2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | First Look | Driving.ca

On paper, the new 2020 Corvette is already a smashing success — but whether or not it sells may hinge on questions yet to be answered

The only truly solid powerplant information we have is about the base 6.2-litre small-block V8. Juechter cites compact dimensions (important for space considerations in a mid-engined car), a low centre-of-gravity (c-of-g is allegedly right around the driver’s inner hip to allow better steering feedback) and sufficiently attractive looks — all those hide-bound loyalists will no doubt be thrilled by the large 3.2-mm-thick glass panel in the rear hatch shows off the LT2 — as reasons to stick with the small-block.

It's unlikely anyone will be disappointed with the performance. Thanks to a new intake system and a wild set of immaculately crafted individual equal-length “up-and-over” headers, the LT2 pumps out 495 horsepower (at 6,450 rpm) and 470 pound-feet of torque (at 5,150 rpm), the most horsepower and torque for any entry-level model in Corvette history. It will be mated to a new Tremec-sourced eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle. No, there will not be a manual offered, the new C8 yet another resounding admission the stick-shift transmission is all but dead.

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[richardbilovus]

2008 C6 and 2019 C7 owner; I am really excited to see this Corvette for myself at The Chevy Farm. I think the C8 looks fantastic and will be even better in person. I am already considering trading for the C8 if the pricing is aggressive as they say! Simply perfect Corvette!

[diamond]

Never been a true Corvette fan ... really like the 53's .... was always fond of the 67 but this ... this is truly REALLY NICE !! I was thinking of a 2020 supercharged GT Mustang, and if I was in the market for a GT500, I'd definately be putting on the brakes to compare dollar for dollar and this vette would be super sexy in the garage .... has me thinking.

[megaviper]

Base C8 under 60, 000 great start but most of us will be spending much more. Base stingray 0 to 60 less than 3secs impressive. Front-end lift with memory great, rear camera nice, great sound system, interior & color options appear good. Front & rear truck a plus and over all looks are good. The rear of the car doesn't look as good as the rest of the C8. I was also a little... disappointed the roadster wasn't shown are even mention. Overall if the C8 reliable and maintenance is low I think it's going to be GM best seller of any corvette.

[CHUUMPASS]

America ! what a place :-) totally blown away by the new Corvette.

[rickjason]

The only thing I’m worried about is the transmission. I’ve found Tremec transmissions to be really good. There was a delay in the C7 automatic that I hated.

[TheTektronik]

"Mc Laren cloned this or NSX derived that". I love how you put it.

[kjsud]

I've never been a Vet fan, also never been a hater....just not a car guy, but this is sexy AF!!