An AWD Hybrid Corvette Is Happening—Yes, Really!—and It Sounds Awesome
Watch the wheels!
AWD Hybrid Corvette
- Thread starter BlueOvalFitter
- Start date
So will it weigh about 6,000 pounds? I hope they use a 1 cylinder briggs and stratton to run the generator, that will be a nice sounding vette.
I'd take my old 58 I had as a youngster over any of the new junk built now. Sure miss the nice smell of burnt tel in those days.
I'd take my old 58 I had as a youngster over any of the new junk built now. Sure miss the nice smell of burnt tel in those days.
Last edited:
Corvette needs this to remain competitive. Im sure many people whined when they went port and then direct injected.
What year/version did the damage occur?
2014
There are many forums to search to agree with your stance on the subject, but if you could expand as to why, it might be fun to investigate.
I tend to like all of them. I don't own one and may never own one. But I do drive them from time to time. My fav so far is the C7 Z51. Front engine, rear drive has a nice feel, even if it has less traction during launch. I do find the steering just a touch numb. But other than that, they are really fun cars. I do feel the C7 has better driving dynamics than the C5 or C6.
I've not driven a C8 yet. Most people tend to like 'em.
1973.
I really enjoy my C5. While I know there is room for improvement, I still can't take full advantage of its capabilities in the AutoX course. I might be more of a motorcycle aficionado, but for my capabilities, she does just fine. I would love a chance to pilot a newer version on a good course!
The only good Corvette years are from 1953 to current. And forward.
It is interesting that tail and taillight design generated so much emotion. I don't love it, and I do consider "looks" important. Just not as important as the entire package. I do like the classic Corvette feel, a front engine, rear drive sports car with good weight distribution and adequate mid range acceleration. The C7 is my fav, so far, lights or no.
Some people who grew up or moved to driving sporty front wheel drive cars tend to like that arrangement. I am not among them, in any way, shape or form. I also tend not to like rear eng cars, and many mid-rear engine cars. But I've not driven the new C8.
“E-Ray” AWD hybrid allegedly leaked in the online configuration.
Looks like Chevy thinks they're going to take a shot across the bow of the Porsche 918. Compelling car for folks who don't care what their car looks like as long as it's expensive and way too powerful for their abilities.
Corvette Hybrid reveal coming on Jan 17th.
www.motortrend.com
The First-Ever Electrified Chevrolet Corvette Hybrid Debuts Next Week
Here's what you can expect from the gas-electric hybrid Corvette.
