More on the C8 Corvette:

[Deja_Vu]

As a Gen1 Acura NSX fan I like it. LOL

 

[spectras only]

Sounds like a fart can. Don't know if it can even be fixed by removing some exhaust components.
I'm sure it will be a great car on the road or track, but to me, it looks like GM was trying way hard to make the car look like an Italian exotic.

 

[Ouderkirk]

I don't like it much either, but I guess that is what progress looks like.

I agree, and not a big fan of this. It's not the mid engine, but it's the sharp corners and "italian" feel of the design. It just doesn't look like an american car, which is what the corvette was all about.

 

[attitude]

If the c8r is the same as the c7r then the motor used will not be the same as the street version

 

[nowski]

As a Gen1 Acura NSX fan I like it. LOL

After all these years that Gen1 Acura NSX still looks good on the road.
That's Timeless Engineering...

 

[Deja_Vu]

After all these years that Gen1 Acura NSX still looks good on the road.
That's Timeless Engineering...

I agree. Too bad I sold mine in 2010 for $32k. Its worth about $52k now. Doh

 

[WhatExit?]

Am I the only one that thinks the mod engine is stupid and ruins the vette name

First rule of new car designs is: Haterz gonna hate.
2nd rule of new car designs is: Haterz gonna buy 'em and loving 'em

Zora-Arkus Duntov has wanted a mid-engine Vette since the late 50’s.

If you’re at all hip about the heritage of the car, then you’ve gotta be stoked that he’s finally getting his wish.

He's dead so he's not really getting his wish

 

[WhatExit?]

Ford did that in the Raptor and I don't care what exhaust they put on it, it sounds like ass.

Not to worry, it outperforms the 6.2 liter Raptor and they are still a very much in demand truck

 

[pronstar]

Not to worry, it outperforms the 6.2 liter Raptor and they are still a very much in demand truck

Plus lots of parts shared with the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 Ford GT motor [emoji106]


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[was thatguy]

I agree. Too bad I sold mine in 2010 for $32k. Its worth about $52k now. Doh

Everytime I look at those for sale they get more expensive!

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

Not to worry, it outperforms the 6.2 liter Raptor and they are still a very much in demand truck

I own a 6.2, passed on the V6. Not interested, no matter what they have to say. They only had market share to lose, no upside to that decision.

 

[River Lynchmob]

I own a 6.2, passed on the V6. Not interested, no matter what they have to say. They only had market share to lose, no upside to that decision.

I read not too long ago that Ford was going to offer a brand new 7.1 liter (I believe) v8 in the 2020 or 2021 model year.

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

I read not too long ago that Ford was going to offer a brand new 7.1 liter (I believe) v8 in the 2020 or 2021 model year.

What I "hear" is, the new 7.1 (427") all aluminum with a 2.9 whipple, 750HP. That actually makes some sense. They are advertising the current Raptor motor available in F-150 std.

I hope its not just one of those rumors. My 2013 has 180K on it and I'm just waiting. I've read other stuff as well, a N/A 7 liter 500 and some HP.

 

[530RL]

https://speedtwitch.com/report-2019-f-150-raptor-to-receive-fords-new-7-0l-dohc-v8-motor/

 

[River Lynchmob]

What I "hear" is, the new 7.1 (427") all aluminum with a 2.9 whipple, 750HP. That actually makes some sense. They are advertising the current Raptor motor available in F-150 std.

I hope its not just one of those rumors. My 2013 has 180K on it and I'm just waiting. I've read other stuff as well, a N/A 7 liter 500 and some HP.

I would definitely line up for one with either package. I see some really great looking Raptors with the Ecoboost but the sound...like finger nails down a chalkboard.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

https://autoweek.com/article/superc...op&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awdailydrive

 

[TPC]

We'll hold out for the monster motor - but civilian interior edition. Just a notch down from the track version. A Zo6 kinda option.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

We'll hold out for the monster motor - but civilian interior edition. Just a notch down from the track version. A Zo6 kinda option.

You'll be ordering in 2022 then

 

[Mandelon]

With the switch to mid engine, is there roof for golf clubs under the front bonnet?

 

[BajaMike]

We sold our immaculate, low mileage '09 Atomic Orange Z06 in anticipation of this. Money is in the bank waiting to be spent on the C8 Z06 or Equiv higher performance version.

Just curious, if you want to divulge, how you did on the purchase and re-sale of your Z06?

It seems like you could buy a new one now, and with low miles and immaculate condition, re-sale it in a few years without a lot of depreciation.

If the new mid-engine model comes out, will it tank the re-sale value on the current models or maybe improve it for guys who don’t want the cost and complexity of the new model? Just curious, I know you know about these things.

 

[Chili Palmer]

If the new mid-engine model comes out, will it tank the re-sale value on the current models or maybe improve it for guys who don’t want the cost and complexity of the new model? Just curious, I know you know about these things.

Not necessarily - if they run the two cars concurrently, the existing front engined cars will hold their value or may increase due the cost of the new mid engine design. Will it handle much better? Probably marginally - the latest C7 Z is supposed to be an awesome track car.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Not necessarily - if they run the two cars concurrently, the existing front engined cars will hold their value or may increase due the cost of the new mid engine design. Will it handle much better? Probably marginally - the latest C7 Z is supposed to be an awesome track car.

Vette resale always tanks, it always has. Looks at used Narrow body c7s, c7 Z06s. c7 ZR1s will be $85K in 2 years.

Look what happened to the c6 ZR1 when the c7 Z06 came out. Those are $50K cars now that were $110K when new

 

[Chili Palmer]

Vette resale always tanks, it always has. Looks at used Narrow body c7s, c7 Z06s. c7 ZR1s will be $85K in 2 years.

Look what happened to the c6 ZR1 when the c7 Z06 came out. Those are $50K cars now that were $110K when new

You’re probably right. Never buy new, always get it 2-3 years later and let someone take the 40% hit on depreciation.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

24 Hours of Daytona bound...

 

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listen to this on speakers.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

listen to this on speakers.

That's gonna be a bad bitch.

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24 Hours of Daytona bound...

Hellllllllll yeaaaaaaaas. If the Z or GS versions look like that... Take my money.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

listen to this on speakers.

Holy shit. LOL bad ass

 

[AZMIDLYF]

Damn that was snappy.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...m_campaign=20191003&utm_content=hero-readmore

 

[AZMIDLYF]

 

[Flying_Lavey]

That's gonna be a bad bitch.



Hellllllllll yeaaaaaaaas. If the Z or GS versions look like that... Take my money.

Yeah.... If that's not a flat plane crank they did come crazy shit to lighten that rotating assembly to get the engine to accelerate that quickly. I can't wait to see the engine specs.

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[NicPaus]

Wonder if they have 1 at the OC auto show. See if I fit in 1. Going to go check out the So Cal work truck show that's connected to auto show.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Wonder if they have 1 at the OC auto show. See if I fit in 1. Going to go check out the So Cal work truck show that's connected to auto show.

They do. Buddy sent me a pic. It doesn’t look like you can get in it though.

 

[NicPaus]

They would not let me sit in it I tried. When I asked about people ordering them they told me go sit in a 2019 at a dealer and similar room inside. They can't even sit in them as buyers yet. Looks great in Person. I asked price and starts at 55k which seems like a steal compared to the price of other vehicles there. Said less than 80k for top of the line fully loaded unless dealer markup. Same price as a Tahoe.

 

[River Dirt 2]

They would not let me sit in it I tried. When I asked about people ordering them they told me go sit in a 2019 at a dealer and similar room inside. They can't even sit in them as buyers yet. Looks great in Person. I asked price and starts at 55k which seems like a steal compared to the price of other vehicles there. Said less than 80k for top of the line fully loaded unless dealer markup. Same price as a Tahoe. View attachment 804582

I’m 6’-4” 210 and I fit just fine. It will be $90k if you check most of the boxes, MSRP, no dealer mark up

 

[beaverretriever]

Saw it at Barrett Jackson yesterday. Thought it was a Ferrari! It is pretty bitchen but like I said in my other thread a 6speed would be sweet albeit probably not as fast. Cant say I hated the blue interior.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Flat plane V8 in the C8.R beast too!

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29429819/chevy-corvette-c8-r-engine/

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[spectras only]

I'd still rather have a FalconF7 Jeff Lemke built in 2012

 

[DLow]

Saw it at Barrett Jackson yesterday. Thought it was a Ferrari! It is pretty bitchen but like I said in my other thread a 6speed would be sweet albeit probably not as fast. Cant say I hated the blue interior.
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Really like the car, but you’d think at this point GM would figure out a rear wheel that didn’t make it look like a cheap kit car.

 

[was thatguy]

Not to hijack but I still love my C2...........
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Very Nice!!
I’m a triple black guy myself.

Our old C5

2014 I just got, 6500 miles on it.
Z51

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Really like the car, but you’d think at this point GM would figure out a rear wheel that didn’t make it look like a cheap kit car.

That is how they sell you a Z06 in 18 months.

 

[pronstar]

Really like the car, but you’d think at this point GM would figure out a rear wheel that didn’t make it look like a cheap kit car.

But the front wheel is ok?
I’m cornfused...


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[Deja_Vu]

Yeah those snowflake wheels gotta go lol. I always liked the split 5 spoke myself.

 

[DLow]

But the front wheel is ok?
I’m cornfused...


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Those tires are soft, expensive, and don’t last long at all. Might as well have them staggered with some rear offset instead of the ugly flat face. Not like rotating them is going to do much. Fronts aren’t so bad, but the rear could use a couple inches of lip. Oh, and the wheels themselves are hideous, but I guess I’m expecting too much.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Those tires are soft, expensive, and don’t last long at all. Might as well have them staggered with some rear offset instead of the ugly flat face. Not like rotating them is going to do much. Fronts aren’t so bad, but the rear could use a couple inches of lip. Oh, and the wheels themselves are hideous, but I guess I’m expecting too much.

You are.. sort of. The car actually comes with "high performance" all season tires.

The wheel faces are flat because they have made the suspension as wide as possible. The car handles better that way. Also the wide body car will have deeper, wider, wheels.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

C8 Corvette Breaks Into The 10s With Nitrous Oxide

Carlyle Racing's 2020 Corvette is the first C8 to break the 10s in a 1/4-mile. We talk to Mark Carlyle about the car and his plans for the new Corvette.

www.dragzine.com

 

[2Driver]

Moderators please move this to “things people bought before March 2020”

 

[MK1MOD0]

BMW M5 runs 10’s bone stock. And it has 4 doors. Just saying............

 

[Andy B.]

BMW M5 runs 10’s bone stock. And it has 4 doors. Just saying............

111,000.00 it better.

 

[Bowtiepower00]

No

BMW M5 runs 10’s bone stock. And it has 4 doors. Just saying............

No disrespect, but GTFO, BMW doesn’t make ANYTHING that compares to the new vette. The people I know with M4s are on the waiting list. If you want to talk twice the price, then yes, BMW comes into play, and I’m a former BMW owner who appreciates the brand.