Zora_Vette

According to the site that just leaked the pics, the C8 Z51 will do 0-60 in under 3 seconds and has 495 HP...
The C7 Z06 took 2.9 seconds and has 650 HP. That means the C8 is likely a light car. Finally!

OnPoint

What is more likely is that it enjoys more advantageous gear ratios with the rear diff and DCT (along with fast shifts), and superior ability relative to the C7 to put the power to the ground with more weight over the driven wheels and better weight transfer on launch.

I doubt it lighter than 3,300 lbs, and possible a tad heavier.

All about gearing, shifting, and better ability of the ME to hook up off the line.

twistedgixxer

I’m guessing heavier than 3,300 lbs. Just good grip and gear ratios

Naturally Vain

Imagine what the Twin Turbo version will do.

NoOne

Be faster.

keagan

I bet that 495 isn’t the final number.

Naturally Vain

But not as fast as my C5 Z06 when its Supercharged. LOLOLOL

Zora_Vette

If it's already doing 0-60 in under 3 seconds, the Z06/ ZR1 versions may be hypercar fast. A Chiron does 0-60 in about 2.4 seconds.

Iker

AWD ? Even physics is physics ??

Naturally Vain

Definitely the fastest production car, US built when it comes out.

Zora_Vette

Not on the base car, of course not.

nunii

Honestly this thing looks amazing .......hopefully it’s good so I can stop paying so much for my exotics!

GOC

Assuming it does around 2.95s 0-60, that's impressive. With all of the tech and nice features, I don't think it can weigh any less than 3300lb. The engine on the rear wheels, gear ratios and the DCT is making up for much of the difference. From 3.7 sec in the C7 to under 3 sec with essentially the same engine is a big time move.

JBHunter

Rear Gears...3.62 or 3.80 ratios and motor over the drive wheels shifted by fast Double Clutch trans is going to be very welcome..

jvp

Don't forget newer generation meat on the wheels. Something even stickier than today's Cup tires, I'll bet; that would also go along with the Z51 option.

zr_kaizen

If this is a 3.0 second car than it isn’t a $60k car. I. Can’t. Wait. To find out!!!!

Garret

Meh..good luck on gettimg that 3 seconds...lol

Stavesacre21

I'm taken aback by how many people think the base C8 will be a 3 second flat car.

Unless the price hits 6 figures, for a BASE car, that's setting the bar awefully high for the Z and ZR

Docbrock

I'd be surprised if they even state the 0-60 times.

Josh M

I agree, but I also said the same thing when the c7 z06 came out and I was like "holy crap the ZR1 is going to have to do something crazy" and they did!

I hope rather than do 955 which would probably be par for what they've jumped historically for the ZR1 that it just says "f**k it" and goes for 1000 for bragging rights. I realize I'm getting way ahead of myself as thats probably 3 years off haha, but its always fun to dream.