Coming just around the corner, all of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of
Memphis have been looking forward to the release of the 2020 Chevy
C8 Corvette. Youtube user Lanky Turtle provided a video that gave users
a first listen to the primely-tuned exhaust and exhilarating speed factor that
those who embrace the utter clout and monumental magic of the C8 have been
waiting for. The Corvette has seen its own true and individual sense of
evolving form over the decades, from the very slender and front-cue curvaceous
models of the late 1970's, to the much more futuristic and wildly foreboding
models from next year. You can check out the video Here.
As the brawny and ballsy C8 completed laps around
the Sebring race track, it emitted a very high-pitched and urgent sound, due to
the use of overhead cams instead of pushrods to make sure that the Corvette
constantly can rev higher. Use of the flat-plane crankshaft also is a factor,
similar to that of the GT350, which can make various changes in pitch for the
exhaust note while cylinders are firing at different times than is seen in a
traditional cross-plane crank engine.
One rumor that has been circulating as of late is
that there could be a higher-performance engine offered with double-overhead
cams, and a flat-plane crank, as well as the possibility of the tried-and-tested
DOHC engine gaining a pair of trigger-happy and untamed turbochargers. There
have been a few leaked enhanced CAD drawings circulating that show a naturally
aspirated engine, and one showing the feisty-and-furious twin-turbo to boot.
The excitement and anticipation surrounding this release is understandable:
after many decades of speculation and mulling over rough drawings, it could be
said by many with more than a casual penchant for the track that this is the
most anticipated sports car in history.
All of us here love how this model's production is
a chance for Chevy to innovate heavily and spend many long hours tackling the
cooling research task with vigor. During testing on the famed Nurburgring
circuit, it was noticed that two very distinct cut lines on the roof suggest a
removable panel, which would not be a complete surprise. Another topic of
frequent discussion is the patent for the clutch-by-wire system that is on deck
to replace the traditional hydraulic master-and-slave mechanism, by means of an
electronic actuator in the transmission, triggered by a very high-tech sensor
situated on the clutch pedal. A run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020 wouldn't
be surprising considering this car's strength, stealth-like presence, and final
fulfillment of the rumors regarding mid-engine development through the years!
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