Corvette Reveal

[Northbound]

Only one corvette has ever captured my fancy - 1969 Stingray convertible. Admittedly, I like what is routinely derided as the least Ferrari of Ferraris. I don't like showy in cars which probably explains it.

 

[Engineer90]

Only one corvette has ever captured my fancy - 1969 Stingray convertible. Admittedly, I like what is routinely derided as the least Ferrari of Ferraris. I don't like showy in cars which probably explains it.

The 400? BTW, I also like the 1969 with the 427. For Ferraris, my favorite is the 288GTO.

 

[Scrutineer]

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.

Front engine pushrod V-8 like this?

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Looks good. Should be mid 70’s for the base. I’ll probably cross shop one with an M2 Comp and Cayman in a couple years. Maybe a high spec A90 Supra too if that comes out.

 

[John]

0 to 60 in 3 seconds.

 

[Fishy]

It's attractive from almost every angle....except the back.

From behind, it looks like a plastic toy Camaro that's started to melt.

Other than that, looks good and I think they'll do well with it. You know that they'll discover some horrific reliability issue in the first year or so, I don't think anyone should part with any money on one of these for a while.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

0 to 60 in 3 seconds.

I think I read sub 3. That’s insane for 500hp! Any reports on the weight? I’d imagine ~3400 lbs, give or take 100.

 

[CTMike]

The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Has 495 HP And Better Tech Than Ever - Jalopnik

Rumored since approximately the Taft Administration, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, the mystical mid-engine Corvette, has finally transcended myth and arrived in reality. It’s finally here (well, after a leak from earlier tonight). Time to run down everything we know.

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I think it’s an exceptionally good looking car and it’ll be a performance bargain. Will corvette guys feel it’s corvette enough? Who knows but their loss I think if they pass on this.

 

[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.

The 2020 C8 Corvette Will Start Under $60,000 - Jalopnik

General Motors just announced that the new 2020 Corvette will start at under $60,000. “What I can share with you tonight is this: When the 2020 Stingray goes on sale in the U.S., it will start at less than $60,000,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM, during the event livestream.

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Come at the king you best not miss

 

[Engineer90]

It's attractive from almost every angle....except the back.

From behind, it looks like a plastic toy Camaro that's started to melt.

Other than that, looks good and I think they'll do well with it. You know that they'll discover some horrific reliability issue in the first year or so, I don't think anyone should part with any money on one of these for a while.

Agree. They needed to go back to the classic round rear lights.

Did they design this all internally or did they work with an external designer? The best is, and always has been, Pininfarina. The original NSX is the best looking non-Ferrari ever for a reason.

 

[minidarren]

The 2020 C8 Corvette Will Start Under $60,000 - Jalopnik

General Motors just announced that the new 2020 Corvette will start at under $60,000. “What I can share with you tonight is this: When the 2020 Stingray goes on sale in the U.S., it will start at less than $60,000,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM, during the event livestream.

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Come at the king you best not miss

You're correct, I was not. Although, with taxes and dealer fees you likely not get one for under $60k.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

No option for a manual transmission. Very sad

 

[JMick]

You're correct, I was not. Although, with taxes and dealer fees you likely not get one for under $60k.

lol miss me with that. We talkin' MSRP

 

[billybud]

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

I park at the Marta in North Springs and the train takes me there...transfer to West bound line to CNN Station and up the elevator/escalator to MB.

No hair pulling traffic...just read a book or newspaper.

 

[Northbound]

The 400? BTW, I also like the 1969 with the 427. For Ferraris, my favorite is the 288GTO.

Correct. That entire series 365, 400, 412. I’ve been very close to buying one on a couple of occasions.

 

[Engineer90]

Correct. That entire series 365, 400, 412. I’ve been very close to buying one on a couple of occasions.

My son wants me to buy a 412. I can't. The most ugly I can go is the 348 or the Mondial. I am also a big fan of the old Dino. We visited the Ferrari Museum in Maranello this past Christmas. Awesome experience.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Mid-Engine Corvette Has 495 HP And Better Tech Than Ever - Jalopnik

Rumored since approximately the Taft Administration, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, the mystical mid-engine Corvette, has finally transcended myth and arrived in reality. It’s finally here (well, after a leak from earlier tonight). Time to run down everything we know.

jalopnik.com

I think it’s an exceptionally good looking car and it’ll be a performance bargain. Will corvette guys feel it’s corvette enough? Who knows but their loss I think if they pass on this.

It's beautiful and fast. But old school Corvette drivers buy Mustang GTs or Challenger Hellcats or something now. The Corvette is just an American exotic at a bargain.

 

[don356]

No option for a manual transmission. Very sad

The rumor is they will offer a manual tranny on some performance models down the road. We'll see. I was surprised as they said currently manual's only made up 15% of the sales. Guess that's product of old guys not wanting manuals anymore, and young guys not knowing how to drive one.

 

[JMick]

No option for a manual transmission. Very sad

My only complaint so far. I am so bored when I drive an auto nowadays. The Supra is auto only too

 

[Chin Diesel]

Agree. They needed to go back to the classic round rear lights.

Did they design this all internally or did they work with an external designer? The best is, and always has been, Pininfarina. The original NSX is the best looking non-Ferrari ever for a reason.

First thought that came to my mind when I saw the pics of the new 'vette. Looks like an oversized NSX.

 

[CTMike]

First thought that came to my mind when I saw the pics of the new 'vette. Looks like an oversized NSX.

Current NSX costs twice as much as the new vette... can’t imagine the case for NSX at this point.

 

[JMick]

Current NSX costs twice as much as the new vette... can’t imagine the case for NSX at this point.

This Vette is cheaper than the original NSX was... And that was considered a huge bargain. This is pretty insane when you think about it

 

[HCCForever]

I park at the Marta in North Springs and the train takes me there...transfer to West bound line to CNN Station and up the elevator/escalator to MB.

No hair pulling traffic...just read a book or newspaper.

Marta is the way to go as I traveled back and forth to MB from Buckhead with no issues. Or you could get more adventurous and rent a scooter. I was in Atlanta in June and scooters are all over the place just like Nashville which I visited in June.

 

[minidarren]

I park at the Marta in North Springs and the train takes me there...transfer to West bound line to CNN Station and up the elevator/escalator to MB.

No hair pulling traffic...just read a book or newspaper.

That would have been my normal mode of transportation, but my wife's grandfather has a tough time so driving was the best option for his knees.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

truecar says about 51k for stingray in 06605. philly cousin thinking hard about trading in her '16 camaro supercar (I don't recall the name of that version) for the monster at the end of the vette foodgroup. that girl can drive anyone not named logano into the grave. gm rules. sweet ride.