I have a feeling they will ALL be X variants. Only the Stingray will offer 2WD. I smell it coming. It will also simplify the line.

 

if C9 is coming in 2028 then you'd be correct

 

That assumes they want to simplify it. By having a ton of models they can cater to lots of demographics without a huge amount of effort. I wouldn’t be too surprised if they introduce an all electric model in the next generation though.

 

You may just be right, with as many “X” models as they currently have it wouldn’t be much to have them all electric assist.

 

The 1st all electric variant probably is in the cards

 

I hadn’t thought of that and while I kinda doubt it (too many Never-Xers like me that still want more than a base car) it certainly is possible. The reality is that I’m a relic and the world is fast leaving me behind. Hopefully not literally but that’s another story.

I do agree the line is in need of simplifying. Way too much crossover both in terms of performance and pricing. My prediction is that rather than “X” the Z06 they’ll simply phase it out. Too close to the GSX in performance (on paper) and pricing. I’m afraid those parameters are all most buyers are looking at these days. Not a lot of guys left that appreciate the pure visceral nature of the LT6. If they do I’d hate it but it would sure save me some money.

 

Dumb idea. More choices = More sales = More profits

 

No way.

What i do see coming is the hybrid tech working it's way into having a motor in between the engine and trans. This way even base stingray is using hybrid tech. Porsche is moving toward that direction plus addinghe electric assisted turbos? They are making incredible gains not reflective in the hp numbers vs weight.

If you guys haven't spent much time in that world check this video out for a comparison and how hybrid tech is probably going to make its way into all things given the benefits. In cars like these its for pure performance while not sacrificing mpg or emissions targets (meanwhile they are leaving a much larger carbon footprint from the materials and extra complexity but I digress)

I for one am excited to see what C9 has to offer. I'm done with C8. I love the cars but even ZR1X and GSX is just more performance from the same car. A new ohv small block is not what I was hoping for the numbers are fabulous dont get me wrong. Just want to see us turn the corner like we did from front to mid engine. Bring me a dohc 5.5 cpc 575 or 600hp base car with a 7500 redline

 

The problem with the pancake motor instead of the current hybrid layout is that is it would make AWD more complex. They would need to eliminate AWD (many people want AWD), have different layouts for the RWD and AWD variants (increased cost), integrate both the pancake and current hybrid system into the AWD versions (more cost, complexity, and weight for the AWD variants), or go to a mechanical AWD layout (difficult with the current mid-engine layout and not as good).

 

Less choices on higher priced higher profit vehicles = more profits.

 

there are too many people out there that don’t want any electric propulsion in their Corvette. That’s too big a market share loss to make everything an “X“.