2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Put Through Heavy Element Testing in CA by Carscoops.com

So many excited customers from all over Tennessee ask us here at Chuck Hutton about the C8: it has been sighted more and more lately, and many in the know say that the final touches are definitely being put on the first-ever mid-engine Vette. The latest sighting as of now comes from sunny California, where a fleet of five Corvette C8s were seen testing in the hilly region outside San Diego, alongside a Corvette C7, and Porsche 911. Car reviewer and video photographer Tom Voelk was out on a completely different mission shooting the all-new Kia Soul, and was obviously excited enough to turn the lens towards a bit more aggressive and souped-up direction!

The test prototypes are still wearing about the same amount of camouflage as when they were sighted before, but if you look closely at videos like this one, you can get enough footage to allow your imagination to fill in some of the engineering blanks. The video contains over a minute of footage, and the sound quality leaves a bit to be desired but you can detect that lovely deep rumble the C8 will be instantly famous for coming from the engine. There were other people out with the high-quality digital goods capable of getting some images and video that day as well, and that sound we love is no less than what we expected during the long and drawn-out wait for the C8's arrival.

Another very cool video you can see here does a great job of looking into the Active Aero Analysis patent, which talks about two different positions for an aerodynamic piece that functions to help pressure differential. As air hits the front edge of the wing, it is split between the top and the bottom side, and as it flows over the top it has less pressure while pressure is increased when flow occurs underneath. This pressure differential is what causes lift, and on the top side is a bit of a vacuum. The turbulence that causes drag is one of the main things that slow down a car's trajectory, and we really enjoyed the suggestion of sticking your hand out of a moving car to give you a real-life illustration of the problem solved with the task at hand.

Other varieties of spy shots that we have gotten our hands on show the mid-engined C8 out for a spin wearing production lights in the front and back, allowing us to see in detail different lighting characteristics. Up front, the headlight cluster appears to house a multi-matrix LED setup for the primary lighting unit, with an orange accent strip residing at the top of the headlight arrangement. The overall direction of the rear lights seems to be a consistent evolution of those that were introduced on the current C7 Corvette, highlighted with two vertical LED bars connected by a horizontal unit on the bottom. Also by checking out this website here frequently, you can get GM Authority's take on the amazing new car that is on its way to a very exciting and highly-awaited completion status!

Corvette C8.R Tests at Sebring by Autoblog Reveal Prototype's Salacious Sound

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!

ZR1 Corvette Hailed by Motor Authority As “Best Car to Buy 2019”

Every year, the seasoned editors of Motor Authority are lucky enough to place themselves in a brand new arsenal of sports cars and luxury sedans, and they are able to treat them as if they were theirs. This is a privilege that knows no boundaries: the chance to see the features of new vehicles and see how they perform on the various roads and tracks out there are invaluable to writers of this publication. This year they narrowed down their selection of strong contenders to five finalists, and the focus was ultimately on the Audi RS 5, the BMW M5, our beloved Chevy ZR1 Corvette, the Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 1, and the Jaguar I-Pace.

After hours of comprehensive testing, a winner was announced, and the decision had swung in the favor of the Corvette. Finding the 755 horsepower overwhelming in a good way, the ZR1 proved to be very capable on the track, and accessible on the street. When put in skilled hands, this is a car that is capable of breakneck speed, and is built on the very exciting C7-generation's frame. The upgrades for the ZR1 add more elements of goodness, beginning most importantly under the hood, where Chevy added the 6.2-liter V8 that features a supercharger.

There is also 52 percent more displacement than the 650-hp engine present in the Corvette Z06, and the startling 755 hp is the most ever for any vehicle crafted under the prized Chevy namesake. Direct and port injection both work overtime to help churn out 715 lb-ft of tire-scathing torque. The uniquely designed front fascia completes the task of bringing in more air to cool a total of four radiators, and a specially-designed carbon fiber hood completes the task of supercharger clearance. Many diehard 'Vette fans have been righteously fascinated with not one, but two rear wings, that help increase downforce to attain more speed on the track, and carbon-fiber brakes that can slow down this lightening-fast vehicle in a dire hurry.

The staff of Motor Authority claimed after driving that “the torque from the LT5 V-8 comes on like a hammer when pushed hard, but the engine will stay in the background with a light throttle foot.” The brand-new ZR1 provides a bellowing sound that is unlike any other from previous models, and everyone here on the sales and service staff at Chuck Hutton of Memphis has heard various rumors that this car is simply not the handful on a track you'd expect, given the massive amount of raw brute force derived from the ingeniously-designed engine.

This is a very intensely-honed machine that you can place avidly on a dime, punish at very high speeds, then quickly switch directions with, leaving behind the fear of the tires losing their valuable grip. Also equipped with an 8-inch infotainment screen sporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and cooled seats, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, the 2019 ZR1 is a true supercar that is absolutely worthy of investigation. You won't find anything on the planet that can nail down track times like this at even twice the price, and we truly attest that “this is the stuff that high-speed legends are made of.”