C8 Corvette = mid engine
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Two years from now? I'll believe it when I see it.
I have to admit I'm interested.
Heard this too, hope so.
GM even said it themselves when they saw the new FGT. Upon viewing it at the unveiling they were quoted as saying "Ours will have a V8". What more proof do you need?
Isn't this the same rumor that's been flying around since the 60's?
I'm also surprised GM would let the price jump from $56k to the mid 80's.
No matter how good, I think that will kill a huge chunk of the fan base.
I'm also surprised GM would let the price jump from $56k to the mid 80's.
No matter how good, I think that will kill a huge chunk of the fan base.
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It's probably going to be in addition to the front engine models, not replacing them.
I just don't believe it will be a '19 that goes on sale in '18. That would make the C7 only 5 model years. Or if it does, it will be something that sells along side the current generation "regular" vette.
I disagree. If you want a front engine car then buy the camaro. If you don't want to pay $80k then pay $56k and get a camaro. What i can't figure out is if the caddy will be mid engine or not? The caddy may be offered in two different engine location configurations but because of the camaro i don't think the corvette will be available that way.
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I seriously doubt 80k starting, perhaps 65k.
This. They've been teasing this forever.
They had a test unit that had the engine in the back of a ute. Zora I think is the codename for the C8
The C7 was very much a compromised generation, as GM was still experiencing very hard times when the program was approved and funded. Think of it as more of a C6.5. It won't have near the run the C6 gen had.
This car has been in development much longer than the new Ford was known about. Beside, they won't really be viewed as being in the same class. One is a mass produced car that anyone can walk into a dealership and buy, the other a limited run "special edition" car. The pricing won't be close either.
A mid engine vette naturally makes sense. It will move the car up into what many consider a true super car layout. This will also free a lot of space up for the camaro, and essentially eliminate the overlap that they sorta have right now.
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5th time's a charm! 
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you know we have a subsection devoted to the mythical next gen GT500. Atleast the C8 is in camo.
For sure should name it a different name and keep the Corvette what it is. Vettes can keep racing in their respective class and put this one in something up the line.
I don't think it will be in the same market as a GT, even going mid engine.
I don't think it will be in the same market as a GT, even going mid engine.
The tremendous price difference alone will keep them in seperate markets. I could afford a C8, FGT not in this life time.
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