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C8 CORVETTE

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  1. BJK

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    Finally no overheating! I think the Vette had the driver mod that the GT3 was missing.
     
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    Hard to believe this is a Chevy... pretty impressive. Body color painting the side scoop cleans it up a bit. Love the all tan interior.
     

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    Completely agree with the body-colored boomerang treatment. Wonder why they didn't make the boomerang part of the body in the first place instead of a "look at me" tack on? Next, get a better looking wing/spoiler.
     
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    Just being able to see to see the rear bumper of a GT3 RS in a base model is very respectable. :) And this 19 yr old kid gushing about his car is exactly what Chevy was looking for in the redesign. Interest from the 'next' generation.
     
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    This is the same color combo we are choosing. Elkhart Lake Blue with Natural (tan) interior.
     
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    Amazing what a nice set of wheels and a better stance does for it.
     
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    3LT Interior review
     
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    #267 Donatella, Apr 22, 2020
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    The 458 wouldn't let him pass, he had to pull off to get some room. Guess the guy in the Ferrari's ego couldn't let him be passed by a lowly Corvette...
     
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    Seriously both the 458 and c7 aren’t making any friends. This car is starting to show the world what’s up.
    I got an unsolicited offer to buy mine- I told the guy cost to me plus $10K- he’s coming to look tomorrow, not sure I am willing to let it go even though I know I’ll trade it in for a Z06
     
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    I'll let you in on a little secret... I was at this track day (it was my first time at Willow Springs). The C8 guy was driving in the advance group. (he's fairly experienced at Willow Springs). His footage of following the 458 was his only footage in the advance group.

    The rest of the footage was when he dropped down to the intermediate group (point by passing with general novices at the track day). He basically has no footage of passing, keeping up with cars in the advance group.
     
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    https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/gm-to-supply-partners-hold-your-horsepower/?fbclid=IwAR3u7OxvhuOyDzFdWzm960PNEquCfwfFFygYR111fCufyrmp5sTNfTqQy-M

    GM to supply partners: Hold your horsepower
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    Shareour previous reporting.

    Model Year Engine Power (est.) Torque (est.) Likely Application
    2021 LT2 6.2-liter 16-valve OHV 490-495 hp 465-470 lb-ft RHD Corvettes for export
    2022 LT6 5.5-liter 32-valve DOHC 650 hp 600 lb-ft Corvette Z06
    2023 LT2 6.2-liter 16-valve OHV hybrid 600 hp 500 lb-ft Corvette Grand Sport
    2024 LT7 5.5-liter twin-turbo DOHC 850 hp 825 lb-ft Corvette ZR1
    2025 LT7HP1 5.5-liter twin-turbo DOHC hybrid 1000 hp 975 lb-ft Corvette ZORA
    Though it might be delayed, along with the Stingray convertible, plenty of additional Corvette goodness is awaiting us in the years ahead.
     
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    The guy in the Ferrari missed just about every apex. The kid in the vette is really good.
     
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    Whelp....for me the 2022 Z06 is looking like the sweet spot. Screw hybrids....
     
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    I would consider trading in my Z51 convertible for a LT6 Twin cam with smaller displacement and no Turbos. IMO, I wish Ferrari would go back to this. The 458 engine is still my favorite V8 in the world.
     
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