New mid engine C8

[John McIntire]

Anyone else excited about it? I know that this isn't a Corvette forum and hasn't really been mentioned here, but there's got to be a few of you that are looking forward to it, no?



I know we've all seen the spy shots all wrapped in camo, I can't wait to see what it really looks like without all that on and in some color! Oh and some engine options and power numbers would be nice. Price? I don't care because I know I'll never be able to afford one!

[67-LS1]

Eh...it’s going to be an old mans car.

[dhutton]

Luckily I’m an old man....

Will be some crazy swaps using that drivetrain some day.

Don

[parsonsj]

Will be some crazy swaps using that drivetrain some day.

For sure! I'll bet you'll be seeing that transaxle turn up in a whole bunch of kit cars! RCR UltraLite, FF GTMs, etc. Should be some neat stuff coming through...

[parsonsj]

... I like the traditional Corvette that has room for luggage or golf clubs, is comfortable for long trips, gets good fuel economy on the highway,...

So that's where the "old man's car" reputation comes from, lol.

[cornfedbill]

So that's where the "old man's car" reputation comes from, lol.

Yup. That, and only old men have enough money.

[parsonsj]

The dual clutch transmissions are already shown on the Tremec website.

I would have guessed (or hoped!) that the C8 is using a true transaxle. Are you thinking the TR9090 will be available in transaxle form?

[andrewb70]

I would have guessed (or hoped!) that the C8 is using a true transaxle. Are you thinking the TR9090 will be available in transaxle form?

That would be my guess, unless GM went with another supplier.

[parsonsj]

Old man's car? lol.. that's mostly because it's so expensive. Young guys usually can't afford one.

It's nice to see that GM has finally built their flagship performance car with the proper performance engine layout. I'd love to have one... but I'll be spending those funds on my current fleet of mid-engine cars (Radical SR8s).

[andrewb70]

I am curious more about the details of the engines. The dual clutch transmissions are already shown on the Tremec website. I really hope the aftermarket steps up and develops user friendly TCUs for these transmissions.

Andrew

[cornfedbill]

It will be a flagship with the latest technology for sure. However, I like the traditional Corvette that has room for luggage or golf clubs, is comfortable for long trips, gets good fuel economy on the highway, and can run with the big boys on track day.

When you buy your new C8 with all the goodies, I'll take your old C6 off your hands.

[slimjim]

It will be a flagship with the latest technology for sure. However, I like the traditional Corvette that has room for luggage or golf clubs, is comfortable for long trips, gets good fuel economy on the highway, and can run with the big boys on track day.

When you buy your new C8 with all the goodies, I'll take your old C6 off your hands.

Aren't you in for a treat!

[andrewb70]

Aren't you in for a treat!

Y'all can chuckle at the golf bag situation, but I think it is incredibly smart of GM to take this into account. Back in the early 1990s I was selling Mazdas, and the hottest little car on the market back then was the Mazda Miata. You guys have no idea how many deals were sent down the drain when the potential owners realized that they can't put ONE golf bag in the trunk of a Miata. Given the demographic (psychographic) nature of the average Corvette owner, being able to put two golf bags in it is genius.

Andrew

[slimjim]

Y'all can chuckle at the golf bag situation, but I think it is incredibly smart of GM to take this into account. Back in the early 1990s I was selling Mazdas, and the hottest little car on the market back then was the Mazda Miata. You guys have no idea how many deals were sent down the drain when the potential owners realized that they can't put ONE golf bag in the trunk of a Miata. Given the demographic (psychographic) nature of the average Corvette owner, being able to put two golf bags in it is genius.

Andrew

I think it's a smart move as well, there's always a C7 or two EVERY time I play any one of my local courses

[NCC-1701]

Y'all can chuckle at the golf bag situation, but I think it is incredibly smart of GM to take this into account. Back in the early 1990s I was selling Mazdas, and the hottest little car on the market back then was the Mazda Miata. You guys have no idea how many deals were sent down the drain when the potential owners realized that they can't put ONE golf bag in the trunk of a Miata. Given the demographic (psychographic) nature of the average Corvette owner, being able to put two golf bags in it is genius.

Andrew

Agree 100%. Not only can you fit golf clubs but what kills me in our C6 is that when you take the roof off your storage space is basically gone. But with the C8 you stow the roof in the trunk and still have the frunk for storage. I will definitely be getting one and at 34 I will be considerably below their after customer age.

I never buy first model year because there will undoubtedly be bugs that need to be worked out #1. #2 You know they will launch the Z06 in year two which will give you a sense of where every other model lands for the rest of the C8 range)Grand Sport as we know is just going to be a Z06 with the base engine). At that point I should know which direction I want to go. The one model I probably won't wait on is the ZR1 or Zora because it sounds like the batteries/electric motors for that model will take up the afformentioned frunk, which to me is a key feature.

So my decision order will be:
2022 Z06 if I like the wide body kit and powertrain.
202X Grandsport if I like the wide body kit but prefer the LT2 powertrain.
2021 Z51 if I don't like the wide body kit or Z06 powertrain.

[parsonsj]

That transaxle solution will be the first thing I'll want to know about the car.

[andrewb70]

I want to know about the engine. I heard LT2 as the base, but some sort of turbo engine as top dog.

[WallaceMFG]

I've driven one, it is going to be a great car. A big departure from the older cars, but it finally is making the evolution that Zora envisioned decades ago.

[ilikeike]

I guess it won't be the poor mans performance car anymore. I bet the top model will be about $200k

Heck, I think the 2019 ZR1 an acquaintance just bought was north of $150k

[John McIntire]

I'm interested in the engine and DCT. My buddy has a C7Z in auto and that thing shifts so crisp!