

“It is a doubly exciting time for Corvette fans in Australia and New Zealand, as later this month our right-hand-drive C8 Corvettes are due to go into regular production at the famed Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky.”

The right-hand-drive C8 Corvette is being built at the Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky.

For the team at GMSV, launching an iconic car such as Corvette during a global pandemic has presented its own unique set of challenges.

“We always wanted the arrival of C8 to be a special, curated experience - but the situation in which we find ourselves means we have to adapt,” said Stogiannis.

“We’re just as excited as all Corvette enthusiasts and owners-to-be to see one on the road Down-Under and want to assure our passionate fans that we have activities planned for when restrictions allow us to showcase this special vehicle.

“We can’t wait to see more of these amazing factory-built right-hand-drive models on our roads in coming months and look forward to engaging with owners and clubs around Australia and New Zealand.”