Production numbers for 2014 MY Corvette

Stingray · 01-19-2013, 11:23 AM

C6 MY2011 total produced was 13,596 units
C6 MY2012 total produced was 11,647 units
C6 MY2013 is still in tally... I think it's in the 10-11k range.
C7 MY2014 = approx ??

I'm guesstimating 12,000...

And maybe even up to 15,000 units depending on demand?

ec1990 · 01-19-2013, 11:32 AM

I think the limit is going to be how many they can produce,but I'd estimate 10,000. I think the QC is going to be extremely high on this vehicle.

When the C6 was in its second, third and fourth years they were in the 30K range, I think the C7 can definitely attain this again in it's first few years before demand naturally dies off as people wait the next cycle.

Hopper · 01-19-2013, 01:42 PM

I'll take the over on both estimates.

guiLT · 01-19-2013, 05:31 PM

Hm.. I think I'll guess 13,xxx.

GaBoy25 · 01-19-2013, 06:25 PM

As many as it takes for me to get one

paul98 · 01-20-2013, 02:15 PM

I took a private plant tour in September, the guide said they were doubling the number of employees for the C7. I'd guess 30k.

GaBoy25 · 01-20-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul98

I took a private plant tour in September, the guide said they were doubling the number of employees for the C7. I'd guess 30k.

Really?

Wow

OctaneZ28 · 01-20-2013, 06:39 PM

Initial ramp-up will limit the number they can produce, but 20,000 would not surprise me.

Stingray · 11-04-2013, 09:26 AM

Reviving this thread... boy was my initial guess not even close. Just in the months of Sep-Oct. 2013, BG already produce over 5K units!

sahowley · 11-04-2013, 10:10 AM

20-30k I'd bet

weaponX · 01-18-2014, 07:21 PM

I heard approx 3k were delivered in Dec but don't recall where or it that was true. Any updates?

Richardlord · 01-18-2014, 08:55 PM

Do the math - 40 hr. week x 18.5 per hr. x production period =? Quote - "Grilli said the plant is currently producing about 18.5 Corvettes per hour which equals 135 Corvettes per day and 30,000 cars per year."

GB EB · 01-18-2014, 09:02 PM

mine was 11,806 and came off 1/9

It's certainly going to be far over 12k.

Stingray · 01-19-2014, 06:38 AM

Her's the trend...

From the Motley Fool article:

"What's in it for investors
If you take the last quarter of sales and apply that pace to the full year, which will probably be higher than actual results, Corvette sales could hit around 37,000. For comparison, sales in 2012 and 2013 totaled roughly 14,000 and 17,000, respectively. While the recent surge in sales has been a huge improvement, even at higher levels from pent-up demand the Corvette probably won't top 40,000 sales over the next year.

To help put annual Corvette sales in perspective, consider that sales of the Chevrolet Silverado topped 42,000 in December alone.

With all that said, sales of the Corvette don't need to hit peaks seen decades ago for it to be a success. The Corvette is what the automakers refer to as a halo car, a special vehicle that can drive incremental traffic to a showroom where the ever-so-polite salesmen can get you into a more realistic car for purchase.

Moreover, the Corvette may represent something more valuable for investors: insight into product development. The Corvette was one of the first vehicles the company completely designed and produced after it exited bankruptcy. It is one of a few recent vehicles that give investors insight into what we can expect from GM's new vehicles as it embarks on its most aggressive vehicle portfolio refresh in company history -- GM plans to refresh, redesign, or replace 90% of its vehicles by the end of 2016. If those vehicles continue to be as successful in generating more sales, such as the Corvette, Silverado, and Impala, it will help boost GM's fairly stagnant annual revenues.

Bottom line
I think the revived sales of the Corvette are here to stay and could remain around 30,000 for the years ahead. One X-factor that could boost sales further will be how the company can add technology into its design refreshes to attract a younger car buyer. Right now the average age of Corvette owners is in the mid-50s -- for comparison, buyers of similar-priced Porsches are 10 years younger.

Regardless, the Corvette is a stunning vehicle and proof that General Motors is producing better vehicles than in years past. It looks to revive sales and, maybe more importantly, drive more traffic to GM showrooms. Investors can expect the Stingray to be a success, and car buyers can expect to enjoy the ride thoroughly."

01-19-2013, 11:23 AM	#1
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Production numbers for 2014 MY Corvette C6 MY2011 total produced was 13,596 units C6 MY2012 total produced was 11,647 units C6 MY2013 is still in tally... I think it's in the 10-11k range. C7 MY2014 = approx ?? I'm guesstimating 12,000... And maybe even up to 15,000 units depending on demand?

01-19-2013, 05:31 PM	#4
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	Hm.. I think I'll guess 13,xxx. __________________

01-20-2013, 06:39 PM	#8
OctaneZ28 Camaro Disciple Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 257	Initial ramp-up will limit the number they can produce, but 20,000 would not surprise me. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS

01-18-2014, 07:21 PM	#11
weaponX I'm your pusher! Drives: 2014 Stingray, 1000HP CTS V, 06 H2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cin City Posts: 39	I heard approx 3k were delivered in Dec but don't recall where or it that was true. Any updates? __________________ Ben@weaponXmotorsports.com 1,100HP CTS V BUILD! weaponXmotorsports.com SELECT BELOW: PACKAGES ° AERO COUTURE ° AIR INTAKES ° ENGINE ° EXHAUST ° POWER ADDERS ° WHEELS

01-18-2014, 09:02 PM	#13
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	mine was 11,806 and came off 1/9 It's certainly going to be far over 12k. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

01-19-2013, 11:32 AM	#2
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	I think the limit is going to be how many they can produce,but I'd estimate 10,000. I think the QC is going to be extremely high on this vehicle. When the C6 was in its second, third and fourth years they were in the 30K range, I think the C7 can definitely attain this again in it's first few years before demand naturally dies off as people wait the next cycle.

01-19-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
Hopper Chevy Lifer Drives: '13 Caddy ATS, '10 2SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Posts: 465	I'll take the over on both estimates.

01-19-2013, 06:25 PM	#5
GaBoy25 Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6/2500HD Lmm LTZ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,543	As many as it takes for me to get one

01-20-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
paul98 Drives: 1998 camaro ss Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Island Lake, IL Posts: 5	I took a private plant tour in September, the guide said they were doubling the number of employees for the C7. I'd guess 30k.

11-04-2013, 09:26 AM	#9
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Reviving this thread... boy was my initial guess not even close. Just in the months of Sep-Oct. 2013, BG already produce over 5K units!

11-04-2013, 10:10 AM	#10
sahowley Drives: 2014 C7 Z51 Wht/Blck LT3 Auto Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 63	20-30k I'd bet

01-18-2014, 08:55 PM	#12
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	Do the math - 40 hr. week x 18.5 per hr. x production period =? Quote - "Grilli said the plant is currently producing about 18.5 Corvettes per hour which equals 135 Corvettes per day and 30,000 cars per year."

01-19-2014, 06:38 AM	#14
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Her's the trend... From the Motley Fool article: "What's in it for investors If you take the last quarter of sales and apply that pace to the full year, which will probably be higher than actual results, Corvette sales could hit around 37,000. For comparison, sales in 2012 and 2013 totaled roughly 14,000 and 17,000, respectively. While the recent surge in sales has been a huge improvement, even at higher levels from pent-up demand the Corvette probably won't top 40,000 sales over the next year. To help put annual Corvette sales in perspective, consider that sales of the Chevrolet Silverado topped 42,000 in December alone. With all that said, sales of the Corvette don't need to hit peaks seen decades ago for it to be a success. The Corvette is what the automakers refer to as a halo car, a special vehicle that can drive incremental traffic to a showroom where the ever-so-polite salesmen can get you into a more realistic car for purchase. Moreover, the Corvette may represent something more valuable for investors: insight into product development. The Corvette was one of the first vehicles the company completely designed and produced after it exited bankruptcy. It is one of a few recent vehicles that give investors insight into what we can expect from GM's new vehicles as it embarks on its most aggressive vehicle portfolio refresh in company history -- GM plans to refresh, redesign, or replace 90% of its vehicles by the end of 2016. If those vehicles continue to be as successful in generating more sales, such as the Corvette, Silverado, and Impala, it will help boost GM's fairly stagnant annual revenues. Bottom line I think the revived sales of the Corvette are here to stay and could remain around 30,000 for the years ahead. One X-factor that could boost sales further will be how the company can add technology into its design refreshes to attract a younger car buyer. Right now the average age of Corvette owners is in the mid-50s -- for comparison, buyers of similar-priced Porsches are 10 years younger. Regardless, the Corvette is a stunning vehicle and proof that General Motors is producing better vehicles than in years past. It looks to revive sales and, maybe more importantly, drive more traffic to GM showrooms. Investors can expect the Stingray to be a success, and car buyers can expect to enjoy the ride thoroughly."