jivor

Well they did update the ZR1 moniker recently; so maybe part of the current generation. Is there any validity in the modularity of the C7 frame being able to adapt to a mid-engine configuration?

Steve_R

One of many reasons I won't own a BMW or Mini; the closest dealer is ~100 miles away. Chevy dealer is only a few miles away.

People forget that many in this country don't live in or close to a big city.

Foosh

OK, so you'd be in luck. Since the Chevy dealer is so close, the new Corvette building could go up write next door . . . LOL.

No people don't forget everyone doesn't live in big cities, but virtually all types of businesses are more sparse when there isn't sufficient population to support them.

senah

if it's a 60k model, the midengine version of that model would be 65k.

if it's a 100k model, the midengine version of the same model would be 105k.

however, the 5k extra was gm's cost, not the retail extra charge.

80k base price would be a reasonable starting point. will gm do it? we'll see.

Suns_PSD

I can't imagine what about a clean sheet design would be sooo much more expensive in a mid-engine car. It's still metal, CF, and engine, a drivetrain, axles, and parts.

If I can buy a loaded one for less than $120K, I'm in.

DickieDoo

I Dunno, it seems like half of these Chevy Dealers don't know how to service Corvettes anyways so a better dedicated dealer network.

20171LE

Are you guys serious ?????


IT'S $5K OVER THE CURRENT COSTS.
OBVIOUSLY !!!!!

So, yes, GM could have sold a mid-engine C7, with a base price of $57k.

Don't forget: the greedy accountants at GM have been raising the 2014 base price of $52k ever since launch.

Gotta say, the things people post make me shake my head.
If Corvette starts moving to exotic pricing, people will just buy an exotic instead.
If it costs me over $50k, I'm skipping it for a Turbo Porsche.


GM is going to release a C7 Zora with a mid-engine layout, to be sold alongside the current Stingray.
Then, the C8 will be an all mid-engine generation.
Just look at Corvette history of the aluminum frame for reference.

Michael A

They will need to keep it well under $80K to keep the production volume up.

Michael

rmorin1249

I would rather drive to a competent dealer than have my Corvette serviced at a dealer who doesn't have the technician, equipment or knowledge to properly take care of a Corvette.

defaria

We're right here. Now if you read the article you'll see phrases like:

and

Also, if this is what it will look like well then it's butt ugly!

-Eric-

That does seem like a large sum. But do consider inflation when deciding on how much sticker shock is warranted.

In 1995 dollars the C7 starts at $35,778. That doesn't sound so bad, does it?

senah

We Compile All Evidence Pointing To A Mid-Engine Corvette


After literal decades of ongoing rumors, concepts and more, it seems that finally, finally, the Corvette program is going to get the mid-engined car its always deserved, based on evidence that the automotive media at large have contributed to, including us.
Let’s put forth a basic timeline.
First, we discovered the “Zora” trademark filing. Being that Zora Arkus Duntov was one of the fathers of the Corvette program and went on record that he wanted to do a mid-engine model, this trademark filing of course led us to suspect nothing but exactly that. There are also filings for curious names such as E-Ray, , ZR-1 and more.
What really broke the internet was a sheepishly disguised prototype surface with Holden Commodore ute dressings, where something clearly mid-engined was happening under the tailgate of the pseudo ute. Insert passing time of rumors, mumblings et cetera.
Then, we catch a glimpse of some clear mid-engine Corvette renderings during a design interview. Mid-engine is certainly on the mind.
Most recently, General Motors invested $290 million into the Bowling Green assembly for “new processes and technologies.” GM also stated it will help the Corvette facility become more flexible. Flexible for what? Bowling Green does Corvette, and Corvette only. Minus a short stint in building the Cadillac XLR, Bowling Green is Corvette territory.
And then there are the recent spy shots of a decidedly mid-engined prototype scampering around GM proving grounds. If you weren’t a believer then, you should be by now. Sure, maybe Cadillac will get a mid-engined supercar. But right now? It’s safer to believe that Cadillac is focused on filling out its portfolio with a small sedan and oodles of crossovers.
That single reason alone is why this mysterious mid-engine machine that was spotted has to be a Corvette, along with the the trademark evidence. There’s no other logical choice at the moment, especially with cross-town rival, Ford, sweeping motorsports with its mid-engined GT.
It’s not a Cadillac, it’s a Corvette, whether you like it or not. We’re ready, and the world should be ready.


Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/07/...#ixzz4DjnkCdR4

rmorin1249

If GM builds a mid-engine Corvette, Zora or whatever they want to call it AND it looks as good as the Ford GT AND costs less than $100K, I might be a buyer. Time will tell.

defaria

Sorry, I've seen the spy photos and quite simply it doesn't look like a mid-engine car at all. Could I be wrong? Sure. But quite frankly so could you.

fastgts

Between the definite increase in price and the almost definite loss of usable cargo space a mid-engine Corvette isn't going to appeal to the same groups of people. It will pick up some customers over the existing set up but, my opinion, it will lose more than it picks up.