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Jan 15, 2016 | 07:48 AM

colderbythelake

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C8!

Anyone hear anything about a C8? I have only heard rumors. Possibly coming in 2017. Seams a little soon to me.

Jan 15, 2016 | 08:25 AM

Surfer G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colderbythelake

Anyone hear anything about a C8? I have only heard rumors. Possibly coming in 2017. Seams a little soon to me.

More like 2020, how about all electric, electric motor on each wheel.

would be the fastest thing on wheels.

just my thought.

Jan 15, 2016 | 08:52 AM

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If you saw it on Facebook, don't believe it. I doubt the C8 debuts until 2022 or 2024.

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Jan 15, 2016 | 09:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfer G

More like 2020, how about all electric, electric motor on each wheel.

would be the fastest thing on wheels.

just my thought.

and it has a kick as***** sound system with default 900 hp sounds !!!!!

Jan 15, 2016 | 09:34 AM

Cybermind

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Originally Posted by Surfer G

More like 2020, how about all electric, electric motor on each wheel.

would be the fastest thing on wheels.

just my thought.

And the most boring. Fast does not always mean fun, engaging and exciting. Just read the latest reviews of the new Acura NSX. I really hope GM does not go that route with the C8.

Jan 15, 2016 | 10:20 AM

Weck86

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Originally Posted by Cybermind

And the most boring. Fast does not always mean fun, engaging and exciting. Just read the latest reviews of the new Acura NSX. I really hope GM does not go that route with the C8.

For what its worth.

Electric just doesn't do it for me. But then I'm old(er).

Jan 15, 2016 | 10:29 AM

8VETTE7

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Many Trade Rag articles seem to think the next generation will be mid engine and not V8....

Jan 15, 2016 | 10:45 AM

aramz06

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I have a friend who works at GM in Detroit, and he is very involved in the C8 project. He can't say much, but he does tell me it is not going to be what anyone expects, and is DEFINITELY worth the wait. He did confirm that they already have many prototypes rolling around the studio.

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Jan 15, 2016 | 10:51 AM

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Read an article that GM trademarked "E-Ray". Guessing new powertrain for either C7 or C8 that incorporates an electric option, power adder.

Jan 15, 2016 | 10:53 AM

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Heard a lot of rumors about a mid engine. Lot of "Artist Renditions" floating around as well.
We won't know for sure until GM releases a press statement. Until then it's any bodies guess.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...rad-c7-192065/

Last edited by SG Lou; Jan 15, 2016 at 10:56 AM.

Jan 15, 2016 | 10:56 AM

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I don't see them incorporating electric motors for cost reasons alone. All of the hybrid super cars are near $1M.

I hope they stick to NA power and avoid turbocharged engines.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Many Trade Rag articles seem to think the next generation will be mid engine and not V8....

They've all been saying that for a very long time.

Jan 15, 2016 | 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Black 02

I don't see them incorporating electric motors for cost reasons alone. All of the hybrid super cars are near $1M.

I hope they stick to NA power and avoid turbocharged engines.

They've all been saying that for a very long time.

They've been saying that since the c5 era. Every couple weeks since I got my vette someone sends me a link about "the new mid engined vette"

Jan 15, 2016 | 11:57 AM

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Phanni

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Originally Posted by thisMSGgood4me

Considering that each generation has been at least 8 years and the C7 is now only in its third year, I wouldn't expect to see the C8 until around 2022.

Exactly!

Jesus guys get over it.