The new C8 Corvette

[SHOOTER12 8811]

On 7/23/2019 at 11:52 AM, Chewbacca said:

Chevy can't properly cool the front engine Corvettes.  You think this one will be any different?

They can't? Never had a problem with mine.

[Chewbacca 7780]

36 minutes ago, SHOOTER12 said:

They can't? Never had a problem with mine.

You've probably never had it on a track.  They are notorious for getting hot on the track.

[SHOOTER12 8811]

1 minute ago, Chewbacca said:

You've probably never had it on a track.  They are notorious for getting hot on the track.

Nope never had it on a track, but up until about 5 years ago drove the highways like they were a track.

[Sam Lin 3559]

The supercharged Z06 was the only one that had serious track overheat issues. The others can run hot, but they do it fairly comfortably, and it doesn't lead to reduced performance.

[Chewbacca 7780]

The supercharged Z06 was the only one that had serious track overheat issues. The others can run hot, but they do it fairly comfortably, and it doesn't lead to reduced performance.

So the track version was the only one to overheat on the track?

PS- the ZR1 had overheating issues as well.

[Armybrat 40851]

Except for the mid 1950s and the decade of the 1970s, the Corvette has always been a badass car in spite of the claims made by the eurosnobs.  

[pepper brooks 580]

I am going to see how these do on the track as far as reliability and maintenance.  if they appear to be up to par I am going to seriously consider getting one for dedicated track use.  

[Armybrat 40851]

I wouldn’t mind having one to drive Mrs. Brat down to Happy Hour with her fellow retired state bureaucrats.

Can’t afford one though, so we’ll go in my Civic.

[52-80 19183]

the interior looks ridiculously overstyled, and will probably date very early

[Hawndoh 2386]

3 hours ago, 52-80 said:

the interior looks ridiculously overstyled, and will probably date very early

So just like every Corvette ever.

[smuggs 9353]

4 hours ago, 52-80 said:

... and will probably date very early

[pepper brooks 580]

On 3/2/2020 at 9:47 AM, 52-80 said:

the interior looks ridiculously overstyled, and will probably date very early

no one has ever purchased a corvette based on interior styling.  ever.  I do believe they would be better served if they simply went with the "utilitarian" model or "more is less" kind of thing.  They definitely could take some notes from the Mustang on how to make a cost effective interior respectable.  

[52-80 19183]

35 minutes ago, pepper brooks said:

no one has ever purchased a corvette based on interior styling.  ever.  I do believe they would be better served if they simply went with the "utilitarian" model or "more is less" kind of thing.  They definitely could take some notes from the Mustang on how to make a cost effective interior respectable.  

the c4 fits its era

c6 is bad, but not horrendous.  c5 was fucking horrendous.

looking back now, the c7 is probably a great buy given that the exterior has great presence and the interior is decent.  their buying demographics probably just wants a loud v8 cruiser anyway, not a track weapon

[ChiTownDoc 21154]

The few times I’ve been to the track, literally not a single corvette lasted the whole day.  And there’s usually about 20 cars with 3-4 corvettes.  
 

Meanwhile the damn 911’s are running the same time or close 6 hrs later.  I’m not exaggerating.   
 

And the corvette still has bang for the buck and is Badass.  But the overheating at the track thing is fairly well known.  

[pepper brooks 580]

5 minutes ago, ChiTownDoc said:

The few times I’ve been to the track, literally not a single corvette lasted the whole day.  And there’s usually about 20 cars with 3-4 corvettes.  
 

Meanwhile the damn 911’s are running the same time or close 6 hrs later.  I’m not exaggerating.   
 

And the corvette still has bang for the buck and is Badass.  But the overheating at the track thing is fairly well known.  

it is true of my 911 when I have taken it to the track.  I drive it down there, run it on the track as hard as my shitty driving abilities can manage, drive it home, and back to work the next day.  they're just made to do this stuff.  

[elfenix 34322]

Saw one in the wild yesterday. Coming at me, at first I thought I was looking at a Ferrari. I had that same experience with the C7 coming up on one from behind for the first time.

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

What did your ophthalmologist say when you mentioned that?

[ChickenSandwich 9843]

Saw a red one in N Mopac Saturday morning. First I’ve seen in the wild. Striking. 

[PorscheGuy 127]

Surprised how good it looks.  Saw one at Preston and NW hwy.  Orange color.  Thought it was a Mclaren at first.  Great looking car.  I actually think the tail lights fit the car and looks way better in person.  This one had the over sized raised spoiler in the back, which I am not a fan of on this car.  Think Chevy hit a home run on this one (as long as you don't order it with the raised spoiler).

[Lhorn 4916]

Glad to hear they are hitting the street. Curious to see them in person.

[SuperSport 1333]

My pops ordered one for himself as a retirement present, he just got the call that his build date was moved up due to delays with carbon fiber part production (he optioned everything in body color).  Should have some first-hand pics and driving reviews in 30-45 days.

And maybe I'll finally get his '73 as a hand-me-down...

[ChickenSandwich 9843]

Credit where credit is due. Corvette know their market and makes no apologies. Hope the old man gives it the beans. 

[Smax 3800]

[Atxracer 797]

On February 25, 2020 at 3:20 PM, SHOOTER12 said:

Nope never had it on a track, but up until about 5 years ago drove the highways like they were a track.

No offense.  But, no you didn't.  That would be impossible to do.  And, they absolutely notoriously overheat on the track.  That being said, I hate to say it, but I am pretty impressed with this model so far.  

[SHOOTER12 8811]

11 minutes ago, Atxracer said:

No offense.  But, no you didn't.  That would be impossible to do.  And, they absolutely notoriously overheat on the track.  That being said, I hate to say it, but I am pretty impressed with this model so far.  

Nah, not like the track, but worded it that way to emphasize hauling ass

IH-10 heading west out of San Antonio has some great stretches to haul ass and push the limits.

[NYTransplant 145]

Saw an orange C8 out at COTA, two weekends ago, and the proportions just struck me as wrong. It's almost like a caricature of a Ferrari 430: rear fenders are a too slab sided, and the front end just looked too high. I saw a white one on the road, yesterday. It was just a drive by, but for some reason, it looked a lot better in white. Still waiting to pass judgement. 

Edited March 25, 2020 by NYTransplant

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

Was anyone able to see the numbers on the Hennessy dyno video?

[Smax 3800]

 

Click image, Im curious what the boost was, obviously low based on the numbers

Edited March 25, 2020 by Smax

[Parliament 14261]

Note that's rear wheel HP, not at the crank.  Still a bit weak though.

[Smax 3800]

 

Edited April 5, 2020 by Smax

[SHOOTER12 8811]

I saw one of those in the wild in Waco yesterday.  Just let me say that photos cannot do that beast justice. An absolutely incredible looking machine.

[Bevo&Pevo 5207]

Interested to see one for sure.  Not so interested in buying, although the wife said OK. I think she has eyes on my C6.

[Bevo&Pevo 5207]

Didn't take the time this trip to stop, but I did see one at the dealership (in of all places) Freer.  Will stop when going back that way in a couple of weeks and give an eye fucking then.

[Parliament 14261]

The C8.R on the other hand makes 500 horsepower (no word on torque) from its 5.5-liter DOHC V-8. These two engines are basically polar opposites. The V-8 in the race car has overhead cams...

No idea if it retains the 4.400 bore spacing, but that's irrelevant. The iconic SBC runs pushrods, Sir.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-vs-c8r/

[midtown 3346]

Anyone own a C8 here?  My coworker bought one and I am seriously considering one.

I really like the rapid blue.  All I can find right now is torch red

This is my coworkers car

Edited September 1, 2021 by midtown

[Bogeywon 2519]

On 9/1/2021 at 11:40 AM, midtown said:

Anyone own a C8 here?  My coworker bought one and I am seriously considering one.

I really like the rapid blue.  All I can find right now is torch red

This is my coworkers car

My sisters bf just bought and flipped a white one. Made 20k on it but he said he loved it and ordered a new one already