For Corvette fans

[ladder13]

I know a few fans here. Here it comes, the long awaited, new ME 8th generation.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Mid-Engine – Specs, Release Date, Info

 

[Tradewind36]

Should be a great Vette but I don't like that paint job.

 

[johngalt]

It looks like it will be the C7 replacement, not an additional model produced in parallel. That will make the C7 a rather short run.

The good - keeping the V8. It will finally have a real dual clutch transmission.

The bad - the 6.2 is only temporary and will be replaced with a smaller 5.5L turbo version. No manual transmission.

It will interesting to see it without the camouflage.

 

[75Vette]

Like the article said "auto industry's worst kept secret" but glad they've decided on a release date. I hear they had to work out a few bugs here and there which is to be expected but am anxious to see the real thing without the camo paint.

 

[Bakebfr480]

I'd take the current alfa-romeo over any Corvette any day!

 

[NYlakesider]

What to do when the C8 finely gets available?

With all the "refinements/changes and tinkering" by GMs engineers" If I decide to get one I will wait till at least the second year of production. With all the electronic junk those cars have I will not be a Beta tester for them. I learned my lesson back in 05 when I had what was know as a DBS car. " Dead Battery problems" Took the engineers two long years to fix the problem and the C6 will prove to be a much simpler car than a C8 will.

After two years of battery going dead and GM having no clue I got rid of that car and bought a 07. I waited till the second year of the C7 to get my present car. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me!

 

[Donn]

WAY above my pay grade. I'll have to muddle thru with my '67.

 

[03hemi]

WAY above my pay grade. I'll have to muddle thru with my '67.

Now that's a Vette!

 

[muddocktor]

It looks like it will be the C7 replacement, not an additional model produced in parallel. That will make the C7 a rather short run.

The good - keeping the V8. It will finally have a real dual clutch transmission.

The bad - the 6.2 is only temporary and will be replaced with a smaller 5.5L turbo version. No manual transmission.

It will interesting to see it without the camouflage.

I'm not so sure it will be a total replacement, at least for a few more years. I can see this replacing the high end models like the Z06 or the ZR1, but not the base Stingray model, which is a bargain for the amount of performance you get for the price.

I'm thinking the C8 pricing will start at $150K or higher.

 

[ladder13]

I'd take the current alfa-romeo over any Corvette any day!

That's great, post pics of yours!

 

[NYlakesider]

It looks like it will be the C7 replacement, not an additional model produced in parallel. That will make the C7 a rather short run.

The good - keeping the V8. It will finally have a real dual clutch transmission.

The bad - the 6.2 is only temporary and will be replaced with a smaller 5.5L turbo version. No manual transmission.

It will interesting to see it without the camouflage.

Rather short run! It started in 2014, going to go till at least 2020, that aint bad in my book!

 

[ladder13]

GM is loading up incentives on C7's to get them off dealer lots to clear the way for the C8.
There will be no more C7, all generations before have come to an end. The C8 is coming, and just like the C5( to some degree), C6 and C7, they will start with a base model and then introduce the more expensive and powerful models like the GS, Z06 and ZR1 to boost sales.
The rumored "Zora" will be a monster at 1,000 hp.
GM wants to sell 30-40,000, or more, of these new C8's, pricing will be just above current levels. This is my opinion, and well, the GM execs too.

GM hints at 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 to take on luxury sports car market

 

[03hemi]

I'm not so sure it will be a total replacement, at least for a few more years. I can see this replacing the high end models like the Z06 or the ZR1, but not the base Stingray model, which is a bargain for the amount of performance you get for the price.

I'm thinking the C8 pricing will start at $150K or higher.

For that kind of money, I'd take the Dodge Demon.
Of course, the Hellcat wouldn't be too shabby either?

 

[italiansport]

IMO, and stated as an owner of 6 Corvettes over the years, GM has moved that car financially past the ability of their primary buyers to afford it and that's Joe Middle class. It now will join the ranks of Porsches, Ferraris Lamborghinis etc. that only the very wealthy will be able to afford. Additionally; with the increased complexity of the car maintenance has moved into the same league with other luxury vehicles further decreasing the size of the potential buying audience even as used examples.
Jim

 

[NYlakesider]

For that kind of money, I'd take the Dodge Demon.
Of course, the Hellcat wouldn't be too shabby either?

While those two vechicles would be a bit faster than some of the newer C8s hiring the road, you are comparing apples to oranges.

Yes their faster some what in the quarter mile but they are not sports cars. Sport cars also handle well. Ruining those on a track you will see where their larger weight does take a bit of power to overcome.

Its like the kids of today modifying little econo boxes.(many times disparagingly called ricers)

Some of them can be made quite fast and will beat many other cars in a race.(as long as their over boosted, over stressed engine stays together!) When its all over what do you have, a hopped up grocery getter, driver to school and back car. The person in the sports car still has a fancy sports car. Think about it what in general is the better investment?

FWIW I also like Vipers!

 

[ladder13]

Someone fire the GM execs quick. How can they possibly sell a $150,000 vette for only $62,000 ( which after the first 6-12 months will be discounted) and stay in business?

 

[ralph7]

Maybe it is refined and state of the art, but I'm calling it ugly.
Reminds me of a motorcycle with an extended swing arm.

 

[TheHobbyist]

My opinion doesn't matter much on the topic, but to me it seems similar in outward design appearance, although larger, to the more luxury sports cars. Perhaps technology has directed manufacturer's towards this particular design and body angles to achieve the best performance? If so, with current design software and taking into account all the engineering when having this type of performance, does that drive the overall industry design to be similar?

 

[03hemi]

While those two vechicles would be a bit faster than some of the newer C8s hiring the road, you are comparing apples to oranges.

Yes their faster some what in the quarter mile but they are not sports cars. Sport cars also handle well. Ruining those on a track you will see where their larger weight does take a bit of power to overcome.

Its like the kids of today modifying little econo boxes.(many times disparagingly called ricers)

Some of them can be made quite fast and will beat many other cars in a race.(as long as their over boosted, over stressed engine stays together!) When its all over what do you have, a hopped up grocery getter, driver to school and back car. The person in the sports car still has a fancy sports car. Think about it what in general is the better investment?

FWIW I also like Vipers!

Not really comparing "Top Speed" or "Power" geesh, once you get to levels of 800hp+ it's pretty much useless on the street and only bragging rights at that time.
I just think the Demons and Hellcats look better is all, the Vette is gorgeous, but if I wanted that look I'd buy a Ferrari or Lambo.
I guess you could call that Vette an "Economical Exotic" in terms of cost.
Of course the Ford GT-40 is pretty remarkable too.
I'm just glad to see Detroit put'n the spank'n on European sports cars!
Go Merica!

 

[CH4]

WAY above my pay grade. I'll have to muddle thru with my '67.

For me the '67 was the last of the vettes, especially the big blocks. Muddle with a smile.