Autoweek article
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Drifting
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Here is an associated Autoweek article that does a good job of explaining how the chassis dynamics of the C8 and the driver experience will change (and likely improve). Note the importance of the driver's position relative to CG.
https://autoweek.com/article/technol...t-about-engine
https://autoweek.com/article/technol...t-about-engine
Melting Slicks
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Pretty lame article..."the interior is surrounded by buttons, switches, cup holders"....nu duh!!! LOL. Seems like they are just using generic words just to fill in the article. But as always, for better or good, I take all these reviews with a grain of salt.
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I thought their last print copy was very good.
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Changing it to a Car and Driver sub, got my copy yesterday, optional R&T or a refund. Said one for one for each issue, but for me it did not calculate right. Had 10 months left on Autoweek , so should have been 20 months of C&D, but only credited 15. Maybe charged me extra for the C8 issue I got yesterday.
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Very nice, well written article. Head and shoulders above the other pulp fiction writers just trying to sell advertising space.
Melting Slicks
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Liked: The biggest difference compared to the outgoing Corvette is steering feel, as it is much sharper than before. (Steering is literally faster too, now with a 15.7:1 ratio instead of 16.3:1.) The very first time I turned in with some spirit, I was pointed to the apex about 100 feet too early. Oops. Steering is fast and light. In fact, too light for my tastes, if in the touring drive mode. Switch to sport or, even better, track, and it feels perfect.
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Liked: The biggest difference compared to the outgoing Corvette is steering feel, as it is much sharper than before. (Steering is literally faster too, now with a 15.7:1 ratio instead of 16.3:1.) The very first time I turned in with some spirit, I was pointed to the apex about 100 feet too early. Oops. Steering is fast and light. In fact, too light for my tastes, if in the touring drive mode. Switch to sport or, even better, track, and it feels perfect.
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Changing it to a Car and Driver sub, got my copy yesterday, optional R&T or a refund. Said one for one for each issue, but for me it did not calculate right. Had 10 months left on Autoweek , so should have been 20 months of C&D, but only credited 15. Maybe charged me extra for the C8 issue I got yesterday.
