It’s finally coming. For real this time. At least that seems to be the case, as Chevy engineers have been spotted flinging the mid-engine Corvette prototype around the ‘Ring. This is a car that’s been talked about for decades now, but it appears the time is finally right to move the Vette powerplant amidships and prepare for battle with serious sports cars the world over.
Now, the front-engine Corvette is already a world-class competitor and has been for years. Still, Chevy wants to hit other markets with this version of its Corvette and a mid-engine version could be tantalizing to exotic shoppers. Or perhaps this Corvette will offer supercar-like handling and performance at a price more befitting of the Corvette name.
Is this a necessary move? Not really. The tried-and-true format of engine in the front and drive wheels out back is still our favorite setup. Are we curious? Of course! While the current ZR1 is the maniac mobile in the stable, a mid-engine Corvette could represent a bit more balance in the family.
It could also setup some new amazing battles on the motorsport side… Ford GT vs mid-engine Corvette? Let’s do that, please.
[Source: Jalopnik]
Watch the mid-engine Corvette undergo testing at the Nürburgring
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8 responses to “Watch the mid-engine Corvette undergo testing at the Nürburgring”
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Speaking of a Ford GT vs. ….
Ford Vs. Ferrari, aka Go Like Hell is going to be filming at Road Atlanta September 10-11. Apparently Road Atlanta is filling in for Circuit de la Sarthe. I would apply to be an extra, but I’m too fat and I have a real job. Hooniverse needs to see if they can slip in a local correspondent. https://www.ajc.com/business/employment/now-casting-matt-damon-movie-needs-car-race-spectators-braselton/rIjKzerdCv4zUXjK12LJAJ/ -
I’m guessing this is going to be a 6 figure car.
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$74,999 after rebates and dealer discount for the base model automatic.
I found current models running $6k-$10k off sticker.
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I wonder how much this will cause the C5, C6, and C7 Vettes to drop in value. Although, the C5s are getting close to bottoming out. Now the front engined ones will look really old.
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I guess this one is placed above the current top model, so no real damage to the previous midrange and base models. I don’t see cross shopping.
What you say about C5s, does that mean that the C4 is on its way up? Honest question, I don’t follow the market.-
No, I don’t think C4s are on the way up. Late C3s haven’t gone up since the early 1990s. Rough Corvettes bottom out at about $5k and have for the last 30 years. Decent drivers are $7,500-$10,000. This applies to 1975-2004 models, with newer ones being closer to the $10,000 mark or above. The Calloway, ZR-1, and Corvette Challenge C4s might be on the way up.
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“This is a car that’s been talked about for decades now, but it appears the time is finally right…“
Sure. This time for sure.
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I’ve never been interested in Corvettes. At all. I don’t like the styling (inside or out) until you get back into the 60s, and rarely see anyone younger than about 55 driving one. But I do admire the fact that such a classically laid-out machine with a pushrod front-mounted engine can achieve so much performance.
That said, I’m not sure if I’m keen on a mid-engine Vette. It seems sacrilegious, but makes more sense now that the everyman Camaro has evolved from trailer-park lawn ornament to track beast. Too bad Chevy waited so long to pull the trigger that it now looks like they’re finally conceding defeat to the Europeans.
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