2020 Corvette

[martinfan5]

[Richard Bartrop]

The more I look at it, the more it grows on me.  If I had to nitpick, it could use fewer creases, but that seems to be chronic problem with GM design lately.   It looks best in a dark colour, like this metallic brown.

They're claiming a starting price of 60 thousand US dollars ("Under 60 thousand", but only a dollar under) for supercar performance numbers, so on paper, at least, it's looking like a pretty good deal.

[MrObsessive]

I do like the looks of that, especially without that spoiler! I'd settle for a more traditional looking spoiler such as more of a ducktail shape. 60K for the kind of performance this car's going to give? I'd say that is a SUPER bargain! I'm hearing performance numbers of zero to 60 in LESS than 3 seconds! YIKES!

[58 Impala]

Didn't know if I was going to like it (being adamant about front engine design) but I think it's mean looking. Chevy did a nice job. Just wish I could afford one.

Edited July 19, 2019 by 58 Impala

[Richard Bartrop]

59 minutes ago, 58 Impala said:

Just wish I could afford one.

I imagine there's a lot of that going around.  $60K may be a bargain for when you're getting, but that's still a sizable hunk of change for most people.

However, this is what models are for, and this is one the kitmakers should be giving some serious thought to.

[Jhedir6]

Personally I like the looks of it, for the most part. The front end looks great, I like the roof line, the rear end, yes, the rear quarters,  meh... not so much. But over all, not bad. 

However, I definitely do not like the wheels on the one above. I'd like to see some options but those aluminum wheels just look too early '90's on a car with definite European design queues. 

As far as a model goes, lets really hope Tamiya does this, or at least makes an effort to get the licencing from GM to make this kit. I think it would be a fantastic companion piece to the Ford GT. 

I am looking forward to seeing how the new mid engine design run in racing trim.

Edited July 19, 2019 by Jhedir6

[iamsuperdan]

So no manual transmission then.

 

Booooo

 

 

[The Junkman]

Past experience suggests that it will be a LONG time before you see it within sniffing distance of $60K.  I recall the 2005 Mustang refresh and that a salesman was trying to push one on me that was only (!) $5k over sticker.  For a V-6.  Street price; probably $85k and up.  Still.....

[DiscoRover007]

I really want to like it. It looks good for the most part but the rear end looks a little over designed to me and I can't help but think 488 GTB every time I see it.

[jjsipes]

Poor mans Ferrari?

[58 Impala]

5 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said:

 

However, this is what models are for, and this is one the kitmakers should be giving some serious thought to.

That's one of the reasons I build models, I can own every car I love for pennies compared to what a 1:1 costs.

Edited July 19, 2019 by 58 Impala

[The Junkman]

4 hours ago, jjsipes said:

Poor mans Ferrari?

Maybe "moderately well off man's Ferrari".  If they've got one, I might try the "build your car" game once the traffic on the site goes down.  Tried it for the latest NSX and stopped when I reached $190K.  I have expensive tastes.

Ooops, here it is.

https://visualizer-east.chevrolet.com/ui?carline=corvette&modelyear=2020&brand=chevrolet&language=en&country=US&channel=b2c

Edited July 19, 2019 by The Junkman

[Rusty92]

Here is how I spec’d mine!

[JJ Deuce]

honestly I am not much of a fan of Corvettes after 1972, and the pics I'd seen didn't do much for me.  Overall I like the design, but I think the rearend needs work.  

Not sure they should have called it a Corvette, but hey, what do I know?

[Bill J]

I recall when the '63 split window Sting Ray came out and did I ever want one. I was 15 at the time. Never did get that Corvette. In 84 I test drove one when a local dealer was having a sale. I got close to buying it, I had a call to my insurance man and it was going to be double what I was paying on my '82 Trans Am. Decided I didn't need a Corvette.

This new mid engine Corvette looks like a very cool car and somewhat affordable, especially compared to other mid engine sports cars. A person could buy a 2020 Corvette instead of a Ford GT and have almost $500K left over! Impressive. Unfortunately it has an antiquated OHV engine and a silly paddle shift automatic transmission. Still fast enough and beautiful. Insurance will still be expensive, always has been for fiberglass bodied cars. So, bottom line, I am 72 now and won't be ever buying a Corvette. I did get that Jeep I wanted since I was 7 though

[highway]

I'm just going to leave these right here, and I think comparing the new hideous C8 to a beautiful Fiero is just disgraceful to the Fiero! 

[Richard Bartrop]

It's also a lazy and superficial comparison, like all the others, because it all boils down to "It has four wheels and is kind of pointy at one end, therefore they're the same"

[Spex84]

I was fully prepared to be underwhelmed by the C8. From the spy shots, it looked like an unimaginative re-packaging of the same old 'vette, at least superficially.

Imagine my surprise...I don't hate it! In fact, it even has shapes and features that make me go "wow". Not a huge fan of the tail end, but overall it's a pretty good-lookin' set of lines.

That black graphic element on the side vent is what really saves the design for me...without it, it would look kinda cheap. So good work, designers!

[Richard Bartrop]

Though I have to say, this one is still my favourite Corvette design.

[MrObsessive]

If the economy was better and GM was more willing to take the risk back then, we could have very well seen this car on the streets! Yes, I like this one a lot too! I've got the kit of this car, but have never touched it. This is one of Bill Mitchell's best designs IMO and this car for a mid engine has better proportions than the new C8.

If I had the bucks though, I'd have that C8 parked at my house!

[58 Impala]

Pictures don't always do justice, looking forward to seeing one in person. But so far I like what I see.

Edited July 20, 2019 by 58 Impala

[Foxer]

I think the new one has a bit of a short nose (DUH!) but looks grand.

[Classicgas]

Hmmm, seems we've seen this before.

[Xingu]

Sloped nose, aero ridges and valleys, side air intake pods. Of course they are going to look similar. All the mid engine cars look similar. I think they all look like Mclarens from a decade ago, with side intakes added on. I like them all. Corvette will still be, far and away, the best bang for your buck. There will still be folks that consider it a peasant car, even after their Ferrari lost to it on the track.

[Classicgas]

They don't have to look the same.