Chevy gets serious: biggest change for the Corvette since 1953

Onkel Neal · 07-19-19, 05:39 AM

Wow, I want to drive one of these!

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The new Corvette will be the quickest ever made. Equipped with a special performance package, it will be able to go from zero to 60 miles an hour in under three seconds.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/18/succe...ray/index.html

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The Corvette has changed a lot over the years, but it has always remained a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car. The new 2020 Corvette has its engine behind the seats, a change that radically alters the car's appearance and, certainly, how it will feel to drive.

Putting the engine behind the driver and passenger -- called a rear mid-engined layout -- places the heaviest single part of the car much further to the rear and closer to the driver's seat, making the car feel as if it's centered around the driver. Also, the occupants sit further forward in the car, closer to the front wheels.

Sean C · 07-19-19, 12:51 PM

My father has an Acura NSX which is also a mid-engine car. He told me takes corners as if it were on rails. And he used to race motorcycles, so I'm sure he's driven it to its limits.

When I first heard about the change to the Corvette, I thought that it would improve performance. I have a friend who is a die-hard Corvette fan though, and he's not happy with it.

em2nought · 07-19-19, 01:08 PM

So they're bringing back the Fiero?

Onkel Neal · 07-20-19, 03:35 PM

Man, I think it's the best looking performance car around. I'll have to go by a dealer and have a look at one when they show up.

https://jalopnik.com/heres-a-detaile...ssi-1836540969

Mr Quatro · 07-20-19, 11:06 PM

Probably under 90 g's present day Vettes go for mid=fifties

Ford GT $425,000

https://jalopnik.com/why-the-2020-co...n-e-1836545924

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The 2020 EcoBoost Ford GT is cool, but it’s unobtanium. You’ll be lucky to see one, let alone drive one in your lifetime.
The new NSX isn’t quite as exclusive but it still starts at almost double the C8’s implied MSRP of $59,999.

August · 07-21-19, 01:07 PM

Doesn't come with a stick. What's the point?

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