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July 19, 2019, 09:17 AM
AirmanJeff
Corvette C8 finally revealed
This deserves its own thread. Base model will be cheaper than a Mustang gt350.

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July 19, 2019, 09:20 AM
229DAK
Do the 'air scoops' in the back do anything, or are they cosmetic?


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July 19, 2019, 09:23 AM
SBrooks
It looks like a chunk of that scoop opens up with the door....


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July 19, 2019, 09:25 AM
BigSwede
http://chevynews.net/first-ever-mid-engine/



July 19, 2019, 09:32 AM
houndawg
quote:
Originally posted by 229DAK:
Do the 'air scoops' in the back do anything, or are they cosmetic?


The engine needs air.
July 19, 2019, 09:33 AM
sgalczyn
1st year new model - thank you no. Come back when the bugs are worked out.


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July 19, 2019, 09:39 AM
jhe888
It looks good. But . . .






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July 19, 2019, 09:39 AM
Georgeair
quote:
Originally posted by 229DAK:
Do the 'air scoops' in the back do anything, or are they cosmetic?


The engine's back there. Welcome to the new world!

In all seriousness many (most?) mid engine cars do have front radiators too for engine, a/c and/or transmission but also have additional cooling components in rear sides near engine and fed by side scoops. See Porsche Cayman for example.

Saw a picture of interior and, as usual, it's a complete cluster. Not in a good way. Sometimes less is more, you ding-dong engineers.

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It's actually not awful until you get to all that bullshit over by the passenger and making that seat even more claustrophobic. Oh and center stripes on steering belongs only on actual GT cars, not street cars. Hopefully there's an option to delete that, or at least make it black.... Roll Eyes



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July 19, 2019, 09:51 AM
Balzé Halzé
I'm assuming I can't get a third pedal in that thing... Roll Eyes


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July 19, 2019, 09:51 AM
fpuhan
I like the looks, and a mid-engined car is okay with me. But...

It comes from Chevrolet. That's enough to doom it.




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July 19, 2019, 09:54 AM
AirmanJeff
quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
I'm assuming I can't get a third pedal in that thing... Roll Eyes


8 speed dual clutch only.

The trade off is 60mph in under 3 seconds.
July 19, 2019, 09:57 AM
FenderBender
3rd pedal is slow now.

I like it, and might get one next summer, see how the next 8 months treat me.
July 19, 2019, 09:57 AM
AirmanJeff
quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
1st year new model - thank you no. Come back when the bugs are worked out.


You know this was my first thought as well. This is pretty radical for GM and apparently they had a ton of problems in development. If I had the money I would definitely wait a few years.
July 19, 2019, 10:07 AM
Georgeair
quote:
Originally posted by AirmanJeff: If I had the money I would definitely wait a few years.


If you wait a few years you may have the money! Big Grin



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July 19, 2019, 10:11 AM
bigdeal
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July 19, 2019, 10:13 AM
chellim1
quote:
Saw a picture of interior and, as usual, it's a complete cluster. Not in a good way. Sometimes less is more, you ding-dong engineers.

I agree with Georgeair... coool on the outside, not so much on the inside.



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July 19, 2019, 10:13 AM
konata88
Looks nice. Maybe with computers and such these days it might be okay but based on my experience, I don’t have the skills to drive a car where the motor is behind me.




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July 19, 2019, 10:17 AM
bigdeal
quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
quote:
Saw a picture of interior and, as usual, it's a complete cluster. Not in a good way. Sometimes less is more, you ding-dong engineers.

I agree with Georgeair... coool on the outside, not so much on the inside.
What did you guys expect for a GM interior? GM has been building cheap looking, poor fitting, out dated interiors for as long as I can remember.


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July 19, 2019, 10:21 AM
x0225095
Gorgeous. But what a nightmare to wax.


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July 19, 2019, 10:22 AM
HRK