When it was introduced in 1953, the original Corvette was a striking alternative to the hefty behemoths that dominated American roads, with its lightweight glassfibre body and two-seat cabin. Luggage space is split between a "frunk" under the front bonnet and a larger compartment positioned behind the engine under the high-opening flap at the rear of the car and large enough to hold a set of golf clubs. And not just any Corvette – the first ever mid-engined production version in its 67-year history. But it’ll apparently only reach Down Under earliest by the end of 2021, a slight delay from 1H 2021. Well balanced and just edgy enough. The C8 has also lost the transverse rear leaf spring of other recent Vettes, now having coil springs at each corner. Will it be sold in the UK? When it eventually crosses the North Atlantic, the new C8 Stingray will cost £81,700 for the fully loaded Launch Edition coupe. I'd the house (ranch!) The Chevrolet Corvette has finally made it to the UK with the steering wheel on the correct side. Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray confirmed for UK launch in 2021, Analysis: Why the UK car market is healthier than it looks. Other competitors?
That means all European cars will gain a number of hardware upgrades over the base-spec US car, including manually adjustable suspension, larger brake discs, an electronic limited-slip differential, a shorter axle ratio, a performance exhaust system, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres and an aerodynamically enhancing bodykit. One of the reasons for that is although there has been talk, including on here, of the UK spec car being circa £75k, word I have from someone who has spoken to them, is that it will be a circa £100k car (depending on options of course). In addition to the mechanical upgrades the C8 Corvette Launch Edition is specified to top-tier 3LT equipment level, which integrates Chevrolet’s impressive MagneRide adaptive suspension, a performance data logger inside the infotainment system, head-up display, embedded navigation system, Bose sound system, rear camera-mirror and heated and ventilated seats. It may not be a true supercar rival, owing to its size and “softly focused” ride quality, but it’s “properly” fast and is easier to drive than its predecessors. Also, this is not a “fast in a straight line” muscle car, but a very technical machine with much tech – more on the C8 Corvette Stingray here. New to the US are we? 275not599 that very big of you showing such forgiveness  !. “In terms of comfort and fun, it still looks and feels like a Corvette, but drives better than any vehicle in Corvette history,” he said. It comes with factory style exhaust valves using factory motor, not included in the kit. The 2020 Stingray is the first mid-engined Corvette in the history of GM, and comes after decades of front-engined sports cars. All rights reserved.evo™ is a registered trade mark. By clicking below you agree to receive news, promotions and offers by email from Top Gear and BBC Studios. To learn more about how we use the information you provide to us please see our. And the big news is the price. It’s very strange to be driving a Corvette with the steering wheel on the right-hand side. While the engine position has switched, the C8's primary mission is the same as that of its forebears: a powerful sports car that combines unbeatable bang per buck with respectable practicality. Arriving initially in fully loaded Launch Edition trim, it’s aggressively priced at £81,700, or around £1000 less than a basic 911 Carrera. At an absolute minimum you’ll need z51 package to get appropriate tires and brakes. The entry-level 1LT model is hardly spartan, either. So, the first country that will get the RHD Corvette C8 is Japan, which reportedly bought 300 units in just 60 hours. Even selecting the plushest-available 3LT trim package for $71,495 (£56,260) and adding both the $5000 (£3930) Z51 performance pack (including a sports exhaust, a limited-slip differential, bigger brakes, upgraded aero and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres in place of standard all-seasons) and adaptive dampers for $1895 (£1490) still brings in a fully laden Vette for less than the $81,950 (£64,430) Porsche charges for an unoptioned Cayman GTS in the US. The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. Hurrah! Its eight-speed gearbox is also “another serious accomplishment in a car wearing this price tag”, the magazine hails. This product comes with a limited 2-year warranty. Corvette’s structure is built around its backbone: the center tunnel. The first Corvettes to arrive will be limited-run Launch Edition cars, which will pack a magnetic ride control system and bespoke design details that set them apart from the standard models. Impressively pliant ride quality helps here too, the Corvette handling crests and compressions especially well with the optional adaptive dampers in both soft Tour and firmer Sport modes. Arriving in European dealerships in the second half of 2021, the C8 will be available in both coupé and convertible guises, from £81,700 and £87,110 respectively. You can either post as a guest or have an option to register. Chevrolet has been talking about a mid-engined Corvette for several decades; the original plan was for the previous-generation C7 to make the switch until GM's bankruptcy in 2009 saw the project cancelled. Among the advantages of registering is once a name has been registered, a guest cannot post using that name. The all-new, mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is on sale in the UK now via import, with prices starting from £81,700 for the coupe and £87,110 for the convertible. The gearshifter is electronically linked to the transmission, freeing up space, and an array of key controls are lined up, Porsche-style, along the edge of the centre console.



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