Mid engine test mule spotted...
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The mule looks like a truck, maybe a Honda. At least the round taillights look sorta Corvette-ish, but the rear end could still use some work. Get rid of the black area for one thing (diffuser?). I like it better than the C7 though.
I'd say that's more of a rear engine than a mid-engine.
I'd say that's more of a rear engine than a mid-engine.
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don't focus on what the mule looks like. they slopped together something that would conceal the layout so they could test the drive train.
IMO, a midengined v8 car is going to be too much of a handful without AWD. it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
IMO, a midengined v8 car is going to be too much of a handful without AWD. it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
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Looks like "progress" will fu*# up the Corvette like just about everything else lately...
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It looks great to me, easy for me to ignore the "bodywork" and see what is beneath: mid-engine V-8 with stiff alloy frame.
This is the first public photo of the Corvette Zora. Enjoy it for what it is, a step in the right direction.
This is the first public photo of the Corvette Zora. Enjoy it for what it is, a step in the right direction.