Chevy gets serious: biggest change for the Corvette since 1953

Catfish · 07-22-19, 01:42 AM

I certainly like it, but it does not look like a Chevy, more like a Ferrari

Positioning the engine short behind the center may improve some driving characteristics, but drifting through curves will now be difficult to say at least.. of course there will be a hundred electronic gadgets and assistants to help..

Problem with mid-engined cars is that they tend to break out suddenly and without warning. You can go through curves much faster with this center of gravity, but the sudden behaviour in extreme situations becomes vicious. Once starting to spin you can not do much to counter it. Audi had to learn that the hard way with the TT.

Umm err "would i like to drive it?"

Mr Quatro · 10-18-19, 07:57 PM

Still interested Neal ... looks great lots of perks, but I still like Mustangs especially Shelby's

Skybird · 10-19-19, 02:26 AM

Me too was immediately reminded of a Ferrari.

I am not into sports cars or into Ferrari even when doing virtual racing (I do not even own a car since I am lucky enough to need none), but by looks the 458 or 488 I do like.

This Corvette could be named "Buck Rogers".

Interestingly, the Corvettes in both Assetto Corsa and in Raceroom feature driving and handling characterics that sets them apart from other cars of their class in these sims, and makes them quite distinguishable. I wonder how much of that typical character is in the real cars, too.

Sailor Steve · 10-19-19, 02:44 AM

I don't know. In order to compete against European supercars it had to become a European supercar. This means that as fast as it may be, it's not really a Corvette anymore. They don't see it that way, so we're losing another American legend. Some think it's great. I think it's a bit sad.

Mr Quatro · 01-24-20, 10:05 AM

2020 C8 Corvette Wheels Jacked, Car Left on Blocks

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...8P4XKHyS18Iq7c

You have to go there they won't let me post a picture of the car

Sean C · 01-25-20, 12:58 AM

So, let me get this straight: this guy lives in Detroit, drives a 2020 C8, and doesn't at least use locking lug nuts?

ET2SN · 01-25-20, 08:15 AM

Just a reminder, if you want to see the two new (racing) Vettes run in anger, this is the Daytona 24 weekend.

The race starts at 14:00 today, US east coast time. When it finishes, no one knows.

The race-tuned cars certainly sound different.

em2nought · 01-25-20, 10:34 AM

I think I'd rather have a Monster Miata

Mr Quatro · 01-25-20, 04:45 PM

Yes, there is something fishy about this ... perhaps a way to advertise the new 2020 corvette and get people interested

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...dIjUdIpuJZjbLY

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel B.

So, let me get this straight: this guy lives in Detroit, drives a 2020 C8, and doesn't at least use locking lug nuts?

Mr Quatro · 09-07-20, 10:04 AM

Bet you didn't even know that the 2020 Corvette was out on the road?

Only 40,000 units this year, but every single one is already sold with the first one selling for over $3 million dollars

The base price with lots of options already included is only $60,000

There was a 1967 Corvette that became the highest priced Corvette ever auctioned

The most expensive Corvette ever sold at auction
is the 1967 Chevy Corvette L88 Coupe, and it went for a whopping $3.85
million at a collectible car auction in 2014 in Scottsdale.

07-22-19, 01:42 AM	#1
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,776 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I certainly like it, but it does not look like a Chevy, more like a Ferrari Positioning the engine short behind the center may improve some driving characteristics, but drifting through curves will now be difficult to say at least.. of course there will be a hundred electronic gadgets and assistants to help.. Problem with mid-engined cars is that they tend to break out suddenly and without warning. You can go through curves much faster with this center of gravity, but the sudden behaviour in extreme situations becomes vicious. Once starting to spin you can not do much to counter it. Audi had to learn that the hard way with the TT. Umm err "would i like to drive it?" __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Still interested Neal ... looks great lots of perks, but I still like Mustangs especially Shelby's __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,666 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Me too was immediately reminded of a Ferrari. I am not into sports cars or into Ferrari even when doing virtual racing (I do not even own a car since I am lucky enough to need none), but by looks the 458 or 488 I do like. This Corvette could be named "Buck Rogers". Interestingly, the Corvettes in both Assetto Corsa and in Raceroom feature driving and handling characterics that sets them apart from other cars of their class in these sims, and makes them quite distinguishable. I wonder how much of that typical character is in the real cars, too. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't know. In order to compete against European supercars it had to become a European supercar. This means that as fast as it may be, it's not really a Corvette anymore. They don't see it that way, so we're losing another American legend. Some think it's great. I think it's a bit sad. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2020 C8 Corvette Wheels Jacked, Car Left on Blocks https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...8P4XKHyS18Iq7c You have to go there they won't let me post a picture of the car __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 985 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	So, let me get this straight: this guy lives in Detroit, drives a 2020 C8, and doesn't at least use locking lug nuts? __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

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ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Just a reminder, if you want to see the two new (racing) Vettes run in anger, this is the Daytona 24 weekend. The race starts at 14:00 today, US east coast time. When it finishes, no one knows. The race-tuned cars certainly sound different.

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em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I'd rather have a Monster Miata __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bet you didn't even know that the 2020 Corvette was out on the road? Only 40,000 units this year, but every single one is already sold with the first one selling for over $3 million dollars The base price with lots of options already included is only $60,000 There was a 1967 Corvette that became the highest priced Corvette ever auctioned The most expensive Corvette ever sold at auction is the 1967 Chevy Corvette L88 Coupe, and it went for a whopping $3.85 million at a collectible car auction in 2014 in Scottsdale. __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..