The Official C8 Corvette Thread...

[CaminoRacer]

Front lift system will remember the locations you use it at. Thats dope! I wudda like to see at least 500hp tho!

495, right? I bet they'll bump it to just over 500 after 2-3 years

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

495, right? I bet they'll bump it to just over 500 after 2-3 years

Yup! And faster than a C7 Z06! Damn lemme check my bank account........

[Payman]

Goddamn that white one was nice! And the gunmetal gray one with the roof off and tan interior! Under $60k to start!!! Fuck me some big life choices are coming up.

[Galaxy]

I like the small spoiler more then something like on a GT2

[Payman]

Supra who?     Toyota just got dildoed by a Saturn V moonshot.

[GoCougs]

I think it's merely OK. Mid engine cars aren't that exciting looking to me, except for the top end stuff (P1, Huayra, etc)

Well, mid-engine cars have been done for a while obviously, but few have been production cars with the engineering resources of a full-line automaker intent on making it daily livable; the R8, NSX, maybe one or two others.

The chassis is interesting - getting away from the traditional tub style to a "backbone" style. Other than that, 495 hp pooprod LT2, 8sp DCT by Getrag (probably the smartest decision), 0-60 in under 3 sec., coil spring only, under $60k base MSRP.

Given what Chevy did with the 6the gen Camaro, this stands to be a world beater, not merely "great for the price," a tagline that seems to have always accompanied the Corvette's value proposition. I see a car objectively better than the 911, and pretty much anything else under $150k. You have to get into the R8 and NSX to find competition.

[Payman]

 

[CaminoRacer]

Well, mid-engine cars have been done for a while obviously, but few have been production cars with the engineering resources of a full-line automaker intent on making it daily livable; the R8, NSX, maybe one or two others.

The chassis is interesting - getting away from the traditional tub style to a "backbone" style. Other than that, 495 hp pooprod LT2, 8sp DCT by Getrag (probably the smartest decision), 0-60 in under 3 sec., coil spring only, under $60k base MSRP.

Given what Chevy did with the 6the gen Camaro, this stands to be a world beater, not merely "great for the price," a tagline that seems to have always accompanied the Corvette's value proposition. I see a car objectively better than the 911, and pretty much anything else under $150k. You have to get into the R8 and NSX to find competition.

I was only talking about the styling.

I'd gladly drive one.

[565]

The front end is the weakest part, but it looks good overall.

Under 60k is a killer deal.  I think the new Z06 and ZR1 models will be amazing. Maybe in 8 years you can pick up a used C8 ZR1 for like 50 grand.

[GoCougs]

Also glad to see no turbos and no hybrid stuff.

I would have expected more than 495 hp, but then again, since the rebirth of the small block in 1993, updates have only ever been incremental (save for the LS7, something that hasn't been equaled to this very day).

[565]

Oh also another change for Corvette, coil springs at all 4 corners,  no more leaf springs. 

[2o6]

It's a little generic looking, but it's really good value. It's kind of like an Aldi brand Ferrari 458.

[2o6]

Also, am I crazy for getting Ferrari 360 Modena vibes?

[GoCougs]

Also, am I crazy for getting Ferrari 360 Modena vibes?

no you're just crazy

[CaminoRacer]

Also, am I crazy for getting Ferrari 360 Modena vibes?

Front end definitely. Just more angular.

[2o6]

no you're just crazy

Just very vaguely in how the front fascia is resolved.

Front end definitely. Just more angular.

See! Not crazy.

[BimmerM3]

It's a little generic looking, but it's really good value. It's kind of like an Aldi brand Ferrari 458.

Also, am I crazy for getting Ferrari 360 Modena vibes?

I think all those V8 MR Ferraris have pretty similar shapes and proportions, and I get a similar vibe from this car. But to some extent, that's just a side effect of an MR layout. The side scoop looks a bit over the top in some angles, so I'll be curious to see it in person, but overall it looks pretty nice, and just about what I expected, really.

It's pretty insane that this is gonna be $60k. Isn't that how much a new Elise cost when they were still around?

[Laconian]

Will ordering one with upholstery knock the price up to $150k?

[Payman]

Specifications
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
VEHICLE TYPE
mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa
ENGINE TYPE
pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement

376 cu in, 6162 cc
Power
490 or 495 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque

465 or 470 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): control arms/control arms
Brakes (F/R): 12.6- or 13.3-in vented disc/13.6- or 13.8-in vented disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 ZP or Pilot Sport 4S ZP; F: 245/45ZR-19, R: 305/30ZR-20
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.2 in
Length: 182.3 in
Width: 76.1 in
Height: 48.6 in
Passenger volume: 51 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est): 3600 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
Zero to 60 mph: 2.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.0 sec
Top speed: 190 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/city/highway: 19/16/26 mpg

[mzziaz]

What an amazing package! No other manufacturer is even close in offering so much for 60k. I wonder how they will price the options.

[12,000 RPM]

GM has a hit. Supra, GT-R and NSX look stupid. Still not crazy about the looks or interior but I could say that about any Corvette in the last 50 years. I'd still buy one

[12,000 RPM]

Damn, this might be the death of the Camaro too. Why bother with an ugly obese ZL1? What the fuck GM. This is a game changer. Damn near every 60kish performance car looks stupid now.

182" is big for a 2 seater though. But it's still light (for 2020) so it's fine

[Payman]

The hoopla and accolades recall the introduction of the original NSX. I remember the magazines calling it a game changer and all for a starting price under $60,000! That was 30 years ago. What's today's $60K 30 years ago? $35,000?

[Payman]

$60,000 in 2019 adjusts to $29,046.27 in 1989. 

[r0tor]

Seems like a solid package and good deal... Hopefully it proves to be well sorted out

[SJ_GTI]

I am impressed...particularly at the price. Love that they are sticking with the pooprod engine. To be honest I can't see myself buying one now (no where to put it), but I could see myself buying one when I retire.

[Payman]

Configurator is up!

https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/next-generation-corvette

[giant_mtb]

$60k?  That is fuckin' unreal, in a really good way.  Think there'll be a lot of dealership markup?

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

GM has a hit. Supra, GT-R and NSX look stupid.

The Supra looked stupid against the C7! This blows it out the water! 

$60k?  That is fuckin' unreal, in a really good way.  Think there'll be a lot of dealership markup?

GM said they will cut the allotments of any dealer marking the C8 up!

[giant_mtb]

GM said they will cut the allotments of any dealer marking the C8 up!

Good.  I can't wait to see these on the road.  I see a decent number of Corvettes...and now they're making a mid-engine near-supercar...for the masses.  Just awesome.