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chipmunk · 07-16-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gymratter

just renderings, but it will probably look like this.

https://www.motor1.com/news/359158/c...oor-rendering/

Don't know about these renderings, but about a year ago, there were some CAD drawings leaked. Those were actually the real deal.

chipmunk · 07-16-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, to be fair, I'm not really enamored with the whole "mid-engine, big vents, big ass" design of most modern supercars, so that is no different for the Corvette.

It had to have a fat & wide rear because of cooling issues. This car especially has a lot more issues with heating. Some of the standard methods of testing & analysis had to be revised to make the results "green", or else everything would be "red" during review meetings. Pretty much any plastic used under the trunk has a recrystallization temp at about 70 C. Now good luck with trying to maintain < 70 deg at heat-soak conditions!

Lantanafrs2 · 07-16-2019, 11:54 AM

That rendering looks like a stretched out 2002 celica.

Tokay444 · 07-17-2019, 07:10 PM

https://driving.ca/chevrolet/corvett...ng-america/amp

WolfpackS2k · 07-18-2019, 01:19 PM

11pm for eastern standard time, what a PITA

Yoshoobaroo · 07-18-2019, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

That rendering looks like a stretched out 2002 celica.

Don’t you dare. The 2002 Celica looks great.

PorscheUnlimited16 · 07-18-2019, 09:18 PM

Can’t wait for the reveal!! Never been a corvette fan personally but this is good for the car world.

Coaster · 07-18-2019, 09:21 PM

For those lucky enough to own a corvette, what were the maint costs and reliability like?

Rampage · 07-19-2019, 01:08 AM

Wow, 0-60 under 3 sec. Price under $60K and no fake vents. Plus it is a Chevrolet with a 495HP, 470tq NA Chevy engine. I am impressed by this car at this price. I liked the white one.

I am a Toyota fanboi but the big T could learn a lesson from this.

maslin · 07-19-2019, 02:15 AM

I’m no ones fan boi. That thing looks like a blast.

I think Chevy is one of the few brands I haven’t owned. Let’s see where the prices are at a year in, should be plenty on the market once they realize a walker really doesn’t fit in the back.

zigzagz94 · 07-19-2019, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rampage

Wow, 0-60 under 3 sec. Price under $60K and no fake vents. Plus it is a Chevrolet with a 495HP, 470tq NA Chevy engine. I am impressed by this car at this price. I liked the white one.

I am a Toyota fanboi but the big T could learn a lesson from this.

I agree with everything you just said BUT, just like the Supra, No Manual option. I'm sure the DCT will be great but that's a deal breaker for me.

Loved that cockpit inspired interior though.

I think the white one looked great because it didn't have that ugly black wing/spoiler.

Irace86.2.0 · 07-19-2019, 04:03 AM

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-engine-facts/

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2hGek0cG7s[/ame]

The car really came together well and the interior is definitely excellent. This will crush the competition in sales.

unhappymeal · 07-19-2019, 08:46 AM

Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Lotus: "We have the best mid-engined sports cars under $100,000."

GM Performance: "Hold my exhaust."

I have always stated that GM Performance's engineers are second to none and this continues their history of building world beaters at a fraction of the price. GM has re-wrote automotive history again with the C8 and I have put my Supra plans on hold.

Azzudien · 07-19-2019, 08:50 AM

Clearly Chevy just won the sports car reveal. Price point below $60k, that is a huge shocker.

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