The C8 Corvette now shown without camouflage - 'vette going mid-engined

Chris1712 · 31 Jul 2019 at 17:40

kindai said:
Ive put my build slot deposit down.

So UK dealers are playing ball? Who did you speak with?

kindai · 31 Jul 2019 at 18:18

Chris1712 said:
So UK dealers are playing ball? Who did you speak with?

Ian Allan Motors

paradigm said:
For real? Superb, not in the least bit jealous!

Are you looking to self-import?

No they will handle the import, though I am going to look at another option.

Deposit is 2.5k
Additional 7.5k is due when they can place the order which is expected in 12-15 months.
Delivery expected Q1 2021.

OTR price expected ~80k total give or take depending on your options and spec.

Lashout_UK · 1 Aug 2019 at 08:25

kindai said:
OTR price expected ~80k total give or take depending on your options and spec.

Essential to go for Z51, when the time comes!

Gibbo · 18 Nov 2019 at 15:28

Convertible / Spyder version:

kindai · 18 Nov 2019 at 17:06

Nice but no thanks, coupe for me, gotta see that engine.

Gibbo · 10 Feb 2020 at 17:23

Under 7:30 for the entry level Corvette with Z51 pack, not bad at all that:
https://www.evo.co.uk/chevrolet/cor...4qavaffdafxngpxolsludin0en7auzv7jojyln3atvb7g

kindai · 10 Feb 2020 at 19:38

For those that didnt know, I sold my build slot on. Have been hearing some pretty terrible things that they have been having some issues with the engine and gearbox, will skip the version 1, let them iron out the bugs.

Chris1712 · 10 Feb 2020 at 19:41

Are there any customer cars yet in the US? It seems a very slow rollout.

Excited to see what the Hybrid version adds up to.

Chris1712 · 21 Feb 2020 at 13:50

Really wish these were as affordable over here, had some fun with the configurator and a very nicely spec'd car is still under 90k USD. Going to be very interesting if/when/how they arrive here.

acemastr · 21 Feb 2020 at 13:55

They aren't *that* affordable here.

Do like the (ron) burgundy though.

Cleetus did a review!

Regy53 · 22 Feb 2020 at 19:22

I watched Smee150 video yesterday, the shape is nice but also missing something with the wheels i think

NathWraith · 22 Feb 2020 at 23:06

Looks like they copied Honda’s homework when they were designing the NSX.

Chris1712 · 5 Jun 2020 at 09:04

Ouch. Guess they have unusual jacking points, I always remind any garage "the engine not in the front so put the short arms the right way round!".

MissChief · 5 Jun 2020 at 09:15

Looks like the arms were set on bodywork rather than the chassis rails. What a mistake to make. That’ll cost five figures to fix easily.

Stu999 · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:01

Shame about the price in the UK - £80k. Still great value in the US though.

adam cool dude · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:19

Stu999 said:
Shame about the price in the UK - £80k. Still great value in the US though.

I think the UK versions are the higher spec ones and not the base model. More serious question who is going to service these? GM must have close to zero dealerships after the sale of Vauxhall, hanging out to dry of Saab and i don't think they even sell Chevrolet in the UK anymore?

Nasher · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:28

Chris1712 said:
Ouch. Guess they have unusual jacking points, I always remind any garage "the engine not in the front so put the short arms the right way round!".

This always worries me when I have to take my Lotus to a tyre fitter etc. I watch them jack it and a couple of times I've had to stop them :/

grudas · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:30

adam cool dude said:
I think the UK versions are the higher spec ones and not the base model. More serious question who is going to service these? GM must have close to zero dealerships after the sale of Vauxhall, hanging out to dry of Saab and i don't think they even sell Chevrolet in the UK anymore?

yeah they are, the uk version basically comes top spec only.

I still dont think it's a bad price, what does £80k get you these days? supra, lotus? low end 911?

Stu999 · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:34

adam cool dude said:
I think the UK versions are the higher spec ones and not the base model. More serious question who is going to service these? GM must have close to zero dealerships after the sale of Vauxhall, hanging out to dry of Saab and i don't think they even sell Chevrolet in the UK anymore?

Ah, that makes sense. They’re still a good deal for the money, as @grudas says, but not quite the same bargain as the US.

Vauxhall maybe for servicing, they have hundreds of dealers. They aren’t a GM company though. Not sure who else would do it.

Nasher · 5 Jun 2020 at 12:37

Could you really want a Vauxhall dealer touching it though?

The C8 Corvette now shown without camouflage - 'vette going mid-engined

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