For an extra 1.9 million yen over the current Stingray for Japan, the V8 Tourer comes with brighter wheels, different seats, and no extra power from its already discontinued powertrain. Boasting a very coherent red, silver, and tan aesthetic, the limited-run model is coming to Japanese dealers from 21.5 million yen.
That’s 135,750 freedom eagles at current exchange rates, and only 15 units are in the offing nationwide. Just under 10 percent more expensive than the Stingray convertible, the V8 Tourer wants you to enjoy looking at it, sitting at it, and driving it rather than explain your purchase in more rational terms.
Instead of black, the retractable roof panel, nacelles behind the seats, A pillars, and side intake trim pieces all match the Red Mist Metallic Tincoat body panels. By default, Chevrolet Japan ships the Stingray convertible with Carbon Flash touches. Bringing those surfaces into the body color obviously changes the look of the car, especially with the roof closed, when the red no longer stops at the cabin’s edge.
Silver is there to supply the contrast, beginning with full-length Sterling Silver dual racing stripes. Chrome emblems are on the menu as well, making for a hardly anonymous combination. The lighter strips and dark-ish red work amazingly well, doing their jobs perfectly without fighting each other for the spotlight.
The wheels also help, for Chevrolet Japan chose Pearl Nickel forged aluminum rollers rather than Midnight Gray wheels. The design also differs, with the Pearl Nickel units rocking five split spokes instead of twenty spokes for the Grays. Black calipers are featured as well, and the visual drama continues with a familiar low-profile rear spoiler.
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What Chevy refers to as Natural Dipped is the color that dominates the interior, where you will find Natural seatbelts and GT2 bucket seats. Limited-edition ornaments on the floor mats and passenger side are listed as well, yet the GT2 buckets are the real stars here, replacing the standard Competition Sport seats.
GT2s blend comfort, a sporting appearance, carbon-fiber trim, and Nappa leather upholstery. Just like the Stingray convertible, the V8 Tourer also benefits from Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers. The Z51 go-faster package is understandably featured as well, bringing forth an electronic limited-slip differential, better cooling, larger brakes, and so forth.
Under the hood, you will find the LT2 small block that General Motors recently discontinued in the US-market Corvette for the LS6. The newcomer isn’t only larger, but also breathes differently because GM finally made a case for dual injection to the detriment of direct-only injection for the LT2.
Rated at 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet (637 Newton-meters), the V8 Tourer only comes in right-hand drive. Its folding roof can be operated at speeds no higher than 30 miles per hour, which is nearly 50 clicks in metric speak. A standard front lift raises the nose roughly 1.6 inches (40 millimeters) in three seconds, and that makes a world of difference when the car meets a steep driveway.
Scheduled to arrive in customers’ hands from November 2026, the V8 Tourer is backed by a three-year/60,000-kilometer warranty. Of course, Chevrolet Assist 24/7 roadside assistance is included for additional peace of mind.
