[IneedAZ]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

I agree and I am sure they will. I have never wanted to buy a vette until now.

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Currious to what the 1/4mile times will be. I have been thinking what my next DD car will be. This might be it even though i have always been a Camaro guy. However if we see a more potent ZL1 arrive, i may go that route. Cars i have been looking at are the Hellcat( i have a 18 Daytona 392 now DD car),
Audi RS3, Another ZL1, and now the C8 vette. As you can see, they are all similar pricing. Besides performance, a good sound system is a must. I have a long ride(40miles each way) to work. Thus far, IMO, my Dodge has a much better sound system then my ZL1.

The weight savings of the Vette, shows what can be done with that HP level. It is almost identical to my Daytona at 485/475, but im at 4400lbs

[Baldilocks01SS]

Originally Posted by Jdzumwalt

I used to have a gtr with a dct got boring real quick.

I have a Stage 3+ Golf R with DCT. Never gets old.

[JD2018_ZL1]

I think the new corvette is a fantastic car. Still won't be a fit for me until later in life as I have kids and we all enjoy going out together as a family. I rarely get to drive alone.

I think GM has really outdone themselves. Its still a pushrod despite all the DOHC grumblings and its 500 hp in a car that is I am guessing sub 4k pounds I can't imagine what it would be like to drive. I also can't imagine what a Z06 or ZR1 would be like in that body.

Great time for American cars. Really no reason to buy a Lambo or Ferrari anymore. Expensive to own expensive to maintain just expensive.

[shaffe]

GM listed the weight as 3300 pounds and change dry. This thing is gonna flat out fly

[drfeelgood]

Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

Well there is an entire world beyond the numbers on paper. And in that world, many people are going to prefer the C7 Zs over this new C8. I doubt anyone will trade a ZR1 for anything less than a C8 Z. You'll see mainly Stingrays, SS Camaros, ZL1s, and possibly a handful of 15-17 Z06s getting traded in. But I doubt it will be such a mass Exodus that people think it will be. ZL1s and Z06s aren't just gonna be sitting on lots left to rot.

Performance-wise, all we know is that GM claims the only thing faster will be the C7 ZR1. That is 0-60 tho. Beyond 60, I bet a ZL1 or C7 Z06 or C6 ZR1 will gun that thing down very quick because forced induction. Sure the C8 is very well developed and has the rear engine design. But it is still down by a LOT of HP. The design is going to get it off it's feet very fast and it'll grab the lead. But when those blowers hit full boost and any traction advantage is negated due to higher speeds, then the Z boys will catch up and take over from there. So for those who desire the thrill of top end pulls, roll racing, top speed, etc, the Zs will be preferable.

Personally I plan to get one. But I changed my mind on trading either of my current cars in to get one. I figure that by the time the C8 Z06 is available I'll be able to walk off with one of those fully loaded. So I think I will wait.

Agree with everything you said... also, as much as I want to pull the trigger on the C8 Stingray, I think I will wait for the 2021 or 2022 C8Z06

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by shaffe

GM listed the weight as 3300 pounds and change dry. This thing is gonna flat out fly

ooh, i was wondering how much it weighed. yeah that is going to fly

[Markoz28]

I’ll be waiting for the 2nd year of the C8 ZO6.

[rlarsen462]

As much as I am enticed by the performance (and the potential of the higher trimlines down the road), I am a manual purist. I don't care if autos/DCT's/etc are faster. I had an RS5 with an incredibly quick dual clutch and I was still bored.

I also value my nearly useless back seat for now, because I can take the kids.

I understand why they did this, but I'm still more interested in a C7 ZR1 M7 than the C8.

It's also sad coming to terms with the fact that there will probably be no more manuals at all, in anything within 10 years (maybe less).

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by shaffe

GM listed the weight as 3300 pounds and change dry. This thing is gonna flat out fly

"Dry weight" is a bit misleading, since most of the time "curb weight" with all fluids full is what's advertised. They advertised a dry weight of 3366 lb. So figure the curb weight will be around 3366 + 150 (full fuel, oil, coolant, washer fluid) = 3516 lb.

For comparison the dry weight on a 1SS Camaro would be 3685 - 150 = 3535 lb (roughly). I think the C8 will be roughly 170 lb lighter than a 1SS manual Camaro.

[IneedAZ]

Be curious to see how the cockpit noise is with the engine right behind your head. Also like to see what the Z51 performance package adds to the price.

[SPARTAN sui]

Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

1st year production cars are always filled with gremlins. I love the look, but I am going to wait until year 3.

Originally Posted by Joshinator99

If you could name one example of that being true, you’ll be ahead of me. I can’t think of one instance where that is true.

I have a 2016 Camaro built November 2015, bought new, 25k miles so far and the only issue I've had was the A8 shudder, which affects all years of the Camaro with the A8. That happened at 20k miles and I've had the flush done right away, it hasn't come back yet.

So I'll disagree, there's plenty of people that have had gremlins with every year of the Camaro. It's really just luck of the draw with a mass produced vehicle. That's what warranty is for and just hopefully you don't end up with a lemon.


Having said that, I love my Camaro, but this Corvette is the first time I felt like I wanted something different lol

Maybe if I get a promotion. My ideal scenario will be keeping my Camaro and buying a C8.

[Alain]

This thing is 3500 pounds with 500 horsepower, it’s gonna be fun to drive. I’m not 100% sold on the design yet, I have to see it in person to make up my mind. Those square exhaust pipes drive me nuts!!! They look terrible !!

The interior looks like a much needed improvement over the C7. GM did a great job with the pricing.
I’m looking forward to the upcoming years and the Z06 and ZR1 versions of this thing.

I wonder how Ford is going to make out with the new GT500 being so pricey as a starting point now that this thing has hit the streets at such a reasonable price point.

[LT4Greg]

If I was going to get a Corvette it would be a C6 ZR1!! Those are still good looking Corvettes and that LS9 supercharged engine was a beast in its time!

[LT4Greg]

And I bought a 2016 Camaro 2SS and never had any problems with it. First year production for gen6.