New video June 12, 2019
06-13-2019, 12:23 PM
#21
Well, I guess that confirms they are indeed making a turbo version.
Definitely a turbo whistle at the ending seconds..
Definitely a turbo whistle at the ending seconds..
06-13-2019, 12:24 PM
#22
06-13-2019, 01:11 PM
#24
06-13-2019, 01:15 PM
#25
Instructor
I was finally able to get a decent video of the new 2020 C8 Prototype driving in Michigan. Towards the end I was able to get up close views of the interior and engine compartment.
06-13-2019, 01:32 PM
#28
Um... the top's down so you don't need it 
I'd guess the rear view mirror display switches from a camera display to an actual mirror? Not sure how they actually work.
EDIT - To clarify, the big camera is most likely the rear view mirror and a reverse camera will still be in the rear fascia.
I'd guess the rear view mirror display switches from a camera display to an actual mirror? Not sure how they actually work.EDIT - To clarify, the big camera is most likely the rear view mirror and a reverse camera will still be in the rear fascia.
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06-13-2019, 02:47 PM
#29
Apparently, the guy doesn't know how to rotate his phone 90 degrees...
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06-13-2019, 03:11 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
- engine speed really low to spool a turbo, the driver was barely idling it out of the lot
- listen to the whistle change pitch at the gear change @ 2:54, whistle changed pitch exactly with change in engine rpm. Turbos don't do that.
the 'heartbeat' exhaust definitely precludes a flat plane crank..... that is a cross-plane rumble for sure.
06-13-2019, 03:22 PM
#32
The current Camaro has that option, when you go to "flip" the rearview mirror as in a typical car when you have someone with their bright's on behind you it shows the camera view. Flip the rearview mirror back down and it's a normal mirror and I'm positive that's how this one will work too. I had it on a rental I had a few months back, it was actually pretty cool!
06-13-2019, 03:34 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
The current Camaro has that option, when you go to "flip" the rearview mirror as in a typical car when you have someone with their bright's on behind you it shows the camera view. Flip the rearview mirror back down and it's a normal mirror and I'm positive that's how this one will work too. I had it on a rental I had a few months back, it was actually pretty cool!
06-13-2019, 03:37 PM
#34
Yeah the camera mirror is required to function as a real mirror by law. It was first used in the Cadillac CT6 and is now available on all Cadillacs(as far as I know), the Silverado/Sierra pickups, and the refreshed Camaro. Jaguar/Land Rover have now copied the rear camera mirror because it’s such a great idea, but they’re not a threat to GM sales.
06-13-2019, 03:43 PM
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I'm not convinced the whistle was a turbo
- engine speed really low to spool a turbo, the driver was barely idling it out of the lot
- listen to the whistle change pitch at the gear change @ 2:54, whistle changed pitch exactly with change in engine rpm. Turbos don't do that.
the 'heartbeat' exhaust definitely precludes a flat plane crank..... that is a cross-plane rumble for sure.
- engine speed really low to spool a turbo, the driver was barely idling it out of the lot
- listen to the whistle change pitch at the gear change @ 2:54, whistle changed pitch exactly with change in engine rpm. Turbos don't do that.
the 'heartbeat' exhaust definitely precludes a flat plane crank..... that is a cross-plane rumble for sure.
06-13-2019, 03:51 PM
#36
Drifting
The person talking in the video seems like a younger person. I am glad the younger generation takes an interest in the C8.
Takes away the "Old Mans Toy" myth. Although, the younger people wan't be able to afford it !
Takes away the "Old Mans Toy" myth. Although, the younger people wan't be able to afford it !
06-13-2019, 05:38 PM
#37
Le Mans Master
IIRC Vette MSRP has held pretty constant with inflation over the generations. For instance the base price of a C5 in 1997 was $37.5k which is about $60k today - within spitting distance of C8 expected based price.
My sons age 10 and 13 are nuts about the C8, more enthusiastic than I am. By the time they could possibly afford one in 10,12, 15 years, it'll be well depreciated!
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06-13-2019, 05:42 PM
#38
Hmmmn...love the video...But the vette driver was freaking out...friend or foe.
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06-13-2019, 06:52 PM
#39
Racer
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06-13-2019, 07:01 PM
#40
Melting Slicks
I'm not convinced the whistle was a turbo
- engine speed really low to spool a turbo, the driver was barely idling it out of the lot
- listen to the whistle change pitch at the gear change @ 2:54, whistle changed pitch exactly with change in engine rpm. Turbos don't do that.
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- engine speed really low to spool a turbo, the driver was barely idling it out of the lot
- listen to the whistle change pitch at the gear change @ 2:54, whistle changed pitch exactly with change in engine rpm. Turbos don't do that.
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You could be right, but on the other hand the RPMs were just rising almost as if there was a slipping clutch and then the turbo spooled up. If you've driven turbo cars, you know you can get a low RPM spool up based on - off throttle to part throttle acceleration.