Surprised it wasn't a thread already! 2020 mid engine Vette

[cabmandone]

Yeah, I could be tempted. 400+ hp... Sub 3 second 0-60... looks really nice... and all for 60K? Man it's gonna be tough to keep the 911 even though it's an icon with performance and a price like that!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/2020-chevy-corvette-will-start-under-dollar60000/ar-AAExfKb?li=BBnb4R5

[drcoastline]

That is the first Corvette since about 1982 that I like. But I wonder? It starts at $60K, so what doesn't it have at that price? Personally I don't like most of the options/electronic gadgets in todays cars. For me, manual transmission, paddle shift would be OK but not mandatory, A/C, Power locks, basic sound system. Maybe power windows. That's it, I don't need anything else.

It does look an awful lot like the new NSX.

[javadog]

Let me be the first to say that I can’t stand the interior. The asymmetric center console is hideous and, note to car designers worldwide, I want a round steering wheel in my cars.

Yet another performance car with no manual transmission. Boo.

[KFC911]

Don't like the 1st pic...can't use twice the performance...just not for me. I would not trade my Carrera for one....

[rfuerst911sc]

While I applaud GM for going mid-engine the style just doesn't do anything for me . But many modern cars the style does nothing for me . Too many large mouth bass radiator grills , way too angular lines meh no thanks . I look at the smooth curvy shape of my Boxster and see a modern 550 spyder . Guess I'm not a Vette guy ......... I'm OK with that

[masraum]

Originally Posted by javadog

I want a round steering wheel in my cars.

I've never tried a car with a steering wheel that wasn't round, but there have been times that I thought it might be nice to have a wheel that was a little flat on the bottom for more thigh clearance. I'm tall enough, that I've never needed flat on top.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Actually gotta say I really, really like it. For the money, what new car can top that?

After paying for another $8k service my neighbor is going to have me sell his McLaren, he wants to replace it with one of these.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

While I applaud GM for going mid-engine the style just doesn't do anything for me . But many modern cars the style does nothing for me . Too many large mouth bass radiator grills , way too angular lines meh no thanks . I look at the smooth curvy shape of my Boxster and see a modern 550 spyder . Guess I'm not a Vette guy ......... I'm OK with that

I'd rather drive a flounder...or a carp

Diggin' a post hole in hard as granite sand rock just sux....no other option...8" mo'....that is all ....

[1990C4S]

I don't believe they have a transmission that works reliably yet. That's a cause for concern.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I don't believe they have a transmission that works reliably yet. That's a cause for concern.

Supposed to have an 8 speed dual clutch. (I almost said PDK) No manual.
I watched the unveil last night, real time. Thirty minutes of boring engineers and astronauts talkin BS about how high tech the car is before they actually showed it. I nearly turned it off. That said, its a hell of a car for $60k. I wish my Cayman had 495 horsepower and a PDK. Sticker on it was $64k in 2008.

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Supposed to have an 8 speed dual clutch. (I almost said PDK) No manual.
I watched the unveil last night, real time. Thirty minutes of boring engineers and astronauts talkin BS about how high tech the car is before they actually showed it. I nearly turned it off. That said, its a hell of a car for $60k. I wish my Cayman had 495 horsepower and a PDK. Sticker on it was $64k in 2008.

I was going to watch and then forgot about it.

[onewhippedpuppy]

No manual? Ok nevermind.

[cairns]

Too much cowbell. Too much Chevy. No manual. I'll keep the 991 thanks.

[nota]

60k

bet the dealers additional profit and add on's will double that for a while

[Rusty Heap]

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-chevy-corvette-stingray-vs-ford-gt-porsche-911-comparison/

[ramonesfreak]

Don’t like no manual but I would have same issue if I wanted a new Ferrari or Lamborghini. Awesome that Porsche still offers manual on 992

Hate how that trim piece on door is black and not color of body

Row of buttons is very odd

Hate the hood lines

Hate the tail lights and the whole rear end basically

Don’t like snow flake rims

Otherwise best modern corvette yet!

I do like the roof into rear contour. Looks nice like they ripped off Ferrari and that’s ok with me

Compared to modern Lamborghini style, the corvette is no worse

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Supposed to have an 8 speed dual clutch. (I almost said PDK) No manual.
I watched the unveil last night, real time. Thirty minutes of boring engineers and astronauts talkin BS about how high tech the car is before they actually showed it. I nearly turned it off. That said, its a hell of a car for $60k. I wish my Cayman had 495 horsepower and a PDK. Sticker on it was $64k in 2008.

Yes, 8 Speed DCT. It is not road ready. Not nearly. They work. Briefly.

[ramonesfreak]

Oh and I’ve seen a ton of McLarens around town and god what an ugly car that is. The F1 is the only model I’ve ever seen that didn’t look totally stupid

[ramonesfreak]

[ramonesfreak]

For how to do a modern sports car interior, look at the 992

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1034813-new-992-video.html#post10526361