The very excited staff of Motor Trend
were the first lucky media outlet in the world to test the first production
mid-engine Corvette,
and they admitted that they savored every second. So much excitement and
attention on the many automobile blogs out there is understandable: now that
the engine is situated behind the driver, many new possibilities open up. In
this particular feature, the crew tells us
here at West Chevy of Knoxville
all about some “secret gems” that make the new Corvette even that much cooler.
The Logo is Hidden on the Speaker Between the
Seats:
The center speaker located between the two seats is where the Corvette logo is,
but it takes a bit of a search to find it. You can see the flags from certain
angles because of the way the speaker holes are drilled, but once you are
inside the pattern is only visible from a very specific distance.
Opening the Frunk From the Front: Since the engine is
now behind the passenger and driver, the Corvette has ample space in the front
for a front trunk. You actually don't open this frunk from inside: there's a
super cool button hidden a little way above the left air vent that will open
it. Much like the rear trunk, there is a proximity feature so you can open it
when the car is completely locked, and even if the key is tucked in your
pocket.
Hold the Unlock Button on the Key, And the
Windows Will Open: If
you happen to be out on a particularly hot day, there's a shortcut to getting
the windows to lower. Just like other Chevy models, the windows will
automatically lower if you hold down the unlock button on the remote key.
More Flags on the Rear Window: These look so awesome
when contrasted against red: The Corvette C8 has the traditional pattern of
black flags on the rear window that faces downward. This tradition began with
the Corvette C7, and continues now in the 2020 model. These flags have a bit
more of a V shape, following suit with the C8's updated logo.
The Trunk is Soft-Close: Even though it
sometimes feels good to release some aggression by slamming a trunk shut, this
one will close with ease! After gently closing the hatch, there is a soft-close
system that will make sure it closes snugly without the need to push terribly
hard.
The Top can be Secured in the Trunk: Once the top is off,
two latches keep the top well-secured. The top pops off easily, and once it's
in the trunk you can still store other items alongside it if you need to. Every
single blog and news story we have seen regarding the C8 has been derived from
a sense of amazement and wonder, as it has been a real dream come true to see
this idea finally “leap to life” off the assembly line!
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