GM Reveals 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

That’s going to be one hell of a car. Though I’m not sure about some of those comments trying to compare it with a GT350. Highly doubt it’ll be close on track between the two once the C8 get the Z06 treatment

Agreed. Speed Phenom has a GT350R, a GT500, and a C8 Stingray and tracks all of them. He gets better times with his C8 Stingray. A Z06 or Grand Sport will be that much better.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

That’s going to be one hell of a car. Though I’m not sure about some of those comments trying to compare it with a GT350. Highly doubt it’ll be close on track between the two once the C8 get the Z06 treatment

Yeah I don't know why they would make a comparison with the 350. The C8Z is going to be in another world of performance

[Bhobbs]

Just be prepared for all the Ford fanboys vomiting all over every discussion, if the Z06 comes with a FPC V8.

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Just be prepared for all the Ford fanboys vomiting all over every discussion,when the Z06 comes with a FPC V8.

it's a done deal.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Just be prepared for all the Ford fanboys vomiting all over every discussion, if the Z06 comes with a FPC V8.

What I am more curious is to see how people react to it around here. Almost every thread with the VooDoo eventually spiraled into who needs high rpms, it has no low end grunt, its not useable on the street. I am curious to see how the GM faithful react now that GM will have an engine that is going to have all of those qualities(granted in a better vehicle lol)

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

it's a done deal.

Very curious to see the final specs

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by shaffe

What I am more curious is to see how people react to it around here. Almost every thread with the VooDoo eventually spiraled into who needs high rpms, it has no low end grunt, its not useable on the street. I am curious to see how the GM faithful react now that GM will have an engine that is going to have all of those qualities(granted in a better vehicle lol)

Very curious to see the final specs

We will see. The Z06 is starting from a better baseline than the GT350. We’ve seen the Stingray run 2.9 sec 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile in 11.2 sec with hero runs of 10.9. That’s pretty strong street performance. A Z06 with a 5.5L direct injected, true FPC and DCT will get it done.

The GT350R starts at $74,630 with 3.9 sec 0-60 mph and 12.1 sec 1/4 mile. A10 equipped GTs and M6/A10 SSes will run with it on the street. M6 GTs? fugetaboutit.

SS 1LE for $45k offers strong street and track performance. PP2 or 2015/16 base GT350s as street only cars?

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

it's a done deal.

I figured it was.

Originally Posted by shaffe

What I am more curious is to see how people react to it around here. Almost every thread with the VooDoo eventually spiraled into who needs high rpms, it has no low end grunt, its not useable on the street. I am curious to see how the GM faithful react now that GM will have an engine that is going to have all of those qualities(granted in a better vehicle lol)



Very curious to see the final specs

I’m sure it will be the best thing ever made since it’s GM. I don’t expect it to make LT2 levels of low end torque but, if it’s 5.5 liters and direct injected, it should make more than the Voodoo.

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by shaffe

What I am more curious is to see how people react to it around here.

Why are you curious about that? Surprised some have shown a GM bias on a Camaro forum?

As far as the engine choice is concerned, believe IMSA/FIA dictate the C8R has to be based on a production engine. GM will have to produce something similar on a street car to track it in the C8R.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by hotlap

We will see. The Z06 is starting from a better baseline than the GT350. We’ve seen the Stingray run 2.9 sec 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile in 11.2 sec with hero runs of 10.9. That’s pretty strong street performance. A Z06 with a 5.5L direct injected, true FPC and DCT will get it done.

The GT350R starts at $74,630 with 3.9 sec 0-60 mph and 12.1 sec 1/4 mile. A10 equipped GTs and M6/A10 SSes will run with it on the street. M6 GTs? fugetaboutit.

SS 1LE for $45k offers strong street and track performance. PP2 or 2015/16 base GT350s as street only cars?

Oh yes I have no doubts it will be an insane performer, which is why I already said its in a better vehicle. I was talking strictly about the engine and my comment was more along the lines of the majority here don't like engines where the power and torque are made in the higher rpms. I am curious to see if their tune changes now that GM is making an engine like that.

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I figured it was.




I’m sure it will be the best thing ever made since it’s GM. I don’t expect it to make LT2 levels of low end torque but, if it’s 5.5 liters and direct injected, it should make more than the Voodoo.

this guy gets it ^

Originally Posted by snizzle

Why are you curious about that? Surprised some have shown a GM bias on a Camaro forum?

Not so much the bias, the general consensus around here is the voodoo, coyote and for the most part DOHC engines that make all their power on the high end arent as good as LS/LT engines because they have no low end grunt and you have to spin them to the moon to make power. This 5.5 for the C8 is exactly that. I am by no means an expert but I do know if the rumors are true and it screams to 9K to make its power it sure as hell isn't going to have any low end grunt

I will say it will be hard to really compare because it will be in a mid engine vetter backed by a DCT and some of those factors are going to probably going to offset

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by shaffe

Not so much the bias, the general consensus around here is the voodoo, coyote and for the most part DOHC engines that make all their power on the high end arent as good as LS/LT engines because they have no low end grunt and you have to spin them to the moon to make power. This 5.5 for the C8 is exactly that. I am by no means an expert but I do know if the rumors are true and it screams to 9K to make its power it sure as hell isn't going to have any low end grunt

We're already talking about a mid-engine Corvette, no manual transmission, that lacks circular taillights of previous generations. The purists are out already anyway. Clearly Chevy has thrown out the playbook to compete with exotics. And you've still got the LT2 if that's your preference.

[Bhobbs]

I would be pretty surprised if the Z06 is N/A. It's guessing its going to be a small displacement, twin turbo V8 similar to the 488 and not the 458.

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I would be pretty surprised if the Z06 is N/A. It's guessing its going to be a small displacement, twin turbo V8 similar to the 488 and not the 458.

The rumor was 5.5L 32V NA DOHC LT6 V8 at 600+ then a ZR1 gets a TT version of it at over 800. All rumors of course. There's a mix of hybrid offerings rumored as well with a new flagship Zora model.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by snizzle

We're already talking about a mid-engine Corvette, no manual transmission, that lacks circular taillights of previous generations. The purists are out already anyway. Clearly Chevy has thrown out the playbook to compete with exotics. And you've still got the LT2 if that's your preference.

I get where you are coming from. Like I said, just curious to see peoples opinions once it comes out

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I get where you are coming from. Like I said, just curious to see peoples opinions once it comes out

It’s all relative. If the Z06 can 0 to 60 in 2.9 sec like the Z51, I think the Chevy world will be fine with this FPC track terror. If it can’t outrun the $35k, Camaro LT1 A10 ...folks will be disappointed.

I expect it will be faster in a straight line than the Z51. Its a Chevy thing.