The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
2022 marked another successful year for the mid-engine C8 Corvette, with Chevrolet producing 25,831 units of the revolutionary design. The model year continued with the proven 6.2L LT2 V-8 engine, delivering 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque with outstanding acceleration and handling characteristics. The 2022 model year featured an even split between coupes and convertibles, with 52.1% coupes and 47.9% convertibles, reflecting the sustained appeal of the targa-top convertible design. Color offerings remained strong with Torch Red continuing as the top choice at 16.1%, followed by Arctic White at 13.9%, and the new Hypersonic Gray and Red Mist each capturing 12.7% of sales. The Z51 Performance Package achieved 68.6% adoption, while the NPP Performance Exhaust remained highly popular at 86.9%, demonstrating continued customer focus on performance enhancements. Interior color preferences shifted with Jet Black accounting for 29% of production, followed by Adrenaline Red at 26%. 2022 proved that the mid-engine Corvette had successfully transitioned from novelty to established platform with consistent production volumes and strong customer satisfaction.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2022 Corvettes Built - 25,831
Total 2022 Stingray Coupes - 13,448
Total 2022 Stingray Convertibles - 12,383
Total 2022 Stingray Convertibles - 12,383
Stingray Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2D7XN5100001 - 1G1YL2D7XN5125831
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield. Here is the VIN decoder.
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | US built |
| 2 | G | General Motors Product |
| 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle |
| 4&5 | YY | Corvette |
| 6 | 2 or 3 |
Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback coupe 3 = Two door convertible |
| 7 | 5 or 6 | Restraint Code |
| 8 | X | Engine Type (X = 376 ci / 6.2L LT2) |
| 9 | ? | A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate |
| 10 | N | The model year N=2022 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-125831 | Production Sequence |
Production Options
| Feature | Selection Rate | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Z51 Performance Package | 68.6% | 17,720 |
| NPP Performance Exhaust | 86.9% | 22,447 |
| Front Lift System | 58.8% | 15,189 |
| Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission | 100% | 25,831 |
Top Exterior Colors - 2022
| Color | Production | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Red | 4,159 | 16.1% |
| Arctic White | 3,591 | 13.9% |
| Hypersonic Gray | 3,280 | 12.7% |
| Red Mist | 3,280 | 12.7% |
| Black | 3,099 | 12.0% |
| Rapid Blue | 2,274 | 8.8% |
| Watkins Glen Gray | 1,933 | 7.5% |
| Accelerant Yellow | 1,291 | 5.0% |
Interior Colors
| Color | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Jet Black | 29% |
| Adrenaline Red | 26% |
| Natural | 11% |
| Skycool Gray | 10% |
2022 Corvette C8 Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Stingray LT2 |
|---|---|
| Type | V-8, all aluminum, overhead valve |
| Displacement (cubic inches / liters) | 376 ci / 6.2L |
| Bore x Stroke (inches) | 3.90 x 3.62 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 495 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 470 @ 4600 |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential direct injection |
| Transmission Options | Eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters (only transmission offered) |
| Special Note (2022) | 2022 marked the third full model year for the mid-engine C8 Corvette with 25,831 units produced. The model year achieved a nearly perfect balance between coupes and convertibles, with 52.1% coupes versus 47.9% convertibles, demonstrating strong sustained demand for the revolutionary design |