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Dadhawk · 03-25-2019, 02:20 PM

Oh and every time I see a spy photo like this:

I think "What if it's all a ruse and really they are bringing the El Camino SS back"

ls1ac · 03-25-2019, 03:21 PM

A friend just got his notification , #30. They took his money and sent him a letter. Delivery and final cost to be sent later.

chipmunk · 04-08-2019, 09:37 AM

The LT2 is based on LT1. Nothing special there.
Later models LT6 & LT7 will be flat-plane cranks. However, the test drivers complained a lot about high vibrations from the steering because of its flat-plane firing order.
It is exotic for a Chevy, but avoid 1st model year. There were a lot of thermal issues. Have you seen youtube videos of rich Lambo boys redlining the engine in traffic and then suddenly the car catches fire? We're talking 210+ Centigrade under the hood while stopped - enough to melt those plastic intake manifolds.

Rampage · 04-11-2019, 08:25 PM

No manual in the mid-engine Corvette being shown July 18th and going on sale by year's end.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...iwYD2R5ykZWLTY

Base model $62K, 500HP, 7 speed.

chipmunk · 04-11-2019, 08:46 PM

Tremec dual-clutch transmissions M1L and M1M. I don't know the differences - I only worked with M1Ms.

Sent from a potato

Dadhawk · 04-12-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

No manual in the mid-engine Corvette being shown July 18th and going on sale by year's end..

With the more minimal camo on the GM photo, I'm liking the side profile.

Dadhawk · 04-12-2019, 01:22 PM

So much for the rumor they may continue to build the C7 for a while along with the C8. They've announced they'll be auctioning off the last C7 this summer for charity at Barrett-Jackson on June 28.

That is some good news though. To me that means the C8 will have a base model price similar to the C7. No real reason for it to cost more anyway just because the engine is in the rear.

https://www.corvettemuseum.org/next-...-be-auctioned/

Coaster · 04-12-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

So much for the rumor they may continue to build the C7 for a while along with the C8. They've announced they'll be auctioning off the last C7 this summer for charity at Barrett-Jackson on June 28.

That is some good news though. To me that means the C8 will have a base model price similar to the C7. No real reason for it to cost more anyway just because the engine is in the rear.

https://www.corvettemuseum.org/next-...-be-auctioned/

the base price is gonna' be about 5k more...so about 62k.

The architecture uses GM' all new computer sensors system...also I think the mid engine itself makes it more costly.

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Dadhawk · 04-12-2019, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coaster

the base price is gonna' be about 5k more...so about 62k.

Yea, I consider that close enough. There was a lot of talk about it being $100K +- when there was discussion about the C7 hanging around for the "low end".

Atmo · 04-12-2019, 05:08 PM

What Supra?

Zupra thunder is about to become even more muted with C8 available around the same time, near the same price, but on paper there looks to be a large gap in base models performance potential in favor of C8. We'll see comparos soon enough.

Toyota may be about to see what Supra development delays cost them.

krayzie · 04-12-2019, 06:34 PM

Is it me or that front suspension doesn't look double wishbone.

ls1ac · 04-12-2019, 08:46 PM

Check the corvette forum, they have posted copies of the order forms.

Test driver wrecked one at VIR.

gymratter · 04-13-2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Atmo

What Supra?

Zupra thunder is about to become even more muted with C8 available around the same time, near the same price, but on paper there looks to be a large gap in base models performance potential in favor of C8. We'll see comparos soon enough.

Toyota may be about to see what Supra development delays cost them.

Supra delivery starts next month. we have no idea when GM will even start production yet alone when we'll see it in showrooms.

C8 mules were spotted a whole year before the 1st Zupra mule were spied. the C8 was actually the one that was delayed.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/25465/...l-issue-report

Atmo · 04-13-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gymratter

Supra delivery starts next month. we have no idea when GM will even start production yet alone when we'll see it in showrooms.

Dealers are configuring them and accepting deposits from customers now. Not sure how that relates to production dates though.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ngray-z51.html

Quote:

C8 mules were spotted a whole year before the 1st Zupra mule were spied. the C8 was actually the one that was delayed.

Tada apologized for the delay lasting years longer than the normal product development cycle mostly for good reasons, some out of his control (BMW related). Unfortunately for Toyota, buyers will definitely be cross shopping Supra vs. C8 that's taken the buzz away from Supra right before their summer arrival in North America.

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-ar180358.html

https://blog.toyota.co.uk/new-toyota...r-tetsuya-tada

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