$169,900, final price confirmed
10-30-2018, 11:01 PM
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10-30-2018, 11:29 PM
#64
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10-30-2018, 11:30 PM
#65
Burning Brakes
If that is the price, I am out. I can afford it but refuse yto spend the price of a house on a car. I'll keep my 93. I guess corvette is going Ferrari. I believe they are making a mistake. Young people are not buying a corvette. Maybe in the future
10-30-2018, 11:32 PM
#66
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$169K for the entry level model, wont happen, unless the ME is a one off, like the Ford GT. Which, looking at these pictures, it wont be. Where are the flying buttresses? All jokes aside. Looking at the pre-production MEs running around, thats not even close to looking like a $169K car. The rear wing looks like an erector set made of popsicle sticks. The side vents are assumed to be for engine cooling. GM knows this problem, after dealing with the Z06 engine overheating problems. But, for me, I don't see any serious "downforce" design being used, here. The MFGRs getting cars into the "under 7 minute" times, on the ring, are using extensive aero.
That little thumbnail spoiler, out back, on the ME cruising around the ring, is near useless, as far as downforce is concerned. Take a look at the heavy hitters, in the downforce game. Lamborghini, really has this down with their ALA. Hence how the Huracan, and now the Aventador SVJ are into the 6 second lap times, around the ring. Both cars, have active torque vectoring, and AWD. The Porsche 911 GT3RS 991.2, only manages a 7:12. The 911 GT2RS, at more than twice the price, has a lot more active aero, with its huge front fender vents. The McLaren 720S, which annihilates a ZR1, in straight line performance, has rather sophisticated active aero, and only manages a 7:14. Again, $169K would be a dud, considering the base GT3 starts at $144K. Hell, the Huracan base car, is $199K. If Im going to spend $170K for a Corvette, I would much rather have a Huracan, for $20K more. I could make up the $20K in a down payment, and be at the same price point. It just doesn't make sense.
More on the Lamborghini ALA. If you dont know anything about ALA, and are a car geek, like I am, this video will amaze you.
That little thumbnail spoiler, out back, on the ME cruising around the ring, is near useless, as far as downforce is concerned. Take a look at the heavy hitters, in the downforce game. Lamborghini, really has this down with their ALA. Hence how the Huracan, and now the Aventador SVJ are into the 6 second lap times, around the ring. Both cars, have active torque vectoring, and AWD. The Porsche 911 GT3RS 991.2, only manages a 7:12. The 911 GT2RS, at more than twice the price, has a lot more active aero, with its huge front fender vents. The McLaren 720S, which annihilates a ZR1, in straight line performance, has rather sophisticated active aero, and only manages a 7:14. Again, $169K would be a dud, considering the base GT3 starts at $144K. Hell, the Huracan base car, is $199K. If Im going to spend $170K for a Corvette, I would much rather have a Huracan, for $20K more. I could make up the $20K in a down payment, and be at the same price point. It just doesn't make sense.
More on the Lamborghini ALA. If you dont know anything about ALA, and are a car geek, like I am, this video will amaze you.
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10-30-2018, 11:57 PM
#68
Race Director
You believe:
The C8 (or Zora which is ????) is a world car to be offered only in ZR1 level performance trim?
The "C7.5" is a refresh of the C7 that continues as the BASE Corvette?
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10-31-2018, 12:01 AM
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Got it
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10-31-2018, 12:04 AM
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Whether Zerv is laughing his @ss off right now or he does have the inside track I have no idea, but how can I not follow this thread now?!
10-31-2018, 12:05 AM
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10-31-2018, 12:08 AM
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10-31-2018, 12:09 AM
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10-31-2018, 12:11 AM
#75
Melting Slicks
I’ve noticed a lot of “resistance” to your claim... I’ve also noticed no response to the ask for your info source or clarification as to what version it applies to (base, GS, Z06, or ZR1) as yet. I’m keeping my wild as guess for an attainable price for the base car alive.
it would be an interesting twist though, if GM introduced the top line / performance car first the. Followed up with the less expensive versions after. But, there’s no historical precedent for that either. So exciting!
it would be an interesting twist though, if GM introduced the top line / performance car first the. Followed up with the less expensive versions after. But, there’s no historical precedent for that either. So exciting!
10-31-2018, 12:21 AM
#76
Race Director
Of course, let's not forget that our boy, Zerv02, didn't state what LEVEL car he was talking about. So...when the hyper C8 comes out in 2023 at a price close to his $169,900, he can claim victory. Sort of like a politician would do.
For everyone else:
The base C8 will be NO WHERE CLOSE to that price, so don't get all wound up. This is a TROLL thread.
Relax.
For everyone else:
The base C8 will be NO WHERE CLOSE to that price, so don't get all wound up. This is a TROLL thread.
Relax.
10-31-2018, 12:30 AM
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Definitely sounds like a well equipped upper tier variant vs a base. I think GM can pull off a sub 100k pricepoint but...they know the parameters internally, I don't. I just think they need to close the gap to the front engine unless this mid engine is going to have staggering levels of ability. In the grand scheme, 169 (if equipped) is still a pretty nice range (AMG GT, NSX, GTR, mid level Porsche, etc).
All I know....is I am tired of GM games with this drawn out saga. Just toured their SEMA booth today and I'll just say (again and again)...GM marketing sucks ***. They just don't have a connection with enthusiasts and people who really have passion. Literally ever OEM there put their cars in the hands of builders and let them loose. GM has a couple offerings in there but not much. Not ONE Corvette in their booth...I mean...really?
I like GM's products but...they are just a dollars and cents brand that can't even fake passion. Ford CRUSHES this show...amazing the difference. 3 Ford GT's, countless Mustang and F150 builds...sick booth. Ford has to sure make Ford fans proud I tell ya.
All I know....is I am tired of GM games with this drawn out saga. Just toured their SEMA booth today and I'll just say (again and again)...GM marketing sucks ***. They just don't have a connection with enthusiasts and people who really have passion. Literally ever OEM there put their cars in the hands of builders and let them loose. GM has a couple offerings in there but not much. Not ONE Corvette in their booth...I mean...really?
I like GM's products but...they are just a dollars and cents brand that can't even fake passion. Ford CRUSHES this show...amazing the difference. 3 Ford GT's, countless Mustang and F150 builds...sick booth. Ford has to sure make Ford fans proud I tell ya.
10-31-2018, 12:31 AM
#78
Race Director
$169K for the entry level model, wont happen, unless the ME is a one off, like the Ford GT. Which, looking at these pictures, it wont be. Where are the flying buttresses? All jokes aside. Looking at the pre-production MEs running around, thats not even close to looking like a $169K car. The rear wing looks like an erector set made of popsicle sticks. The side vents are assumed to be for engine cooling. GM knows this problem, after dealing with the Z06 engine overheating problems. But, for me, I don't see any serious "downforce" design being used, here. The MFGRs getting cars into the "under 7 minute" times, on the ring, are using extensive aero.
That little thumbnail spoiler, out back, on the ME cruising around the ring, is near useless, as far as downforce is concerned. Take a look at the heavy hitters, in the downforce game. Lamborghini, really has this down with their ALA. Hence how the Huracan, and now the Aventador SVJ are into the 6 second lap times, around the ring. Both cars, have active torque vectoring, and AWD. The Porsche 911 GT3RS 991.2, only manages a 7:12. The 911 GT2RS, at more than twice the price, has a lot more active aero, with its huge front fender vents. The McLaren 720S, which annihilates a ZR1, in straight line performance, has rather sophisticated active aero, and only manages a 7:14. Again, $169K would be a dud, considering the base GT3 starts at $144K. Hell, the Huracan base car, is $199K. If Im going to spend $170K for a Corvette, I would much rather have a Huracan, for $20K more. I could make up the $20K in a down payment, and be at the same price point. It just doesn't make sense.
More on the Lamborghini ALA. If you dont know anything about ALA, and are a car geek, like I am, this video will amaze you.
https://youtu.be/Ur4NLTqqWEw
That little thumbnail spoiler, out back, on the ME cruising around the ring, is near useless, as far as downforce is concerned. Take a look at the heavy hitters, in the downforce game. Lamborghini, really has this down with their ALA. Hence how the Huracan, and now the Aventador SVJ are into the 6 second lap times, around the ring. Both cars, have active torque vectoring, and AWD. The Porsche 911 GT3RS 991.2, only manages a 7:12. The 911 GT2RS, at more than twice the price, has a lot more active aero, with its huge front fender vents. The McLaren 720S, which annihilates a ZR1, in straight line performance, has rather sophisticated active aero, and only manages a 7:14. Again, $169K would be a dud, considering the base GT3 starts at $144K. Hell, the Huracan base car, is $199K. If Im going to spend $170K for a Corvette, I would much rather have a Huracan, for $20K more. I could make up the $20K in a down payment, and be at the same price point. It just doesn't make sense.
More on the Lamborghini ALA. If you dont know anything about ALA, and are a car geek, like I am, this video will amaze you.
https://youtu.be/Ur4NLTqqWEw
Last edited by jimmyb; 10-31-2018 at 12:33 AM.
10-31-2018, 12:35 AM
#79
Race Director
Definitely sounds like a well equipped upper tier variant vs a base. I think GM can pull off a sub 100k pricepoint but...they know the parameters internally, I don't. I just think they need to close the gap to the front engine unless this mid engine is going to have staggering levels of ability. In the grand scheme, 169 (if equipped) is still a pretty nice range (AMG GT, NSX, GTR, mid level Porsche, etc).
All I know....is I am tired of GM games with this drawn out saga. Just toured their SEMA booth today and I'll just say (again and again)...GM marketing sucks ***. They just don't have a connection with enthusiasts and people who really have passion. Literally ever OEM there put their cars in the hands of builders and let them loose. GM has a couple offerings in there but not much. Not ONE Corvette in their booth...I mean...really?
I like GM's products but...they are just a dollars and cents brand that can't even fake passion. Ford CRUSHES this show...amazing the difference. 3 Ford GT's, countless Mustang and F150 builds...sick booth. Ford has to sure make Ford fans proud I tell ya.
All I know....is I am tired of GM games with this drawn out saga. Just toured their SEMA booth today and I'll just say (again and again)...GM marketing sucks ***. They just don't have a connection with enthusiasts and people who really have passion. Literally ever OEM there put their cars in the hands of builders and let them loose. GM has a couple offerings in there but not much. Not ONE Corvette in their booth...I mean...really?
I like GM's products but...they are just a dollars and cents brand that can't even fake passion. Ford CRUSHES this show...amazing the difference. 3 Ford GT's, countless Mustang and F150 builds...sick booth. Ford has to sure make Ford fans proud I tell ya.
10-31-2018, 01:33 AM
#80
Melting Slicks
We keep hearing the ME will be powered by a push-rod motor then a year later with a dual overhead cam motor. Who is paying 169k for a pushrod powered mid engine sports car from a company that has never produced one north of 169k?Sports car market at 169k plus is more crowded than we think when compared to the amount of people willing to pay that much money for a car. Plus they are higher end exclusive luxury brands that just have a better story, dealer network with exclusive history making mid engine cars. Corvette has always been a semi affordable sport car, I say GM trying to convert it to a more exclusive higher end brand would be a tall hurdle without them addressing the Chevrolet dealer network it falls under.
Logic, History, Dedicated corvette factory, GM conservative ways just tell me you are wrong about the price being 169k. Many want a Ford GT competitor at a higher price point, I say there is no need to do it as Corvette can build one for a lot less and still beat the GT in profits and on the track.
Last edited by fasttoys; 10-31-2018 at 08:44 AM.