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General Motors unveiled Chevrolets white whale for Corvette enthusiasts on Thursday, a new mid-engine version of the famed American sports car that many have been waiting decades for the automaker to produce.
But the biggest surprise for industry officials wasnt the cars 495 horsepower or 0-60 time in under 3 seconds, it was the price. GM President Mark Reuss said the supercar will start at under $60,000 in line with entry-level models of the current, seventh-generation Corvette with the engine mounted up front.
I was hoping for a starting price of under $80,000, and maybe even under $70,000, Karl Brauer, executive publisher of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book said in an email. For GM to offer the new Corvette for under $60,000 is incredibly impressive given the advanced nature of the new car.
While some high-performance models are expected to easily top $100,000 the current track-ready 2019 Corvette ZR1 starts at $123,000 officials say the entry-level price ensures Corvette will retain its reputation as obtainable performance and an everymans sports car. Executives are hoping the competitive price and high-performance will be enough to lure drivers away from European rivals and boost Corvettes lagging sales.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/19/chevy-redefines-an-american-icon-with-the-60000-2020-corvette-stingray.html
The long-anticipated mid-engine Corvette is now on its way. I'm looking forward to its appearance.
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)marble falls
(57,204 posts)Codeine
(25,586 posts)Its still more Ferrari-looking than anything else.
marble falls
(57,204 posts)marble falls
(57,204 posts)CentralMass
(15,265 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,473 posts)MineralMan
(146,329 posts)the old front engine, rear wheel drive concept is ancient. Time for a new concept. I think it will sell like hotcakes.
highplainsdem
(49,034 posts)On second thought, I'll just post the videos themselves hereL