Twang Gang 391 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) Ordered a 2020 Mid Engine Corvette 8/15/19. Had a few delays - auto workers strike, finishing 2019 models, re-tooling plant, covid shut down, delivery carrier going bankrupt, but on 10/7/20 I finally got to pick it up. So far I would say it was worth the wait. Rainy day so the lighting for photos isn't very good, but I think you can get the idea. 6.2 Liter fuel injected V8 with dry sump oil system, 495 hp, 8 speed dual clutch automatic trans with paddle shifters. I opted for LT3 package which means it is leather and suede inside from head to toe. Now if I can just figure out all the high tech digital accessories and it stops raining maybe I can get out and enjoy it. Rear visibility is pretty poor with the engine behind the seats, and a narrow rear window (huge blind spots), but they solved it by putting a camera at the rear of the top which feeds in to the rearview mirror so you actually get a much better view than a traditional mirror (although you can use that if you wish). Only had it a couple days but so far very HAPPY 😁 Edited October 11 by Twang Gang 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,330 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) oh man!! now THAT'S the ultimate MAN TOY! Awesome. Congrats! Edited October 11 by kidblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brad1 493 Report post Posted October 11 That is spectacular!! You will have a smile on your face for a while driving that piece of wonderful machinery. Congratulations!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabs 1,273 Report post Posted October 11 Holy crap thats stunning.. Puts my new car to shame 🙂 I would kill myself in a car like that. My new car is only a 1.4 but it has a turbo and I already have found myself doing a few naughty manoeuvres that I would never have tried in my old car. I am also having to get used to all of the buttons and flashing lights. I sometimes feel like I am driving a fruit machine 😄 But I am getting all more used to it slowly (been about two weeks now). One thing I hate is it has this forward detection system which alerts you when you are too close to something or if someone walks out in front of you or something. I turned it off today as it went off a few times with nothing in front of me. But yeah.. Happy driving man, Thats the stuff of dreams for most of us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihcmac 715 Report post Posted October 11 Oh my, I didn't know about the Mid Engine debut, I hope Ralph Nader isn't around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 526 Report post Posted October 11 That looks like it's doing 200 just sitting there - just WOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brucebubs 67 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) There's not enough 'like' buttons here for that one. GM is going to build them in right-hand drive too - apparently the mid-engine layout makes changing steering and front end components relatively simple. Looking forward to seeing them here in Australia in 2021. Edited October 11 by Brucebubs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 595 Report post Posted October 11 Wow, I really do love that car! I wasn't a fan of the last generation Corvette Stingray. Too angular, too 'science fiction' looking. THAT looks like a fabulous car! And I love the orange and black colour theme. 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NighthawkChris 301 Report post Posted October 11 Very cool man! Definitely better than a NGD haha! Best wishes and congrats. Looks like it was worth the wait 😀 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabs 1,273 Report post Posted October 11 I do have a couple of questions... Does it have a long neck tenon and did they use hide glue?? 😄 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tx-ogre 344 Report post Posted October 11 Nice set of wheels. Congrats and enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost_of_fl 250 Report post Posted October 12 It doesn't get any better than that. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHenry 346 Report post Posted October 12 That's a very good looking car, when I first saw it I thought it was a product of Maranello🙂 Enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 891 Report post Posted October 12 I would be a liability in that car too. Maybe a few years ago... Nevertheless, man, what a set of wheels! 🏁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karloff 504 Report post Posted October 12 damn, nice ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 526 Report post Posted October 12 So when do we all pile in and go cruisin' for burgers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortyearspickn 381 Report post Posted October 12 Wowsers! I bet she sounds as good as she looks!, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle fester 449 Report post Posted October 12 Holy Moly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hall 123 Report post Posted October 12 M.T. car of the year isn't it? Super stance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 526 Report post Posted October 12 I don't mean to brag but here's my spiffy number, 4 Cylinders of Ford Focus Fury. Oh, yeah... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 807 Report post Posted October 12 3 hours ago, SteveFord said: So when do we all pile in and go cruisin' for burgers? We're not but you can crash in my Nash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsongs 208 Report post Posted October 12 My Black 2005 Corvette Coupe has 23,000 miles on it & thought I'd sell it & get a 2020. I've had a 2020 on Order since January.. I'm getting anxious... Especially after seeing that they're finally starting to arrive!!! Where's mine? I'm happy for you. Congrats! I know you'll enjoy that Super Car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub-T-123 517 Report post Posted October 12 That thing has a bigger engine than my truck (which is not slow). Must be so fun to drive!! congrats that looks amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marky Forrest 244 Report post Posted October 12 Congratulations!!! I've been following the new mid-engine Corvettes since concept days. I was delighted to read about it. It's an absolutely remarkable vehicle and I would have one in a heartbeat, if I could. I wish you many happy motoring hours in your new beauty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
