C8 Mid Engine Rendering

tractman · 2016-10-21 22:21:51

I hadn't seen this one before........ https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/900x506/80-chevy_corvette_c8_mid_engine_render_aef5bb5398116a0a77bab364cc432c3ad07cf132.jpg

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Oct 21, 2016 | 06:21 PM

tractman

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I hadn't seen this one before........

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:30 PM

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i hope to "unsee" this somehow

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:39 PM

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I like it, but the radiator opening could be a little lower for my aesthetics.

The mid-engine configuration may finally solve the 0-60 gap that Corvettes have with Porsches that so many of you gripe about.

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:50 PM

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Sure this isn't the extended cab C7. Or take the hatch off, el corvetto

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:51 PM

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i hope to "unsee" this somehow

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Oct 21, 2016 | 06:55 PM

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Looks like they moved the cab forward and stretch the rear of a C7. I'm going out on a limb here and say that the C8 will look very different from this rendition.

Oct 21, 2016 | 06:55 PM

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I would be very disappointed if that is anywhere near the final design.

But if it looked like that it would be easier for me to pass up, especially if the auto tranny really is the only option.

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Oct 21, 2016 | 07:07 PM

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Oct 21, 2016 | 08:23 PM

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Looks like they moved the cab forward and stretch the rear of a C7. I'm going out on a limb here and say that the C8 will look very different from this rendition.

I agree. They been doing this for years. They take a picture of the current generation Corvette and then just adjust it. I laugh at all the C6 renderings we saw which was basically a C5 with exposed lights. Then with the C7 renderings which were basically a C6 with different hoods.

Oct 21, 2016 | 08:54 PM

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The mid-engined car (I prefer Zora) needs to be revolutionary in design including the exterior.

Oct 21, 2016 | 09:11 PM

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You have no idea how much I hope it will look like that.

Oct 21, 2016 | 09:33 PM

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I dunno...that's gonna take some getting used to.

Oct 21, 2016 | 09:38 PM

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i hope to "unsee" this somehow

Oct 21, 2016 | 09:46 PM

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No thanks! kind looks like the Saleen S7. C7 way better.

Oct 21, 2016 | 10:47 PM

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I haven't seen any rendering that I like to date.....

Oct 21, 2016 | 10:58 PM

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No need for all that grill opening in the front for a mid engine.

Oct 22, 2016 | 12:18 AM

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Trick question. This alleged mid engine car in developement is gonna be a Caddy.

Oct 22, 2016 | 12:43 AM

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This forum needs an "Ugh" vote...

Oct 22, 2016 | 12:57 AM

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How's this, "Ugh"

Oct 22, 2016 | 01:27 AM

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That rendering does not appeal to me.

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