2020 C8 Corvettes are here

[GearheadSS]

We got 2 of these. Both 3LT Z51s. Torch Red and Ceramic Matrix Gray. Both already sold.

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[MosportGreen66]

Great pics... I like them. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[GearheadSS]

Accessory wheels and spoiler added on the CMG car.

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That was a fun install.

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Check out the Morello Red interior!
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[Northernforce]

Went to my local Gm dealer-they were slotted only 6 new vettes-30 people are on a wait list-said if I wanted one put a $1,000 deposit and it would be 18 months before I could get one-got to be some dealers with them for stock.
Keep on Cruising!
Dave

[RPOLS3]

Cool - thanks for sharing.


So you have to blow apart the rear fascia for the spoiler install?

[GearheadSS]

Cool - thanks for sharing.


So you have to blow apart the rear fascia for the spoiler install?

You're welcome.

Yes, rear fascia has to come off. It mounts to the top of the rear bumper cover. Wasn't too difficult, just took some extra time since it was our first one.

[Mr70]

I really like that color combo.All the cars details show up.

[Charley Lillard]

My pet peeve is the amount of orange peel in the paint. Flagship car for Chevrolet with it's own paint line setup. Spend money on better paint.

[A12pilot]

Jeebus....that’s a helluva lotta car for the bazookas.

Cheers
Dave

[JRSully]

That drives me nuts as well, why is there still orange peel in 2020.?

[Lynn]

As good as the red car looks, I really like these in the lighter colors.

[mockingbird812]

Handsome! Light Grey and Red cars look very different!!!:Can-I-Have-It:

[Bill Rose]

I read recently that GM built a new multi-million dollar paint dept for the new Vettes. I would assume they got the orange peel out of the new paint.

[dykstra]

Sweet! Thanks for posting!

[enio45]

love it - gotta have one for sure!

[Charley Lillard]

I read recently that GM built a new multi-million dollar paint dept for the new Vettes. I would assume they got the orange peel out of the new paint.
Look at the photos of the grey one and you can see it. I also looked at some on display in a glass room at Barrett-Jackson and they had it also. One would think you would put extra effort into a show car:dunno:

[GearheadSS]

My pet peeve is the amount of orange peel in the paint. Flagship car for Chevrolet with it's own paint line setup. Spend money on better paint.

I don't think it's the paint but the process. It's impossible to get perfect paint on a mass production car. Cars like Ferrari and Lambos can have someone color sand the paint if there's any imperfection or orange peel because they don't have hundreds of them coming down the line every day.

fwiw, the paint is much better than it used to be. It improved when they built the new paint shop a couple of years ago. Orange peel is still there but it has been reduced.

[Mr70]

From 2018..

A9tnme-VY_U

[m22mike]

My 2017 GMC Terrain , black with light metalic has extremly nice paint and very minor peel. Many GM production cars in resent years look way better than most C6 and C7 Vettes I see. Just my observation.


Mike

[Lee Stewart]

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[olredalert]

----Does this mean that 2020's will be considered rare???......Bill S

[Mr70]

They are a peeling. :)

[TomP]

So the sixty grand is just a suggested starting point. What are people actually paying for them?

[the427king]

80k to 130k on ebay...nice sub 60k car.LOL

[JRSully]

Wait a year or 2

1. Cheaper
2. Bugs (and there will be bugs) worked out

New Tahoe comes out in a few months, will be the same deal. I had a 2015 Tahoe (first year of new model) and that thing had more bugs than an old apple on the road

[the427king]

Yes but its worth an extra 50K to have one a week before the guy up the street.....LOL

[JRSully]

True True, bragging rights cost $$. IF they do eventually get down to that $60-70k # there will be a ton of them sold, that is for sure

[copo69]

http://www.midstatechevy.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette

Here you go... minor market adjustment.

[JRSully]

"Sell Em Cheap Price', $98,202", lol

[Zedder]

I pulled my deposit a few months ago when GM announced reduced allocations for 2020. I think there will be plenty to go around this time next year. Someone posted on Corvette forum that a screw from the fender chips the front edge of the door if the door is opened all of the way. Now that woulda pissed me off!

[JRSully]

There will be bugs....

[Lee Stewart]

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There's Already a C8 Corvette for Rent on Turo

The specific C8 in question is painted Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic with the 3LT equipment package and, more importantly, the Z51 performance package. That means it'll do 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and absolutely rip around a race track, though obviously we'd never advocate for anyone to abuse another person's car. Besides a set of Vossen Wheels and a ceramic paint coat, the C8 is unmodified. The interior is white and black, with the GT2 seats. Based on Chevy's configurator, a C8 with this equipment costs over $78,000.

To filter out any hooligans, the car is only available if you are over 25. For drivers under 30, supplementary insurance and a $750 refundable security deposit is required. You can knock $250 off that deposit if you give them your personal insurance information. If none of that is a dealbreaker, the car is available starting March 23 and is located in Miramar, Florida. Rates change depending on the day, but it's easy to find availability for $299 per day.

[njsteve]

Who, in their right mind, does this Turo stuff with their new car...or any high dollar car for that matter?

Am I showing my "oldman-fulness" again?

[markinnaples]

I guess anything can be made into a business these days. I know this is from the Turo site, but still thought it was interesting:


https://turo.com/blog/community/how-this-self-made-entrepreneur-realized-her-corvette-dream?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=cpm%3Aoptimized&utm_campaign=Ad+Set+for+Ad+B&utm_term=6169279685806+sta-pht-1x1-ow-saimah_blog_post_polaris_LP-Test_B_Blog_Post+Facebook_Mobile_Feed

[GearheadSS]

So the sixty grand is just a suggested starting point. What are people actually paying for them?

We've had very few people order a base model. Like 2 out of the 14 orders we have are 1LT cars and one of those ordered Z51 so his car is $67k. The first 2 we got it in both had MSRPs of around $85k and that's what we sold them for. No dealer markup.

[GearheadSS]

I pulled my deposit a few months ago when GM announced reduced allocations for 2020. I think there will be plenty to go around this time next year. Someone posted on Corvette forum that a screw from the fender chips the front edge of the door if the door is opened all of the way. Now that woulda pissed me off!

Not on all of them. Apparently on some of the early vins though. Neither of ours had this issue.

[GearheadSS]

Torch Red pics.

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[Mr70]

Interesting that the Red Corvette has a matching body colored rear spoiler,while the Gray car gets black.

[GearheadSS]

Interesting that the Red Corvette has a matching body colored rear spoiler,while the Gray car gets black.

Black spoiler and mirrors is a $100 option.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

OMG!!! :eek: I think my son will need to attend the local community college now, no money for his fancy schools....

[Mr70]

Black spoiler and mirrors is a $100 option.
Thanks,that's really a nice accent.

[bergy]

I love that car - bugs & all!!!!!!

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

I like how they look with the wrapper still on them.
Can those wrappers be saved for the buyer without damaging them ?

[GearheadSS]

I like how they look with the wrapper still on them.
Can those wrappers be saved for the buyer without damaging them ?

We do try to save them and pass them along to the customer. They're designed as a one time use cover though. They tear off easily but most of the time we can get them off without damaging them.

[mssl72]

...Can those wrappers be saved for the buyer without damaging them ?

And the saving of materials for a future owner begins!!:grin:

[JRSully]

What basically amounts to a very exotic, mid engine V8 sportscar loaded up nicely for a
good bit under $100k is fantastic. There will much O/T paid on the Bowling Green line...

[Zedder]

Really love this car. I’m normally not a huge white fan, but I really like it with the black accents.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

And the saving of materials for a future owner begins!!:grin:
Low Low miles
Only driven for break-in service on a dynamometer
garage kept in the Factory Wrapper !
must sell !

[YenkoYS-199Stinger]

I saw a black one here on the island Tuesday. I must say, they look better in other colours showing off the accents instead of all black. Just my opinion

[Lee Stewart]

Stinger stripes, standalone MagneRide among changes for the 2021 Corvette

First up, the only mechanical change for the 2021 model year: You can now spec Chevy’s Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 separate from the Z51 performance package. The trick suspension was previously bundled into the $5000 Z51 option, which tweaked the rear end ratio, added Brembos all around, and gave you the sticky summer tires and performance exhaust with some neat aero to top it off. If you’re looking for more of a cruiser than a track rat, but enjoy your share of mountain corner-carving, the 2021 arrangement might save you a few bucks.

However, it’s those who spent the extra dollars that may be particularly excited about the 2021 changes. “A lot of people that have already gotten Long Beach Red will be excited,” Adams says, “since that’s discontinued.” If you bit the $995 bullet, who knows? Maybe your Vette will be just that more alluring come resale time. Instead, Chevy’s adding Red Mist Tintcoat and Silver Flare for 2021. Perhaps you opted for the black wheel center caps with the Jake logo? Treasure what ya got, because those little pieces won’t be returning, either.

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2020/03/30/stinger-stripes-standalone-magneride-among-changes-for-2021-corvette

[70 copo]

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[Lynn]

Great post Phil. Isn't the HP and torque limited in the first 500 miles on the C8?

Seems almost pointless to track it until all the ponies are unleashed. Almost, but I guess, still tons of fun.

[70 copo]

Great post Phil. Isn't the HP and torque limited in the first 500 miles on the C8?

Seems almost pointless to track it until all the ponies are unleashed. Almost, but I guess, still tons of fun.

Lynn,

I posted it because the mid engine makes fantastic sound. Running the two cars against each other with factory drivers would be pointless.


A 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS ran the ring at 6:56.4

The 2020 C8 Z51 ran the ring at 7:29.9

It is not even close...but that sound! :biggthumpup:

[70 copo]

Car and Driver just did a piece on the video here:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32054773/our-2020-chevy-corvette-vs-2019-porsche-911-gt3-rs-test-numbers-show-porsche-wins/

[GearheadSS]

Thought I would share some of my pics from Spring Mountain on 10/2. I went for the last day of dealer training for C8 and had an absolute blast. The car really is great. I can't wait to see what the Z06 has in store.


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[AnthonyS]

Cool!

[danachevroletfor1967]

Thanks for the pics. Does anyone know what Chevrolet calls the color on that Corvette that I would refer to as Petty Blue, that bright blue color?

[Mr70]

I believe they call it Rapid Blue,a $500 extra cost color too.
Here's all the colors names and prices. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g28659506/2020-chevy-corvette-colors/

[Astock]

Lynn,




A 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS ran the ring at 6:56.4

The 2020 C8 Z51 ran the ring at 7:29.9

It is not even close...but that sound! :biggthumpup:

Yeah, but for the first time, I can say the Vette looks better, and for half the price. I think it's a major home run, for once.
Shame it only comes in an automatic.

Lets see what happens when the Zo6 hits the ring, for less dough.

[GearheadSS]

Yeah, but for the first time, I can say the Vette looks better, and for half the price. I think it's a major home run, for once.
Shame it only comes in an automatic.

Lets see what happens when the Zo6 hits the ring, for less dough.

I know everyone says it's an automatic but a dual clutch transmission is not an automatic in the traditional sense. It has no torque converter. It's a manual trans that requires no clutch input from the driver, no stick shift and has the ability to be put into automatic mode. It's a blast to drive in manual with the paddles though. It doesn't act like a traditional auto in automatic mode either. People that aren't used to a DCT will think something is wrong with it in the way that it takes off from a stop and drives in low gears.

After about 2 laps in it, I no longer cared that there was no traditional manual option.

[Lynn]

Looks awesome in white. I want a white one with blue interior.

[danachevroletfor1967]

I saw my first C8 Corvette today while driving. White; it looked nice in white. Couldn't tell what color the interior was as we were both moving and passed each other going opposite ways on a downtown street. A nice looking woman was driving it. Got me to wondering if it was hers or hubby's.