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really clean, nice looking Vette....
174
31.46%
a very different Vette but we'll sure as hell take it.
165
29.84%
i'll be ordering one soon.......
98
17.72%
No thank you
116
20.98%
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#1891
It's a great time to be a car enthusiast. I have always loved Porsche, not for the "premium" car nonsense but for the quirky stuff like the guttural hairdryer sound and bug eyed looks. I think some of the new Porsche's have lost that magic, they are simply luxury cars now. When in the past they were sports cars. As crappy as the corvette may be to some, at least they are trying something different. Being Loyal to a brand is just asinine.
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#1893
There seems to be plenty of Porsche owners on this thread alone that are looking to trade or sale for the C8, or just add one...sure there will always be the Porsche die hards who will still pay $53,000 extra (base price comparison) for a slower car for the status symbol though, there will always be those types
As a non-Corvette, non-Porsche guy, there is no way in hell would I buy one Porsche when I could almost get two C8's(one for the track and one for the DD) but that's just me.... I used to be hot and heavy for the 981 Cayman, but now I think I'd much rather hold out for the C8 if and when I decide to sell the NSX...it's important to ignore the value
As a non-Corvette, non-Porsche guy, there is no way in hell would I buy one Porsche when I could almost get two C8's(one for the track and one for the DD) but that's just me.... I used to be hot and heavy for the 981 Cayman, but now I think I'd much rather hold out for the C8 if and when I decide to sell the NSX...it's important to ignore the value
Vettes always get close on paper, but never capture the sense of real world (or track) balance magic. Will the mid engine make it closer? It surely must. Will it exceed the handling? Doubtful. I’d put forum bets on it.
Nevermind inevitable build quality and any 991+ being 25,000+ deg/nm stiffer than the C8.
What’s funny is this has me defending the 992. I think the 911 lost its charm after the 991.1 as the turbos are cringeworthy in sound and emotion (or lack thereof). Believe it or not but I’m VERY excited about the N/A V8 mid engine Vette at its price point. But the initial C8 fanboying reminds me of the initial C7 fanboying. Which reminds me of the initial C6 fanboying. Which reminds me of the initial C5 fanboying. Time will tell how much more grown up the mid engine truly makes it.
I have zero doubt about the C8 falling short in total driving balance and handling/chassis composure quality vs the 911 and B/C. Consider my predicted difference “bolt on vs welded.”
They build a fraction of those compared to Corvettes
There are still a ton of brand new 2018's GT3's on Autotrader right now...... and plenty of 2019's
If Porsche could make a car as good as the C8 for $60k perhaps they sale a **** ton also.
I don't think they're worried too much about GT3 sales though, but you can bet they're having meetings right now about how to sale
their $60k 300hp 4 banger sports car now that the C8 was announced
I wonder how those new GT4 sales are doing right now? Probably fell off the cliff once this was announced
There are still a ton of brand new 2018's GT3's on Autotrader right now...... and plenty of 2019's
If Porsche could make a car as good as the C8 for $60k perhaps they sale a **** ton also.
I don't think they're worried too much about GT3 sales though, but you can bet they're having meetings right now about how to sale
their $60k 300hp 4 banger sports car now that the C8 was announced
I wonder how those new GT4 sales are doing right now? Probably fell off the cliff once this was announced
Porsche screwed up the 718 by giving it a turbo 4 banger. It puts up little fight against the C8, other than the fact that I predict the stout performance will have it a lot closer than the 150 HP deficiency suggests (Porsche “more with less” black magic built the brand into the performance benchmark it is today).
It's pretty pathetic that Porsche has turned into an aspirational luxury goods company.
They can only milk that so long.
C8 has potential to hurt the 718 and Carrera markets, especially the pre-owned markets.
Would you rather have a new top of the line C8 for less than a 2014 GT3 with a documented engine issue that will be a nightmare to own out of warranty? I know what I'd take ....
They can only milk that so long.
C8 has potential to hurt the 718 and Carrera markets, especially the pre-owned markets.
Would you rather have a new top of the line C8 for less than a 2014 GT3 with a documented engine issue that will be a nightmare to own out of warranty? I know what I'd take ....
Have you actually read any of the presentations or seen any videos?
Where are you supposed to store the Targa top?
Have you actually done any HPDE's? People who track carry tons of crap, tools, helmets, ice coolers, EZ up, chairs etc. Every bit of extra storage helps, why do you think people like the Cayman a lot more than the 991 in regards to practicality? Because it has a rear hatch and a frunk...
In regards to accessing the engine, tell me what you need to do on a 991/992 to do an oil change, tell me what you need to do on a Boxster/Cayman to do an oil change.
The engine is a NA engine, all other exotics that have those meshes are forced induction cars...Forced induction, extra heat generated, needs venting.. Guess you don't know that either
Do a 5mph bumper to bumper on those mesh rears and see what happens and how big of a bill you end up with.
You keep ignoring the fact that a 911 cabriolet has less torsional rigidity than the C8 is projected to have. Compare apple to apples.
Does the Speedster have the same torsional rigidity of the GT3's? Does a TurboS Cabriolet have the same or more torsional rigidity than a GT3? By your logic no one should be purchasing those either....
Where are you supposed to store the Targa top?
Have you actually done any HPDE's? People who track carry tons of crap, tools, helmets, ice coolers, EZ up, chairs etc. Every bit of extra storage helps, why do you think people like the Cayman a lot more than the 991 in regards to practicality? Because it has a rear hatch and a frunk...
In regards to accessing the engine, tell me what you need to do on a 991/992 to do an oil change, tell me what you need to do on a Boxster/Cayman to do an oil change.
The engine is a NA engine, all other exotics that have those meshes are forced induction cars...Forced induction, extra heat generated, needs venting.. Guess you don't know that either
Do a 5mph bumper to bumper on those mesh rears and see what happens and how big of a bill you end up with.
You keep ignoring the fact that a 911 cabriolet has less torsional rigidity than the C8 is projected to have. Compare apple to apples.
Does the Speedster have the same torsional rigidity of the GT3's? Does a TurboS Cabriolet have the same or more torsional rigidity than a GT3? By your logic no one should be purchasing those either....
Again, C8 fanboys are looking to excuse the car at any cost. I get that it’s an incredible value. But there are lots of places GM clearly cut corners to get to that price.
And again: screw the targa top. That’s one of the inherent flaws of the car! So because of some forced targa top I’m stuck with a flimsy 15K deg/nm chassis and an ungainly rear that prevents proper mid engine exotic mesh screens that also double as massive cooling vents? Not to mention a 3,600+ lb curb weight on a car already as wide as a Cayenne?
I wouldn’t buy a convertible 991 for the same reasons. “Flimsier” compared to a coupe, extra weight, and on a more personal note, imo not as good looking. When I get into high mileage 911 (or any, really) verts, I’m immediately reminded of the structural rigidity differences. It’s one reason 911, or M3, or just about any sports car verts get creamed in resale vs coupes.
Again, you get where you pay for, somewhere or another. GM isn’t taking a loss on these cars. And to me, it’s clear the savings comes in the bolted chassis.
If they release a hard top version and somehow attain over 30K rigidity (still short of my 991’s 40,100, but I’ll take it) it’ll pacify me here. As of right now, I find it’s big red flag for a car with a 500 HP V8 and a solid bit of weight and capacity to hit 1G’s through turns. That $60-$80K Vette will feel like the $25K car it’ll be in a few to several short years on the used market. You can bank on that.
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CaymanCarver (07-30-2019)
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4cyl turbo 718 will be in danger from the C8. The right defense move for Porsche would be to go back to 6cyl n/a (they have that brand spanking new 4.0 developed for gt4/spyder), lower weight to under 2900lb, and keep or improve structural/torsional rigidity.
I cross-shopped and picked a new Boxster over a new Corvette (and even a new 911) in 2006 as a previous non-Porsche, non-Corvette guy. The C felt like a fat, insulated, discombobulated pig vs the tight, direct, responsive, and composed Boxster. Could care less that the C offered much more HP and much faster 0-60 for the same $. Also could care less that it was a Porsche and not a Chevy.
I cross-shopped and picked a new Boxster over a new Corvette (and even a new 911) in 2006 as a previous non-Porsche, non-Corvette guy. The C felt like a fat, insulated, discombobulated pig vs the tight, direct, responsive, and composed Boxster. Could care less that the C offered much more HP and much faster 0-60 for the same $. Also could care less that it was a Porsche and not a Chevy.
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porschedood5000 (07-30-2019)
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4cyl turbo 718 will be in danger from the C8. The right defense move for Porsche would be to go back to 6cyl n/a (they have that brand spanking new 4.0 developed for gt4/spyder), lower weight to under 2900lb, and keep or improve structural/torsional rigidity.
I cross-shopped and picked a new Boxster over a new Corvette (and even a new 911) in 2006 as a previous non-Porsche, non-Corvette guy. The C felt like a fat, insulated, discombobulated pig vs the tight, direct, responsive, and composed Boxster. Could care less that the C offered much more HP and much faster 0-60 for the same $. Also could care less that it was a Porsche and not a Chevy.
I cross-shopped and picked a new Boxster over a new Corvette (and even a new 911) in 2006 as a previous non-Porsche, non-Corvette guy. The C felt like a fat, insulated, discombobulated pig vs the tight, direct, responsive, and composed Boxster. Could care less that the C offered much more HP and much faster 0-60 for the same $. Also could care less that it was a Porsche and not a Chevy.
I think Porsche has more or less destroyed the brand equity in those cars. IMHO, the best thing they could do right now is put the Boxster and Cayman on hiatus and bring them back in a few years in EV form, perhaps as Tesla Roadster killers.
#1896
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Really? A 360 had a turbo? A 430? An F50? A Testeraossa? V10 Lambos? Mclaren F1? I can go on. Did you actually research mid engine cars before you posted that? GM gave up one of the most vital exotic hallmarks of a mid engine car by not going with a big cooling grill. For what? 2 sets of golf clubs, Camaro/Malibu design language and a space for the rigidity sucking targa top we’re forced into?
Again, C8 fanboys are looking to excuse the car at any cost. I get that it’s an incredible value. But there are lots of places GM clearly cut corners to get to that price.
And again: screw the targa top. That’s one of the inherent flaws of the car! So because of some forced targa top I’m stuck with a flimsy 15K deg/nm chassis and an ungainly rear that prevents proper mid engine exotic mesh screens that also double as massive cooling vents? Not to mention a 3,600+ lb curb weight on a car already as wide as a Cayenne?
If GM can produce and selll 30K C8 Corvette's with the T-top and a convertible hard-top for the 1st year more power to them, there is absolutely nothing that precludes GM from producing a hardtop that will bring torsional stiffness up by a factor close to two. There is a lot more engineering needed to design a car with an open top that is stiff, than putting a roof back on that same exact car. It might be that GM decides to charge an extra $1K to put the roof back on since it will be a special chassis coming down the assembly line and that the car might need to be special ordered since market research seems to indicate that the vast majority of Corvette owners want the T-top.
If GM is interested in attracting people like you and me and others who like the hardtop, then they just might when they have less demand for the T-top. Do you get upset with Porsche when they don't launch the particular version of the 911 at the time that you want a car?
Most folks here try to make constructive comments or share experiences that add value.
I am not a C8 fanboy, I will decide if I want to buy one after I actually beat on one at the track at Spring Montain for a few days, those cars that the Corvette driving school will have 10-20-30-40-50 times the number of track miles that most people will be able to put on their cars since we can't possibly be driving the car on the track 7 days a week for 5-6 hours each. So instead of hearsay I will have 1st hand experience with a car that has seen some serious track miles and then decide.
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#1897
Seems like you are stuck in the rear end of the car, some folks tried to explain to you why there is storage space back there, you choose to ignore those reasons and you are upset about the fact that the car is been launched in T-top form. At the same time you bring up styling designs from mid engine exotics from the 80, 90, 00's to justify the styling of a car been launched in 2020, that is going after a completely different set of demographics. Take that as you will.
If GM can produce and selll 30K C8 Corvette's with the T-top and a convertible hard-top for the 1st year more power to them, there is absolutely nothing that precludes GM from producing a hardtop that will bring torsional stiffness up by a factor close to two. There is a lot more engineering needed to design a car with an open top that is stiff, than putting a roof back on that same exact car. It might be that GM decides to charge an extra $1K to put the roof back on since it will be a special chassis coming down the assembly line and that the car might need to be special ordered since market research seems to indicate that the vast majority of Corvette owners want the T-top.
If GM is interested in attracting people like you and me and others who like the hardtop, then they just might when they have less demand for the T-top. Do you get upset with Porsche when they don't launch the particular version of the 911 at the time that you want a car?
Most folks here try to make constructive comments or share experiences that add value.
I am not a C8 fanboy, I will decide if I want to buy one after I actually beat on one at the track at Spring Montain for a few days, those cars that the Corvette driving school will have 10-20-30-40-50 times the number of track miles that most people will be able to put on their cars since we can't possibly be driving the car on the track 7 days a week for 5-6 hours each. So instead of hearsay I will have 1st hand experience with a car that has seen some serious track miles and then decide.
If GM can produce and selll 30K C8 Corvette's with the T-top and a convertible hard-top for the 1st year more power to them, there is absolutely nothing that precludes GM from producing a hardtop that will bring torsional stiffness up by a factor close to two. There is a lot more engineering needed to design a car with an open top that is stiff, than putting a roof back on that same exact car. It might be that GM decides to charge an extra $1K to put the roof back on since it will be a special chassis coming down the assembly line and that the car might need to be special ordered since market research seems to indicate that the vast majority of Corvette owners want the T-top.
If GM is interested in attracting people like you and me and others who like the hardtop, then they just might when they have less demand for the T-top. Do you get upset with Porsche when they don't launch the particular version of the 911 at the time that you want a car?
Most folks here try to make constructive comments or share experiences that add value.
I am not a C8 fanboy, I will decide if I want to buy one after I actually beat on one at the track at Spring Montain for a few days, those cars that the Corvette driving school will have 10-20-30-40-50 times the number of track miles that most people will be able to put on their cars since we can't possibly be driving the car on the track 7 days a week for 5-6 hours each. So instead of hearsay I will have 1st hand experience with a car that has seen some serious track miles and then decide.
You stated that no mid engine cars but turbos have the heat vents. I pointed out that nearly *** mid engine exotics that are N/A have those vents. The storage at rear clearly completely comprised the rear design and very logically cooling. Remains to be seen.
If Porsche puts an N/A 9A2evo in a 992, it’s game over if you ask me. I know which one I’d aspire to.
#1898
Thing is, the C8 is a very extraverted design. Which means it’ll be massively hot when it launches, then get tiring on the eyes. Much like seeing Lambos over and over gets old.
Just look at it next to that 991. It looks like a transformer, bulky, hard angled, shouty, large, imo it won’t age well if it’s all over the place. It’ll generate fatigue quickly, as the C7 and 2010 Camaro did. The 911’s secret potion is that it’s so clean and timeless that you can see them “all the time” and they never tire your eyes, they never age. They don’t impose on your vision, they just effortlessly draw admiration for their own brand of exotic appeal (so uniquely simple and exclusively positioned in drivetrain that it’s exotic).
We can talk about 30K Vettes sold like we’re getting a piece of that pie (maybe if you own GM stock, as I actually do), but who wants to see an exotic car you own at every lamp post? Kind of misses the whole point, imo. I used to tire of seeing my own E Classes and 5 Series’ around, and those are understated sedans. An overstated exotic? 30,000 sales is great for GM, but is a huge negative to me as a potential owner. The car will wear its imposing presence out if it sells nearly as much as a 5 Series does.
Just look at it next to that 991. It looks like a transformer, bulky, hard angled, shouty, large, imo it won’t age well if it’s all over the place. It’ll generate fatigue quickly, as the C7 and 2010 Camaro did. The 911’s secret potion is that it’s so clean and timeless that you can see them “all the time” and they never tire your eyes, they never age. They don’t impose on your vision, they just effortlessly draw admiration for their own brand of exotic appeal (so uniquely simple and exclusively positioned in drivetrain that it’s exotic).
We can talk about 30K Vettes sold like we’re getting a piece of that pie (maybe if you own GM stock, as I actually do), but who wants to see an exotic car you own at every lamp post? Kind of misses the whole point, imo. I used to tire of seeing my own E Classes and 5 Series’ around, and those are understated sedans. An overstated exotic? 30,000 sales is great for GM, but is a huge negative to me as a potential owner. The car will wear its imposing presence out if it sells nearly as much as a 5 Series does.
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Meanwhile there are 996's sitting on shady used car lots in every major city. Must feel really good driving around in a $300,000 super Porsche that looks like a winged up version of that $10,000 POS on the corner lot.
At least to the general person a C5, C7, and C8 are distinctively different. I left out the C6 on purpose.
At a recent cars & coffee a family was picking up their new Macan, the wife pointed to a local 993 and asked if that was one of the new ones. At least a 1996 Corvette won't be mistaken for a C8
Porsche has done a great job of keeping the platform true to the roots, somewhat, at least styling wise.....but to make an argument the C8 will be too mundane long term while in a Porsche forum is downright hilarious.
I love how the weight of the C8 keeps getting compared to the Boxster. Meanwhile a optioned out 992 Turbo is 3,600lbs.
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Baby boomers are 55-75
Corvette ownership has risen to an average age of 62
https://www.creditdonkey.com/golf-pl...mographic.html
"Although plenty of single men and women enjoy playing a round, golf is a sport that's primarily dominated by married folks. An estimated 68% of all golfers are married."
"As of 2013, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. played golf at least once per year."
"The largest percentage of golfers is composed of men between the ages of 18 and 59"
Corvette ownership has risen to an average age of 62
https://www.creditdonkey.com/golf-pl...mographic.html
"Although plenty of single men and women enjoy playing a round, golf is a sport that's primarily dominated by married folks. An estimated 68% of all golfers are married."
"As of 2013, approximately 24 million people in the U.S. played golf at least once per year."
"The largest percentage of golfers is composed of men between the ages of 18 and 59"
What we have here is a compromise with it's removable top and large trunk, where the GT4 has a small trunk that is appropriately almost an afterthought.
If I'm going to the golf course the bag goes in the passenger seat, if I'm going with someone else we take separate cars.
Like K-A aptly noted, GM missed an opportunity here, the trunk area could have been full height open mesh like a true exotic.
Now every time I look at the C8 I see a sedan trunk grafted onto an otherwise likeable sports car, sad!
#1903
Wait until the C8 reviews come out and they comment on how it doesn’t handle quite as well or feel as tossable and composed as a 911, and feels like a barge compared to the far daintier 718’s in corners.
Vettes always get close on paper, but never capture the sense of real world (or track) balance magic. Will the mid engine make it closer? It surely must. Will it exceed the handling? Doubtful. I’d put forum bets on it.
Vettes always get close on paper, but never capture the sense of real world (or track) balance magic. Will the mid engine make it closer? It surely must. Will it exceed the handling? Doubtful. I’d put forum bets on it.
#1904
Vettes have captured the real world and track magic of Porsche sports cars? Enlighten us.
Funny, what Ring times Porsche put up with their 700+ HP 911 vs what Chevy put up with their 700+ HP Vette. You can cite price differences all you want, but the extra cost went somewhere.
Are you implying C7’s are as or more fun and balanced/tossable on canyon roads as Boxsters/Caymans are?
Because what I stated is pretty well known factual. Not sure what you disagree with.
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People arguing about meshes on the rear of mid-engine cars, torsional rigidity on open top cars, too much weight for a sports car. Really?
Each and every one of these "issues" are also perpetrated by every other manufacturer, including Porsche. But yet, the vette is a mistake. Ok, we get it, you don't like vettes.