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Old 01-05-2019, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 16/c7z
nyias debut. Already set in stone. This was clickbait. Shame you didn't add a youtube link to make someone $$$$$$ op lol.
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Old 01-06-2019, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 16/C7Z
NYIAS debut. Already set in stone.
Makes much more sense than Detroit.
Old 01-06-2019, 08:58 AM
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Things we DON'T know:
1. "Electrical" issue on the C8. (This was NEVER confirmed by GM, GM Authority reported it...but they also "reported" the subject of this very thread)
2. The price
3. When and where it will be released.

To summarize:
We don't KNOW anything except there ARE C8's out there running around under camo.
Old 01-06-2019, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb
Things we DON'T know:
1. "Electrical" issue on the C8. (This was NEVER confirmed by GM, GM Authority reported it...but they also "reported" the subject of this very thread)
2. The price
3. When and where it will be released.

To summarize:
We don't KNOW anything except there ARE C8's out there running around under camo.
We don't even KNOW that they're C8s. There's still the possibility that this is an all new car to sit above the front engine Corvette in the hierarchy.
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Old 01-06-2019, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb
Things we DON'T know:
1. "Electrical" issue on the C8. (This was NEVER confirmed by GM, GM Authority reported it...but they also "reported" the subject of this very thread)
2. The price
3. When and where it will be released.

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What I am most interested in knowing is (in order of importance):
1) Exactly what the exterior/interior looks like?
2) What powertrains will be available?
3) What are the other Options available to order?

For me, these are the things I am anxious to know right now.

The exterior of the C7 Z06 is one of the most beautiful in the world and will be hard to top IMO.

Price and when production starts are somewhat secondary.
If the car meets my criteria for what a great Sportscar should be, I'll pay the price.

Originally Posted by Jeff V.
We don't even KNOW that they're C8s. There's still the possibility that this is an all new car to sit above the front engine Corvette in the hierarchy.
You have a point.
NOTHING official has been released by GM.

Old 01-06-2019, 04:49 PM
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Interesting thought. I also think a $120K+ is realistic for a top tier model but that's not what was claimed. As you said, you weren't part of that conversation. Perhaps you should go check that thread out. The first post will make it clear what was claimed...
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I think it's clear that (entertaining the possibility his source/info is real) that the 169k msrp is the platform target for the top tier model. I wasn't a part of that conversation, but.....
Old 01-06-2019, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerv02
Suprise unveil on the 14th, stay tuned.
hold on, you're claiming that GM is going to have a "surprise" unveiling of what is probably the most anticipated sports car in the history of GM? Seriously? A surprise!?!?! lol holy sh*t on a shingle that's unbelievably funny

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Old 01-06-2019, 07:29 PM
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So basically the entire forum can now start ignoring anything Zerv says after the 14th. His fate is sealed.
Old 01-06-2019, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb
Things we DON'T know:
1. "Electrical" issue on the C8. (This was NEVER confirmed by GM, GM Authority reported it...but they also "reported" the subject of this very thread)
2. The price
3. When and where it will be released.

To summarize:
We don't KNOW anything except there ARE C8's out there running around under camo.
TECHNICALLY... we don't KNOW those are C8s... they could be a completely new model designation.
Old 01-07-2019, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by vndkshn
TECHNICALLY... we don't KNOW those are C8s... they could be a completely new model designation.
Very true. We all ASSUME (you know what happens then) they're C8's (which I think they are).
Old 01-07-2019, 10:46 AM
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Zerv should be banned after 1/14.
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Old 01-07-2019, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder
Zerv should be banned after 1/14.
Are you kididng? He's generating so much traffic for the forum, they're more likely to give him an MVP award.
Old 01-07-2019, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff V.
Are you kididng? He's generating so much traffic for the forum, they're more likely to give him an MVP award.
Sad but true.
Old 01-07-2019, 12:22 PM
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Probably already mentioned but look we made Jalopnik!

https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corv...umo-1831495565


Old 01-07-2019, 04:20 PM
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No...Zerv02 made Jalopnik.

I think I'll start a thread:

2020 C8 Corvette to be revealed at Coachella Carrot Festival in 2019
"In other Corvette news, Corvette Racing team manager, Doug Fehan, in a surprise move, announced current IMSA Drivers Champion, Jan Mangussen, has been replaced on the team by a relative unkown, B. Bunny. Bunny has spent much of his driving career as lead driver for E Fudd Racing, located in Albuquerque, NM."
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Old 01-07-2019, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder

Sad but true.

It certainly is. BS posts that turn into feeding frenzies may be good for a forum in the short term, but in the long run allowing such crap to become the norm rather than the exception kills whatever credibility the forum may have had.

Wait...credibility on an internet forum? What the hell was I thinkin'.........
Old 01-09-2019, 02:33 PM
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It has probably been mentioned, but IF the C8 is revealed at the NYIAS as rumored, then it could be on display at the Bash in BG the following week.....

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Old 01-09-2019, 02:45 PM
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I usually just read the threads in C8 but I have to say this is getting good.

1/14 eh ?
Old 01-09-2019, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Atari_Prime
Probably already mentioned but look we made Jalopnik!

https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corv...umo-1831495565
This is pretty pathetic. Trolls are now getting press.
Old 01-09-2019, 04:33 PM
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Jalopnik is a direct connect to GM, so if they wanted to burn Zerv and his credibility and his source info, itd be to out him on Jalopnik. I have spoken with several engineers and upper tier people within Gm about security measures they take and rules in place, I can also tell you Detroit is “small town” when it cones to insiders and info leak across brands. Engineers move around, go from place to place, etc. Zervs true test will be when we see the interior of the car vs his drawing. NAIAS, especially given this article, highlights the poasibility that they could be on a hunt to find or end the leak. Lets remember, Jalopnik had drawings if the C7 wayyyy before the car was known and those leaks were real. Everyone says Zerv is a perp but, to say that would mean no leaks have ever occured in the past.


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