When the eighth generation (C8) Corvette was revealed in 2020, it was a watershed moment for this epic American sports car. The engine moved from the front, where it had stayed for seven generations, into a mid-positioning layout. This makes the C8 the beginning of a new era for the Corvette nameplate, and no doubt highly desirable. With the current global supply chain issues, it’s no surprise to face a waiting list if you desire to purchase one brand-new. What if you could jump the queue, and purchase this 2022 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT instantly? It’s got just 195 miles and comes from Florida.

Exterior and Interior

Sporting an eye-catching Accelerate Yellow Metallic coat, this 2022 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT is one that will turn heads wherever it goes. Black alloy wheels are punctuated by yellow brake calipers that indicate the presence of the Z51 performance package on this example. Viewing the car from a side showcases just how taut and muscular the Corvette has become and signifies that it’s ready to take on Europe’s finest. Out back, a black rear spoiler and quartet of square silver exhaust tips highlight that this car can cut a fine dash. The interior sports a color combo of Sky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow. Corvettes are strictly for two, and occupants sit on electrically adjustable GT2 seats which are heated and ventilated too, and sport yellow seatbelts. There’s dual-zone climate control, a digital instrument cluster, touch-screen infotainment system and Bose surround sound system. The squircle-shaped steering wheel also sports a yellow ‘straight ahead’ marker, and chunky paddle shifters for manual gear shifting duties. You also get the usual powered convenience features that are expected.

Engine

A Corvette isn’t worthy of the name if it doesn’t pack a V8 and, save for the first generation, all Corvettes have had V8s. This 2022 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT continues the trend with its 6.2L LT2 crossplane V8 putting out 490hp and 465lb-ft to the rear wheels via a Tremec 8-speed dual clutch automated transmission. The engine features cylinder deactivation for fuel saving when you’re cruising along and can rocket you to sixty from rest in under three seconds if desired, going on to flirt close to 200mph should you show it enough road and resolve. 2022 saw the fuel management system receive an upgrade in the shape of a new pump and injectors.