2020 C8 Vette

[mfain]

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

[c4racer2]

Originally Posted by mfain

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.

[will69camaro]

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.

[WILWAXU]

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

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