Vette_DD

Microsoft spreadsheet.

MLaw

Very interesting and well presented information. Surprised by the distinct downward trend in production numbers.

Rick369

Wonder were all the C3’s reside nowadays. Over a half million made but very seldom see one on the road.

Vette_DD

Got to remember that some generations were longer than others. But here's a breakdown of each generation.

Generation - No. of years - No. of Vettes built per year
C1 - 10 - 6901
C2 - 5 - 23593
C3 - 15 - 36191
C4 - 13 - 27552
C5 - 8 - 31089
C6 - 9 - 23903
C7 - 6 - 31584
C8 - 3 - 27031

And yes, more Vettes were built per year in the C3 generation.

Brent4880

Interesting information. Corvette sales seem to drop during economic downturns. Other societal factors also come in to play also. Thank you for sharing.

vetteish

Great info. Thank you

Vette_DD

You're welcome. I worked for a USAF subcontractor at Arnold AFB for 36+ years. The last 23 years as a programmer/analyst, I wrote and/or maintained 50-60 computer programs for the testing of turbojet engines for the F-18, F-22, and F-35.

jbc1995fb

Cool stats.

Since Independence Day is a few days away, I wonder what % of Corvettes were Red, White, and Blue per generation? Assuming that all the variations of Red lumped together, same for white and blue.

Vette_DD

Sorry, can't help you there, I never put any of those numbers together. How about this one instead:

DaveInColumbus

At first, the Excel workbook was available for download. I don't see it linked any more. Are you willing to make it publicly available again?

Vette_DD

Friend of mine bought mine for me for $20 in 2001. I don't have one for download.

The original Microsoft Office 2000 SR1 was 4 CDs.

I've got the MS Office spreadsheet version of several pics I've posted, but that's about it.

DaveInColumbus

I'm asking for the specific workbook that contains the data underneath the graphs for which you provided screenshots.

Right. Last week the workbook was an attachment in this thread and was downloadable. Presently, I no longer see the attachment.

BTW... I *love* the C6 model breakdown. Great stuff.

Vette_DD

Here you go.

MCMLXI

Interesting to note that Z06 production dropped quite a bit with the introduction of GS coupe and convertible

DaveInColumbus

And how! In a C&S Corvettes video, the dominance of the Grand Sport was discussed. I modified the sheet to show the homerun that the GS was.

DaveInColumbus

My opinion is that the C6 is really a tale of two completely different bodies, in terms of public perception: the widebody, and standard body. The changes to the widebody are subtle: wider fenders front and rear, and a rear scoop. But those changes make all the difference visually. The narrow body is a good-looking car, but the widebody adds an aggression that is instinctively realized by the viewer.

The Excel screenshot above shows how dominant the widebody was in MY2010 through MY2013. In 2013, three out of every four C6's were widebodies!

My path to my Z06 purchase went as follows:

• I'm price-sensitive, so I want a 2008-2009 Z51.
• Hmmm... that widebody looks so, so good. And I never have enough tire because I prize chassis dynamics above all else, including power. I think I want a Grand Sport. It's got the look with the repairability of a steel chassis and the reliability of the legendary LS3.
• Wow. Grand Sports still command a lot of money. They seem to command more money, mile for mile, than a Z06. I guess people really ARE spooked by the LS7 and the aluminum chassis.
• I'm still price sensitive, so maybe I'll get a Z06.

I don't think I could have gotten any price-equivalent Grand Sport for the mileage *and renewed mechanical condition* of my Z06. Rebuilt engine, rebuilt torque tube, newer clutch and slave with remote bleeder, new discs and pads, new radiator, MGW short shifter, Lingenfelter oil tank expansion, Aviaid oil pickup baffle, Penske double-adjustable canister shocks, newer front upper control arms. Maybe I found lightning in a bottle with my Z06's condition, but in any case, the Grand Sport is *the* desirable C6 and the market today still reflects this.

I'd like to get a drive in a Grand Sport just to say I've done it.

Dzv69

The ZR1 took quite a hit as well the year after the GS debut, not as bad as the Z06 but still.

Vette_DD

Also attached the spreadsheet for the Number of C6 Models per model year (post no. 13 above).

WebDev

3 out of 4 were widebody in 2013, that is interesting. I'm the same as DaveInColumbus, once I saw the widebody I knew I wanted that one and nothing else.

Vette_DD

For anyone who might want more information about Corvettes, the spreadsheets that I created contain information from the Corvette Black Book. That paperback book is available at "www.corvetteblackbook.com."