2020 Corvette Mid-Engine, 0-60 under 3, starts under $60,000.

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I have been slowly saving money to get into something that pulls me out of my 2003 Cobra. Almost made a stab at a 13/14 GT500, then, they announce the 5.2 GT350, I'm all like, whoa, gotta see whats up with that! Then dealers are super greedy, will have to wait for prices to come down. Then 2020 GT500, WHOA! maybe cross compare that and a GT350R. Then, last night, Chevrolet (OMG Chevy!?!?!?!?) drop the C8, for UNDER $60k. WTF!?!?!?

This adds in a whole new dimension in the $60-$70k range, WHOLE NEW.

I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy the world of sports cars we are in now, and head to the local Chevy dealer to check out the C8 when it arrives. Whoop Whoop!
 

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Wait so are you actually buying one OP? Or just letting the shiny new Government Motors hot wheels car cuck you?

The 2020 GT500 will absolutely run circles around the base C8 on a track. You're dilusional to even be making the comparison. The real performance comparison would be the Z06 C8... But that won't fit your narrative, because it will in fact cost more than the GT500. The GT500 is a touring car that will compete with Vetts, Porsches, etc.

Finally, this new base C8 would be lucky to outrun a C6 Z06. You're way overestimating it's trap speed capabilities because DueL cLuTCh Br0. The 13/14 GT500 has the C6Z covered power:weight. The 2020 GT500 is punching a class above it's weight. That's not a cheap thing to accomplish, however at the end of the day it will be somewhere in between the C8 base and C8 Z performance wise. Oh, and between them price wise as well, funny how that works isn't it?
I cant stand the OP as much as anyone, Ive been a heavily ford biased person for years but honestly, I think you are the one who is delusional
 

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I cant stand the OP as much as anyone, Ive been a heavily ford biased person for years but honestly, I think you are the one who is delusional
With absolutely nothing to backup your reasoning... sounds about right for a mouth-breather.
 

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I hate GM because of the whole bailout thing. I'm good at holding a grudge.

I like the styling but don't love it. For the exterior, I think the rear end styling needs a re-do, just like on the C7. For the interior, I'm not digging that button panel thing, especially since I'm not a fan of all the tech in cars these days.

But for $60K, there's some ugly that can be forgiven here. Hot damn!

Very curious to see what these trade for once they hit the used market as well as what teething issues come up with the new model. Hopefully, they've got the cooling thing addresses, especially with Z06/ZR1 variants in the pipeline.
 

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With absolutely nothing to backup your reasoning... sounds about right for a mouth-breather.
Hahaha... Dude you think a manual tranny front engine c6z is going to be faster than this mid engine 8spd DCT state of the art C8 which is only down 10hp.

You also think a C8Z will be comparable to the GT500... you are high as a kite and also had nothing to back up your reasoning.. You probably paid an ADM on a 500 allocation didnt you.

Gonna hurt when you find out that the C8Z will be cheaper than the golden ticket 500 which the public apparently cant even buy and then destroys it in every measurable aspect.
 

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Hahaha... Dude you think a manual tranny front engine c6z is going to be faster than this mid engine 8spd DCT state of the art C8 which is only down 10hp.

You also think a C8Z will be comparable to the GT500... you are high as a kite.

Wrong. Reading comprehension is tough for some. The C8 is going to weigh 300-400lbs more than the base C6Z, and the C8 is going to be down on power. If the C6Z has a good driver, the StatE oF the ARt DCT isn't going to overcome a ~7.5 (C8 base) to 7.0 (C6Z) power to weight. Do you even math?

The 2020 GT500 will be more comparable to the C8Z than the base... yes. I never said the GT500 would be a better or faster car than the C8Z. I also mentioned that the C8Z will cost more than the 2020 GT500, so it makes sense that it would be a better performer... just like the GT500 will cost more than a base C8, and be a better performer. This logic CANNOT be that hard to comprehend.
 
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Wait so are you actually buying one OP? Or just letting the shiny new Government Motors hot wheels car cuck you?

The 2020 GT500 will absolutely run circles around the base C8 on a track. You're dilusional to even be making the comparison. The real performance comparison would be the Z06 C8... But that won't fit your narrative, because it will in fact cost more than the GT500. The GT500 is a touring car that will compete with Vetts, Porsches, etc.

Finally, this new base C8 would be lucky to outrun a C6 Z06. You're way overestimating it's trap speed capabilities because DueL cLuTCh Br0. The 13/14 GT500 has the C6Z covered power:weight. The 2020 GT500 is punching a class above it's weight. That's not a cheap thing to accomplish, however at the end of the day it will be somewhere in between the C8 base and C8 Z performance wise. Oh, and between them price wise as well, funny how that works isn't it?
 

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Let me see . . . I can buy two C8s, each of which goes 0-60 in 2.X seconds, for about the price of one GT500. Decisions, decisions!

Not really. This is a no-brainer, and you Ford homers need to get off the meth. The new Corvette is a game changer. In a year, you'll be able to find a gently used one for about $45k. That's $45k for a 0-60 under 3 seconds. Incredible!
 

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This is not me bashing the car. They did one heck of a job pulling this off.

My only issue is this: The world is all hot and heavy about this car. Supercar look (performance possibilities in future variants) for a fraction of the cost! That's good, right?

I have a feeling we'll get 3 years down the road and you can't turn your head without seeing one and I'll be sick of seeing them. Takes away from the nostalgia of that supercar appearance.

I could very well be wrong, but just look how many C7 Stingrays are on the road. At first I liked what they did, but now it's just tiring. Now, I saw a C7ZR1 a few weeks ago... that made the heart skip a beat.

I hope they can find a way to get more than 495HP out of 6.2 Liters. 5.Bros are getting not much less than that. Not to mention what the 350's 5.2 is doing.

End of the day, they'll sell as many as they can make and Ford will sell every GT500 they set their limit at. At this point of my life, I'm in the market for neither and a bystander enjoying the show.

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Wrong. Reading comprehension is tough for some. The C6Z is going to weigh 300-400lbs more than the base C8, and the C8 is going to be down on power. If the C6Z has a good driver, the StatE oF the ARt DCT isn't going to overcome a ~7.5 (C8 base) to 7.0 (C6Z) power to weight. Do you even math?

The 2020 GT500 will be more comparable to the C8Z than the base... yes. I never said the GT500 would be a better or faster car than the C8Z. I also mentioned that the C8Z will cost more than the 2020 GT500, so it makes sense that it would be a better performer... just like the GT500 will cost more than a base C8, and be a better performer. This logic CANNOT be that hard to comprehend.
How bout some writing comprehension. You just said the c6z will weigh 300-400lbs more than the C8. Even if you wrote that in the correct order youd be wrong.

Mic drop, you fail hard captain Ford.
 

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This car is going to be nasty and drooled over wherever it goes. I don't live a quarter mile at a time, so what it does or does not do there means nothing to me. I want the most base model I can get my hands on. Then I get to do magic. And I am fairly sure that if I pulled into the garage in this, my wife would definitely consider maybe putting out to me.

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You're the kind of guy that doesn't like progress. You think the C6 is more impressive than the C8? Are you ok?

I'll bet you the base C8 laps any track faster than the GT500. How much you wanna bet? You have no idea how much better a mid-engine handles on a track.

This is just the ENTRY level Vette too. Just wait. Z06 and ZR1 ZORA edition are coming. Look the GT500 is a great car. But it's comical if you think it's a better engineered car on any level than the Vette.

I've said it a million times. Trying to turn pony/muscle cars into TRACK weapons is idiotic and the C8 just proves that. Sure you can teach a pig to do ballet, but teach a swan and it's a whole different thing.

You all should be happy the Vette exists because it's going to really kill ADM's for Ford / Dodge dealers now. The bar has been raised.

Oh, and the guy who thinks the GT350R would be close to the C8...you're a moron. Not even close. GT350R prices are about to PLUMMET.
You honestly believe this base c8 is faster on track than the c7z06?

Yes 3100lbs 500hp street legal c6z is an amazing car!
Yet you think adding 500lbs and no hp is somehow revolutionary?

But but it powerplant is behind the driver now...

Big deal, Audi R8 has had it that way for years now. Don’t even talk about Porsche.

It be nice for the want of the 350/500 to wane. Less adm. but I don’t see it.
 

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Boo hoo, it's not the typical hive-mind commentary that is normally on here. Exposure to other ways of thought is painful huh?

Although, it is painfully obvious that you have Ford’s Moist Cock jammed up your arse, I award thee +21 cool points, for your argument and rationale.

Keep on keeping on!
 

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You honestly believe this base c8 is faster on track than the c7z06?

Yes 3100lbs 500hp street legal c6z is an amazing car!
Yet you think adding 500lbs and no hp is somehow revolutionary?

But but it powerplant is behind the driver now...

Big deal, Audi R8 has had it that way for years now. Don’t even talk about Porsche.

It be nice for the want of the 350/500 to wane. Less adm. but I don’t see it.
I believe it will be very close. Horsepower isnt everything and a better tuned chassis will shine. Porsche is a great example of that
 

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