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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 06:08 PM
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Is the new C8 body panels made of carbon fiber? There are many body parts that are clearly made of carbon fiber, but there is no mention of body panels. In the early days of the Corvette the body was made of non medal parts. I am curious about the 2021 Corvette what its body is made of.
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Welcome to the CF! Check out the C8 section of the forum, you will learn ALOT
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Welcome to the Forum!
As FX VETTE suggested, the C8 section will probably provide much good info about the newest generation. Lots of good members and helpful info there at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-corvette-174/
This two-part series from CompositWorld will give you a quick overview of the bodywork composition:
https://www.compositesworld.com/arti...orvette-part-1
https://www.compositesworld.com/arti...orvette-part-2
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Moved this to the C8 General section for an answer to your question.
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Originally Posted by Bobbyjoh
Is the new C8 body panels made of carbon fiber? There are many body parts that are clearly made of carbon fiber, but there is no mention of body panels. In the early days of the Corvette the body was made of non medal parts. I am curious about the 2021 Corvette what its body is made of.
Here is an article that should get you the info you want. And welcome to the forum!!
https://www.compositesworld.com/arti...uccess-history
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Probably would have been quicker to just Google it, but whatever.
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