After the car’s break-in period, the digital tachometer adjusts the redline.

You’ll find all the details you need about the break-in period of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette when you open the page 162 of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette owners manual . The V8 engine should not be revved above 4,000 rpm for the first 500 miles (805 km). This is why the digital rev counter changes from yellow to orange when you exceed that mark. After 500 miles have passed, the tachometer will change automatically. The orange section starts at 6,000 rpm to indicate that the 6.2-liter small block LT2 engine is capable of handling higher rpms.

A shiny new C8 owner wanted to demonstrate how the graphics in the digital instrument cluster change automatically after 500 miles. Chevy technically states that the break-in period is over after 1,500 miles (2.4114 km), but the engine’s torque in low gears is limited for the first 500 miles. To avoid damage to the engine, it is recommended that the owner avoid acceleration and braking during this period. This means that cruise control should be avoided for the first 500 miles. The driver must also not downshift if the engine speed exceeds 4,000 rpm.

The 2020 Corvette owners manual also discusses what to avoid until your car has covered 1,500 mile. It mentions that oil and fuel consumption may be higher than usual, so Chevy recommends that you check the oil level before fuel refueling.

You must drive at moderate speeds for the first 200m (322 km) to properly break in your tires. As brake linings require a break in period for each replacement, it is best to avoid hard stops.

We’ve attached a video from a Chevy Corvette C7. It also automatically updates its rev counter after the 500-mile break in period.