|
|
|
C8 Corvette
- Thread starter Gary
- Start date
Which Corvette was "originally" intended to be mid engine??
The original 1950s Corvette certainly wasn't, nor was the C3 (1963). Mid-engine concepts have popped up from time to time since the 1970s, and I'm sure the discussion has come up more seriously in the engineering department with the last couple of generations ("should we ..."), but it's not until the C7 where taking it any further meant the front-engine layout had to go. The next one will probably be electric, which changes the whole ball game. Now or never for the mid-engine concept.
The original 1950s Corvette certainly wasn't, nor was the C3 (1963). Mid-engine concepts have popped up from time to time since the 1970s, and I'm sure the discussion has come up more seriously in the engineering department with the last couple of generations ("should we ..."), but it's not until the C7 where taking it any further meant the front-engine layout had to go. The next one will probably be electric, which changes the whole ball game. Now or never for the mid-engine concept.
Relax
Well-known member
The engineer responsible for turning the Corvette into an actual performance car wanted it to be mid-engined since the C1 was still in production. Here's a good summary:
The mid-engine Corvette is 60 years in the making | Hagerty Articles
The mid-engine Corvette is 60 years in the making | Hagerty Articles
That's a good point. If you want front engine, you will still be able to buy the camaro.
That was a rear engine prototype.Corvette XP-882
The 1st mid engine cor vette / cor vair was late 50's. XP-719.
No McLaren involved. MAD magazine isn't always correct ;-) .
Zora's dream is now only months away.
5K extra for the base model (500hp) is less than a 10% increase over the C7.
A Z06 version is likely a 3rd yr release. (1000hp). Pricing on that might be more than 10% above the current Z06.
There's the CTS-V too. Shares quite a bit with the corvette.
The Tesla will have the advantage up till the 1/8th mile, when the extra drag from the mismatched body panels kicks in.
Except the C8 is going mid engine for track racing/better handling not really drag strip/straight line.
Tesla will dominate the 1/4 for sure but on any racing courses these mid engine ICE cars are going to destroy them while their batteries overheat lol
Relax
Well-known member
See you at a real race.
Relax
Well-known member
Besides, another reason for going to a mid-engine layout is to pave the way for electric. Now that the front compartment is no longer occupied, there’s room for two electric motors for a hybrid AWD. I suspect this will be the new “King Of The Hill” either incorporated into the ZR-1 release, or more likely a completely new and much more expensive trim to compete with the European supercars, which in my opinion is the most fitting use of their newly trademarked “Zora” name.
Drag will increase when the bumper cover comes off, too.
GM has said this will be the last ICE Vette.
It was in an article I read when the mules were first spotted in Detroit last winter. IIRC a link via Jalopnik.
Iirc the link is in the 2014 Corvette thread
Sent from my purple G4 using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|