2020 C8 Vette
 

So, what do y'all think? They say the starting price point will be $60k for a base model.

GM has lost me on styling. I can't believe I'm saying it, but I'd buy a Ford before a Chevy these days.

Top view looks nice but it looks like a Ferrari clone

I'm along the same lines as Todd. I'm not really digging GM's direction. The new trucks are hideous. Whoever approved the design on the 2019 Camaro should be fired. I'm not kidding. I don't see how you could look at that car and say it's worth building. I'm not sure how I feel about the vette. Some angles and pictures look good. Others, not so much. I think I'll reserve judgement until I see one in person.

0 to 60 in three seconds for $60k. What’s not to like?

Don

I love the car. Already told the wife I’m gonna go after either the Z06 or the ZR1 model. I’ve owned a couple vettes previously and I love the car. This ME is just about perfect, (don’t LOVE the rear, but maybe it will get updated before I get one) and I’m sure the changes GM makes along the way in the next 5 years or so will only make it better. 0-60 under 3 seconds for the base car, means an extremely quick Z car. Maybe 2.3-2.4 seconds. That’s quick. Priced under $60k for the base model as well means these cars will likely be the fastest selling Corvettes in history. Color choices are more than ever and interior colors as well. I’m excited. Been waiting for this car a long time.
The new Silverados look good to me as well when modded with lift kits and tires/wheels. They are bland from the factory.

They actually said the base price was under 60K. Personally, I think it's better looking than a Ferrari and way overdue. And yes I know what a Ferrari looks like. I rode in this 488 this past weekend on track at 153mph.


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Looks like you have to order the Z51 option to get the performance exhaust (extra 5 hp), performance brakes, eLSD, and performance rear gear ratio. I haven't seen the price on that option, but I'll bet it's not cheap. I doubt the base-base car (without the Z51 performance gear ratio) is a 3-second zero-to-sixty car. The performance ratio is probably pretty low, contributing to the quick time. I also wonder about the 245 front tires on a car that weighs over 3300 lbs dry in its most basic configuration, and probably realistically 3600# on track. Maybe the suspension and aero pieces are that good???? Time will tell.

Pappy

Well - what size does a F430 run? It's probably a 40/60 weight distribution so you can't think about tire sizes in the same way as a 50/50 car.
911's have fairly small front tires too.

OK I very much agree that GM has lost it's mind with design, however the C8 in my mind turned it all around. I LOVE the C8. I even like the back.

As for 0-60 being slower for base, i'm not sure if gear ratios change (be surprised if anything in the trans but maybe the final drive) however the base has All Seasons which i'm sure is the limiting factor.

I'm looking at picking up a 2LT / Z51 for a fun car to drive regularly.

Performance exhaust is available separately from what i've seen, just included as standard on the Z51.

Got a chance to see one in person yesterday. IMO, this is a home run for Chevrolet.

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I agree and you can probably buy 4 or 5 C8s for the price of the Ferrari! Gold Chains not included

Are we allowed to nitpick...?
The car is beautiful!! Absolutely phenomenal for the price!
The gloss black plastic accents really throw me off... gives it a cheapish look in my opinion. Perfect places for carbon fiber upgrades on higher trim levels I guess...?
The center front grill opening with the large gloss black area also seems to need a tweak...didn't they just go through this with the Camaro front look?

I cannot wait to see it in the top dog high hp trim!!!


Jeff-

You can actually customize the accent colors. You can change engine cover colors ,caliper colors,seat belt colors and a bunch of stuff on www.cheverolet.com website.
John

While there is no doubt that this car will perform as they always have, GM seems to be headed in a weird direction to me. making the Corvette more out of reach by upping base price from upper $40's to near $60, and for sure way more on performance models. Then discontinuing the camaro. Not sure who they are trying to appeal to.
I agree with points on design, some angles this car looks good others it looks terrible. to me most of the new GM designs are odd or just plain terrible i.e. the new Chevy trucks (the GM HD looks substantially better though) to me Chevy has always had issues with cheap looking material choices and I don't know why they are in love so much with cheap looking glossy black plastic, especially on a mid engine Ferrari fighter.

yes it will perform I have no doubt, but if they are looking to attract Ferrari type owners they will always far short of the Italian quality.

I don't see it as a Ferrari fighter. Most Corvette guys could never afford a Ferrari and Ferrari owners want them to be an outlier. I've owned a C5 and C6 and they perform well, but as I always say, they are Chevys. They feel cheap, squeak, and rattle. Personally, I think they would do well by offering some type of appearance package to improve the quality of the materials inside and out. Maybe they will....

If I spent 70-80k on a sports car, it would probably be a Porsche due to the refinement.

With that being said, it's a great new option in the market and a big step forward for the Corvette at a reasonable price. I bet they sell like hotcakes.

Uhhhh, besides...I'm willing to bet if you're in your brand spanking, newly designed, 2020, C8 'Vette and a guy rolls up in his 488, I'd hope you didn't have a girl with you because even she would know the difference. :animated_bye_bye_em

Corvette hasn't been in the 40s base since the C6. This generation is an increase of about 4k ($55.9k for a C7 vs 59.9k for a C8). I think that's about standard. I agree I dont love what Chevy has been doing styling wise and with ditching the camaro after this generation there is a HUGE gap in the market that will just continue to be dominated by Ford with the Mustang.

All car prices are high, what's the base price of a camaro now? 37k if you want a V8? 2010 were sticker for 31k with same trim level.

There are options for upgrading that cheap glossy black, cheaper option being have it painted when you get it satin color maybe to take the cheapness out of it. The carbon option upgrade for the vette are going to be pricey!

I've always liked what GM has push for with the vette. It's always crazy fast and runs times like much more expensive cars. Id definitely like to go for a ride in one for sure. I bet it'll be a riot. its closer now to a poor mans supercar now that its mid-engine. I'm sure a few people on here will make the necessary changes to really make them visually pleasing from all angles and that will be fun to watch.:popcorn2:

Agreed.

Have to see one in person, but it just doesn't have the soul of a Corvette in terms of the look..... looks like its trying to be something else.... like cheap version of a Ferrari.
Some pictures I think "ok....not bad".... others I think "looks like cheap kit car Ferrari imitator"....
Not doing much for me so far...

Looks great on paper.

Not a fan of the locked down ecu and its over the air update BS.

If that is going to be the case with these new cars then im probably done buying anything new from GM.

I think GM is on the wrong path and their sales indicate im not the only one who thinks that