2006 Corvette Production News – March 10, 2006

[Rob]

Exterior color, Daytona Sunset Orange (71U) is being discontinued as an available color selection for the 2006 Corvette and Z06. Saturday, April 1, 2006 will be the final DOSP cycle available for Daytona Sunset Orange placement. A replacement color will be introduced for the start of the 2007 model year.

The much anticipated Chromed Aluminum Wheel (QX3) is finally available for production. QX3 availability will run at approximately 25% of Corvette Coupe and Convertible production beginning March 20th

2006 Model Year
Final allocations published for dealers to view on May 17, 2006
Final production date is June 26, 2006

2007 Model Year
Dealers may begin submitting orders on June 1, 2006
Production will begin on June 27, 2006

 

[WNH]

Daytona Sunset Orange .A replacement color will be introduced for the start of the 2007 model year.

Replaced with 'Atomic Orange' ?

 

[Gersh]

Rob--
Do you know why the DSOM is being discontinued? Is there a problem with the quality or durability of the color? If it is due to low sales, why did our poll show such high numbers of would-be DSOM buyers?
Gersh

 

[Lucy64]

I am very glad I got my DSOM car before it goes away. This is an awesome color and I guess this will make my car a rare find in the future.

 

[nicktool]

Do you know the reason why they are discontinuing the Orange? I really like it but don't want to buy one if the color has been unpopular.

Appreciate any reply you can give. Thanks.

 

[gatorp]

I HAVE A SUNSET/CASHMERE ON ORDER. LOOKED AT ALL THE 'STANDARD' COLORS...SUNSET JUST JUMPED OUT AT ME. I WAS ALWAYS A RED/TAN MAN...BUT I WILL LOVE MY SUNSET AND AM GLAD IT IS BEING DISCONTINUED...PERHAPS WILL BECOME A MORE VALUABLE COLOR DOWN THE ROAD AT RESALE TIME...

 

[Gersh]

Do you know the reason why they are discontinuing the Orange? I really like it but don't want to buy one if the color has been unpopular.

Appreciate any reply you can give. Thanks.

Nick--
Not sure why. My guess would be sales figures or else maybe a paint defect (but haven't seen any problems with my paint). I am trying to get some information from the administrator (Rob) since Corvette is not likely to bother communicating with mere consumers, but no answer yet.
Gersh

 

[nicktool]

Well Gersh -- you and all the others on this and the other forums have talked me into it! I picked up one of the last two DSOM manual transmissions, today! What a beautiful car. Everyone on the freeway pauses to look at the color! Thanks for the encouragement. Let's hope this becomes one of the most popular "low density" colors in C6 history!

 

[Gersh]

DSOM rules!

Well Gersh -- you and all the others on this and the other forums have talked me into it! I picked up one of the last two DSOM manual transmissions, today! What a beautiful car. Everyone on the freeway pauses to look at the color! Thanks for the encouragement. Let's hope this becomes one of the most popular "low density" colors in C6 history!

Nick--
Great choice! I like mine better all the time. I know you will love it. Enjoy!
Gersh

 

[gatorp]

Picked up my new sunset orange/cashmere up last tuesday...everyone loves the color...it is especial;ly great in the sunlight...I don`t know why GM choose to call it "orange'...and that may be why it isn`t a high volume color..Most see it and call it copper ... Had i not seen it in person...I was ready to order the Monteray Red...changed my mind after seeing them side by side. I am loving every drive....150 miles this week and enjoying every one!!

 

[nicktool]

Well all have to get the official production numbers for 2005 and 2006. We'll be 1 of x. And x isn't a very big number. See you all at Barrett Jackson in about 25 years!

 

[Norseman]

Do you know the reason why they are discontinuing the Orange? I really like it but don't want to buy one if the color has been unpopular.

Appreciate any reply you can give. Thanks.

Buy what you like not what others like. As far as I know there has not been a problem with the paint; I guess it's just not that hot a seller.:cool