Buying a Chevy Corvette C8 Outside of the U.S. Will Make Your Wallet Cry

The mid-engined Chevy Corvette C8 quickly rose in value when it was released back in 2019.

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The Corvette could hit 60 mph in as low as 2.8 seconds and had a maximum power output of 495 horsepower.

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Chevy kept the basic price of the brand-new model under $60,000 to sweeten the bargain.

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A recent WhichCar analysis, as published by CarBuzz, reveals that the C8 commands a sizeable premium outside of the U.S. market.

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In Australia, a 2021 Chevy Corvette C8 would cost you at least $113,500.

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