This is the 2020 mid-engine Chevy Corvette / C8 Corvette Z06 revealed

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I honestly do. Because if they price it higher than that, doesn’t it sort of go against what a Corvette truly stands for? They’ve always been affordable to some degree. You’re telling me that just because they’re moving from FE to ME, that that dictates a huge price bump? Lol all speculative of course
There’s also rumours saying the c7 will still be produced in conjunction with the c8 so that would in theory have one Vette that’s still somewhat affordable and one up class. But yes like you said it’s all just rumours at this point
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There’s also rumours saying the c7 will still be produced in conjunction with the c8 so that would in theory have a Vette that’s somewhat affordable. But yes like you said it’s all just rumours at this point
Yeah that part alone is interesting. Guess we’ll see in the months to come lol
 
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Not even close IMO... You have to think about its competitors and what they charge.

I think it will end up being a bargain NSX contender. So, not cheap overall, but cheaper than that.
I feel like the Corvette has always been a great value for your money car, especially if you look at what it does on paper. I mean just look at where the new ZR1 is ranked among other cars in it’s class (911 GT2 RS). They’ve always been cheaper and capable of performing at the same level, if not even better than that of other cars in it’s class, while also being priced in way that does not make them unobtainable.


EDIT: Sorry, Mods. This is super off-topic haha.
 
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We lack any concrete information on the new ME C8, but if it’s priced around 65-70k for base as speculated, I’ll probably go with that tbh.

Not trying to derail the thread, but I think something real pretty is hiding beneath all this camo.

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That would conflict with the other 'Vettes
 

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https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/wait-2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-rumored-cost-170k/

Wait, What? 2020 Corvette C8 Rumored To Start From $170,000!

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 is probably the most anticipated model in the nameplate’s 55-year history.

That’s because the C8 marks the first time in more than half a century that the Vette switches from a front-engine to a mid-ship layout.

So it will be a very different beast compared to the previous generations and the price will certainly reflect that. How expensive will the Corvette C8 be, then? Well, former Corvette engineersestimated a starting price between $70,000 and $100,000.

Think that’s too much? Well, how does $170,000 sound to you? Before you run to your medicine cabinet and reach for your heart pills, be aware that this is just a rumor that surfaced on the Corvette Forum.

It all started from a user called Zerv02. It’s the same member who claims to have seen the C8 Corvette’s interior with his own eyes. Here’s what he posted with regard to the price.

“$169,900 is a go. If you’re in the under 100k camp, you will be disappointed. Let the madness ensue.”

Truth be told, mid-engine layout or not, 170,000 dollars for a Corvette definitely sounds like a lot. Understandably, most forum members believe that can’t be true, given Corvette’s traditional status as a value-oriented sports car.

However, there are others that don’t necessarily see a problem with the price as long as it’s the range-topping version that will cost that much. You might recall that some reports claimed the Corvette C8 would offer an 800hp twin-turbo V8 assisted by a 200hp electric motor.

Now, $170k for a 1,000-hp Corvette certainly makes more sense — the 647-hp Ford GT costs almost half a million dollars and there’s a line to buy one. Can GM pull the same trick with the brand-new ‘Vette? We can’t wait to find out.
 

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That thing is going to be insane!! Porsche... checkmate, Toyota...
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