Spy Shots—Corvette C8 Caught In Base Trim

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From SEMA:

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This is the mid-engine Vette track testing and also a first look at a near-production prototype without an aero package (no spoiler, no front splitter), presumably the base model.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy, as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007 but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but there are now rumors that it will borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is expected to come from a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will be available as well. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant, which is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

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Still no concrete intel as to what hardware it will have.

I believe they are pulling a misdirection on some of the specific design features even at this point.
 

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The base V8 has been said to be a 530HP 6.2. IMO, that's a good start. The current 465HP is a total joke. 530HP from 6.2 is headed in the right direction. I prefer NA. Would kill to see GM bring back the LS7. DCT is definitely a no-brainer. Bottom line, buyers want quicker times and easier driving. McLaren is having record years without a manual. Little over a month away, hope it meets peoples expectations.
 

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It will be interesting to see how C7 values are impacted. Reminds me of an Acura NSX which priced at 180-200K is already dead in sales. I bet their values crash even more.
 

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The base V8 has been said to be a 530HP 6.2. IMO, that's a good start. The current 465HP is a total joke. 530HP from 6.2 is headed in the right direction. I prefer NA. Would kill to see GM bring back the LS7. DCT is definitely a no-brainer. Bottom line, buyers want quicker times and easier driving. McLaren is having record years without a manual. Little over a month away, hope it meets peoples expectations.

That’s because the 1% of people who can afford Mclarens are non driving dweebs. Every Mclaren I see out here(live by a dealer) are driven by Indian beta bux tech guys. Maybe 1% of the 99% actually race them but I only seen them on the first Sunday of the month or on nice sunny days on the weekend cruising by the strip malls lol.
 

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The US has needed a regular production mid engine offering of it's own for years. Glad to see it finally happening.
 

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This post is just disappointing, both in the quality of its content and the message that it sends.

The base V8 has been said to be a 530HP 6.2. IMO, that's a good start. The current 465HP is a total joke. 530HP from 6.2 is headed in the right direction. I prefer NA. Would kill to see GM bring back the LS7. DCT is definitely a no-brainer. Bottom line, buyers want quicker times and easier driving. McLaren is having record years without a manual. Little over a month away, hope it meets peoples expectations.
 

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