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Motor Trend tests C8 Corvette : 0-60: 2.8, 1/4 mi 11.1
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:20 pm
Not bad for starting under $60k.
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Keep on mind, this is the base car, not the Z06, ZR1, Or the top dog yet to be named (Zora perhaps...)
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Keep on mind, this is the base car, not the Z06, ZR1, Or the top dog yet to be named (Zora perhaps...)
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With launch control engaged and 61 percent of the weight on the rear tires, the C8 Corvette Z51 shot to 60 mph in a staggering 2.8 seconds on the way to an 11.1-second quarter mile at 123.2 mph.
The quickest 755hp C7 ZR1 ran a 10.8-second quarter mile at 133.1 mph
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:20 pm to Big Block Stingray
Not too shabby for an entry level sports car
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:21 pm to Big Block Stingray
Corvette is redefining expectations for a sub-$100k sports car.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:24 pm to Big Block Stingray
Everything about the new Vette is a homerun.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:25 pm to Paul Allen
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Not too shabby for an entry level sports car
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:25 pm to Big Block Stingray
Amazingly awesome car.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:28 pm to Big Block Stingray
Old men everywhere are going meet light poles sideways when they run out of talent.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:34 pm to dewster
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rvette is redefining expectations for a sub-$100k sports car
They have been since the C6
This one is just doing it very dramatically
Itll be really interesting to see how it sells
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:35 pm to Big Block Stingray
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0-60: 2.8
Jesus
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:42 pm to Big Block Stingray
I'm a little let down by the 1/4 mile time. With the rear weight bias, wicked quick tranny, chunky torque curve and quick 0-60 time I was expecting near .5 seconds quicker with a higher trap. Maybe there is a shift close to the beams or the extra weight is holding it back. It just seems odd for it to get gapped by 4 doors like the M5 and E63S.
In the end, it is still a huge bargain, even if as tested it was near $90k.
In the end, it is still a huge bargain, even if as tested it was near $90k.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:42 pm to Big Block Stingray
Damn it hooks.
Reliability still scares me though.
Reliability still scares me though.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:47 pm to Big Block Stingray
Hillbilly inbread redneck mode--on
"that ain't no curvette. what fur the motor in the middle?
that there motor should bes in the front...sounds like a homo idea.."
Hillbilly inbread redneck model -- off
Damn! This was a joke. Ppl will be hard pressed to justify $160k for a used Gallardo when they can have a new f430 clone with a warranty. The top end version will probably stomp any gallardo or f430 into the ground.
The new Vette is mouth watering.
"that ain't no curvette. what fur the motor in the middle?
that there motor should bes in the front...sounds like a homo idea.."
Hillbilly inbread redneck model -- off
Damn! This was a joke. Ppl will be hard pressed to justify $160k for a used Gallardo when they can have a new f430 clone with a warranty. The top end version will probably stomp any gallardo or f430 into the ground.
The new Vette is mouth watering.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 6:52 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 12:56 pm to Obtuse1
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I'm a little let down by the 1/4 mile time. With the rear weight bias, wicked quick tranny, chunky torque curve and quick 0-60 time I was expecting near .5 seconds quicker with a higher trap. Maybe there is a shift close to the beams or the extra weight is holding it back. It just seems odd for it to get gapped by 4 doors like the M5 and E63S.
In the end, it is still a huge bargain, even if as tested it was near $90k.
To each his own....
Base C8 is faster than a 992 C2S at half the price, personally I think that's impressive for the base model. 992 C2S price as tested was $151k.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 1:15 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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tll be really interesting to see how it sells
It's off to a good start - the first year's production run is already sold out.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 1:35 pm to Tempratt
Hillbilly inbred rednecks aren't driving Corvettes; Challengers, Camaros and Mustangs are more their style. Geriatrics are the demographic for the Corvette.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 1:39 pm to Gaston
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Old men everywhere are going meet light poles sideways when they run out of talent.
Dumbest thing I'll read all day.
The old men run rings around the younger set.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 1:45 pm to bad93ex
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Geriatrics are the demographic for the Corvette.
For years this has been the case, but the C7 demographic has shifted toward younger buyers and I'd suspect the C8 will push it even more.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 2:52 pm to lsu xman
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Damn it hooks.
Reliability still scares me though.
Corvette has historically done well in endurance racing. It may not be a diesel Toyota Hilux, but I'd put it up against any European brand.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 2:54 pm to Big Block Stingray
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Base C8 is faster than a 992 C2S at half the price, personally I think that's impressive for the base model. 992 C2S price as tested was $151k.
A $151,000 check would probably get a ZR1 Vette and then some. That car is going to be.....interesting.
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