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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 10:32 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TDTO1
An MSN article, using a GM Authority article on rumors of an E-Ray replacing the GS as a source. Pardon me if I don't put much stock in it.

But thank you for taking the time to post it.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Racer X
An MSN article, using a GM Authority article on rumors of an E-Ray replacing the GS as a source. Pardon me if I don't put much stock in it.

But thank you for taking the time to post it.
Can you imagine how much this Cow is going to weigh?
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Can you imagine how much this Cow is going to weigh?
The batteries & electric motor(s) could weigh a couple of hundred lbs.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 01:40 PM
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The hybrid Honda NSX is listed with a curb weight of 3,878 lbs.
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Originally Posted by MagicGlass
Can you imagine how much this Cow is going to weigh?
I can imagine how much quicker it will be than the base C8. I’m interested.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 01:57 PM
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The hybrid Honda NSX is listed with a curb weight of 3,878 lbs.
But, the NSX uses some pretty exotic materials to get the weight down, something that would be tough to replicate at Corvette price point.
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But, the NSX uses some pretty exotic materials to get the weight down, something that would be tough to replicate at Corvette price point.
I don't think it will be necessary to use exotic materials to come in under the NSX weight of 3,878 lbs. GM lists the C8 currently at 3,366 lbs.
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Originally Posted by neoattilahun
I don't think it will be necessary to use exotic materials to come in under the NSX weight of 3,878 lbs. GM lists the C8 currently at 3,366 lbs.
Humm
C&D says C8 curb weight is 3647 pounds, not 3366
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Someone save 281 pounds. Guess its not to hard to save weight!
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[QUOTE=Vet Interested;1602303913]Someone save 281 pounds. Guess its not to hard to save weight![/QUOTE

I understand your math but do not follow your logic. If you feel it's worth the effort, please enlighten.
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Default Internet was wrong?
Originally Posted by Kodiak Bear
Humm
C&D says C8 curb weight is 3647 pounds, not 3366
I saw it on the internet, so I assumed it was true. Perhaps not, just this once. Thanks.
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2...%2097%20photos
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