Are you forgetting that jalpink released the design weeks before the unveiling?
On a slightly different note, Carscoop just got pics of the C8's interior.
Just a theory, but maybe it was an agreement made with BMW that said Toyota had to state on paper thats its "only 335hp", but in reality it makes a little more? Similar to the Gentleman's Agreement?
Pretty sure that wasn't what he said. There might be a cheaper base version, but it doesn't sound like it will be under $100k.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-general-discussion/4207277-169-900-final-price-confirmed.html