[SpeedIsLife]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Thats pretty much the reason why people want GM to do one. So that they can have a Chevy equivalent to the GT. Or maybe more accurately, so that they can say Chevy has one ... because they won't be able to buy it themselves.

I guess more so..I would imagine them wanting to do an R8 level car which starts at around $163,000.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

I guess more so..I would imagine them wanting to do an R8 level car which starts at around $163,000.

That's what I'm expecting. I was hoping for a mid engine Vette to move to the next level, not try and take on Ferrari.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

That's what I'm expecting. I was hoping for a mid engine Vette to move to the next level, not try and take on Ferrari.

Not sure I follow. Ferrari more or less is the next level. The only reason to go mid engined is, allegedly, because the Z06 is about as good as it gets in the current configuration. The Z06 is already pretty much on par with the Ferarri 488 as is. Going mid-engined means that they're looking for more.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Not sure I follow. Ferrari more or less is the next level. The only reason to go mid engined is, allegedly, because the Z06 is about as good as it gets in the current configuration. The Z06 is already pretty much on par with the Ferarri 488 as is. Going mid-engined means that they're looking for more.

I mean more along the lines of price. The performance will always be way above it's price range.

I don't see it jumping from $120k to $400k.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

The Z06 is already pretty much on par with the Ferarri 488 as is.

Um, no it's not lol...I spend lots of time at the track, road and auto-x, while the new Z06 is badass, the 488 is on another level. Just saw one at the track last weekend, absolutely amazing machine.

[ilirg]

I don't know I think GM might be transitioning the entire Corvette line up to mid engine, but I can't see the base vette costing more than 70k, mid engine small block with standard brakes etc. 120-140k mid engine with a FI V8, maybe DOHC, and all the light weight and Carbon super car bits.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by ilirg

I don't know I think GM might be transitioning the entire Corvette line up to mid engine...

I kinda think that too. There have been rumors that the reason the 6th gen Camaro got such a performance bump that puts it so close to the C7 is that the C8 is coming sooner than later, and going upmarket and mid engine. We will see...

[xc_SS/RS]

If that's actually a mid engined Corvette then there goes GT class racing lol it's back to GT1. Porsche moving their engine forward of the rear axle, and potentially (probably) going turbo, the Corvette now (potentially/probably) going mid engined, the only one left is the Aston now.

Per the Car and Driver article that had some 'updates' to the mid engined Corvette, the price will start at 80k (supposedly), first engine will be a push rod V8 (maybe LT1?) until they can bring out a 32 valve V8 which will bring a good power increase. They also mention a hybrid AWD version with a electric motor for the front wheels (LMP-1H anyone?!?!) but I'll believe that one when I see it.

Per the same article we will see the production ready car in 2018 at the Detroit auto show (NAIAS) and the 32 valve V8 will debut in 2019 at the Detroit auto show as well.

Don't know how much weight those speculations carry though so take it with a grain or two of salt lol

[shaffe]

Autoblog was speculating that it is not a mid engine Corvette but rather a mid engine Cadillac halo car. They made some interesting points on how/why it could be a Cadillac

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/28/m...dillac-theory/

[Bhobbs]

Cadillac needs to figure out its own lineup first, like adding more CUVs. The Corvette is an established brand and mid engine is a logical step.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by shaffe

Autoblog was speculating that it is not a mid engine Corvette but rather a mid engine Cadillac halo car. They made some interesting points on how/why it could be a Cadillac

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/28/m...dillac-theory/

Even if that is the case, it would just end up being a shared platform with the Corvette like the XLR and C5 did, which would help spread out the costs. GM is not investing all of this money just for a halo Caddy IMO...

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Cadillac needs to figure out its own lineup first, like adding more CUVs. The Corvette is an established brand and mid engine is a logical step.

That is part of the problem I see if Corvette goes mid engine. It has such a history of what it is, I think it might turn off Corvette buyers to see it move to something it hasn't ever been. Remember how mad people got when the C6 didn't have flip up head lights?

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Even if that is the case, it would just end up being a shared platform with the Corvette like the XLR and C5 did, which would help spread out the costs. GM is not investing all of this money just for a halo Caddy IMO...

I don't know if autoblog is right, just thought it was interesting to see a different take on what may be happening.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by shaffe

Autoblog was speculating that it is not a mid engine Corvette but rather a mid engine Cadillac halo car. They made some interesting points on how/why it could be a Cadillac

I seriously doubt GM would make the GNX mistake again, by allowing another model to outperform the Vette.
P.S. I love the GNX.

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Even if that is the case, it would just end up being a shared platform with the Corvette like the XLR and C5 did, which would help spread out the costs...

We know how that situation turned out.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by shaffe

That is part of the problem I see if Corvette goes mid engine. It has such a history of what it is, I think it might turn off Corvette buyers to see it move to something it hasn't ever been. Remember how mad people got when the C6 didn't have flip up head lights?

Remember how quickly people got over it though?

Remember how mad people were when the C7 didn't have round taillights? And again, people got over it.

You're never going to make everyone happy. And if the Corvette team is truthful in saying the Z06 is nearing the limit of the current configuration's performance potential, something drastic may have to happen.