Instant high-speed status, intensely-focused power capability, and one of the smoothest designs in existence: these are just a few of the traits that anyone who has owned a Corvette gets to enjoy, drive after thrilling drive. This past week, Car and Driver provided an in-depth account of new details that will wow many from the next-generation 'Vette, which includes no option for manual transmission, as well as a hybrid trim level that has the ability to generate a startling 1,000 horsepower. The pricing won't be too far out of the attainable zone, thanks to composite materials made of fiberglass used for construction, and the new generation's model seeing the inclusion of a heavily-revamped version of the LT1 pushrod engine.
The final weight is expected to be a bit heavier than the current model's 3500-pound tally, and the very rewarding tradeoff is the extra 500 horsepower gleaned, thanks to the presence of the LT1 engine. It will be quicker than the C7, with the quick-shifting transaxle playing a large part. This future Corvette C8 is also going to have the 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 as an option, that peaks at 9,000 RPM, and cranks out 600 horsepower. There will also be the choice of a twin-turbo version, that puts out 800 horsepower. The detail that will most likely excite the hardest core of 'Vette fans is the horsepower addition: with the electric motor added to the mix, this mid-engined and front-motor beast will now have the bragging rights of a startlingly high 1,000 horsepower stat!
The front of this wicked and groundbreaking new Corvette will be designed to process and handle the maximum threshold as far as air intake goes, offering up the ability to cool down the necessary elements that will no doubt be in high-performance mode at all times in this savage and stealth new contender. The good folks atCar and Driver also claim that the mid-engine Corvette will be unveiled sometime during the upcoming spring, and will be sold momentarily alongside the existing C7. The rear decklid will be the location for the powered spoiler, and tailpipes are now relocated to the edges of the rear fascia, instead of the previous central spot. Other sources say that on the production car, a fastback-style rear-window panel will be in place, to fully display the muscle and agility of the mid-mounted engine.
The roof panel on the new C8 is removable, and the steering wheel has a flattened bottom and top, of the “Squircle” variety. Constructing a vehicle with this much horsepower is going to undoubtedly be one of the most significant events in the history of our brand, and all of us here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis are eagerly waiting to hear about any updates about this powerful and iconic new release. The original write-up from Car and Driver stated that “Those expecting a carbon-fiber spaceship powered by an antimatter machine will be somewhat disappointed”; but we fully expect that this will remain a very accessible sports car, blending the most modern of design elements with the potential for more raw power than any Corvette has ever had before.
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