View Poll Results: what do you think?
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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Thoughts on the new corvette?
10-05-2019, 09:35 AM
#2731
Instructor
due to high production volume GM was able to secure the high cost capital investment for high pressure die casting tooling
thus no chance of porosity that lead to stress risers and subsequent crack propagation during elevated duty cycles
10-05-2019, 05:30 PM
#2732
Rennlist Member
10-07-2019, 10:55 AM
#2733
Instructor
There are currently 2 on display in Newport, RI. Audrain Museum is having some sort of big deal auto thing all around the mansions, etc. $35.00 to get in that part of the event and you will need to stand in line if you want to sit in one. Even though my deposit was in a long time ago my dealer never told me about this event. I call yesterday and was informed that they did have some free passes, but none left.
The clean lines of the quite-small Aerovette concept car on display at the museum was a stark contrast to the C8...
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JBsZ06 (10-09-2019)
10-11-2019, 02:21 AM
#2736
R&T PCOTY preview video of the C8 at Thunderhill.
https://youtu.be/9kxcwgtaqAc
Seems to handle really well for the few laps that are on the video
https://youtu.be/9kxcwgtaqAc
Seems to handle really well for the few laps that are on the video
You think Matt Farrah is a "freakin' fast" driver? No way. His line is typically garbage as he is trying to facetime. Hardly an ace driver.
Once Randy Pobst gets his hands on the wheel, we can discuss "fast". Let's also not pretend like this C8 in Z51 trim won't best the lap time of nearly every Porsche available...
Once Randy Pobst gets his hands on the wheel, we can discuss "fast". Let's also not pretend like this C8 in Z51 trim won't best the lap time of nearly every Porsche available...
10-11-2019, 02:38 AM
#2737
10-11-2019, 02:52 AM
#2738
Rennlist Member
Here, a 992 S edges out a C7 GS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...rsche-911-992/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...rsche-911-992/
10-11-2019, 05:19 AM
#2739
Here, a 992 S edges out a C7 GS.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...rsche-911-992/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...rsche-911-992/
10-11-2019, 03:38 PM
#2740
In that case, perhaps I'd lose said forum bet that a 992 S will outperform a C8 on at least that track. Will be interesting. I'm most curious to see the Ring time, perhaps the C8 will put up a better showing.... still doubtful, but with 500 HP and no front engine hampering it now, it should very well render the 911 the underdog.
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GT3FZS (10-14-2019)
10-11-2019, 11:10 PM
#2741
Originally Posted by fast1
And don't neglect the faster time because of a DCT vs the auto in the video. The C8's mid-engine, extra HP, and the DCT will certainly produce a faster track time. Finally, a decently equipped 992S will easily push $140K whereas nicely equipped C8s will sticker for around $80K.
Go C8!!!
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GT3FZS (10-14-2019)
10-11-2019, 11:15 PM
#2742
Rennlist Member
Agreed. When I buy a car I buy the motor. In this regard, the C8 is a clear winner...I don't give a rats *** if the 992 goes around a track 3 times faster. There's zero inspiration in a turbo 3.0L engine, zero! I would probably get a Tesla and complete the joke, before settling for non-GT 991 or 992...at double the price, no less.
Go C8!!!
Go C8!!!
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CaymanCarver (10-12-2019)
10-11-2019, 11:36 PM
#2743
Rennlist Member
The new American Targa...
C8 Corvette Stingray comes with a removable center roof panel, but a true convertible will eventually arrive.
Note: you remove the panel and stow it in the trunk. Yeah, no 'Magic Trick'.
10-12-2019, 06:14 AM
#2744
10-12-2019, 11:06 AM
#2745
Rennlist Member
after Porsches, love Vettes!