C8 Reveal Thursday 10:30 PM EDT
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C8 Reveal Thursday 10:30 PM EDT
Lots of links to the Reveal LiveStream.
I’m really looking forward to this. GM is staging this in an old blimp hangar.
I’m sure there’s a mix of anticipation and Bah Humbugs here. I’ve been following the 3D renderings of modelers for a year as they try to formulate its looks from many sources. Thursday we’ll know who’s guesses were the closest.
Cheers
I’m really looking forward to this. GM is staging this in an old blimp hangar.
I’m sure there’s a mix of anticipation and Bah Humbugs here. I’ve been following the 3D renderings of modelers for a year as they try to formulate its looks from many sources. Thursday we’ll know who’s guesses were the closest.
Cheers
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07-16-2019, 01:21 PM
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Let’s see - likely 500 hp base engine, DCT, mid engine traction and weight balance.....
yeah, that’s all about lattes and golf clubs...... some of you dinosaurs need to wake up! Welcome to the 21st Century.
Geez!
yeah, that’s all about lattes and golf clubs...... some of you dinosaurs need to wake up! Welcome to the 21st Century.
Geez!
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"The most anticipated Corvette in a long long time."
The reviews will be interesting...….to say the least.
The reviews will be interesting...….to say the least.
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I'll be sure to set my alarm. Twice.
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Finally, a Corvette I won't feel like doing a Save the Wave at. Quite an accomplishment, Chevy.
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Am I supposed to be excited? NOT!
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I bet it will be a great car. Looking forward to see it.
On the other hand, the whole narrative around sports and supercars is kind of affected by the electric vehicle experience. I did test a high performance Telsla Model 3 (don't shoot me ) , and it beats many if not most in acceleration and planted road feel, two cornerstones for the sports car existence and the justification to spend a lot of money. You for sure don't get the noise, the smell, the awe for mechanical accomplishments, and the exclusivity. Still, I can't help feeling much less impressed than before my Tesla test with the performance numbers thrown at me by the Ferraris and Porsches of this world. Curious to see what sort of language and arguments GM will use with the C8 to convince me. The 'Duntov always wanted it' is not relevant to younger generation buyers. Eventually, it may evolve like the market for exclusive wrist watches. They are no more precise or 'better' than the cheap ones, people buy them for 'other' reasons
On the other hand, the whole narrative around sports and supercars is kind of affected by the electric vehicle experience. I did test a high performance Telsla Model 3 (don't shoot me ) , and it beats many if not most in acceleration and planted road feel, two cornerstones for the sports car existence and the justification to spend a lot of money. You for sure don't get the noise, the smell, the awe for mechanical accomplishments, and the exclusivity. Still, I can't help feeling much less impressed than before my Tesla test with the performance numbers thrown at me by the Ferraris and Porsches of this world. Curious to see what sort of language and arguments GM will use with the C8 to convince me. The 'Duntov always wanted it' is not relevant to younger generation buyers. Eventually, it may evolve like the market for exclusive wrist watches. They are no more precise or 'better' than the cheap ones, people buy them for 'other' reasons
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I just hope it does not look like an amalgamation of the Camaro, Impala, Cruz, and every other plastic bubble Chevy has in the line up. The spy pics recently posted of the rear were a hot mess! Horrible. The insect-like hard angles and contours of the acres of plastic was anything but inspiring to these eyes. I guess the notion of "classic, elegant simplicity" is long gone.
I can't help but think, though Zora would likely be happy with the mid-engine, he along with Mitchell, and Shinoda would likely cringe at the Terminator-esque gaudy design elements. Please don't give us a squashed Camaro!!
I can't help but think, though Zora would likely be happy with the mid-engine, he along with Mitchell, and Shinoda would likely cringe at the Terminator-esque gaudy design elements. Please don't give us a squashed Camaro!!
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I'm very excited about it and will watch the live stream of the reveal. It's going to be a great car. Nice to see the Corvette continue to challenge the best sports cars in the world. I'm also going to see the car at Macmulkin Chevrolet in New Hampshire August 7th. Caravanning up with several other Corvette guys.
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I’m excited to see it, but will have to double check the time change over here - LOL
(Enjoying a fine double IPA while most of you have your coffee...)
Sad about it only having (2) pedals though.
(Enjoying a fine double IPA while most of you have your coffee...)
Sad about it only having (2) pedals though.
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Double IPA's. You're talking my language. I'll be having a Trillium Double later today with a nice cigar
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I don't know how a Tesla got into this thread...
In any event I haven't even warmed up to the C7 yet, so this "left turn" in the design of the C8 might just be where my disenchantment peaks.....we'll see. I hope GM isn't using this as an entree into the European exotic market base, I never felt the later Corvettes competed there (or needed to)...
They've always been a symbol of American muscle to me, rear wheel drive, front engine beasts...a different car than the "latte and croissant" crowd would want, but things change.....
In any event I haven't even warmed up to the C7 yet, so this "left turn" in the design of the C8 might just be where my disenchantment peaks.....we'll see. I hope GM isn't using this as an entree into the European exotic market base, I never felt the later Corvettes competed there (or needed to)...
They've always been a symbol of American muscle to me, rear wheel drive, front engine beasts...a different car than the "latte and croissant" crowd would want, but things change.....
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I'm definitely interested. I hope the car is awesome.
I am concerned, though, that GM is going to find it has positioned the car into a very small market where GM won't be able to move enough volume to justify the car. The market for two-door coupes in general is shrinking--can this move to a more exotic platform really sell anywhere close to the number of C5s, C6s, and C7s that GM sold?
I am concerned, though, that GM is going to find it has positioned the car into a very small market where GM won't be able to move enough volume to justify the car. The market for two-door coupes in general is shrinking--can this move to a more exotic platform really sell anywhere close to the number of C5s, C6s, and C7s that GM sold?
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I co-owned a 2018 GS for 6 months (1st vette in 40 years) and it did little for me. Sold it and replaced with a 62. I guess I'm too old and old fashioned to really enjoy these new cars and could care less how fast they go, how quick they stop or how many geewhiz items they have. Technological wonders for sure, but no more impressive than most new luxury car. So, a C8 means less than nothing to me.
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I am concerned, though, that GM is going to find it has positioned the car into a very small market where GM won't be able to move enough volume to justify the car. The market for two-door coupes in general is shrinking--can this move to a more exotic platform really sell anywhere close to the number of C5s, C6s, and C7s that GM sold?
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