rcallen484

6 months ago is the latest? You wouldn't do that on purpose would you?

C7 101 car

NO, I just read it today. BUT THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT for the C8

rcallen484

In the mid '70s, after the first gas crisis, it appeared hopeless, so who knows? Cold fusion might have some sort of stunning breakthrough. Huge torque, yet compact, electric motors might evolve. Some yet unknown to the general public motive power might emerge. The only thing constant is change.

jackhall99

You really are full of yourself, aren't you.

We can't ignore you since you post the same opinion (nobody likes the C6) several times a day. It is your right to post an opinion, of course, but you have yet to back up that statement with survey results from a credible source.

OnPoint

Given where the CAFE regs will be at that point, if there is a vette at all, I won't be surprised if it's smaller, mid-engine, V6 with hybrid electric drive.

We are living the final days of any "traditional" front engine, V8, non hybrid drive Corvette.

jackhall99

Remember, CAFE applies to CORPORATE results. The few Corvettes sold don't impact GM's CAFE to any measurable degree at all. This has been beaten to death about 18 months ago.

OnPoint

I know they apply to corp results. I also know AFM exists on the 7 b/c of them, which indicates the vette is not immune and will not exist in a vacuum untouched by them.

jackhall99

Oh, agree it won't stay in a vacuum amigo. But look at the improved results with the C7 compared to the C6. GM can't ignore the Corvette, nor are they. However when I ran my spreadsheet on 7/2/12, the Corvette impacted GM's results by .1 MPG.

As long as GM continues to build so many more fuel efficient models across all makes, and continues to enhance the results of the iconic front engined V8 Corvette, I have my doubts that they will mess with success.

A V6 is very doubtful, IMHO, as is a hybrid. Possible, but doubtful. And since a mid-engine layout does not add anything to fuel economy, I doubt that we'll ever see that layout. All that would do is add to cost, generally reduce over-the-road utility (no 22 cu, ft. cargo room as in current C6, and a bit less in the C7), etc.

I guess we'll find out in a few years.

OnPoint

I agree with much of what you say - and I hope you're right.

RC000E

I think the C8 will likely employ some form of hybrid technology. Supercars are tapping that keg now (LaFerrari, NSX, etc)...so it only makes sense we may see it trickle down.

I can honestly say, I may not be surprised to see an "awd" Corvette potentially, using front hub motors of some sort.

I'll say it now

1. Forget mid engine...forever...that's like seeing a 911 go front engine...or even mid for that matter...never gonna happen.
2. Round taillights...I'll be surprised unless there is some new technology and another chief engineer involved.
3. I'm going to venture to say, that Corvettes will always have a V8. I can see the viability of a turbo v6, but I think the technology exists to keep a V8 in the car. I just feel it's a move the engineers in the program don't want....in fact several of them have proclaimed at the Bash's "there will always be a V8 in a Corvette"...but as we all know...you never know what laws will be getting shoved down our throats tomorrow while the majority of clueless America knows nothing about it.

VETTE-NV

Uhhhhh....not following you. You post same, ignorant, tired bull$hit everywhere. It's hard to avoid.

So how about a pic of what you drive? Ever actually owned a Corvette? Or are you as full of $hit as all your posts?

Bill17601

Don't forget the hidden head lights like the C5.. The C5 looks much better coming at you then the flashlights under glass of the C6. So hidden head lights and round tail lights will make the C8 perfect...