{"id":6996,"date":"2024-01-16T11:50:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/16\/2023-corvette-production-totals-53785-units\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T11:50:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:50:39","slug":"2023-corvette-production-totals-53785-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/16\/2023-corvette-production-totals-53785-units\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Corvette Production Totals 53,785 Units"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/112923_6.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"112923_6\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/112923_6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/112923_6-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/112923_6-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Corvette had quite the remarkable year. As per the National Corvette Museum, the Detroit-based automaker rolled out an impressive 53,785 units of this iconic model, coming incredibly close to breaking the all-time production record. The 1979 C3 still holds the top spot with 53,807 units assembled.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the 53,785 2023 C8\u2019s produced, 47,372 were the base C8, while the Z06 contributed 6,413 to this year\u2019s production count. Interestingly, Chevrolet outdid itself by producing more Corvettes than Camaros in 2023!<\/p>\n<p>Diving into the colors, Torch Red emerged as the crowd favorite, as noted by Corvette Blogger. This fiery hue, also identified as GKZ, adorned a striking 7,895 vehicles, making up nearly 15 percent of the total Corvette production for the year.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGFwa2F0Lm9yZy9pbnRlcm5hdGlvbmFsLW1vdG9yLXJhY2luZy1yZXNlYXJjaC1jZW50ZXIvUDkzNEI1P3Byb21vPUNNMjU\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible<br>\u00a0When You Support Racing History<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/040823_3-1.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"040823_3\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/040823_3-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/040823_3-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/040823_3-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>The International Motor Racing Research Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that collects, shares, and preserves the history of motorsports. 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The drawing will be held in April 2024 so start collecting your tickets today by\u00a0Clicking Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to share your story in our Owner\u2019s Corner and get a chance to win a limited-edition\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3Nob3AtY29ydmV0dGUtbWlrZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Corvette Mike hat?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53113 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hat-girl.jpg?resize=640%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hat girl\" width=\"640\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hat-girl.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hat-girl-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hat-girl-600x452.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Every entry will receive a limited-edition Corvette Mike Keychain.<\/strong><br>Send a short story and picture of your car to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Troy@CorvetteMike.Com\"><strong>Troy@CorvetteMike.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Want to buy a Corvette Mike Hat<br>or new release Polo?<br><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3Nob3AtY29ydmV0dGUtbWlrZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Click Here to order our<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3Nob3AtY29ydmV0dGUtbWlrZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Click here to see our Apparel Store.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>New Arrivals<\/h3>\n<h3>1976 Bricklin SV-1 Barn Find<\/h3>\n<h3>One of only 34 examples built in 1976<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53114 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1976-bricklin-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 bricklin\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1976-bricklin-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1976-bricklin-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1976-bricklin-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p>Suntan with a Beige interior, 351ci small block V8, FMX automatic<\/p>\n<p>All Bricklin\u2019s are rare but this \u201976 Bricklin with under 700 miles is likely the rarest!<\/p>\n<p>There were only 34 Bricklin\u2019s built in 1976. This one is V.I.N. 2900, and as the last known V.I.N. producted was 2914, this is very close to the last Bricklin produced! It\u2019s a complete barn find\/time capsule that has been in storage since \u201976! And it\u2019s got only 689 miles on the odometer!<\/p>\n<p>Power comes from a Canadian built Ford Windsor 351ci small block V8. And backed up with a FMX 3-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Call or email for more information:<\/strong><strong><br>714-630-0700<br><a href=\"mailto:Troy@CorvetteMike.Com\">Troy@CorvetteMike.Com<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzE5NjYtcmFsbHktcmVkLWNvcnZldHRlLWw3OS1jb252ZXJ0aWJsZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Very sharp and a great driver<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53115 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1966-red-corvette-convertible-1.jpg?resize=640%2C318&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1966 red corvette convertible\" width=\"640\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1966-red-corvette-convertible-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1966-red-corvette-convertible-1-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1966-red-corvette-convertible-1-600x298.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p>Rally Red w\/Black interior, L79 327\/350hp, 4-speed<\/p>\n<p>The previous owner brought this \u201966 into us to make it into a car he could drive anywhere and every day if he so desired. So, we put in a heavy-duty radiator, to keep it cool in the engine compartment, and installed Dyno-Mat insulation to keep it cool in the interior, as well as new carpets, leather seats and an updated Blue Tooth equipped radio. What he got was a fantastic driver!<\/p>\n<p>The paint is in excellent shape and the #\u2019s matching L79 small block runs very strong. And cool!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s equipped with side exhaust, and aluminum knock off wheels wrapped in radial tires.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzE5NjYtcmFsbHktcmVkLWNvcnZldHRlLWw3OS1jb252ZXJ0aWJsZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\"><strong>Priced to sell: $89,900.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.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\"><strong>See all the cars we have for sale<br>by clicking here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Hi, I am Troy!<br>Let us know about the dream car you have been searching for and we will scour the country (and our database) to find it for you! \u00a0Just email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:troy@corvettemike.com\">troy@corvettemike.com<\/a>\u00a0with the subject line Dream Car.<br><a href=\"mailto:Troy@CorvetteMike.Com\">Troy@CorvetteMike.com!<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>We buy and consign!<\/p>\n<h3>Great Gifts for the Holidays<br>Corvette Mike Swag and Collectibles<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-hats-1.jpg?resize=640%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"3 hats\" width=\"640\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-hats-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-hats-200x90.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-hats-600x270.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shirts-3-1.jpg?resize=640%2C412&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"shirts 3\" width=\"640\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shirts-3-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shirts-3-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shirts-3-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/t-shirts-1.jpg?resize=640%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"t shirts\" width=\"640\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/t-shirts-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/t-shirts-200x121.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/t-shirts-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3Nob3AtY29ydmV0dGUtbWlrZS8\/click\/MTcwNDk4MzIwMTE4NTUwNy42NTlmZmFhMWI2MzM2QGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\">Click here to see our Store.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Comic of the Week<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_53119\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53119\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/corvette-comic-1.jpg?resize=640%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"corvette comic\" width=\"640\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/corvette-comic-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/corvette-comic-1-167x200.jpg 167w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/corvette-comic-1-600x720.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-53119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">corvette comic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Some Random Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Because you\u2019re blinking, you\u2019ve never seen the whole movie in your life.<\/p>\n<p>Who taught the first teacher? Who cut the first hairdresser\u2019s hair?<\/p>\n<p>When you wait for a waiter, you become a waiter.<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p>I contacted Corvette Mike\u2019s as another specialty corvette shop decided that they didn\u2019t have the time to repair my supercharged C6 after I had already trucked it over to them. Carl and Scott from corvette Mike\u2019s were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and went through my car with a fine toothed comb to isolate and advise on any issues that would affect the performance and safety of my car. I live over 100 miles away and still would never get my car worked on anywhere else. Thank you Corvette Mike!<br>Rich<\/p>\n<p>Bought my Z06 here 8 years ago. Great buying experience with Jeff and since then I\u2019ve been back in a few times for small things and received great customer service and attention to detail. Friendly group of employees that makes it feel like family.<br>Kirk<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been coming here to Corvette Mike for over 10 years. Great place to service your vette.<br>Gordon<\/p>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2023, the Corvette had quite the remarkable year. As per the National Corvette Museum, the Detroit-based automaker rolled out an impressive 53,785 units of this iconic model, coming incredibly close to breaking the all-time production record. The 1979 C3 still holds the top spot with 53,807 units assembled. Out of the 53,785 2023 C8\u2019s produced, 47,372 were the base C8, while the Z06 contributed 6,413 to this year\u2019s production count. Interestingly, Chevrolet outdid itself by producing more Corvettes than Camaros in 2023! 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