I wonder if there is more of a market for a "stripped down" vehicle, a sports car with no AC etc. and very light weight, per above. I wonder how much one could strip from a car to save weight, power windows? I don't think the manual mechanisms exist any more for new cars. Power seats? They have to be fairly heavy. Take out the fancy stereo system. Use smaller diameter wheels.
I looked at the difference between the LT1 and LT2 trim packages in the C8 Corvette
There would be some weight saved (50lbs?) and also $7,300
14 Bose speakers instead of 10?
Head-up display - never tried it
wireless charging - I don't mind the cord
connected navigation system - my phone words OK
performance data and video recorder
universal home remote - not saving weight, still gonna have the garage door clicker
heated folding outside mirrors
Front camera - for the bumper/spoiler
rear camera mirror - probably tough to see out the back window
memory driver and passenger seats - 8 way power seat for passenger - some weight saving on the passenger side
heated and ventilated seats and heated steering wheel
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The LT3 - $4,650 more than the LT2
Maybe another 50lbs added
Fancy seat and steering wheel
but, it seems not many LT1s are purchased compared to the others and resale might be less.