Cool info on the Corvette

[mcrn]

I see several posts here about the new Vette but I did not see this article posted but I apologize if I missed it. Cool videos as well.



https://jalopnik.com/heres-a-detailed-look-at-the-2020-corvette-c8s-impressi-1836540969

 

[demarpaint]

I like it. My advice would be to let the early adopters iron out the bugs. I'd wait about 2 years before buying one, if I were in the market for one.

 

[Kira]

Thanks for the article. Way cool to see its insides.

 

[buster]

Great article.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Very cool. Thanks for the post.

 

[XCIDMigs]

Knight Rider Dash FTW

 

[Mr Nice]

Good article.

I'm still surprised how bad they designed the interior.

 

[E365]

Looks like those "Bedford Six" aluminum chassis castings are based on technology developed for the Cadillac CT6's "Omega" chassis. Beautiful, ribbed aluminum pieces. Photos are of the CT6

 

[Cujet]

Thanks, that was a very informative site!

Interesting that the HP improvements consist of a taller intake manifold and headers. Very few internal changes to the engine. I also appreciate the dry sump.

I'm not sure why there is so much hate for the interior. A cockpit is to be experienced from the seating position, not from pictures. So far, it looks good to me.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted by E365
Looks like those "Bedford Six" aluminum chassis castings are based on technology developed for the Cadillac CT6's "Omega" chassis. Beautiful, ribbed aluminum pieces. Photos are of the CT6


IMPOSSIBLE to repair "cost effectively" . . . I expect these cars will be totaled pretty easily.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted by Cujet

I'm not sure why there is so much hate for the interior.


There's a HUGE friggin' ''switch bar'' running diagonally from the dash to the console, "walling off" the passenger... like a jail cell

 

[MrHorspwer]

Originally Posted by Linctex
There's a HUGE friggin' ''switch bar'' running diagonally from the dash to the console, "walling off" the passenger... like a jail cell


Being a mid-engine, the entire front of the vehicle is not tall at all. The instrument panel height is very low. That line of switches running up to the ip isn't as tall as it appears and it doesn't wall off anything in the interior.

When you see one, you'll be amazed at how low the belt line is at the a-pillar and the interior proportions will make more sense.

From the spy shot of the interior, you can see where the line of switches is covered and how high it actually isn't. With a person in the interior for scale, it doesn';t extend much higher than the passengers knee:

 

[benjy]

thanks! interesting for sure + hoping that all the $$$$ not being spent making a decent everyday car benefits the vette. for sure there will be bugs that the beta testers will find in real world driving + track days for some. it was long overdue but even at its cost it will likely take some time to recoup the investment $$$$$, good luck GM + hopefully you can spend some time + $$$ making a decent reliable everyday vehicle for the average guy + girl!

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted by Linctex
Originally Posted by E365
Looks like those "Bedford Six" aluminum chassis castings are based on technology developed for the Cadillac CT6's "Omega" chassis. Beautiful, ribbed aluminum pieces. Photos are of the CT6


IMPOSSIBLE to repair "cost effectively" . . . I expect these cars will be totaled pretty easily.

Without question. Body shop heads will spin

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

AWSOME !!!!!!

 

[Warstud]

 

[ZeeOSix]

Definately a lot of very high tech put into the new C8. Only downside is I bet it would be hard to work on if you had to, as the engine access looks nil. Get an extended warranty.

Hard to believe they will price the base model at just under $60K. A C5 Z06 Vette in 2002 was $50K and was low tech compared to this C8. Definately want to see one when they show up at dealers.

 

[Mr Nice]

Originally Posted by Linctex
Originally Posted by Cujet

I'm not sure why there is so much hate for the interior.


There's a HUGE friggin' ''switch bar'' running diagonally from the dash to the console, "walling off" the passenger... like a jail cell


If GM made the Corvette exterior look European (Ferrari F430)....... why not copy a European interior like a beautiful BMW & Porsche 911 ?

These 2 interiors set the standard for functional layout for sports cars.

It's a shame so little thought went into designing the Corvette interior.

 

[4WD]

Post pictures of the perfect interior in your ride please …

 

[4WD]

Think that was better than the big show ! Thanks