This is the C8 mid-engine Chevy Corvette

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

This is easily one of the best looking cars made within the last decade or so.

This is subjectivity at its finest.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Corvette is wasting no time getting the C8 into racing. The 2020 Daytona 24 Hours will be its debut.

https://www.motor1.com/news/374294/c...PI4r0bDO9zYjfE

This car is breathtaking!

I want one

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by ZDan

I only drove it fully warmed up. Honestly I didn't notice much delay, and the quickness and smoothness of full-throttle upshifts (and downshifts) really impressed me.

I dunno, I think I'd like to shift it myself. I was surprised that it would downshift automatically in (I think) the most sport/track mode. Which was fine given that I was learning the car but ultimately I think I'd prefer it to leave the up/downshift decisions to ME. SUrely there's a mode where it won't do uncommanded shifts?

With my FR-S, I also shift myself (drive in manual mode) when I drive for fun. And, I am glad FR-S doesn't down shift in manual mode unless I am coming to a stop. It is fully manual in manual mode other than times to avoid engine stall. I always need to downshift myself for using engine brake, before acceleration, or entering a corner if I want exit with a momentum, etc. I have to admit automatic mode is horrible, especially after FI, for performance driving. I use automatic mode only in the neighborhood and parking places.

[Ultramaroon]

I only have manual mode.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I only have manual mode.

Oh come on! You have a clutch too

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Oh come on! You have a clutch too

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by mrg666

This car is breathtaking!

I want one

You are not old enough for this car, you need to be more balding and your hair needs to be grayer.




humfrz

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You are not old enough for this car, you need to be more balding and your hair needs to be grayer.




humfrz

LOL, I'm sorry that I gave that false impression. Actually, at 54, I am old, bald, and gray, and ... I think I will perfectly fit in that car

I think this car is a landmark technological achievement for US in the world automotive industry. This price/performance ratio is very hard to achieve. Is there another car at this price/performance? (I assume Tesla is a different story)

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by mrg666

LOL, I'm sorry that I gave that false impression. Actually, at 54, I am old, bald, and gray, and ... I think I will perfectly fit in that car

I think this car is a landmark technological achievement for US in the world automotive industry. This price/performance ratio is very hard to achieve. Is there another car at this price/performance? (I assume Tesla is a different story)

Well, at 54, you are just over the line -

Yep, I find myself very much attracted to that Corvette. Why? Because I've always wanted a Corvette. Besides at age 76, it may be my last fling at a new, sporty car, before someone takes my drivers license away or all cars are electric and drive themselves. -

I would take a red one like this -


humfrz

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, at 54, you are just over the line -

Yep, I find myself very much attracted to that Corvette. Why? Because I've always wanted a Corvette. Besides at age 76, it may be my last fling at a new, sporty car, before someone takes my drivers license away or all cars are electric and drive themselves. -

I would take a red one like this -


humfrz

I would love see you buying that C8. Wishing that you make it happen.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by mrg666

I would love see you buying that C8. Wishing that you make it happen.

He'd just back it into something.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

This is subjectivity at its finest.

What current crop of cars do you find aesthetically pleasing?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

He'd just back it into something.

Oh, I might try, but I would get the optional/after market back up camera and sensors that would apply the brakes and slip the shifter out of reverse and lock out reverse for 5 minutes -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by mrg666

I would love see you buying that C8. Wishing that you make it happen.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Oh, with that machine, I could attract all the soccer moms at the pre-school, elementary and middle schools, as I pick up and drop off my granddaughters one at a time. Plus, I could beat those SUV driving moms to the best parking spots at the schools.

Oh, shit, with all those women all over me, my granddaughters would just rat me out to ma-ma and I would be out in the garage sleeping with my vette.

hmmmmmmm -


humfrz