GM unveils a radically new Corvette

[iaresee]

but if you compare it to the LaFerrari or even the 488

Ah, look at that. That La Ferrari does have a similar geometry. Freaky.

As for drift: turning 90º on to the highway? I don't think every driving motion in street traffic demands a point-the-car-with-the-wheel approach.

 

[ScotHessler]

I'm really hoping the release of the C8 will allow me to rescue some poor lonely discounted C7 Grand Sport from the unwanted section of the dealer lot. If not, I can wait a while for all the bugs to get ironed out, the styling just doesn't make me want to be part of the Beta test group. Maybe when I see one in real life I'll change my mind...

 

[Project Mayhem]

That "rail panel" is going to be polarizing....please tell me the recessed panel to its left isn't the cup holders. I can hear Clarkson now.

 

[Project Mayhem]

Ah, look at that. That La Ferrari does have a similar geometry. Freaky.

As for drift: turning 90º on to the highway? I don't think every driving motion in street traffic demands a point-the-car-with-the-wheel approach.

Agreed, that would take away the fun.

 

[Project Mayhem]

I'm really hoping the release of the C8 will allow me to rescue some poor lonely discounted C7 Grand Sport from the unwanted section of the dealer lot. If not, I can wait a while for all the bugs to get ironed out, the styling just doesn't make me want to be part of the Beta test group. Maybe when I see one in real life I'll change my mind...

The styling may not, but the handling should.

 

[iaresee]

Agreed, that would take away the fun.

I’m still gonna find one and drive one when they land.

 

[spagthorpe]

I'm really hoping the release of the C8 will allow me to rescue some poor lonely discounted C7 Grand Sport from the unwanted section of the dealer lot. If not, I can wait a while for all the bugs to get ironed out, the styling just doesn't make me want to be part of the Beta test group. Maybe when I see one in real life I'll change my mind...

I know I had been looking at C6s when the C7s came out, and I was thinking the same thing. The reality was that I never really saw a drop in prices on the C6s, beyond the normal age thing. There wasn't a pile of C6s showing up either. Just the occasional garage queen from someone that wanted the latest toy, and they didn't sit on the lots. Maybe that's just around here though.

 

[Geezerjohn]

 

[FractalAudio]

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Nice but I'd prefer it with knockoff wheels.

 

[Geezerjohn]

Nice but I'd prefer it with knockoff wheels.

I’d take it with 4 flats.

 

[FractalAudio]

I have one of these in the garage but it needs a new motor:

 

[Geezerjohn]

I have one of these in the garage but it needs a new motor:

You know how some guys play air guitar. Well I drive an air Corvette. I’m just thankful that I am not driving a soccer mom minivan.

 

[pauly]

Bwhahaha! That, my friend is real comedy!
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How the hell are you supposed to get a blowjob in that thing?

 

[notalemming]

I have one of these in the garage but it needs a new motor:

Maybe something like this?

 

[nickjonson]

Great, wish I could own one

 

[ScotHessler]

The styling may not, but the handling should.

Maybe. At this point in time any real sporting car will have more capability than you'll ever need on the street. As blasphemous as it may be, I much prefer my Miata for track time. Sure the Corvette is faster, but the Miata is just more fun.

 

[SASouth]

I’ll stick with my Porsche.

I’d much prefer a ‘57 Corvette in my garage over the new C8.

 

[NeoSound]

Oh. But they cocked up the cockpit. :|

Looks like a single person experience with the ability to stick a small passenger in the side. Almost like a motor cycle with a side car

 

[Project Mayhem]

Maybe. At this point in time any real sporting car will have more capability than you'll ever need on the street. As blasphemous as it may be, I much prefer my Miata for track time. Sure the Corvette is faster, but the Miata is just more fun.

Blasphemy is people hating on the Miata who haven’t tracked one. The Miata is easily one of the greatest cars ever designed. I’d take a Miata over any vette at the track. Very hard to beat from a pure driving standpoint, and as you said, just so much fun, like nearly shifter kart level fun at the track.

The vette always get’s the “best bang for the buck” designation vs. the exotics, and rightfully so... but from a pure driving (track) standpoint, I can’t think of a better bang for the buck than the Miata (excluding karts).

 

[SASouth]

I owned a 1999 Miata. It was a fantastically fun car to drive. It was like it was on rails.