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]

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.

[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.

[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]

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.

[cornfedbill]

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

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

[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!

[John McIntire]

Well I think it looks amazing and they did a great job with it! 0-60 in under 3 seconds?! Starting at less than $60k? That's a lot of car for the money. Well done Chevrolet!

Imagine what the Z06 and ZR1 are going to be like!

[cornfedbill]

I also saw that there is room for golf clubs (actually helmets and driving suits) in the rear trunk and another trunk in the front. I like it more than I thought I would, but see no use for the LED engine light option...

[dhutton]

I like it. Would be great to pick up a nice used one in a couple of years. They will likely be selling for over list and other assorted BS for a while after they are introduced. I refuse to participate in that game...

Don

[CSG]

I agree Don, going to be hard to get a fair deal on one for a while I bet. Overall I like the car, it looks a lot better than what I was expecting.