MR Corvette C8 - General Discussion

[Dan]

Also, looking at the other images, how hard would it be for GM to lobby for a drone no-fly zone within a certain distance of their compound? Or any manufacture for that matter?

Probably very easy. The FAA sets up drone TFRs (temporary flight restrictions) all the time for sporting events amongst other reasons. GM could probably establish a long-term one with little effort.

 

[catamount39]

Well that's a blatantly obvious MR Corvette if I ever saw one.

 

[Joey D]

I still don't think it'll be a Corvette, but rather a Corvette branded "supercar". I still fully expect an engine in front of the driver for a normal Corvette, their sales rely too much on middle aged men who golf to make all Vettes a full blown rear mid engine car.

 

[ND4SPD]

Those rear fender humps scream Corvette to me... Oh man..

 

[catamount39]

I still don't think it'll be a Corvette, but rather a Corvette branded "supercar". I still fully expect an engine in front of the driver for a normal Corvette, their sales rely too much on middle aged men who golf to make all Vettes a full blown rear mid engine car.

Unlike Chrysler's SRT brand attempt, I think GM could easily separate the Corvette from Chevrolet (already has it's own badge, and its own brand already basically) and create a "Corvette" brand. Could have various names use Corvette designations:

Base FR - Z51
Sport FR - Grand Sport
Performance FR - Z06
Track Car FR - ZR1
Super Performance MR - Daytona Prototype (just a place holder)

 

[Joey D]

Unlike Chrysler's SRT brand attempt, I think GM could easily separate the Corvette from Chevrolet (already has it's own badge, and its own brand already basically) and create a "Corvette" brand. Could have various names use Corvette designations:

Base FR - Z51
Sport FR - Grand Sport
Performance FR - Z06
Track Car FR - ZR1
Super Performance MR - Daytona Prototype (just a place holder)

Well, it's already its own brand in Europe, so it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to do what you're saying.

 

[catamount39]

Well, it's already its own brand in Europe, so it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to do what you're saying.

Wait it is? Huh, neat. Would love to see that happen over here then.

 

[MSZ]

Wait it is? Huh, neat. Would love to see that happen over here then.

It is a separate brand in some Asian markets as well.

 

[mustafur]

With how the high end car market has booming Im surprised this hasn't been done years ago.

GM Could establish alot of brand prestige if they do this right.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Why not make a Corvette ute by this point? That spy shot of the model has a hilariously elongated back end.

 

[prousonhairy]

Why not make a Corvette ute by this point? That spy shot of the model has a hilariously elongated back end.

I was just going to say it looks like a freaking Ute in that picture, it's not a very cool looking Vette.

 

[Silver Arrows]

I was just going to say it looks like a freaking Ute in that picture, it's not a very cool looking Vette.

Aside from that quip, I'm going to have to agree with @Joey D 's estimations that there will probably never be a MR Corvette across the range, considering that a lot of the Corvette lore is taking on the best of Europe with a simple V8 in the front. If it's done, it's a one off model in the vein of the new Ford GT where Chevy puts everything into it, and sort of makes it even more of a halo car then the current Z06 and inevitable ZR1 will be.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Also, looking at the other images, how hard would it be for GM to lobby for a drone no-fly zone within a certain distance of their compound? Or any manufacture for that matter?

I've been to the one in Michigan. You don't really need a drone to see in/take pictures.

 

[Dennisch]

Man,I hope that that won't have the Corvette name, because it looks like ****. Silly generic MR body.

 

[desmodan]

I really hope this is not the next corvette .
So few cars have remained true to their roots that it would be such a shame for gm to throw away what has become a fantastic car and an iconic brand .
But this is gm we're talking about , so who knows ?

 

[Blackbird.]

Unlike Chrysler's SRT brand attempt, I think GM could easily separate the Corvette from Chevrolet (already has it's own badge, and its own brand already basically) and create a "Corvette" brand. Could have various names use Corvette designations:

Base FR - Z51
Sport FR - Grand Sport
Performance FR - Z06
Track Car FR - ZR1
Super Performance MR - Daytona Prototype (just a place holder)

I don't see why they don't keep the Chevy name and just make this a halo trim for lack of a better word. They already have the Z06 the ZR1 is obviously on the way. This could slot above the ZR1 (no idea what they would call it) and compete with much stiffer and more expensive competition.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's

Looking at how far along this thing is, I'm betting on a debut at the Detroit show in January.

 

[RocZX]

Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's

Looking at how far along this thing is, I'm betting on a debut at the Detroit show in January.

Why can't they take close up pics ?
Also there looks to be other mid engine Vette in the background next to the yellow one.

 

[Silver Arrows]

The automotive equivalent of hoping that The Last Guardian will be announced at *THIS YEAR'S E3!*

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

If you think about it, the ZR1 will probably be shown at latest Early January. And then this will be shown either the same time or a later auto show. The point is the ZR1 will be the last of the C7 or possibly the first performance iteration of the C8 front engine, with this being the C8 mid engine. So it should ideally be close and show up next year in an auto show slated for 2019 production or 2020.

 

[GTboyz]

Mid-engine Chevy Corvette spied on public roads — and at McDonald's

Looking at how far along this thing is, I'm betting on a debut at the Detroit show in January.

Reminds me of Ferrari 458 a bit.

 

[Silver Arrows]

The automotive equivalent of the Cubs pennant drought

 

[CodeRedR51]

The automotive equivalent of the Cubs pennant drought

Two posts like this in a single day. Isn't that considered spam?

 

[GTboyz]

Two posts like this in a single day. Isn't that considered spam?

Just kids being kids.

 

[super_gt]

 

[Obelisk]

 

[Corsa]

Detroit McDonald's
Added a few more angles from @R1600Turbo post

 

[Dennisch]

What an uninspiring car.

 

[catamount39]

Alright who gave the intern the rendering software and one of those generic models? Looks nothing like the test car, don't know what they were smoking with that one.

 

[Dylan]

Wow! The new Lamborghini is looking great!