C8 coming in 2-4 years?
06-19-2013, 09:47 PM
#1
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C8 coming in 2-4 years?
Sorry if this is a repost, but I could not believe GM would not have seen the new fuel efficiency standards coming.
Auto buzz:
A Chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the C7 Stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past January at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2014 Corvette Stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the C8 Corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within GM’s Detroit headquarters have confirmed that the C7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous Corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A Chevy insider who worked on the C7’s development stated that "we messed up. The C7 Stingray simply fails to meet GM’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the C8’s development." That same Chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block V8 in favor of a new turbocharged V6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation Volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first C8 concept debut as early as next year's Detroit show.
Auto buzz:
A Chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the C7 Stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past January at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2014 Corvette Stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the C8 Corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within GM’s Detroit headquarters have confirmed that the C7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous Corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A Chevy insider who worked on the C7’s development stated that "we messed up. The C7 Stingray simply fails to meet GM’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the C8’s development." That same Chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block V8 in favor of a new turbocharged V6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation Volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first C8 concept debut as early as next year's Detroit show.
06-19-2013, 09:49 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
sorry if this is a repost, but i could not believe gm would not have seen the new fuel efficiency standards coming.
Auto buzz:
A chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the c7 stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past january at the detroit auto show, the 2014 corvette stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the c8 corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within gm’s detroit headquarters have confirmed that the c7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A chevy insider who worked on the c7’s development stated that "we messed up. The c7 stingray simply fails to meet gm’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the c8’s development." that same chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block v8 in favor of a new turbocharged v6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first c8 concept debut as early as next year's detroit show.
Auto buzz:
A chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the c7 stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past january at the detroit auto show, the 2014 corvette stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the c8 corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within gm’s detroit headquarters have confirmed that the c7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A chevy insider who worked on the c7’s development stated that "we messed up. The c7 stingray simply fails to meet gm’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the c8’s development." that same chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block v8 in favor of a new turbocharged v6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first c8 concept debut as early as next year's detroit show.
06-19-2013, 09:54 PM
#4
Guys... read the article and comments (search Auto Buzz C8)... it was an April fools joke... it's just BS... everyone calm down 
06-19-2013, 09:55 PM
#6
Le Mans Master
No V8 would be death for the Vette. I dont care if it has 4 hair dryers.
06-19-2013, 09:55 PM
#7
APRIL FOOLS two months too late!!! OP should be banned for life 
06-19-2013, 09:57 PM
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06-19-2013, 10:22 PM
#10
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This clearly gets nominated for the stupidest thread of the month.
06-19-2013, 10:43 PM
#11
Le Mans Master
until 2022
06-19-2013, 10:59 PM
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Actually, between that and the fact most Corvette enthusiasts are resisting the non-round tail lights. A GM reliable source told me that they're scrapping the C7 altogether in favor of a redesigned C8 that shares the Buick Regal's power plant (this info is on the internet now - someone has got to believe it). The proof is the fact we all had a TPW of 7/29 two weeks ago, and now it all got taken back. If you don't believe me, try checking the "Track Your Order" on the Chevrolet site. It's been down all day.
A June Fool's???
A June Fool's???
06-19-2013, 11:01 PM
#15
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Actually, between that and the fact most Corvette enthusiasts are resisting the non-round tail lights. A GM reliable source told me that they're scrapping the C7 altogether in favor of a redesigned C8 that shares the Buick Regal's power plant (this info is on the internet now - someone has got to believe it). The proof is the fact we all had a TPW of 7/29 two weeks ago, and now it all got taken back. If you don't believe me, try checking the "Track Your Order" on the Chevrolet site. It's been down all day.
A June Fool's???
A June Fool's???
06-19-2013, 11:32 PM
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06-19-2013, 11:46 PM
#19
Scraping the splitter.
Sorry if this is a repost, but I could not believe GM would not have seen the new fuel efficiency standards coming.
Auto buzz:
A Chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the C7 Stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past January at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2014 Corvette Stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the C8 Corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within GM’s Detroit headquarters have confirmed that the C7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous Corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A Chevy insider who worked on the C7’s development stated that "we messed up. The C7 Stingray simply fails to meet GM’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the C8’s development." That same Chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block V8 in favor of a new turbocharged V6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation Volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first C8 concept debut as early as next year's Detroit show.
Auto buzz:
A Chevy insider has confirmed the automaker "messed up" when it developed and designed the C7 Stingray.
Although it just had its official debut this past January at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2014 Corvette Stingray may not be on the market for as long as we thought. That's because the C8 Corvette could coming much sooner than predicted. Sources from within GM’s Detroit headquarters have confirmed that the C7’s lifespan will only last two to four model years, a dramatic drop when compared to previous Corvette generations. So what’s the reason for such a major decision such as this?
A Chevy insider who worked on the C7’s development stated that "we messed up. The C7 Stingray simply fails to meet GM’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards so all we can do now is come up with some sort of final edition while we simultaneously fast-track the C8’s development." That same Chevy source confirmed the car will officially drop the small-block V8 in favor of a new turbocharged V6. A plug-in extended-range hybrid version is also a possibility that could very well use a more powerful version of the next-generation Volt’s powertrain. Expect to see the first C8 concept debut as early as next year's Detroit show.
But it IS amazing what some obscure little websites will create just to get hits.
S.
Last edited by Snorman; 06-19-2013 at 11:49 PM.
