With a handful of existing grey import units running around, the C8 is not a new model.
However, this time around, Alpine Motors, General Motors' long-standing sole authorised dealer (AD) in Singapore, has decided to officially introduce the sports car to the local market, with prices starting from S$648k w/o COE.
(Pictured above L-R: Hector Villarreal, president and managing director General Motors Asia Pacific and Keith Pang, director at Alpine Motors)
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"We saw a unique opportunity to bring the Corvette into Singapore as the market continues to mature in its appreciation for performance and heritage-driven marques. Corvette represents an iconic American sports car with a global appeal, and we believe its bold design and value-performance ratio make it a standout offering in a segment traditionally dominated by European makes," Pang tells us.
He continues, "As GM partners for nearly 20 years, it was a natural step for Alpine Motors to bring this legendary nameplate to Singapore. In the near term, we’re focused on building a strong enthusiast community, showcasing the brand through curated experiences – including collaborations with the Johor motorsport racing team – and establishing long-term confidence in Corvette’s presence in Singapore."
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After all, when you buy a specialised sportscar like the Stingray, some owners prefer to have the assurance that comes with the aftersales backing of a reputable AD.
In the mid-ship of the beast sits a rumbling 6.2-litre V8 that produces 490hp and 630Nm.
Mated to an 8spd dual-clutch gearbox, the Stingray will dispatch the 100km/h sprint from standstill in just over 3secs.
Fast-road and track enthusiasts will be pleased to learn Singapore cars are equipped with the Z51 Performance Package as standard.
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Apart from the rear spoiler and front splitter, the Z51 Performance Package includes a track-tuned suspension, performance exhaust, larger brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, as well as a shorter final drive and electroic LSD.
Additionally, the Stingray boasts a lightweight, 3.2mm-thick glass panel on the rear hatch that shows off the V8 lurking in the engine bay.
The Corvette showroom-boutique (pictured above) will be housed at One Commonwealth (1 Commonwealth Ln, Singapore 149544), and would have been officially opened by the time you read this.
