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Corvette sales in the U.S. during Q3 2021 enabled the sports car to remain the best-selling model in its class.
In fact, the Corvette outsold all other rivals combined, including the Porsche 911, Porsche 718 (née Cayman/Boxster), Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz SLC, Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Ford GT, Acura NSX and BMW i8.
The performance represents an ongoing improvement in Corvette sales volume, following strong numbers posted in Q1 2021 and Q2 2021 as well as Q3 2020 and Q4 2020.
During each of these quarters, Corvette sales accounted for 51 percent segment share or higher. However, as we typically note, many contenders in this segment cost significantly more than the Corvette and naturally see lower sales volumes as a result.
During the third quarter of 2021, Corvette managed to grow its segment share to an astounding 76 percent from 55 percent a year ago.
The second-place Porsche 911 the most cross shopped rival with the C8 accounted for roughly a sixth as many sales with a 12 percent segment share, down from 14 percent in the year-ago quarter.
The Porsche 718 line, comprised of the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster, followed in third place with a 6 percent segment share, down from 9 percent compared to the year-ago quarter.
The Porsche's were followed by the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT with 4 percent, the Audi R8 with 1 percent, and the Nissan GT-R which also netted a 1 percent segment share.
All other models, including the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Acura NSX, Ford GT, Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, and BMW i8, each saw a segment share of 1 percent or less.
The premium sports car segment expanded an average of 16 percent to 13,346 units in Q3 2021, meaning that Corvette sales outpaced the segment nearly four-fold.
In fact, the Corvette outsold all other rivals combined, including the Porsche 911, Porsche 718 (née Cayman/Boxster), Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz SLC, Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Ford GT, Acura NSX and BMW i8.
Sales Numbers - Premium Sports Cars - Q3 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | +16.32% | 13,346 | 11,474 | +41.50% | 39,031 | 27,584 | ||
| CHEVROLET CORVETTE | +59.97% | 10,166 | 6,355 | 76% | 55% | +95.88% | 24,748 | 12,634 |
| PORSCHE 911 | +3.45% | 1,621 | 1,567 | 12% | 14% | +5.11% | 6,729 | 6,402 |
| PORSCHE 718 | -30.53% | 753 | 1,084 | 6% | 9% | +61.81% | 3,165 | 1,956 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT | -36.27% | 478 | 750 | 4% | 7% | +9.43% | 2,807 | 2,565 |
| AUDI R8 | -28.56% | 140 | 196 | 1% | 2% | +25.57% | 496 | 395 |
| NISSAN GT-R | -39.82% | 68 | 113 | 1% | 1% | -30.71% | 167 | 241 |
| ACURA NSX | +107.14% | 58 | 28 | 0% | 0% | +42.17% | 118 | 83 |
| FORD GT | -20.00% | 40 | 50 | 0% | 0% | -29.93% | 103 | 147 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS | -97.48% | 14 | 555 | 0% | 5% | -66.07% | 458 | 1,350 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ SLC-CLASS | -99.18% | 6 | 728 | 0% | 6% | -86.17% | 228 | 1,648 |
| BMW I8 | -95.81% | 2 | 48 | 0% | 0% | -92.64% | 12 | 163 |
The performance represents an ongoing improvement in Corvette sales volume, following strong numbers posted in Q1 2021 and Q2 2021 as well as Q3 2020 and Q4 2020.
During each of these quarters, Corvette sales accounted for 51 percent segment share or higher. However, as we typically note, many contenders in this segment cost significantly more than the Corvette and naturally see lower sales volumes as a result.
During the third quarter of 2021, Corvette managed to grow its segment share to an astounding 76 percent from 55 percent a year ago.
The second-place Porsche 911 the most cross shopped rival with the C8 accounted for roughly a sixth as many sales with a 12 percent segment share, down from 14 percent in the year-ago quarter.
The Porsche 718 line, comprised of the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster, followed in third place with a 6 percent segment share, down from 9 percent compared to the year-ago quarter.
The Porsche's were followed by the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT with 4 percent, the Audi R8 with 1 percent, and the Nissan GT-R which also netted a 1 percent segment share.
All other models, including the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Acura NSX, Ford GT, Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, and BMW i8, each saw a segment share of 1 percent or less.
The premium sports car segment expanded an average of 16 percent to 13,346 units in Q3 2021, meaning that Corvette sales outpaced the segment nearly four-fold.