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Old 07-19-2019, 02:33 PM
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Hmm. All the articles I've read seem to call it a Stingray.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ay-base-price/
A quick Google search shows that 4 days ago Chevy did a press release calling it a Stingray. I don't know if Chevy used that name in last nights reveal though.
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Old 07-19-2019, 02:46 PM
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Interior shot from Chevy's website showing the word Stingray on something. I cannot figure out what

Exterior shot from Chevy's website showing Stingray emblem

Exterior shot from Road & Track article showing Stingray emblem
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Old 07-19-2019, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CA Blue HHR
Interior shot from Chevy's website showing the word Stingray on something. I cannot figure out what
Good find.

It looks like it's at the top of this. However that still doesn't answer what "it" is. A dedicated speaker for your phone perhaps? BTW, this phone pocket is a wireless charger!

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Old 07-19-2019, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc brown
Good find.

It looks like it's at the top of this. However that still doesn't answer what "it" is. A dedicated speaker for your phone perhaps? BTW, this phone pocket is a wireless charger!

Good call here is another shot of the interior showing it is in fact above the phone slot
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Old 07-19-2019, 03:28 PM
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My $60K question is as a previous owner of a C5 convertible will the C8 eventually go topless as well. Targa tops don't float my boat.
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Old 07-19-2019, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CA Blue HHR
My $60K question is as a previous owner of a C5 convertible will the C8 eventually go topless as well. Targa tops don't float my boat.
Apparently it's been at least hinted at. Not my cup of tea, I like the Targa tops myself, but there is certainly a demand for a drop top.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...tible-preview/
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Old 07-19-2019, 04:14 PM
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I find there is less wind tunnel effect with a drop top than a sunroof or a targa top
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Old 07-19-2019, 09:52 PM
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Saw it today on local TV news. around $60K is just for the base version.. LOL

Too out there for me. Plus the insurance would be quite a difference from my antique HHR.. And agree if it was coming down the road at me I wouldn't have a clue it was the Baddest Vette yet...

But I would not say NO to a test drive !!!

More info on the C 8 Corvette, see link below:

https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/m...ds-msrp-60000/
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Old 07-24-2019, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CA Blue HHR
Yeah, it is a sleek looking car but it looks too much like a Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini than a Corvette.
I am seeing them in person on the roads here, and they look so obviously Corvette, that it's perfect. You KNOW it when you see one.
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Old 09-09-2019, 05:05 PM
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One Corvette was enough for me-- I owned a 1962 Fi roadster in 1968- I was 18 years old and pulled the heads for a valve job-- ran good as new after that. Sadly, the car insurance killed my teenage budget- it was a whopping $720 a year for me. Sold it after six months and bought a 1955 Sedan delivery- rolled and pleated interior, Chevy orange, a slower 283 4 speed, but I had lots of fun times with that one.
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