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My main experience / history with sports cars is Lotus. I have had a Europa Twin Cam (mid-rear engine), a Caterham Seven (front mid-engine), Elan S4 (front engine RWD) and Elan M100 (front-mid FWD). All seemed very Lotus to me, for many reasons beyond petite dimensions, light weight and excellent road handling.

Looking at the people — I couldn’t see anyone who wasn’t excited but then it was a curious, self-selected sample today.

Engine position aside, it’s a visually-striking, powerful V8 American car with room for 2, a removable roof, big tires and imposing presence and sound. Plus good value versus the competition’s models and unlimited scope for personalization.

One other thing - the Corvette has had a rear transaxle and RWD for a long time. So “in theory” they’ve only pushed the driver forward and the engine back.

Although I have only owned one Corvette, I have always admired them since 1958 when I sat in one in a dealer’s showroom. Is still think it’s a hot car.

Will I buy one? Can’t say yet.

Cazalea


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I took my Camera, My Wife and My Wallet

 
By: cazalea : July 23rd, 2019-19:07
Thanks to InDebtButOnTime (an appropriate name for a watch nut), I got myself rousted up from the easy chair, leapt into the Volt and raced across town to see the local appearance of the Vette. INSIDE THE CORVETTE COCKPIT The dash is complex but more inte...  

Yes - it feels like a business class airline seat without lay-flat

 
By: cazalea : July 24th, 2019-01:06
And the seats both face front However, even though the tunnel is high it’s not wide so it doesn’t crowd you. Nothing so bad as a TVR Griffith, for example, or a Viper. Viper ...  

Well, Corvette interiors have been stylish

 
By: cazalea : July 24th, 2019-14:02
But seldom of highest quality materials or precision assembly. And not always capable of standing up to the weather— most Corvettes have had t-tops or been convertibles. Or standing up to modification-crazed owners .... please raise your hand if you’ve ev... 

After seeing the car ....

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 24th, 2019-00:34
How do you feel about the Corvette leaving it’s traditional front engine layout and style, for this very different car ?

It's okay with me

 
By: cazalea : July 24th, 2019-00:50
My main experience / history with sports cars is Lotus. I have had a Europa Twin Cam (mid-rear engine), a Caterham Seven (front mid-engine), Elan S4 (front engine RWD) and Elan M100 (front-mid FWD). All seemed very Lotus to me, for many reasons beyond pet... 

Thanks for your reply...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 24th, 2019-02:20
and in my opinion (without trying the car) It’s a bold move for Chevrolet and the engineering team. Porsche are definitely considering making the 911 mid engined. Only a combination of tradition and typically conservative Porsche design has held this move... 

I like the red truck

 
By: Jurry : July 24th, 2019-01:21
Thanks for again a great photo series I appreciate how you allow us to peek into your live

Thanks for this nice report and great shots!

 
By: eklektik : July 26th, 2019-14:27
From your title, it does not look like you used your wallet. Will you consider buying one? Best, É.

It's a bit complicated (like buying a SS Rolex)

 
By: cazalea : July 26th, 2019-15:56
No production orders are being taken until they release the final price & options lists in a few weeks. However, “reservations with a deposit” have been accepted since the unveiling last week. If they aren’t going to make what you want (options/price comb...