Best C8 rendering yet! [Automobile Magazine 9/7]
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09-08-2017, 10:36 PM
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09-08-2017, 03:53 AM
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I saw this article, too. I also hope that the real car will look this good.I think GM may be planning to offer a value-priced alternative to the exotic (and very cool) Ford GT.
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09-08-2017, 07:21 AM
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That looks good, but would look great with a few minor changes to the nose of the car. But I would buy it if I had the cash.
I am betting the GM mid engine will not look that exotic.
I am betting the GM mid engine will not look that exotic.
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09-08-2017, 08:15 AM
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If it looks like that, I won't have to worry about being able to afford one. 
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09-08-2017, 11:00 AM
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The back half of the car screams Huracan or 488 to me. A quick glance without focusing on the front, the entire car looks like a Huracan.
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09-08-2017, 11:32 AM
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It won't look like that. Who wants a car that you have to open the door just to lower the glass?
Who is going to drop to their knees to reach down for the door handle.
Are they going back to the failed hide-a-way windshield wipers of the early C3's?
That short overhang ***. Where are the mufflers going to be?
That long overhang on the front end. The approach angle is so low that you wouldn't be able to drive it on 90% of the streets.
By the time the design is changed so it is a functional automobile, it won't look anything like the sketch.
Who is going to drop to their knees to reach down for the door handle.
Are they going back to the failed hide-a-way windshield wipers of the early C3's?
That short overhang ***. Where are the mufflers going to be?
That long overhang on the front end. The approach angle is so low that you wouldn't be able to drive it on 90% of the streets.
By the time the design is changed so it is a functional automobile, it won't look anything like the sketch.
09-08-2017, 11:57 AM
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Here we go again, this article like every other article from the mainstream car media, says that the C8 will be mid-engine and will run alongside the C7. According to this the mid-engine C8 will debut in 2018 and could start as low as $65k. Maybe the Zora version will be the Ford GT competitor?
On this forum those that seem to have some knowledge say this is fake news and the C8 will be a front engine continuation of C7. Someone is totally wrong. Will be fascinating to find out who it is. GM is doing a great job of keeping their plans secret this time around.
On this forum those that seem to have some knowledge say this is fake news and the C8 will be a front engine continuation of C7. Someone is totally wrong. Will be fascinating to find out who it is. GM is doing a great job of keeping their plans secret this time around.
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09-08-2017, 12:20 PM
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Huh? The C7 and its first cousin the Ferrari Superfast?
By the way, this rendering looks awesome--very sophisticated in the silver paint. I probably cannot afford it, but I wish I could.
By the way, this rendering looks awesome--very sophisticated in the silver paint. I probably cannot afford it, but I wish I could.
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09-08-2017, 02:27 PM
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09-08-2017, 04:17 PM
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09-08-2017, 05:14 PM
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Saw this too. I like most of it (except the louvered grill). It would be nice if it ends up looking this exotic, but I have my doubts.
09-08-2017, 07:57 PM
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I'm hoping it's under 150k because the choice will be Zora or used Huracan Performante
09-08-2017, 09:37 PM
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09-09-2017, 03:00 AM
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Agreed. I also think that Automobile proclaiming that it will be introduced in January is a bold statement. I hope it's true, although I have my doubts. Imagine the buzz if GM introduced the C7 ZR1 and the ME car at the same time.