NEW MID-ENGINE VETTE INTRODUCED AT 11PM PST

[katana]

How well will the electronics hold up in the new stuff ? A lot of the country uses brine spray which AAA warns will begin to deteriorate under hood wiring in roughly five years.

LOL's - best not bring it to Europe then! I've a 40 year old UK car and the wiring is still good to go, has open connectors not 'weatherseal' types, they get a bit crusty but petroleum jelly sorts that out. If a new cars wiring starts failing after 5 years, i'd returning it to the 'Stealer' as not fit for purpose 

[RandySmith]

Cars are better built and designed motors better with computer control, but the biggest reason they last is because  oil and lubricants have gotten  WAY  better !

Randy

[Carl Cisneros]

and do not forget the new 2020 El Camino comming......................

[Larry Wong]

I actually miss my 1969 Corvette it’s a L-88 427 with m-22 was a custom car at Oakland Grand National and then turn into a race car.

[Scott Richlen]

and do not forget the new 2020 El Camino comming......................

Ooooooh!  Now that one I really like!

Diya thin owr plains wid ft 'n th back?

[Robert Zambelli]

In case anyone is interested:

Bob Z.

[Chris McMillin]

Thanks Bob.
Chris...

[Andre Ming]

2020 Vette...

Wow. I like it. I like it a LOT.

Andre

[Mark Mc]

and do not forget the new 2020 El Camino comming......................

Seriously?  Chevy is discontinuing the Camaro (again) to turn it into an El Camino?

*SIGH*

[Carl Cisneros]

Scott
after seeing what teh El Camino will be coming from, I am sure a couple planes will fit back there

coming from the Holden group

Carl

[Frank Imbriaco]

2020 Vette...

Wow. I like it. I like it a LOT.

Andre

And I would've guessed a purist such as yourself would never consider a Vette that doesn't have a third pedal.
It is a beauty ; except for the back .

[Andre Ming]

Frank:

A 6 speed would be the poops. However, my comment was made in reference to the side profile of it. It's got "exotic" written all over it. To purchase such styling in the European offerings would be well into the 6-figure range.

Both Sharon and I have been 'Vette fans forever. I pretty much like all "C" body styles. Sharon's a bit more selective, but she LOVES this one!

Hope all of you East Coast Crazies are doing good. I haven't talked to Larry in forever. I need to give him a call. I do hope both Larry and Ginger are doing well?

Andre

[Chris McMillin]

I am questioning why anyone would want a three-pedal trans. My guess is that few understand what a big deal a dual clutch transmission is and how much time it cuts in shifting and laying down power. Since my intention is to track-day mine, I was more than thrilled that the new C8 has this feature along with it's low CG and optimized aero making it as close to a modern race car as I'll ever get to drive. Let alone own by virtue of it's price.
It's pretty much a fantastic car so far as I can tell, I am watching with anticipation. I'm in love with a base engine that has a dry sump, 495 HP, 470 FT/LBS of torque and continuously variable valve timing. As well a 8 speed trans that shifts in milliseconds and transfers power during the shift, a huge amount of stopping power and a top speed of 194 miles per hour, yeah I'm pretty much sold. 
Chris... 

[Frank Imbriaco]

Prices announced today. $59,995.00 base. Chris, I hope you are able to swing it. This old fart likely won't have another. But I can dream.

[Frank Imbriaco]

chevrolet.com has all the  levels and prices . $59,995 ain't chump change , but it buys a car that should satisfy most. Easy to bring it up over 75K, though.

A future ZO6 reportedly will exceed 100K.

The Ford GT  exceeds 500K .

Who wouldn't be happy with a mid-engine that is a small fraction of that ?

Hats off to GM !

[Air Ministry .]

 " El Camino " . sounds like the mafia .  looks like theyve done the usual in advertising cars , Use Midgits , Elongate the thing , and polish it up .

looks like a tarted up Holden Ute . Not that theres anything wrong with a Holden Ute .

[Frank Imbriaco]

and do not forget the new 2020 El Camino comming......................

FYI- Holden Division of GM Australia( which produced an Aussie El Camino) closed their doors a few years ago. The chances of GM producing one now are nill. Except the for the 2020 Vette that may someday have a Cadillac version(hope not), GM does not have a platform suitable for an EL Camino at this time and likely  won't into the future because of small volume sales. I had a 1972 Camino  in 1977- it was a rust bucket , squirrelly in the rain, but sure looked cool.

Now back to the 2020 Vette !

[Robert Zambelli]

I am questioning why anyone would want a three-pedal trans. My guess is that few understand what a big deal a dual clutch transmission is and how much time it cuts in shifting and laying down power. Since my intention is to track-day mine, I was more than thrilled that the new C8 has this feature along with it's low CG and optimized aero making it as close to a modern race car as I'll ever get to drive. Let alone own by virtue of it's price.
It's pretty much a fantastic car so far as I can tell, I am watching with anticipation. I'm in love with a base engine that has a dry sump, 495 HP, 470 FT/LBS of torque and continuously variable valve timing. As well a 8 speed trans that shifts in milliseconds and transfers power during the shift, a huge amount of stopping power and a top speed of 194 miles per hour, yeah I'm pretty much sold. 
Chris...

Chris - GO FOR IT!!!
Get out your checkbook and realize your dream. What the heck, you only go around once.
I did this with my Ferrari in 1975.
Spent every dime I had to purchase it and never regretted it for a second.
I still have it, drive it regularly and it's closing in on 200,000 miles.

I think the reason for people preferring a three pedal system is just kind of a purist attitude. Also, much easier for the do-it-yourselfer, like me.

Regarding handling, I've owned front-engine (three Ferraris, four ALFAs), rear-engine  (three Porsches) and mid-engine (two Ferrari 308s) cars.
Mid engine handling (In my opinion) is the most precise, predictable and forgiving of the three.
The new Corvette should be a true winner.

Bob Z.

[Roger Vizioli]

Just heard, maybe a rumor?, that 2020 Corvette production is almost sold out.
Now an immediate purchae decision is not necessary.   
Roger

[Robert Zambelli]

The C-8 engine.

WOW!!!!!

  https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/09/17/engineering-brilliance-behind-c8-corvette-lt2-v8?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=19_September_21_Weekend_News

[Dick Pacini]

   Old cars were slow as Christmas:

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda 0-60: 6.3
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe 0-60: 6.2

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 440 6 Pack 5.8 sec
2016 Honda Accord Touring Coupe 5.6 sec


Or even better:

1972 Chevrolet Camaro Luxury GT  0-60 mph 9.7
2003 Mazda MPV ES  0-60: 9.3

and

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Compare 0-60 mph 7.9
2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L Passenger Van 7.7 sec

   The "Good Old Days" sucked, for the most part.

     Brett

1960 Ford 352 CI 360 HP 3 speed column shift overdrive  0-60 in 7.1sec.  150MPH WOT.  Magazines called it the fastest production car in the world.

[Al Ferraro]

 Here’s a photo of my 1986 Corvette. I painted it Candy Apple Red. It has a 454 big block Chevy 4 speed with nitrous for a extra 150 HP at a push of the button.
Al

[Al Ferraro]

 Not a Corvette, but has a 540  cubic inch Big Block Chevy with a power glide trans 
Al

[Carl Cisneros]

might have to wait for a bit to get their vettes.

GM still having big labor problems and the teamsters (according to what I read a few hours ago)
are not allowing anything to be shipped out. (If I read it correctly that is)

and it looks like the Canadian workers are getting furloughed left and right.

makes you want to say hhhhmmmmmmmmm.............

[Robert Zambelli]

Just heard, maybe a rumor?, that 2020 Corvette production is almost sold out.
Now an immediate purchae decision is not necessary.   
Roger

I wonder how the strike at GM will affect delivery??    

Bob Z.