For years
engineers and other auto experts have been rooting for the coming of the C8
Mid-engined Corvette model. From its debut in 1953 with the Blue Flame inline
six-cylinder to the blistering and out-of-this-world Corvette ZR1, the forumla has been pretty much never strayed
from. This all changes abruptly this month, when the engine officially is moved
behind the passenger seats, and the new C8 is here to create a distinct ripple
in the world of players such as the Ferrari 488, Lamborghini Huracan, and Ford
GT.
No matter what
other car fans contest, all of us here at West Chevy of Knoxville
still get excited about every single spy shot and video that crosses our desk:
years ago information didn't move as fast, and rumors were much more difficult
to confirm. The bright minds on staff at Motor1.com put up a video last week of this amazing new Corvette testing at
Nurburgring, and they provide an excellent opportunity to zoom in and really
check out the different features from every single angle. The 'Vette hasn't
officially been spotted at the Nurburgring since summer of 2018, and being able
to claim lap times for this well-recognized landmark would definitely be a
valuable marketing asset.
The ferocious new
model is expected to debut with a 6.2-liter V8 that generates around 460
horsepower, and operates by means of a dual-clutch gearbox. Down the line more
powerful versions are expected to appear, including the possibility of models
that use a dual-overhead-cam V8, Cadillac's 4.2-liter, twin-turbo Blackwing V8,
and even a hybrid version that could cook up a jaw-dropping 1,000 hp. This
highly anticipated debut is scheduled for July 18 in Tustin, California, and
production will begin in Bowling Green, Kentucky late this year. Engine
placement matters for many various reasons when it comes to high-performance
cars, but for the most part, it is in relation to the all-important improvement
of handling and braking.
Moving the engine
back delegates more weight on the rear axle, which provides more traction and
the ability to down more power and accelerate more rapidly. Braking sees improvements
as well because the added weight lets the rear brakes take on more of the brunt
for stopping. Mid-engined cars make intense engineering adjustments that allow
the car to change direction more easily, and faster.
The new C8 sports
a much steeper hoodline and a different sense of forward visibility, finishing
off with an exotic look akin to a Ferrari. Times have been changing for quite a
while now, and going mid-engined will no doubt squeeze every single ounce of
potential and raw excitement from a classic car that has long defined the
essence and true pulse of track-ready stature!
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