Had a chance to check out the Corvette C8... PICS

[Slowstang305]

My buddy and I remembered that the C8 was coming to an event down here so we decided to check it out. Here are some pics! Really pretty car for sure!

 

[Bumblebee]

Did one follow you home?

 

[Slowstang305]

Did one follow you home?

Lol I wish. Im all out of money thats for sure. Now just working my ass off trying to keep the bike and Jeep fueled up without living on the streets. Would love another one, one day!

 

[Bumblebee]

Sadly another car which has lost it's signature styling and looks. that car doesn't say "Corvette" to me...it's just a lookalike car now.

 

[Cantab]

Gawd that interior colour but i like it otherwise, supposed to be coming down here in RHD

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Sadly another car which has lost it's signature styling and looks. that car doesn't say "Corvette" to me...it's just a lookalike car now.

I like it but I liked my C6 too, top up or down. Heat along the drive shaft tunnel from the exhaust was my only complaint.

 

[Mr Brown]

Interesting looking car, I'd like to see one in person. Definitely out of my reach financially, but I like the idea that GM is trying to attract a new demographic.

 

[Bumblebee]

I like it but I liked my C6 too, top up or down. Heat along the drive shaft tunnel from the exhaust was my only complaint. View attachment 1606506
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That looks like a Corvette...a car should have a fault or two to remind you that it's a car...

 

[Bumblebee]

Interesting looking car, I'd like to see one in person. Definitely out of my reach financially, but I like the idea that GM is trying to attract a new demographic.

I guess I'm getting old but am getting sick of changes...the younger generation want to revel in our generation's music, movies, fashion style and cars like Mustang, Challenger, Camaro, etc, I find it odd they would change an iconic car like the Corvette.

 

[08BusaKY]

I have a C4, C6 and a couple C7's. I gave up on them because it was hard getting in and out of. Especially when you have a lot of errands to do. Nice cars though. Kind or crampy since I am 6-1. Can't afford them anymore since retiring.

 

[Mr Brown]

Love that white C6

 

[Slowstang305]

I like it but I liked my C6 too, top up or down. Heat along the drive shaft tunnel from the exhaust was my only complaint. View attachment 1606506
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I was able to combat this issue on the C6 by quite a bit. If you pull out the center console and line everything with heat resistant wrap you will see a difference in heat. Before i could not even put my phone in the center console without it overheating and after that I never had an issue. Definitely a great car and dead reliable minus the balancer going bad due to a design and fuel tank leak between the tanks which can happen.

 

[Dustin02]

I once read that GM made the transition to mid engine because they had reached the design limits of what they can do with a front engine chassis. The exterior is obviously going to change due to the new layout. I think they did a hell of a job on the exterior. The interior, that is a different story. But opinions are always going to be opinions. This is the first new car in a while that has actually sparked my interest. This thing can compete with and beat cars that I could never afford. I will be watching them closely.

 

[busabobh]

From what I’ve seen, I like the new car. It needed to happen to keep up.

 

[Bumblebee]

I have a C4, C6 and a couple C7's. I gave up on them because it was hard getting in and out of. Especially when you have a lot of errands to do. Nice cars though. Kind or crampy since I am 6-1. Can't afford them anymore since retiring.
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I see Mustang posters on the wall in the one picture but a Corvette in the foreground...

 

[Bumblebee]

I once read that GM made the transition to mid engine because they had reached the design limits of what they can do with a front engine chassis. The exterior is obviously going to change due to the new layout. I think they did a hell of a job on the exterior. The interior, that is a different story. But opinions are always going to be opinions. This is the first new car in a while that has actually sparked my interest. This thing can compete with and beat cars that I could never afford. I will be watching them closely.

It is interesting however at what point is it no longer a Corvette?

I'm sure manufacturers have reached their design limit with say the Mustang and Challenger (and Camaro) but at what juncture do they say "let's go completely off the rails and change the essence of the car."

 

[08BusaKY]

I see Mustang posters on the wall in the one picture but a Corvette in the foreground...

I had a 14 GT500 which was my all time favorite car. Just fun to drive.
I have since moved most pictures in my basement mancave.

 

[Bumblebee]

I had a 14 GT500 which was my all time favorite car. Just fun to drive.

Those are very serious cars...I had a chance to ride in one and it was like "wow!!"

 

[GoldenChild]

I see Mustang posters on the wall in the one picture but a Corvette in the foreground...

That's like busa guys with kawi pics on the wall. It gives your competition something to stare at all day...

 

[08BusaKY]

That's like busa guys with kawi pics on the wall. It gives your competition something to stare at all day...

How about this license plate on a vette. I really liked the C7's when they first came out and got the 14 below. Sold the 14 GT500. I regretted it later. My explanation for the plate was that a GT500 was always behind a vette.