Don't know if this is on your radar, but. . .
03-17-2010, 11:49 PM
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Don't know if this is on your radar, but. . .
Radical mid-engined Corvette C8 in the works
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According to the latest reports from AutoWeek, it appears that General Motors is mulling a radical re-engineering for the Chevrolet Corvette, focused on a more fuel-efficient, mid-engined V6 powertrain as well as on a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint.
Apparently GM plans a more modest revamp of today’s C6 into the C7 version, which got as far as engineering development but was then canceled due to the global credit crunch. Now the big surprise is that the C7 will be the last of the traditional, old-style Corvettes, according to inside sources. The C7 will give GM time to work on a revolutionary new concept for the C8 Corvette. Also, there are chances to see a V6 engine on the upcoming car, instead of the traditional V8
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According to the latest reports from AutoWeek, it appears that General Motors is mulling a radical re-engineering for the Chevrolet Corvette, focused on a more fuel-efficient, mid-engined V6 powertrain as well as on a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint.
Apparently GM plans a more modest revamp of today’s C6 into the C7 version, which got as far as engineering development but was then canceled due to the global credit crunch. Now the big surprise is that the C7 will be the last of the traditional, old-style Corvettes, according to inside sources. The C7 will give GM time to work on a revolutionary new concept for the C8 Corvette. Also, there are chances to see a V6 engine on the upcoming car, instead of the traditional V8
03-18-2010, 05:02 PM
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It's mid engine. Therefore, it fails.
03-18-2010, 07:01 PM
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Somehow I see a Toyota MR2, but looking more like a Saturn Sky. I can't really see anyone flocking to the showrooms for a Pontiac Solstice looking sports car. 
04-04-2010, 07:42 PM
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Makes sense. Smaller, lighter V6 block allows easier accident containment in front end collision. Yet advanced fuel delivery keeps good power. Bring on the mid engine.
04-05-2010, 02:36 AM
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As for GM making a mid-engine Corvette, if they do, I fold. There's absolutely no F-ing way I'm buying a mid-engine Corvette. They'd be better off killing the name and calling it something else.
04-07-2010, 10:38 AM
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04-07-2010, 08:43 PM
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