Corvette Stingray Coupe

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Many 2020 Chevrolet Corvette customers were dismayed, to say the least, when they learned that the car they would receive wouldn't quite match the order they'd put in. Because of supplier issues, GM was forced to purge the High Wing Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Ground Effects from the 2020 Corvette's roster, voiding out those options on a number of orders already placed.

Apparently, GM underestimated how popular big wings are among sports car enthusiasts.

But get ready to do your happy dance, because GM is bringing both options back as production changes over from 2020- to 2021-model year cars.

At the recent Corvettes at Carlisle, Product Manager Harlan Charles shared a sketch of the Corvette team's new IMSA and Indy 500 pace cars, taking the time to highlight some of its genuine Chevrolet accessories, including a mix of current and future parts. Notably, the car wore both the High Wing Spoiler and the Carbon Fiber Ground Effects package.

"Ground effects and the high wing are going to be coming back available soon," he confirmed.

We take that to mean that GM has worked out the kinks with its suppliers, and 2021 Chevrolet Corvette buyers will soon have the option of getting a high wing and carbon ground effects from the factory. Of course, those parts can always be ordered later after taking delivery - assuming they're available.

Another genuine Chevrolet accessory on the IMSA pace car, never before offered by the manufacturer for the C8, is a new Corvette Racing "Jake" hood stinger stripe. The "Jake" is the official logo of the Corvette Racing Team, taking the appearance of a skull-like racing helmet with the crossed-flags Corvette logo where the eyes should be. The hood stinger strip will join other Jake-branded accessories available for the C8, including wheel center caps, all-weather WeatherTech floormats, and a premium indoor car cover with C8.R livery.