C8.R spied testing in camo

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08-08-2018, 02:53 PM

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Can anyone make out the shape of the side intake scoop? Is it the same as the FVS renders, or not?

no but the rear buttress remind me of the old manta ray design and it looks pretty good with the wing instead of the louvers

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08-08-2018, 03:26 PM

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08-08-2018, 03:38 PM

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Can anyone make out the shape of the side intake scoop? Is it the same as the FVS renders, or not?

Thought maybe... tried to point it out using this pic. Maybe... hmmmmmm

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08-08-2018, 03:41 PM

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wish we could get a front pic

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08-08-2018, 03:46 PM

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wish we could get a front pic

If these pictures exist, then more of them certainly do. I expect we'll see quite a few more these in the next couple weeks.

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08-08-2018, 03:50 PM

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Found this related article with audio of the so-called turbo from the same session. Not sure if anyone else saw/heard it yet. I'm in a noisy place and can't tell whether it's turbo or not...I'm sure others can, though!
https://sportscar365.com/industry/au...-turbo-engine/

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08-08-2018, 03:51 PM

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If these pictures exist, then more of them certainly do. I expect we'll see quite a few more these in the next couple weeks.

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08-08-2018, 03:53 PM

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FrankLP, try using this one. Very unfortunate that chain link fence is in the way. Staged that way?

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08-08-2018, 04:09 PM

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That sounds is identical to the racing Ford GT...? Is it really a V8?

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08-08-2018, 04:11 PM

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A lousy (Geico) commercial? Think A Christmas Story. Seriously, what is that thing, air intake?

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08-08-2018, 04:11 PM

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So there's audio as well. I guess now we wait for the video.

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08-08-2018, 04:59 PM

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Absolutely a small displacement turbo engine.

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A lousy (Geico) commercial? Think A Christmas Story. Seriously, what is that thing, air intake?

CAN'T be an air inlet so close to the heat extractors.

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08-08-2018, 05:01 PM

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I believe in the Beer Fairy

Who are we kidding...GM put these out so we would all have something to talk about...Because why not just show the video of it....

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08-08-2018, 05:06 PM

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A lousy (Geico) commercial? Think A Christmas Story. Seriously, what is that thing, air intake?

Transaxle cooler maybe?

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08-08-2018, 05:09 PM

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The thunder is gone

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08-08-2018, 05:16 PM

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So I don't believe all the marketing conspiracy theory stuff but RA is the last place anyone wants to test and keep things secret.

It is massive and I'd be impossible to control access to. They couldn't staff the grounds with enough people to keep it private. If you have never been there it is big on another scale.

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08-08-2018, 05:16 PM

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Hot DAMN!!!!!!! Makes the production car look better already. Hopefully some of this can be used on some of the renders out there to give some proper shaping to the back side. Most of the good renders have the back too flat.

Now, if that's how it sounds...turbo 6?!?!? That sound clip seems like the Ford GT...

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08-08-2018, 05:46 PM

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NOPE. ABSOLUTELY NO WAY. I'LL BELIEVE WHEN IT SEE IT...oh wait, there it is...a mid-engine Corvette.

I wish there was a way to round up the geniuses that despite overwhelming proof, still defend the notion that GM will never build a mid-engine vette...and revoke their forum cards.

Nice find OP! That thing sounds amazing!! My deposit was placed in 2014 and I look forward to my C8 ZR1 taking the place of my C7 Z06, and parked next to my C7 ZR1

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08-08-2018, 06:02 PM

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Hold on I think I need to change my shorts, Man that C8R looks awesome. Hurry up GM I have money in the bank ready to spend on my new ME!

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08-08-2018, 06:52 PM

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Side Scoop design - check
Upswept quarter window - check
tail lights protruding out - check
bold pronounce rear hips (although my drawing is too flat on the upper rear fender, did my best) - check
roofline fron to rear - check
proper headlights and tront bumper (on the red car by FVS) - check

Wasn't BS'ing guys. as crappy as my drawing was, all the elements were there.