[Closed] PIC & VIDEO: Mid-engine Corvette is on its way!

Thanks John! Looks like they had a couple of ZR-1's In front of and behind it so some one couldn't get to close. I read an article a few days ago that the current C7 will remain in production for a least a few years after the C8 is introduced.

Yes, it's an interesting strategy. GM sees a market for the current version ...but is concerned that the performance capabilities of the rear-drive layout have been maximized. They're serious about competing with the big dogs (Ferrari et al). I'm pretty sure that means they will be competitive price-wise as well. That would allow them to offer the C7 at the lower end of the market and the C8 at the upper.

I agree but I'm not sure that GM is correct in their opinion that the front engine/rear drive layout has reached it's peak. Ferrari makes both and while the LaFerrari is their top dog (albeit a hybrid), the 812 superfast is their top dog in a normal aspirated engine layout. The article I read said that GM is also going down the road of a hybrid with the C8! Ford also has extended the production of the current GT through 2020 with the production numbers upped to 1000 from the original planned 500 because of demand. We shall see...the envelope of street performance vehicles is definitely getting into the stratosphere!!!!

You may be right, David. Still, it's an exciting time in for an automobile enthusiast.

There are more choices than ever before and the performance value keeps getting better. Hot hatches are becoming a big thing. Who ever thought we'd see 300 HP in a subcompact!! The Mustang GT is an insane value. All those offerings at the top end of the market come with some pretty incredible speed and handling capabilities. And it just keeps trickling down to the rest of us.

+1 Definitely. Still a very exciting range of selection being produced.

It should be a much better track performer with mid-engine balance.

LINK: Speaking of bang for the buck...........

Brand new 2019 Corvettes. REAL prices, no BS!

Kerbeck Inventory

Would make little difference to 99.9% of Corvette owners.....

very few are tracked.

True enough.....

That is a lot of well engineered car for relatively small bucks.

Holy Crap! That's quite an inventory of Corvettes! Why would anyone buy one someplace else?

This is why they are the "Worlds Largest Corvette Dealer" 24 years running.

Small profit per car but high volume is their recipe I guess???

Selling extended warranties & tire and wheel insurance adds to the bottom line.