Corvette C8 Stingray goes on sale in SA: this is how much it costs
Sold with a service plan and warranty, pricing for the Corvette Stingray starts at R3,700,000. For those seeking even more performance, CVH Auto Group has confirmed the 500kW Corvette Z06 will be introduced later.
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