OpEd Corvette Mid Z1 or Trad C7?
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Maybe we get both, but if not, which one?
January 9th, 2015
by MonaroSS
Front or Mid?
Where is Corvette's Future?
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So we have now seen the test mule of a new GM mid-engined sports car. It could be a new Cadillac, but in all likelihood it would be both a Corvette and a Cadillac to increase production numbers and amortize the cost of what is likely to be a carbon fiber tub.
We all love the front V8 powered Corvette but there are finite limitations to getting power to the ground. Move the weight over those rear wheels though and you get both traction benefits and sharper turn responses for track work.
We don't know if this would be an add to the Corvette range or the next Corvette. But look below at the chop I did of what it could look like if on sale today or soon with the current 'Vette styling themes. Could you live with a mid-engined Corvette, would you desire a mid-engined Corvette?
What do you think, tell us and come back to comment on what others thought as well...
PS. Given some have questioned luggage space in mid-engined cars, why not make two versions of a mid-engined Corvette? The Shorttail, which all the high performance models could be based on, and either Short or Longtail for ordinary buyers depending on their utility needs. Given how 'Vette's are made a trunk extension would be an easy add and easy to incorporate on the line.
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January 9th, 2015
by MonaroSS
Front or Mid?
Where is Corvette's Future?
So we have now seen the test mule of a new GM mid-engined sports car. It could be a new Cadillac, but in all likelihood it would be both a Corvette and a Cadillac to increase production numbers and amortize the cost of what is likely to be a carbon fiber tub.
We all love the front V8 powered Corvette but there are finite limitations to getting power to the ground. Move the weight over those rear wheels though and you get both traction benefits and sharper turn responses for track work.
We don't know if this would be an add to the Corvette range or the next Corvette. But look below at the chop I did of what it could look like if on sale today or soon with the current 'Vette styling themes. Could you live with a mid-engined Corvette, would you desire a mid-engined Corvette?
What do you think, tell us and come back to comment on what others thought as well...
PS. Given some have questioned luggage space in mid-engined cars, why not make two versions of a mid-engined Corvette? The Shorttail, which all the high performance models could be based on, and either Short or Longtail for ordinary buyers depending on their utility needs. Given how 'Vette's are made a trunk extension would be an easy add and easy to incorporate on the line.
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Looks less like compensation for a tiny peter than the FMR Corvette.
I would do both, keep a pretty traditional Stingray, and go balls-out design-wise on a C8... or maybe keep the R8/McLaren looks on the Corvette and throw the Lamborghini looks on the Cadillac.
I would do both, keep a pretty traditional Stingray, and go balls-out design-wise on a C8... or maybe keep the R8/McLaren looks on the Corvette and throw the Lamborghini looks on the Cadillac.
Hmmm, sounds like to me, you're suggesting Cadillac make their very own Aston Martin (not that I'm complaining).
I would have twin radiators at the rear to avoid the hot water pipes running under/through the cab, which can be a real issue. It also keeps more weight rearward. The front radiator would cool the aircon and you could run smaller pipes to the front for transmission/diff/engine oil radiators.
Maybe we get both, but if not, which one?
January 9th, 2015
by MonaroSS
Front or Mid?
Where is Corvette's Future?
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So we have now seen the test mule of a new GM mid-engined sports car. It could be a new Cadillac, but in all likelihood it would be both a Corvette and a Cadillac to increase production numbers and amortize the cost of what is likely to be a carbon fiber tub.
We all love the front V8 powered Corvette but there are finite limitations to getting power to the ground. Move the weight over those rear wheels though and you get both traction benefits and sharper turn responses for track work.
We don't know if this would be an add to the Corvette range or the next Corvette. But look below at the chop I did of what it could look like if on sale today or soon with the current 'Vette styling themes. Could you live with a mid-engined Corvette, would you desire a mid-engined Corvette?
What do you think, tell us and come back to comment on what others thought as well...
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nice work!
it will get me out of my Ferrari
Yes, exactly!Hmmm, sounds like to me, you're suggesting Cadillac make their very own Aston Martin (not that I'm complaining).
He has, and it was pretty good. The Ciana.
Based off the Astra GTC. I always thought the wheels were killer.
I wouldn't mind another crack at it either, though.
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