Mid Engine vette is for real

DenverTaco07 · 09-12-2016, 03:33 PM

I know there were spyshots before, but to me, I wasn't convinced based on those shots... but these, undoubtedly a mid engine.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-spy...ht-in-profile/

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/...mage=AAiNMOs|5

This may be old news, but thought I'd share.

pyroguy · 09-12-2016, 04:34 PM

Not a fan. Looks like I won't be going after a C8 Corvette. It may bring some new enthusiasts, but I can see the purists really hating it.

Juiced1 · 09-12-2016, 04:36 PM

I'm sure it will be mixed but from what I understand there will still be a front engine versions (the C7 and C8 will be in production together for a while). I don't think they would completely alienate their fan base. The C7 is a great car but the Z06 is really pushing the limits of the front engine rear wheel drive platform.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 09-12-2016, 07:19 PM

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mickss · 09-12-2016, 07:46 PM

Are you even sure it is a Corvette? The only thing in those two links that say for sure is the covert testing was done in Michigan but they are only guessing it`s even a Corvette, for all they know it might be a different manufacture other than GM. If there was something that in those photos that differently identified it as a Corvette then I would be convinced they were legit spy photos of a new Corvette, it could be a Ferrari for all they know.

FNxR3DNECK · 09-16-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

I'm sure it will be mixed but from what I understand there will still be a front engine versions (the C7 and C8 will be in production together for a while). I don't think they would completely alienate their fan base. The C7 is a great car but the Z06 is really pushing the limits of the front engine rear wheel drive platform.

I'm with you but have a slightly different thought. I think this mid-engine Vette will be separate from the base Corvette line up. The regular line up will be front engine as everyone knows and loves, and then the mid-engine will be the mack daddy Vette. There could still be a Grand Sport and Z06 on the front engine model, the mid-engine would likely only have one trim level and be setup as a competitor to the new Ford GT.

shibbs · 09-16-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

I'm with you but have a slightly different thought. I think this mid-engine Vette will be separate from the base Corvette line up. The regular line up will be front engine as everyone knows and loves, and then the mid-engine will be the mack daddy Vette. There could still be a Grand Sport and Z06 on the front engine model, the mid-engine would likely only have one trim level and be setup as a competitor to the new Ford GT.

I really hope this is correct. The "Corvette" is FR, and have the "Zora" or "Corvette Zora" be MR.

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Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	I'm sure it will be mixed but from what I understand there will still be a front engine versions (the C7 and C8 will be in production together for a while). I don't think they would completely alienate their fan base. The C7 is a great car but the Z06 is really pushing the limits of the front engine rear wheel drive platform.