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mikeman · 06-20-2019, 03:27 PM

I'm unsure about the mid engine C8. I know it will improve performance a lot by having the mid ship layout, but I think the styling could suffer in the process. The really short hood with a big long back end just looks ungainly to me.

It doesn't seem to evoke the same traditional Corvette shape to me. I hope they keep the front engine Corvette for some time after the C8 comes out though.

I know GM wanted to do a mid engine Corvvete as far back as the early '70's, but a lot of the classic Corvette design proportions seem to get lost in the mid engine transition.

As for the Camaro, think it should remain a 4 seat passenger car and not morph into a pure sports car. If it does and it replaces the current Corvette, then they will have to come up with a replacement for the Camaro as it moves up into the spot the Corvette currently occupies IMO.

Just my $.02.

06-20-2019, 03:27 PM	#9
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I'm unsure about the mid engine C8. I know it will improve performance a lot by having the mid ship layout, but I think the styling could suffer in the process. The really short hood with a big long back end just looks ungainly to me. It doesn't seem to evoke the same traditional Corvette shape to me. I hope they keep the front engine Corvette for some time after the C8 comes out though. I know GM wanted to do a mid engine Corvvete as far back as the early '70's, but a lot of the classic Corvette design proportions seem to get lost in the mid engine transition. As for the Camaro, think it should remain a 4 seat passenger car and not morph into a pure sports car. If it does and it replaces the current Corvette, then they will have to come up with a replacement for the Camaro as it moves up into the spot the Corvette currently occupies IMO. Just my $.02.