UPDATED! So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 11-16-2017

GM announced that the C8 would be an ME platform during the reveal of the C7 ZR1. They put it out there in the open and it seems to have flown under the radar. Here’s the slide in the Chevrolet presentation at Dubai w that little tidbit of information.

SEE BELOW.

Tripler · 11-16-2017

Yikes . The end of an era .
;(

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XfireZ51 · 11-16-2017

An update!

It seems the video, which was done by someone not affiliated w GM, slipped the presentation into the video making it appear as if it was GM sourced. It wasn’t.
Therefore, the speculation on an ME platform for the C8 continues.

KILLSHOTS · 11-17-2017

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

An update!

It seems the video, which was done by someone not affiliated w GM, slipped the presentation into the video making it appear as if it was GM sourced. It wasn’t.
Therefore, the speculation on an ME platform for the C8 continues.

Thought so...seems pretty odd that GM would've used a C5 logo on the slide.

JThomas · 11-17-2017

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

An update!

It seems the video, which was done by someone not affiliated w GM, slipped the presentation into the video making it appear as if it was GM sourced. It wasn’t.
Therefore, the speculation on an ME platform for the C8 continues.

What was odd was the C5 logo on the slide.

XfireZ51 · 11-17-2017

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Originally Posted by JThomas

What was odd was the C5 logo on the slide.

Well I guess we can all continue to dream. Hope the ME isn’t a non-starter for u Joe. 🙏

Ccmano · 11-17-2017

Maybe their recycling the C5 logo for the C8 just like the LT5 designation.....lol...
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tiegsd · 11-18-2017

Don't think Corvette has a choice. Gonna have to do something dramatic to transcend the current HP war they're stuck in.

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-=Jeff=- · 11-19-2017

I hope they offer both platforms. Going ME only will price the car out of reach for many

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Ccmano · 11-19-2017

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I hope they offer both platforms. Going ME only will price the car out of reach for many

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My concern as well... now if they can pull off a ME car for say under $60k in base form people will be lined up to buy one.
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11-16-2017	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,706	UPDATED! So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai GM announced that the C8 would be an ME platform during the reveal of the C7 ZR1. They put it out there in the open and it seems to have flown under the radar. Here’s the slide in the Chevrolet presentation at Dubai w that little tidbit of information. SEE BELOW. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX Last edited by XfireZ51; 03-08-2024 at 03:10 PM.

11-16-2017	#2
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 715	Re: So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai Yikes . The end of an era . ;( Sent from my LG-H831 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

11-16-2017	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,706	Re: So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai An update! It seems the video, which was done by someone not affiliated w GM, slipped the presentation into the video making it appear as if it was GM sourced. It wasn’t. Therefore, the speculation on an ME platform for the C8 continues. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

11-17-2017	#7
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,842	Re: UPDATED! So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai Maybe their recycling the C5 logo for the C8 just like the LT5 designation.....lol... H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

11-18-2017	#8
tiegsd Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 384	Re: UPDATED! So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai Don't think Corvette has a choice. Gonna have to do something dramatic to transcend the current HP war they're stuck in. Sent from my SM-N920V using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ 1990 Black/Black ZR-1 #1155 1993 White/Red coupe (Regrettably sold)

11-19-2017	#9
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,179	Re: UPDATED! So GM announced the C8 Mid Engine in Dubai I hope they offer both platforms. Going ME only will price the car out of reach for many Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978