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Etschell · 19 July 2019, 10:38 AM

There she blows. Official announcement very soon.

https://www.motor1.com/news/360672/c...0-chevy-debut/

brandrea · 19 July 2019, 10:40 AM

Look like a great car and performance on par with exotics as expected.

I can’t afford the gas for that where I live

Etschell · 19 July 2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Look like a great car and performance on par with exotics as expected.

I can’t afford the gas for that where I live

I'm interested to hear the price. Imagine if this started at 65k. More likely 80k.

M45 · 19 July 2019, 10:42 AM

Nothing about a Corvette makes me think or want mid engine.

Dr. Robert · 19 July 2019, 10:48 AM

No manny tranny, I guess the dual clutch automatic gearboxes are taking over. Sad.

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Etschell · 19 July 2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

No manny tranny, I guess the dual clutch automatic gearboxes are taking over. Sad.

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Zr1 or z06 will prob have option. But this is the way the market is going.

520Matt · 19 July 2019, 10:57 AM

I like the look of that. Announcement tonight 11ET.

BNA/LION · 19 July 2019, 12:14 PM

Looks pretty sweet! Need some specs, options and pricing...

Jojoshop · 19 July 2019, 12:18 PM

I never been in a corvette so hopefully I got to test one soon. Not sure if I ever commit and get one. Remain to be seeing

East Bay Rider · 19 July 2019, 12:20 PM

Sharp.
Have to imagine that's going to fly off the lots.

RW16610 · 19 July 2019, 12:28 PM

It's a great looking car, for sure. It'll be nice to see how this does at Le Mans. For a road car like this I'll always like a manual transmission but I'm gradually starting to accept the fact this may not be a thing soon from now.

ttomczak · 19 July 2019, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I'm interested to hear the price. Imagine if this started at 65k. More likely 80k.

Everything we have read (I hope) indicates mid 60’s...

Not ready to give up my 2018 yet, but a couple of years to get over the initial teething pains, well, we will see...

henrylee · 19 July 2019, 03:50 PM

Looks like a winner to me. Midengine, super car status, exotic looks, under 3 secs, removable roof, and will mention it again for under $60k. Wha!!!

Rock · 19 July 2019, 04:50 PM

All the modern 'Supercars' look pretty much the same.
These are the two models that do it for me. Nothing looks like them.

bondtoys · 19 July 2019, 06:51 PM

Horrible.

Remove the badges and noone will have an idea who the maker is.
The C8 just shows how beautifully done the C7 was

Abdullah71601 · 19 July 2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock

All the modern 'Supercars' look pretty much the same.
These are the two models that do it for me. Nothing looks like them.

Get ya one of these Rock.

TheVTCGuy · 19 July 2019, 08:18 PM

I know I am biased... and that is a nice looking car.... but I’ll take my C4

DLRIDES · 19 July 2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock

All the modern 'Supercars' look pretty much the same.

Agree

Most look as if a 12 year old watched the most recent transformer movie, and was asked to draw a car. I understand the wind tunnel performance aspect, but the lack proportional styling is disappointing. Porsche attempts to maintain 911 styling, but even it is fading fast.

superdog · 19 July 2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Get ya one of these Rock.

One of each please!!!

brandrea · 19 July 2019, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

All the modern 'Supercars' look pretty much the same.
These are the two models that do it for me. Nothing looks like them.

I get where you’re coming from

although ask my wife and she thinks all my watches look pretty much the same

Watchflair · 19 July 2019, 08:46 PM

This is what the Corvette community has been waiting for - mid engine - exotic styling - priced at $60k - true to its roots they kept the targa top.

The configurator is on their website - no pricing for each option yet but still fun to play around with it.

Crazy enough I think $60k ish gets you a pretty solid build.

Now if we only didn’t just have a baby 6 months ago lol - I need something with some semblance of a back seat.

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beshannon · 19 July 2019, 09:00 PM

Not for me at all

1st amg · 19 July 2019, 09:19 PM

Very nice, interesting look. Such a drastic change for vette. I like it, amazing bang for your buck. I like the interior set up, that center console with all the buttons on that tunnel. Nice storage space behind the motor too. But, what about the front trunk, what is that for,. I did not see any pics about it. This car will sell really well.

Rashid.bk · 19 July 2019, 09:20 PM

I definitely want this. Planning on a GT3 in a few years, will have to see this in person but looks very promising. However, wouldn't want to be an early adopter.

RichM · 19 July 2019, 09:54 PM

That just might put me back in the Corvette game again.

mannyv11 · 19 July 2019, 09:58 PM

looks great just wish it had a manual tranny option.

BBL · 19 July 2019, 10:31 PM

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chevrol...ngine-corvette

"According to a new report by Hagerty, development of the new mid-engine Corvette is delayed partly due to the aluminum frame warping so much when the car accelerates, that the glass engine cover is busting. The car, which has a twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid powertrain, is said to be able to deliver as much as 1,000 horsepower."

DLRIDES · 19 July 2019, 11:07 PM

I have reviewed much of the release material and videos, and I have to admit, it’s not bad looking ! Bargain basement price for that performance level, and of course, it will be RELIABLE.

swils8610 · 19 July 2019, 11:42 PM

Love the C2 1963 to 1967...

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ArtNouveau · 20 July 2019, 03:15 AM

Never been either a Corvette afficionado or a hater but have gravitated towards Euro offerings. Last February I rented a C7 coupe for four days in SoCal and was highly impressed. The C8 looks stupendous and having an open mind about them looks to be the sporting car bargain of the century.
Just curious though...during the C8’s rumor and gestation period I thought the mid engine car was going to be a higher tier, more expensive car with a facelifted C7 front engine car offered at current levels. Looks now like it’s mid engine only.

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henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Looks like a winner to me. Midengine, super car status, exotic looks, under 3 secs, removable roof, and will mention it again for under $60k. Wha!!! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

19 July 2019, 10:40 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,674	Look like a great car and performance on par with exotics as expected. I can’t afford the gas for that where I live

19 July 2019, 10:42 AM	#4
M45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 551	Nothing about a Corvette makes me think or want mid engine.

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520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	I like the look of that. Announcement tonight 11ET.

19 July 2019, 12:18 PM	#9
Jojoshop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: LA Watch: BLNR Posts: 492	I never been in a corvette so hopefully I got to test one soon. Not sure if I ever commit and get one. Remain to be seeing

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	It's a great looking car, for sure. It'll be nice to see how this does at Le Mans. For a road car like this I'll always like a manual transmission but I'm gradually starting to accept the fact this may not be a thing soon from now.

19 July 2019, 04:50 PM	#14
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19 July 2019, 06:51 PM	#15
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	Horrible. Remove the badges and noone will have an idea who the maker is. The C8 just shows how beautifully done the C7 was

19 July 2019, 08:46 PM	#21
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	This is what the Corvette community has been waiting for - mid engine - exotic styling - priced at $60k - true to its roots they kept the targa top. The configurator is on their website - no pricing for each option yet but still fun to play around with it. Crazy enough I think $60k ish gets you a pretty solid build. Now if we only didn’t just have a baby 6 months ago lol - I need something with some semblance of a back seat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

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1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,472	Very nice, interesting look. Such a drastic change for vette. I like it, amazing bang for your buck. I like the interior set up, that center console with all the buttons on that tunnel. Nice storage space behind the motor too. But, what about the front trunk, what is that for,. I did not see any pics about it. This car will sell really well.

19 July 2019, 09:20 PM	#24
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	I definitely want this. Planning on a GT3 in a few years, will have to see this in person but looks very promising. However, wouldn't want to be an early adopter.

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mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,448	looks great just wish it had a manual tranny option.

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ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,961	Never been either a Corvette afficionado or a hater but have gravitated towards Euro offerings. Last February I rented a C7 coupe for four days in SoCal and was highly impressed. The C8 looks stupendous and having an open mind about them looks to be the sporting car bargain of the century. Just curious though...during the C8’s rumor and gestation period I thought the mid engine car was going to be a higher tier, more expensive car with a facelifted C7 front engine car offered at current levels. Looks now like it’s mid engine only.

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