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m6-lt1 · 06-25-2025, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

I would rather have an A10

Yes, but the point I’m trying to make is that if they could fit a manual in the Camaro even though it has a way LOWER take rate than the auto, they probably would have sold more C8’s if they fitted a manual. The data shows a quarter of corvette buyers wanted a manual. Aside from the z06, the C8 is the first corvette that came out in my lifetime that I don’t want (and maybe the C4 haha).

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 06-25-2025, 11:34 AM

That’s a valid point. I’ve never honestly felt like the C8 was a true Vette. The performance is insane and I give the car all the credit that is due but to me it just doesn’t feel like a Vette. Corvette to me was always (at least for the last 20 or so years) about taking a front engine car and kicking other far more expensive front and mid engine cars asses with it at the track. Now it’s just kind of not as intriguing to me. Not knocking the car or the amazing tech in it but it’s just not for me. C7 is my all time favorite and I doubt that will ever change.

102SS · 06-26-2025, 05:46 AM

The C8 drew new buyers to the Corvette.

I would be happy with a Z51 495hp

102SS · 06-26-2025, 05:48 AM

Former GM Engineer and Green Hell stalwart Jim Mero figures the ZR1X will lap the Ring in 6:23 or so if the conditions are right.

https://www.lsxmag.com/news/zr1x-nur...2006%2F25%2F25

snizzle · 06-26-2025, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

The C8 drew new buyers to the Corvette.

I would be happy with a Z51 495hp

Seeing some used Stingray coupes in the 60s with light mileage. They're getting there.

102SS · 06-27-2025, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

Seeing some used Stingray coupes in the 60s with light mileage. They're getting there.

Seen a couple in the 80k Canadian range.

The maintenance will kill you though I think that DCT needs a fluid change every 8k

detamble13 · 06-27-2025, 10:23 AM

So where does the Corvette go from here?

A couple things surprised me. They released the ZR1X not that long after ZR1 and I was thinking they would give more time between the two. Allow sales of the ZR1 to get rolling and then have something new for 2026. Also gm didn't call it Zora and instead just put an X on the end, which apparently doesn't mean AWD or Extreme. James explained Zora was the project name but I keep thinking a halo product of this magnitude should have a name and not just a letter. Oh well and it's great they build it regardless of name.

But what is next for Corvette? The bar has been set high and I'm wondering if the C8 generation will end up representing extreme performance. Or do they continue to push and one day we're looking at a 2000hp Corvette.

snizzle · 06-27-2025, 11:07 AM

I think this is a send off for the Corvette as we know it, to be replaced by a C9 BEV.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 06-27-2025, 03:16 PM

Even gm is smart enough to know that nobody will buy a BEV Corvette.

snizzle · 06-27-2025, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Even gm is smart enough to know that nobody will buy a BEV Corvette.

Are they?

102SS · 06-28-2025, 05:42 AM

Instead of speculating on future product why don't we just enjoy the marvelous machines they are building for us now.

Martinjlm · 06-28-2025, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

Instead of speculating on future product why don't we just enjoy the marvelous machines they are building for us now.

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NovaSS4spdFan · 06-28-2025, 08:13 AM

Too bad the C8 design in this dress looks like a cross between a Praying Mantis and a Stinkbug.

102SS · 07-09-2025, 11:58 AM

Maybe the Zora is still to come

https://www.lsxmag.com/news/is-a-120...fter-the-zr1x/

06-25-2025, 11:34 AM	#44
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,180	That’s a valid point. I’ve never honestly felt like the C8 was a true Vette. The performance is insane and I give the car all the credit that is due but to me it just doesn’t feel like a Vette. Corvette to me was always (at least for the last 20 or so years) about taking a front engine car and kicking other far more expensive front and mid engine cars asses with it at the track. Now it’s just kind of not as intriguing to me. Not knocking the car or the amazing tech in it but it’s just not for me. C7 is my all time favorite and I doubt that will ever change. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

06-26-2025, 05:46 AM	#45
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,297	The C8 drew new buyers to the Corvette. I would be happy with a Z51 495hp __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

06-26-2025, 05:48 AM	#46
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,297	Former GM Engineer and Green Hell stalwart Jim Mero figures the ZR1X will lap the Ring in 6:23 or so if the conditions are right. https://www.lsxmag.com/news/zr1x-nur...2006%2F25%2F25 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

06-27-2025, 11:07 AM	#50
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,520	I think this is a send off for the Corvette as we know it, to be replaced by a C9 BEV. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

06-28-2025, 05:42 AM	#53
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,297	Instead of speculating on future product why don't we just enjoy the marvelous machines they are building for us now. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

06-27-2025, 10:23 AM	#49
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 765	So where does the Corvette go from here? A couple things surprised me. They released the ZR1X not that long after ZR1 and I was thinking they would give more time between the two. Allow sales of the ZR1 to get rolling and then have something new for 2026. Also gm didn't call it Zora and instead just put an X on the end, which apparently doesn't mean AWD or Extreme. James explained Zora was the project name but I keep thinking a halo product of this magnitude should have a name and not just a letter. Oh well and it's great they build it regardless of name. But what is next for Corvette? The bar has been set high and I'm wondering if the C8 generation will end up representing extreme performance. Or do they continue to push and one day we're looking at a 2000hp Corvette.

06-27-2025, 03:16 PM	#51
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	Even gm is smart enough to know that nobody will buy a BEV Corvette.

06-28-2025, 08:13 AM	#55
NovaSS4spdFan Drives: 2024 2SS vert w/M6 & Dual Mode. Red Join Date: May 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 236	Too bad the C8 design in this dress looks like a cross between a Praying Mantis and a Stinkbug.

07-09-2025, 11:58 AM	#56
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,297	Maybe the Zora is still to come https://www.lsxmag.com/news/is-a-120...fter-the-zr1x/ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads