The C8 Corvette now shown without camouflage - 'vette going mid-engined
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It could be a Ferrari or even a new Honda NSX. Its quite uninspiring IMO.
that's because the V8 motor isn't in the front end, so it's got a short bonnet and therefore looks Italian
Looks like it'll be one hell of a car.
However, there's something wrong about it, but it's probably me, not the car. If somebody said to me "check out my Corvette" and showed me that, I'd be almost disappointed. I'm not saying it's a worse car, quite the opposite. It's just not what is expected of the "Corvette" name.
A feeling not dissimilar to the new Supra in that respect.
However, there's something wrong about it, but it's probably me, not the car. If somebody said to me "check out my Corvette" and showed me that, I'd be almost disappointed. I'm not saying it's a worse car, quite the opposite. It's just not what is expected of the "Corvette" name.
A feeling not dissimilar to the new Supra in that respect.
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For me a Corvette will always be a C4 in red and white, with Face parked outside the Country Club.
Nice looking car, and great value (in the US at least) but it appears car manufacturers have completely lost the plot when it comes to useable driver interfaces. Mercedes and Tesla were leading the way in useless designs, but Chevy seem to have taken the lead here, not only a cretinous iPad nailed to the dash, but also the longest line of tightly packed buttons that are apparently designed to be operated by the passenger rather than driver. Shame, as apart from the gash chrome it's quite an interesting interior.
Dont forget VAT at 20%. I think shipping is around £2k, so:
Landed £49k
Add Duty 10% = £55k
Then VAT at 20%: £66k
And that's for the base model. The one you actually want will be at least another $10k / £10k.
Probably best to budget high 70s. And that's assuming you want to spend that kind of money at an independent importer, with limited aftersales.
A Vette needs a long bonnet.
Clearly Corvette should have gone mid-engine a couple of generations ago. They've built up too long a legacy of front engine with a long bonnet.
I would probably order a RHD one from the states and ship it over myself. The problem is the price. I think the best thing would be to let all the youtubers get their fill and order next summer. It’s going to need to be fantastic for a 70k price tag.
I'm not convinced that US dealers will be selling RHD models. In fact, you may need to import one from Australia!
The only part the dealer plays is placing the order with the factory.
Edit. Not worth it.
