Barrett-Jackson Collector car auctions will be auctioning off Chevrolet’s first electric, all-wheel drive Corvette at the 2023 Palm Beach auction on April 13-15. THE 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ VIN 001 we’re auctioning off 100 percent of the knock-down price to benefit DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to make it easier for anyone to help teachers in need and move our nation closer to where students of all communities have the tools and experiences. required for great education.
“Barrett-Jackson has a long history of auctioning VIN 001 vehicles with partners like General Motors to support critical charitable causes, and we are proud to do so again with such an iconic vehicle,” he said. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the very first electrified, all-wheel-drive version of ‘America’s Sports Car.’ This is a significant moment in the history of the automotive industry and an amazing opportunity to provide much-needed support to our selfless educators and to strengthen the education of our nation’s youth.”
The first retail 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ VIN 001 is powered by a 6.2L LT2 small-block V8 mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a front-mounted electric motor driving the front wheels via a drivetrain yes. 1.9 kWh battery pack. The Corvette E-Ray produces a total of 655 horsepower. Not only does eAWD increase all-season capability, but intelligent controls dynamically adjust in real-time to assist the front axle for stability and balance. Electrification enhances the driving experience and makes the E-Ray a surefire Grand Tourer with the fastest 0-60 and quarter-mile times in Corvette history. The E-Ray is equipped with standard all-season tires, magnetic selective cruise control and standard carbon ceramic brakes.
One hundred percent of the knockdown price of the iconic vehicle will go to DonorsChoose. DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need, allowing public school teachers from across America to create classroom project requests, and donors can donate any amount to a project that inspires them. DonorsChoose has supported teachers and students since 2000, helping fund more than 2.55 million projects and raising more than $1.43 billion nationwide.
“In 2022, we were honored to auction off the first retail sales of the highly anticipated 2023 Z06 coupe and convertible models for charity in Scottsdale and Palm Beach,” he said. Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Each of the Barrett-Jackson auction block sales has been an iconic moment in Barrett-Jackson’s philanthropic history, and I look forward to seeing what excitement this ground-breaking E-Ray will bring to the arena.”
Barrett-Jackson made history this January by surpassing the $150 million milestone it has raised for charity over the years. The company has raised nearly $152 million to date and will continue to support its charitable giving in Palm Beach with the sale of several charity vehicles, including this first retail 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ VIN 001.
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