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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 08:21 PM
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How many of your contemporaries are aware of this? In my circle, I mentioned the unveiling today at lunch and got zero response. I had to inform them of everything. Sheeesh/
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The general public wont be able to see a difference between the c8 and the c7, i guarantee it. People who dont pay attention to cars just dont notice or hear about these things.

Some people can look at a dishwasher and tell you the make, model, and all the specs. To me, I look at any dishwasher and just think "dishwasher". They all look the same to me. Its just like that for those who dont care about cars. Same with boats, ATVs, or anything else. They're all the same to me, but to other people they look nothing alike.

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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 08:27 PM
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I was talking about it all day with my co workers. I work at a mechanic shop so were all into cars, all types.
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Without the badging, casual observers likely won’t recognize the car as a Corvette. That could work to create greater sports car market interest.
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The general public was already mistaking Torch Red C7s for a Ferrari. They will do it even more with the C8.
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