mid engine corvette qtr panels leaked photo

I think it seems no one noticed that I dramatically reduced its length in photoshop

 

I sure didn’t, but I didn’t really look close.

 

Let's compare:
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I see the hood bulge closer to the windshield and the golf club compartment skinnier. And you didn't sacrifice any leg room!

 

More of an Audi R8 look, which I like

 

You should work for GM!

This car looks like a Station Wagon!

 

Couldnt pay me enough !

 

That car looks pretty nice

 

If they copy good pieces and put them together the right way then while not necessarily original it can still look great.

We know it’s gotta be comfy and have certain features so it’s more big than compact.

To me it looks like a big super car kinda like cizeta meets diablo but with comfort, so maybe big but appealing in its way.

The big bruiser mid engined super car that works.

 

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/02/14/how-does-the-c8-mid-engine-corvettes-size-compare-to-the-c7-corvette/?fbclid=IwAR29PPAgKBMY6QzdLm1ePsIK586ua74OF1XqqqoyS3Yq-DZWyTOYLReHepQ

 

^^^ There was an interesting little "nugget" at the bottom of the above link- aerodynamic side panels. However, it does not look like they made it onto the C8 (at least not yet).
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/02/15/gm-files-patent-application-for-active-aero-side-panels/
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So I hear theres a new corvette coming...

 

No, it's a Cadillac.

 

Personally, i'm rather fond of the 2019 ZR1

 

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/02/18/spied-california-dreaming-as-two-c8-mid-engine-corvette-prototypes-are-spotted-in-san-diego/

 

Lest anyone think they’ll continue with the FE after the ME announcement. By that I mean continue to produce - they’ll certainly need to sell off any remaining inventory.

GM has some of the highest DOH for dealer inventory of any manufacturer. Surprising the Corvette is this high:

https://www.gmauthority.com/blog/2019/02/c7-corvette-inventory-swells-to-232-day-supply-in-january

 

I wonder how much dealers are loading up these cars with options?

 

From a cursory review I did of the Vegas area, not much. I saw a lot of auto box Stingrays with the LT1 and LT2 interior, but not much else in the way of options. Same goes for Z06s; a lot of autos and LT1 and LT2 interiors, but not a whole lot of options boxes ticked.

 

Dealers bought what they thought they could sell easiest.

That meant no 3LT (expensive interiors) no CF, no ZR upgrades, and no sticks.

I think the factory pushed out a lot of these near the end of run and before the new tooling change over. Also, when the C7 came out Chevy said only the top 400 dealers would be able to sell one. Well, I went past a smaller dealer in LA last week that didn't carry the Vette a few years ago and Voila' -- 6 new ones were on the lot last week.

 

Yep. And the discounts were HUGE!

 

Caught on video:

 

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/02/20/video-corvette-ride-engineer-alex-macdonald-spotted-with-group-of-five-c8-corvettes/

 

The last car in the driving video has a different sounding engine - supercharged perhaps?

 

https://jalopnik.com/proof-that-the-midengine-corvette-shouldnt-be-left-in-t-1832782306?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook

 

https://www.corvetteonline.com/features/andy-pilgrim-explains-the-benefits-of-a-mid-engine-corvette/

 

Been saying this, and been excorciated here by some members. I guess its legit now Andy Pilgrim says it.

"“The current Grand Sport is superb on the racetrack. It’s a well-balanced package and you can utilize ALL of it,” he adds. “I can be extremely aggressive with a Z06 or ZR1; I know what they’ll do. But with the additional power of the Z06 and ZR1, after a hot lap or two, they totally over-drive the tires. Even in a straight line, cars with 250 less horsepower can out-power a ZR1 for loss of traction.”