Shakti Vette Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 The last front engine Corvette to come off the assembly line will be sold tomorrow at Barrett-Jackson Nor'easter auction 5:30 Eastern Time for charity model of the car is a black ZO6....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Very sad indeed. I still don't understand the need for a less usable car to replace the one that beats all the mid/rear engine cars and is comfortable to boot. Europeans don't have a better idea here. Front engine behind the wheels, a compact low center of gravity engine that is less complex, more reliable and more powerful than the Euros. We have the winning recipe already, that's why it sells multiples of the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixAddict Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I was watching today and I saw them show a ZR1 vin#1, I'm sure that will fetch a couple large......... They did mention last of the front engine vettes. GM is stepping on their junk on this one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 11 hours ago, SixAddict said: GM is stepping on their junk on this one.. ^^^ Absolutely. GM has now ruined the greatest American muscle car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I wouldn’t buy one. It’s not a Corvette anymore and after the collectors have theirs it’ll be a flop. Plus add in the uncrackable ECU and none of the hot rodders will want them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeAz Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 If I bid early so I get outbid, does that mean I owned it for a short period of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakti Vette Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 I did read that with the new addition to Bowling Green plant that it was supposed to be designated specifically for C8's and they were still going to build C7's in the old plant for at least 2 years two different series at the same time. So very sad to see that whole idea go down the shit tube.....💩💩💩💩💩💩💩🚘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeAz Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 20 hours ago, Shakti Vette said: The last front engine Corvette to come off the assembly line will be sold tomorrow at Barrett-Jackson Nor'easter auction 5:30 Eastern Time for charity model of the car is a black ZO6....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 3 hours ago, NativeAz said: If I bid early so I get outbid, does that mean I owned it for a short period of time? Sold for $2.7M....I was outbid in the first 2 seconds...😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixAddict Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Good for the charity. Earlier they sold a 2009 Z06 with 30k miles on it for 29.5k, thought C6 Z's were bringing more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakti Vette Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 How's about this 2010 GS, it was a 1 of 1, 655HP, milage I think was 2300. Sold for 34k.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aenigma Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I am kind of excited to see the mid engine. I love the mid engine look but they’re all very well out of my price range. I hope GM puts a little more integrity into the c8s than they did the c7s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 For that money it better have a rear hatch full of cocaine and a hooker in the passenger seat Seriously, good for the charity. I'm skeptical on the mid engine, I thought GM made the passenger compartment smaller on the C7 than the C5 and C6, I'm hoping it wasn't setting the table for even smaller on the C8. Hopefully its not like a Euro car where its been designed for someone skinny and 5'6" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm completely disgusted with the mid-engine concept. In my opinion, GM has taken an iconic American muscle car and turned it into a European wannabe. They may attract some new customers but they are going to lose some of their gearhead customer base. Whether that turns out to be a good move for GM financially of course remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aenigma Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 They lost the muscle with the c7s already. They drive like Cadillacs. The c7 in my opinion was a crossover that didn’t quite cross over. But it’s still a Vette so the group they were going for is still rejecting. They either should’ve left the cars for the gearheads or went all out European. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 8 hours ago, aenigma said: They lost the muscle with the c7s already. They drive like Cadillacs. The c7 in my opinion was a crossover that didn’t quite cross over. But it’s still a Vette so the group they were going for is still rejecting. They either should’ve left the cars for the gearheads or went all out European. I agree the C7 was a step in this direction. I got rid of my C7 after only 10 months. It was a nice car, but just didn't feel like a muscle car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aenigma Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Lonnie mentioned today he heard there will be a choice of 6 or 8 cyl. If that’s the case, they’re going to lose a lot of corvette fans. I wouldn’t want a Vette that has that option. I don’t want to hear “did you get the 6 or the 8?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellojoe Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I'm not normally one who says "it has to be this way since that's the way it's always been". 99.99% of the time, I'm looking for the best regardless of traditions. But mid-engine has been historically such a European thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, mellojoe said: I'm not normally one who says "it has to be this way since that's the way it's always been". 99.99% of the time, I'm looking for the best regardless of traditions. But mid-engine has been historically such a European thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I have enough V8's to last my lifetime. Pity the "youngsters" wanting to buy a new front engine Vette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 For anyone who doesn't have it, here's the link to the livestream for the C8. Show begins at 7:50. https://media.chevrolet.com/nextgenCorvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette R & D Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Well the reveal has happened, Its interesting that there will be no shifter leaver in the center only buttons😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette R & D Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 OK yes there are paddle shifters, I have them now, but its not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Yes, very odd to see a sports car without a shifter. It's a good looking car, but not a great looking car to my eye. I hope it works out well for GM and the buyers, but I remain a very happy C7 guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Well, it’s not a stingray, it’s barely Corvette. I’ll stay C6 .... at least we have pictures now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Vette R & D said: Well the reveal has happened, Its interesting that there will be no shifter leaver in the center only buttons😡 I got to autocross a ferrari a few years back and it did not have a shift lever in the console. Instead, there was a recessed T-handle that you lifted up and back to place the car in drive and from there you needed to use the paddle shifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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