May 2012 Corvette Sales

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May 2012 Corvette Sales

On Friday, General Motors released their monthly sales report for May 2012 and it shows that 1,219 buyers took delivery of a new Corvette. Despite sales being down -6% from May 2011’s number of 1,304, this a very solid sales figure which includes deliveries of the very first 2013 Corvettes. For the calendar year to date, Corvette sales are pacing slightly behind 2011 (-0.9%) with 5,547 Corvettes delivered in 2012 vs 5,597 Corvettes in 2011.

As mentioned, 2013 Corvette production in May has ramped up in a big way. A total of 1,573 Corvettes were assembled last month with 1,479 being the new 2013 model. Looking back, we see this is the highest monthly production in a year.

Now that 2012 Corvette production has officially closed, we have the total for the model year production run: 11,647. The annual sales figure hasn’t been that low since the 10,939 Corvettes that were built in 1961.

Incentives for buying a new Corvette haven’t changed from last month. For remaining 2012 Corvettes, buyers can get a special APR of 0% up to 60th months and 2.9% for 72 months. Dealer cash of $1,500 is still in effect and can be combined with the 0% financing offer. There is also a $3,000 retention offer but you must be on the list. Check with your dealer for details. These current incentives run through July 2, 2012.


Corvette Delivery Statistics for May 2012
Month Calendar Year-to-Date
Month 2012 2011 % Change Months 2012 2011 % Change
May 1,219 1,304 -6.0% Jan-May 5,547 5,597 -0.9%

Archived Monthly Corvette Delivery Statistics
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total
2012 629 927 1,376 1,396 1,219                
2011 721 955 1,163 1,454 1,304 1,299 1,291 936 1,147 946 910 1,038 13,164
2010 854 624 955 1,089 1,428 1,405 1,199 1,135 1,109 1,011 836 979 12,624
2009 842 1,027 1,183 1,407 1,643 1,396 966 746 1,585 1,154 952 1,033 13,934
2008 2,015 2,071 2,692 3,190 2,904 2,082 1,870 4,242 2,318 1,170 1,093 1,324 26,971
2007 2,234 2,784 3,158 3,227 3,300 2,377 2,377 2,877 2,837 2,484 2,438 2,914 33,685
2006 2,579 3,058 3,655 3,516 3,317 2,938 2,794 2,990 3,056 2,761 2,773 3,081 36,518


Bowling Green Production:

  • 2012 Model Year Production in May 2012: 94
  • 2012 Model Year To Date Through May 2012: 11,647

  • 2013 Model Year Production in May 2012: 1,479
  • 2013 Model Year To Date Through May 2012: 1,548

  • 2012 Calendar Year to Date through May 2012: 6,197


Our monthly GM sales reports are sponsored by Kerbeck Corvette in Atlantic City, NJ. If you’re interested in a remaining 2012 Corvette or ordering one of the new 2013 models, talk to one of Kerbeck’s Corvette Specialists about a custom order to meet your specifications. Visit Kerbeck Corvette on the web at www.kerbeck.com or call Dave Salvatore at 877-537-2325.


Source:
GM.com

Related:
April 2012 Corvette Sales
March 2012 Corvette Sales
February 2012 Corvette Sales

 



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