2020 Corvette to START at $59,995.00 (price updated)
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The chief engineer said they got the center of gravity right in the seating area so the driving experience is enhanced because the car is basically balanced around the driver. And I imagine they did this for the old geezers who likely will be buying a lot of these, the door sills are redesigned to further ease access/egress into the aluminum alloy frame. And it still has a removable top which can be stowed in the rear trunk. Right in front of the carbon fiber rear bumper bar.
1st gear is ultra low and 2nd-6th are fairly close together to keep the engine in the power band longer, and 7th and 8th are basically the ODs for the fuel efficiency equation.
I've never been a "Corvette guy". I like them, they're pretty cool, but there's never been one that talks to me like KITT and says "Let's go for a ride..." like a Cutlass or 442 does. Until now. It's a new design for it, but I like it. And I wouldn't mind driving one. Never would have thought I'd say that about Corvette, but this time around they did something to catch my eye.
While all this doesn't seem to be new revelations to some of the European supercars, the mid engine design is totally new to Corvette, and I think it's going to be a game changer. Especially with the entry price. Sure, the options will probably add up to ludicrous costs, but even if you spent a "paltry" 70 grand on one you'll be hard pressed to get a better driving car for the money. Of course, that's all relative. This is one of those cars you're either going to love it or hate it.
1st gear is ultra low and 2nd-6th are fairly close together to keep the engine in the power band longer, and 7th and 8th are basically the ODs for the fuel efficiency equation.
I've never been a "Corvette guy". I like them, they're pretty cool, but there's never been one that talks to me like KITT and says "Let's go for a ride..." like a Cutlass or 442 does. Until now. It's a new design for it, but I like it. And I wouldn't mind driving one. Never would have thought I'd say that about Corvette, but this time around they did something to catch my eye.
While all this doesn't seem to be new revelations to some of the European supercars, the mid engine design is totally new to Corvette, and I think it's going to be a game changer. Especially with the entry price. Sure, the options will probably add up to ludicrous costs, but even if you spent a "paltry" 70 grand on one you'll be hard pressed to get a better driving car for the money. Of course, that's all relative. This is one of those cars you're either going to love it or hate it.
Even though I like a manual trans.
They are outdated.
You cant out shift a computer.
Not to mention does anyone even build a good one????
You're right. They said the electrical system has been revamped to reduce signal feedback time (how that's done I don't know. I thought electrical impulses were pretty fast). The "DCT" they call it (dual clutch transmission) can shift the transmission faster than any human, so that's how it went.
Oh, and here's a neat feature, albeit a bit over the top maybe. They have a "Z" button on the steering wheel. Probably a call out to Zora. The car has programmable everything from the touch screen, like engine sound, suspension, steering feedback, etc. Like 5 different modes for everything. Lots of options for performance settings. But if you go to your favorite track and have tuned your car to that particular track, you can save the settings for that track and when you arrive, hit the "Z" button and presto, the car goes into the mode you set for that track without having to reset everything manually. I'm guessing that's included with the Z51 performance pack option, but not sure if it's on the base model.
Oh, and here's a neat feature, albeit a bit over the top maybe. They have a "Z" button on the steering wheel. Probably a call out to Zora. The car has programmable everything from the touch screen, like engine sound, suspension, steering feedback, etc. Like 5 different modes for everything. Lots of options for performance settings. But if you go to your favorite track and have tuned your car to that particular track, you can save the settings for that track and when you arrive, hit the "Z" button and presto, the car goes into the mode you set for that track without having to reset everything manually. I'm guessing that's included with the Z51 performance pack option, but not sure if it's on the base model.
An AMAZING car. You pretty much have to be a computer geek to do anything to them anymore. I’ve loved Corvettes since the late 50s when I was a little kid watching Perry Mason with my dad and Paul Drake had one for atleast one year. Then Martin Milner in Route 66. To me for looks alone the only other car that comes close to the 63-67 Corvette was the original 61 and up XKE. I’ve changed QUITE abit since then, change is just something we have to accept like it or not.
But will it fit an LT4 blower and a Holley Terminator?
I think that will be a fast car and handle. That's a winner all day. I like it!
I think that will be a fast car and handle. That's a winner all day. I like it!
I live by that.. Even with new technology (eg. Graphics Cards, Operating Systems, CPU/Chipsets, etc.)
The Fiero taught me that lesson.... rather well.
-Gonz
My dad has always said automatics are faster than manuals, but there is something about driving a manual for a sports car. Track stuff yes auto all day long, but taking it out to drive and have fun I want a manual. My GTO isn't the fastest and is only 350whp, but have a blast going out and banging gears in it
