Corvette Reveal

[John]

The mid-engine C8 is getting revealed later today - anyone have a deposit on one yet?

Where and How to Watch the 2020 C8 Corvette Reveal

Watch Chevy's mid-engined sports car revealed right here, right now.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[JMick]

I've been very interested in this for a couple years now. Apparently the price isn't going to be as outrageous as I originally believed it would.

I still think it's a terrible idea. They are trying to appeal to gen X and millennials, but many of them don't have the money to spend $60,000+ on a toy

Going mid engine is a huge risk. And if a bag of golf clubs doesn't fit in the front trunk space, I think they've got a flop on their hands. I do think it's going to perform really well though

 

[minidarren]

I've been very interested in this for a couple years now. Apparently the price isn't going to be as outrageous as I originally believed it would.

I still think it's a terrible idea. They are trying to appeal to gen X and millennials, but many of them don't have the money to spend $60,000+ on a toy

Going mid engine is a huge risk. And if a bag of golf clubs doesn't fit in the front trunk space, I think they've got a flop on their hands. I do think it's going to perform really well though

I haven't read a single article on these cars, but I imagine that this thing will be well over $60k. I dont think you could buy a C5 for $60k. Z06's are like $80k. You sound like my wife's grandfather. Was at Mercedes Benz Stadium last night for a Atlanta United MLS game. We left the stadium and he was in awe of it. I asked him how much he thought it cost to build that stadium and gave him three attempts - because I'm a nice guy. We started at $8m and eventually ended at $17m. I told him nice try, $1.6 billion.

 

[JMick]

I haven't read a single article on these cars, but I imagine that this thing will be well over $60k. I dont think you could buy a C5 for $60k. Z06's are like $80k. You sound like my wife's grandfather. Was at Mercedes Benz Stadium last night for a Atlanta United MLS game. We left the stadium and he was in awe of it. I asked him how much he thought it cost to build that stadium and gave him three attempts - because I'm a nice guy. We started at $8m and eventually ended at $17m. I told him nice try, $1.6 billion.

Lol. I've been following this reveal for years. The current rumor is $62,000 for the base

You can get a C5 Z06 for under $30,000. I should know, I almost bought one. They were mid-low 50s new

 

[August_West]

Lol. I've been following this reveal for years. The current rumor is $62,000 for the base

You can get a C5 Z06 for under $30,000. I should know, I almost bought one. They were mid-low 50s new

Selling an '81 Original owner, 24000 miles, EVERYTHING original (just put original tires back on even) .... make an offer. Priced to move.

 

[mdkhusky]

Selling an '81 Original owner, 24000 miles, EVERYTHING original (just put original tires back on even) .... make an offer. Priced to move.

350

 

[JMick]

Selling an '81 Original owner, 24000 miles, EVERYTHING original (just put original tires back on even) .... make an offer. Priced to move.

I'm not a C3 fan. They kind of suck to drive. Too much power steering feel. GL with the sale though

Also, don't drive that or let anyone drive it with those tires. Rubber goes bad. You'll end up wrapped around a tree or in a ditch

 

[August_West]

I'm not a C3 fan. They kind of suck to drive. Too much power steering feel. GL with the sale though

Also, don't drive that or let anyone drive it with those tires. Rubber goes bad. You'll end up wrapped around a tree or in a ditch

its just for the sale. Although they are actually fine. (no I wouldnt tool around in them, but they are suprisingly fine) The car has other tires, But some of the people looking are original fanatics.

 

[Pudge]

I haven't read a single article on these cars, but I imagine that this thing will be well over $60k. I dont think you could buy a C5 for $60k. Z06's are like $80k. You sound like my wife's grandfather. Was at Mercedes Benz Stadium last night for a Atlanta United MLS game. We left the stadium and he was in awe of it. I asked him how much he thought it cost to build that stadium and gave him three attempts - because I'm a nice guy. We started at $8m and eventually ended at $17m. I told him nice try, $1.6 billion.

You can look it up. Rentschler Cost $93m and first game was 2003.

Given inflation and significant increases in some materials and almost all labor. That thing would be $250-300m easy as Replacement Cost. Look at 30,000 seat stadiums estimated in last 12 months for MLS. All north of $250m. And we aren’t talking land cost of much sure work for the airstrip

So. Let me roll my eyes next time someone suggest walking away from it. It HAS great access. Contrast to Chicago Fire Stadium that is getting mothballed. No public transport by rail and poor highway access.

 

[JMick]

its just for the sale. Although they are actually fine. (no I wouldnt tool around in them, but they are suprisingly fine) The car has other tires, But some of the people looking are original fanatics.

Oh trust me I know. A relative of mine has a top-flight C3 which is certified at something like 97% original

 

[CL82]

You can look it up. Rentschler Cost $93m and first game was 2003.

Given inflation and significant increases in some materials and almost all labor. That thing would be $250-300m easy as Replacement Cost. Look at 30,000 seat stadiums estimated in last 12 months for MLS. All north of $250m. And we aren’t talking land cost of much sure work for the airstrip

So. Let me roll my eyes next time someone suggest walking away from it. It HAS great access. Contrast to Chicago Fire Stadium that is getting mothballed. No public transport by rail and poor highway access.

Maybe we could just move it to Storrs?

 

[Guapo]

Selling an '81 Original owner, 24000 miles, EVERYTHING original (just put original tires back on even) .... make an offer. Priced to move.

$100 + shipping.

 

[minidarren]

You can look it up. Rentschler Cost $93m and first game was 2003.

Given inflation and significant increases in some materials and almost all labor. That thing would be $250-300m easy as Replacement Cost. Look at 30,000 seat stadiums estimated in last 12 months for MLS. All north of $250m. And we aren’t talking land cost of much sure work for the airstrip

So. Let me roll my eyes next time someone suggest walking away from it. It HAS great access. Contrast to Chicago Fire Stadium that is getting mothballed. No public transport by rail and poor highway access.

It took me an 1 hour and 45 minutes to drive from Sandy Springs to MB Stadium - 16 miles.

 

[UConnSwag11]

don't know much about cars or corvette but that doesn't look like a corvette

 

[JMick]

don't know much about cars or corvette but that doesn't look like a corvette

neither does the original corvette

 

[CTMike]

Here Is the 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette Before You’re Supposed to See It

As the world patiently waits for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette to be unveiled this evening, some images that appear to be official Chevrolet press photographs were leaked out, as we suspected they might. Behold the newest version of America’s sports car.

jalopnik.com

 

[B1GEast]

Car and Driver had pics for a while

 

[B1GEast]

 

[B1GEast]

 

[BNich]

Looks more like a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Not a fan in general. It was always fun to see a front engine pushrod V-8 compete straight up against the European exotics.

It's an identity thing.

I'm sure the new thing will be a great automobile. Just not sold on it being a 'vette.

 

[Devland]

Selling an '81 Original owner, 24000 miles, EVERYTHING original (just put original tires back on even) .... make an offer. Priced to move.

Did you clean all the Arby's wrappers out of it?

 

[JMick]

Car and Driver had pics for a while

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those are renders. the actual pictures are in the article @CTMike posted

 

[JMick]

Not a fan in general. It was always fun to see a front engine pushrod V-8 compete straight up against the European exotics.

It's an identity thing.

I'm sure the new thing will be a great automobile. Just not sold on it being a 'vette.

apparently is still has a pushrod! I've always wanted a C5 with an LS1

 

[don356]

It will still likely be the most bang for the buck in the sports car market. I haven't seen if they're going to make a manual tranny or make them all dual clutch automatics. The corvette crowd will definitely not be welcoming to the dwindling availability of manual cars. Looks like a 458 or the Nsx. Probably cost about 1/4 to 1/2 of one though.