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The racing channel posted this image recently and said it was a 2018 C8 ZR1. Probably still speculation but I hadn't seen this version. Anyone have any additional info? Is this a leak or a hoax?
Looks great. And first one I've seen that pulls of a mid-engine platform and still has enough Corvette styling cues to look like a Corvette. Whether they actually build it. . . . ? The organization that is sufficiently tripping over its feet to render it impotent to release its 'Ring time, but yet would have the ballz to build something that cool?
Yeah, I'll believe that when I see it (which I hope I do).
Looks great. And first one I've seen that pulls of a mid-engine platform and still has enough Corvette styling cues to look like a Corvette. Whether they actually build it. . . . ? The organization that is sufficiently tripping over its feet to render it impotent to release its 'Ring time, but yet would have the ballz to build something that cool?
Yeah, I'll believe that when I see it (which I hope I do).
I agree, hope its sooner than later. Also they better stick with a V8, none of this Ford GT v6 crap!!
A bit of Deja Vu going on here. Remember the Jalopnik leaked renderings of the C7. They were pretty much spot on in their accuracy. A lot of this forum was in a state of denial on those drawings that came to fruition. These have the same rendering style and have a very well integrated level of detail. These appear to be authentic GM renderings. The design vocabulary is very close to the current ZO6 detailing.
I have a question. If the current Corvette has a 50% weight distribution front and rear what really do you gain by a mid-engine car? I know the transmission tunnel but this is just space in the front for more space given up in other areas. To me what would be a much more significant improvement would be all wheel drive. Or additional electric motors to achieve all wheel drive.
I have a question. If the current Corvette has a 50% weight distribution front and rear what really do you gain by a mid-engine car? I know the transmission tunnel but this is just space in the front for more space given up in other areas. To me what would be a much more significant improvement would be all wheel drive. Or additional electric motors to achieve all wheel drive.
Being able to put the power to the ground with better weight transfer to the rear would be a plus.
Some of the track rats regard the lower polar moment of inertia of such platforms as better on road courses. Given my amateur level at the road course, probably wouldn't make any difference for me.
I'd rather not have the added weight of awd, and would prefer rear/mid to an awd car, but that's just MHO.
Some of the track rats regard the lower polar moment of inertia of such platforms as better on road courses. Given my amateur level at the road course, probably wouldn't make any difference for me.
The great thing about a (rear)mid-engine car is the lower polar moment of inertia (you can turn faster).
The bad thing about a (rear)mid-engine car is the lower polar moment of inertia (you can spin it way easier).
Being able to put the power to the ground with better weight transfer to the rear would be a plus.
Some of the track rats regard the lower polar moment of inertia of such platforms as better on road courses. Given my amateur level at the road course, probably wouldn't make any difference for me.
I'd rather not have the added weight of awd, and would prefer rear/mid to an awd car, but that's just MHO.
So you're saying that more than 50% of the weight in the drive wheels is preferred? Sounds reasonable except for the under steer that might cause.
The great thing about a (rear)mid-engine car is the lower polar moment of inertia (you can turn faster).
The bad thing about a (rear)mid-engine car is the lower polar moment of inertia (you can spin it way easier).
So you're saying that putting the engine mass closer to the center of mass reduces the angular inertia allowing for a quicker rotation (turn) with equal amount of turning force (limited by tire traction). Yes, I see that but more down force would also do the same thing by increasing the traction allowing for more turning force. I guess both is better than one (down force and mid engine). The AWD would also give more turning force so that turns could be quicker. I still say that AWD would be more beneficial than mid-engine if you could only do one.
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