C8 corvette

ender2664 · 05-21-2016, 12:36 AM

Last time I checked, which was a while ago, there were all kinds of rumors about the next generation corvette coming out in calender year 2018.
Some of the rumors
It is coming out in calender year 2018
Middle engine
Multiple layers out options
Hyrbrid option
...there were a lot of rumors. Has there been any good info on it.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-21-2016, 01:23 AM

Still just rumors.

Mr Twisty · 05-22-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Still just rumors.

It's all true

...that it's still rumors

xc_SS/RS · 05-22-2016, 08:22 PM

All rumors until a prototype is seen driving around and or a concept is shown. I think they will have this one under some extremely tight cover to ensure no one finds out what they're doing until they want us to know.

But I think someone said the Z06 is at the limit in terms of power and ability to put it on the ground so who knows what they'll come up with next.

SS 1LE · 05-22-2016, 08:41 PM

Seems too soon to me...C7 only came out as a '14. 5 model year run on a Vette? Doubtful...

Last few gens went much longer.

C6 - 9 years
C5 - 8 years
C4 - 13 years
C3 - 15 years

ender2664 · 05-22-2016, 09:18 PM

https://youtu.be/Rrp3UlhAGSM
This just popped up on my YouTube feed.

3 yrs should be enough to pay off this car and use it as a down payment on the c8

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

All rumors until a prototype is seen driving around and or a concept is shown. I think they will have this one under some extremely tight cover to ensure no one finds out what they're doing until they want us to know.

But I think someone said the Z06 is at the limit in terms of power and ability to put it on the ground so who knows what they'll come up with next.

Technically there was an interesting looking mule a while back, a Holden Ute cobbled together with a C6 cabin and venting into the Ute bed. Most people took that to be proof GM is testing something mid-engined.

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Seems too soon to me...C7 only came out as a '14. 5 model year run on a Vette? Doubtful...

Last few gens went much longer.

C6 - 9 years
C5 - 8 years
C4 - 13 years
C3 - 15 years

Competition isn't standing still. Trucks were all new for 2014 and they'll be replaced for 2019.

SS 1LE · 05-23-2016, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Technically there was an interesting looking mule a while back, a Holden Ute cobbled together with a C6 cabin and venting into the Ute bed. Most people took that to be proof GM is testing something mid-engined.

Competition isn't standing still. Trucks were all new for 2014 and they'll be replaced for 2019.

Yes, but as we all know the trucks were a disappointment. The C7 was far from...

My gut tells me if this happens then, it will just be a halo car with the rest of the C7 line continuing on for a while.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Yes, but as we all know the trucks were a disappointment. The C7 was far from...

My gut tells me if this happens then, it will just be a halo car with the rest of the C7 line continuing on for a while.

...I fail to see how the trucks are a disappointment considering sales are up.

Number 3 · 05-24-2016, 10:34 PM

Article suggests all testing is at night and being run out of an Area 51.

When I worked for Nissan we did testing at night when we needed to remove camo for wind nois and NVH testing.

05-21-2016, 12:36 AM	#1
ender2664 Account Suspended Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 2,353	C8 corvette Last time I checked, which was a while ago, there were all kinds of rumors about the next generation corvette coming out in calender year 2018. Some of the rumors It is coming out in calender year 2018 Middle engine Multiple layers out options Hyrbrid option ...there were a lot of rumors. Has there been any good info on it.

05-21-2016, 01:23 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Still just rumors. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-22-2016, 08:22 PM	#4
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	All rumors until a prototype is seen driving around and or a concept is shown. I think they will have this one under some extremely tight cover to ensure no one finds out what they're doing until they want us to know. But I think someone said the Z06 is at the limit in terms of power and ability to put it on the ground so who knows what they'll come up with next. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

05-24-2016, 10:34 PM	#10
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,284 View My Garage	Article suggests all testing is at night and being run out of an Area 51. When I worked for Nissan we did testing at night when we needed to remove camo for wind nois and NVH testing. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

05-22-2016, 08:41 PM	#5
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Seems too soon to me...C7 only came out as a '14. 5 model year run on a Vette? Doubtful... Last few gens went much longer. C6 - 9 years C5 - 8 years C4 - 13 years C3 - 15 years

05-22-2016, 09:18 PM	#6
ender2664 Account Suspended Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 2,353	https://youtu.be/Rrp3UlhAGSM This just popped up on my YouTube feed. 3 yrs should be enough to pay off this car and use it as a down payment on the c8