Daily Slideshow: But What If the Mid-Engine C8 Doesn't Happen?
A mid-engine Corvette would shake things up in a good and bad way at Chevy. Here’s are the reasons why GM could change their minds on the new Vette.
Financially Driven
Switching the core production base to a mid-engine design will increase all of the costs involved with making this new sports car. As a result, the cost passes onto the consumer and we could get a base Corvette that is much more expensive than any current C7.
Creating a Gap in Clientele
It’s unlikely that Chevrolet would want to distance themselves from a car that has helped build the brand into what it is today. The Corvette is a staple of affordable performance that anyone can tap into and enjoy. Upping the cost and complexity would push away a core group of Chevy enthusiasts. This wedge wouldn’t be healthy for the brand.
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Time Release
At least one more year will pass until anything happens, so we can only hope that the front engine rear wheel drive layout stays at the heart of the Corvette. This mid-engine variant would serve as a great halo car to take on the likes of Koenigsegg or Bugatti, but for the sake of the purists, the base Corvette should still be front-engine.
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Brand Identity
This car dates back to 1953 and the idea that the platform is maxed out isn’t supported by the data. Lap times indicate the Z06 is still ahead of the competition in many ways despite whatever critics have to say. Could front-engine and mid-engine Corvettes be in our future? It is definitely within the realm of possibility.
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