C8 mid-engine corvette. GM loves their people.

jchammond · 10-15-2019, 06:54 PM

Car looked great, unsure about the mid 80’s hairband comment

But enjoyed seeing the Tabby Cat

Talk it up & shoot it down

CRiZO · 10-15-2019, 08:33 PM

I'm gonna buy the **** out of a used one in a few years.

Ventruck · 10-15-2019, 11:17 PM

It's weird. Just watching the video, and even if you mute his comments, you can just tell how it can handle and change direction with ease.

I'm not totally peeved by his after-the-fact comments. I can imagine the shifting on the street to be a work in progress, steering doesn't sound surprising given how electric PS cars can be now, the materials are also expected given price point.

Even though I was going to play the long game and not want to be a guinea pig, I feel like the lead times compounded with the possible delays due to the strike, and the reveal of the C8.R with slowly leaking details, makes me think I'm better off saving for a Z06....on top of waiting out the guinea pig stage of that as well.

danegrey · 10-16-2019, 05:42 AM

I got to see the new vette up close and personal at petite lemans this last weekend. I was actually impressed after looking at it. The C8R was there too and took a couple of laps before the race and was in the Fan Area. And actually saw one on the road, a person showed up at a restaurant I was eating at.

sunkist350z · 10-16-2019, 05:19 PM

I think Matt did have a modded c5, non the less great review on the c8, never seen him giggle so much, must be a fun car to drive.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-17-2019, 12:03 AM

0-60. = 2.80
1/4m. = 11.1
Lateral g = 1.04g
Braking 60-0 = 97ft
Top speed. = 194mph

Theres an advantage to not getting z51 and front end lift. Modding the understeer out of the car. Understeer present for the street.

Which means the grand sport and zo6 will be dialed in perfect.

cant wait.

https://youtu.be/pNZvHVqvk6s

FPenvy · 10-17-2019, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

0-60. = 2.80
1/4m. = 11.1
Lateral g = 1.04g
Braking 60-0 = 97ft
Top speed. = 194mph

Theres an advantage to not getting z51 and front end lift. Modding the understeer out of the car. Understeer present for the street.

Which means the grand sport and zo6 will be dialed in perfect.

cant wait.

https://youtu.be/pNZvHVqvk6s

soooooo for 60-70k go buy a GTR.

same numbers as above but it can corner.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-17-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

soooooo for 60-70k go buy a GTR.

same numbers as above but it can corner.

GT-R, not new, rotates not so well, same brake fade issues as vette, no warranty, and GM gives us a track warranty. Not Nissan. And the vette is lower COG and 400lbs lighter.

FPenvy · 10-17-2019, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

GT-R, not new, rotates not so well, same brake fade issues as vette, no warranty, and GM gives us a track warranty. Not Nissan. And the vette is lower COG and 400lbs lighter.

yeaaaaaaaaa but im 32 not 62.

vette requires an AARP card.

also, the vette has always been absolutely worthless unless it's a Z06.

i'll wait and see what they release in 2022.

ZCanadian · 10-17-2019, 11:20 AM

GTR has all the weight of an electric, without the instant torque.

(how do you like me now)

I'd take a lighter car for performance and handling (as well as the cost of consumables) any day. Braking and turning will be night and day different for 400 fewer pounds and a mid-engine layout, unless they really screwed up the Vette's suspension - something that it does not appear they have done.

Kudos to GM - looks so far like a respectable entry. We'll see how it fares (value and reliability wise), but it seems to make a great first impression.

But you might be right to wait until 2022, as there will be better variants coming down the pipe. Whether or not they keep the relative value that this car represents in future, remains to be seen.

FPenvy · 10-17-2019, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

GTR has all the weight of an electric, without the instant torque.

(how do you like me now)

I'd take a lighter car for performance and handling (as well as the cost of consumables) any day. Braking and turning will be night and day different for 400 fewer pounds and a mid-engine layout, unless they really screwed up the Vette's suspension - something that it does not appear they have done.

Kudos to GM - looks so far like a respectable entry. We'll see how it fares (value and reliability wise), but it seems to make a great first impression.

But you might be right to wait until 2022, as there will be better variants coming down the pipe. Whether or not they keep the relative value that this car represents in future, remains to be seen.

have you ever launched a GTR? i'd say the torque is 100% there lol

but yes, if i ever would go vette it would be a C8 Z06 at the minimum.

also, i'm still holding out some hope that the newest info i heard regarding the next Z is true.

ZCanadian · 10-17-2019, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

have you ever launched a GTR? i'd say the torque is 100% there lol

but yes, if i ever would go vette it would be a C8 Z06 at the minimum.

also, i'm still holding out some hope that the newest info i heard regarding the next Z is true.

You know I'm just pulling your chain, right?

FPenvy · 10-17-2019, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

You know I'm just pulling your chain, right?

yea i've been in FB 370 group hell the past week dealing with mouth breathers.

my sarcasm meter is a touch off.

DLSTR · 10-17-2019, 09:13 PM

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-21-2019, 09:10 AM

So where Corvette got their numbers from? I dont know? But this dyno says it pushed over 600hp at the crank. Over 550hp at the wheels.
Talk about UNDERRATED!!!

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...c8-power-dyno/

10-15-2019, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
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danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 73 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649541	I got to see the new vette up close and personal at petite lemans this last weekend. I was actually impressed after looking at it. The C8R was there too and took a couple of laps before the race and was in the Fan Area. And actually saw one on the road, a person showed up at a restaurant I was eating at. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14860	The STATS ARE IN!!! 0-60. = 2.80 1/4m. = 11.1 Lateral g = 1.04g Braking 60-0 = 97ft Top speed. = 194mph Theres an advantage to not getting z51 and front end lift. Modding the understeer out of the car. Understeer present for the street. Which means the grand sport and zo6 will be dialed in perfect. cant wait. https://youtu.be/pNZvHVqvk6s __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14860	Corvette Dynoed! So where Corvette got their numbers from? I dont know? But this dyno says it pushed over 600hp at the crank. Over 550hp at the wheels. Talk about UNDERRATED!!! https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...c8-power-dyno/ __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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10-15-2019, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20700	I'm gonna buy the **** out of a used one in a few years.

10-15-2019, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22900	It's weird. Just watching the video, and even if you mute his comments, you can just tell how it can handle and change direction with ease. I'm not totally peeved by his after-the-fact comments. I can imagine the shifting on the street to be a work in progress, steering doesn't sound surprising given how electric PS cars can be now, the materials are also expected given price point. Even though I was going to play the long game and not want to be a guinea pig, I feel like the lead times compounded with the possible delays due to the strike, and the reveal of the C8.R with slowly leaking details, makes me think I'm better off saving for a Z06....on top of waiting out the guinea pig stage of that as well.

10-16-2019, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55343	I think Matt did have a modded c5, non the less great review on the c8, never seen him giggle so much, must be a fun car to drive.

10-17-2019, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60275	GTR has all the weight of an electric, without the instant torque. (how do you like me now) I'd take a lighter car for performance and handling (as well as the cost of consumables) any day. Braking and turning will be night and day different for 400 fewer pounds and a mid-engine layout, unless they really screwed up the Vette's suspension - something that it does not appear they have done. Kudos to GM - looks so far like a respectable entry. We'll see how it fares (value and reliability wise), but it seems to make a great first impression. But you might be right to wait until 2022, as there will be better variants coming down the pipe. Whether or not they keep the relative value that this car represents in future, remains to be seen.

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21269	https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

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