2020 Corvette: What Chevy Got Right, and Wrong with Its New Sports Car

C8 Corvette looks extremely promising, but does have some compromises with the switch to a mid-engine lay out.

Nothing in life is perfect, and that statement definitely rings true when it comes to our cars. However, after seeing Chevrolet officially reveal the 2020 Corvette C8, much of the world certainly thought it was nearing perfection, if such a thing is possible. After all, I, myself, called it a “Porsche Slayer” when I saw it at the reveal event. I still suspect that will be the case, once Chevy unleashes the beast at race tracks across the country.

Still, it’s good to take a step back and weigh the pros and cons of the C8 Corvette, as I see it now. So, I have donned the requisite internet flame suit, and I’m ready to accept the barrage of hate (or possible adoration?) as I unpack what GM has shown us thus far of the C8.

 

2020 Corvette Pros

Let’s begin with the exterior, which, I think, is an excellent execution of mid-engine car styling. The car has a low, rakish appearance, especially in profile, that shouts mid-engine sports car. All of the functional grilles and scoops on the car are a welcome addition, and show that Chevy is serious about the high-performance nature of C8...More

 

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