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Corvette Today: Corvette News & Headlines, Early October 2023

The automotive industry is going through a tumultuous time right now with the United Auto Workers striking the Big 3 automakers. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to bring you the most up-to-date information in the world of Corvette. https://youtu.be/N-JFEwaK2PQ?si=u3tepRnTgFEcCKAM; https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/corve...AyWJ7BnoEURVpA

Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss:

1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th

2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds

3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II

4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership

5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500

6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE!

Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car!
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2024 & 2023 Corvette Info Including E-Ray, SR & Z06 Pricing, SR & Z06 Visualizers, 70th Anniversary Info, Press Releases for SR & Z06 & Their Build & Price, Order Guides & Visualizers

2024 Order Guide Here: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...=22639&type=0#
2023 Corvette Brochure: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...D7Q0fp8nIEE57Y
E-Ray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Official E-Ray Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
Official GM E-Ray Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...and-visualizer
+ 25 KEY E-Ray Components/Factors: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...rs-information
E-Ray Leaked Info/Visualizer: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...tte-e-ray-leak
Z51 & Z06 GM Track Specs: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ecommendations
Z06 BUILD & PRICE: https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...d-price/config
Z06 Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
Z06 MSRP and Options Pricing: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...freight-charge
2023 SR Build & Price: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...up-and-running
*2023 SR & Z06 Official Owners Manual: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/docs...ersManual.pdf; and,
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...owner-s-manual
* 2023 GM Bash Major Seminar with HQ video: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ore-bash-video
*2023 Stingray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
* COPMPLETE 2023 STINGRAY PRICING: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ion-Center.pdf
*2023 Stingray (ONLY Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
*70th Anniversary Combined Press Release For SR & Z06: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...iversary-model
*Z06 Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
*Z06 Reveal Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...eveal-pictures
*Z06 Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Order Guide (unofficial): https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-action-center
*Z06 vs Z07 Aero Components: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...s-similarities
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POLL: Positive of C7’s Death Next Year

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  • POLL: Positive of C7’s Death Next Year

    How sure are you that at the end of the 2019 production year, that all C7 Stingray, GS, Z06 and the ZR1 will end production?
    37
    100%
    16.22%
    6
    95%
    5.41%
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    90%
    16.22%
    6
    75%
    8.11%
    3
    50%
    2.70%
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    33 1/3%
    0%
    0
    20%
    2.70%
    1
    10%
    8.11%
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    Tricky question to me, for I strongly believe that the ZR1 alone will continue for 2020/21
    16.22%
    6
    I am not sure of anything about future C7 nor C8 production plans
    24.32%
    9
    Enjoying my Shadow gray C8. What a car it is.

  • #2
    The reason I voted 75% because nothing is positive in the development of a new car, especially one so different as the ME will be. The ZR1, for example, was supposed to be a 2018, 65th Anniversary Corvette, but development issues and perhaps also an abundance of caution, got GM to delay its production for roughly six months. I applaud GM for taking that extra time to insure that it was ready for buyers at the time of its being sold as a 2019.

    Sure, I would be very disappointed if the ME were delayed, but rather it would be delayed a few months or whatever, for GM to insure it is production certified/customer ready when they start making the sell-able models.

    2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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    • #3
      Check unit sales of the c7 this year...

      in with the new out with the old...

      even if the c7 is an amazing machine,,,

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      • #4
        If we're honest with ourselves, the only accurate answer is "I'm not sure of anything...." Unless, that is, you have inside information from GM. The rest of us are just guessing.
        Delivered 5/29/2021!: Scarlet Fever 2021 2LT HTC, Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat, two-tone Natural w/ suede inserts, Mag Ride, Performance Exhaust, MRR 755 Gunmetal wheels, Carbon Flash splitter and side skirts, magnetic engine cover mod & custom painted engine cover, Soler throttle controller, SmartTop HTC controller
        >20,000 miles
        Proud member of the Old Dominion Corvette Club: https://www.olddominioncorvetteclub.org/

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        • #5
          Of course we are all guessing...

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          • #6
            I am going to go out on a limb and say they can offer all the models in the Mid Engine profile. Concentrating on cutting cost in the new ME and offering a much more balanced vehicle alone will outweigh the Old Platform. It will be worlds of difference from all the previous versions. Congratulations to GM for finally jumping into one of the best performing platforms currently known to man. There are too many future possibilities with the ME platform. Also as technology and safety improves they would be cutting their throat not to concentrate on the new platform to offer their customers a truly exceptional World Class Automobile.
            Rocket City Florida - 2013 427 Vert - 2015 ZO6 - 2020 Stingray

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            • #7
              I’ll do 33 1/3% just because it seems odd.

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              • #8
                Like everyone here, I don’t know anything. But I didn’t vote in the poll because I am 100% certain that the C7 will continue through the 2021 model year, and then be replaced by a new front engine model for 2022 called the C8. The forthcoming ME is an additional platform, like the ZR1, that can be produced alongside the FE.

                I base my opinion on the undeniable fact that the FE layout is way more practical than a ME car. GM cannot afford to abandon owners who use their cars on a daily basis, like SUVs.


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                • #9
                  Originally posted by AbqVic
                  Ibase my opinion on the undeniable fact that the FE layout is way more practical than a ME car.
                  Thanks AbqVic. Can you please help me understand why/how it is undeniable that a FE layout is more practical than a ME car?



                  2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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                  • #10
                    I didn't see the option "The ME is a Cadillac"...
                    My C8:
                    '20 Elkhart Lake Blue 2LT Coupe, Natural Interior, GT2 Two-Tone Seats, Performance Exhaust, Front Lift, Carbon Flash Wheels, Engine Appearance Package 2000 Status December 27, 2019; 3000 Status January 2, 2020; 3400 Status March 10, 2020;TPW March 16, 2020; Built June 4th, 2020 (COVID-19); Delivery July 1, 2020

                    Current Vettes:
                    '68 Lemans Blue 327/350 Convertible
                    '91 Turquoise Convertible with Hardtop
                    '14 Lime Rock Green 2LT Convertible, Black Top, Kalahari, 7-Speed, Performance Exhaust

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by AbqVic
                      I base my opinion on the undeniable fact that the FE layout is way more practical than a ME car. GM cannot afford to abandon owners who use their cars on a daily basis, like SUVs.

                      I think a Corvette SUV would be awesome, but I've never heard of anyone who uses his Corvette like an SUV every day. Up here in MI a Corvette is a bit of a gamble in the winter.

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                      • #12
                        How about Harlan Charles on his Michelin Alpin PA4’s (a dedicated snow tire now available for every C7), or this other picture of the ZR1 being tested at GM’s winter test facility in Kapuskasing (560 miles north of Toronto)?

                        First picture thanks to CorvetteBlogger; second thanks to CorvetteActionCenter.

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                        2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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                        • #13
                          To John: Estimate the cubic volume of the ME from the base of the windshield forward. Then subtract the volume occupied by the wheels, suspension, heat exchangers and related ducting. What you have left is only enough volume for an odd shaped cubby hole. Same process in the rear, I can only envision potential space over and around the transaxle, minus space for heat exchanger ducting. Again, two or three small cubbies.

                          To electroVette: I’m in Albuquerque, 5,000 ft high. Use my Vette year round and daily for multiple stop errands. I have a very nice Ram Limited, but it handles like a barge compared to a Vette in heavy traffic. A few years ago I traveled from Albuquerque to Ft. Collins, CO on January 1st, right after a snow storm to look at a new Jeep. The only problem I had was in the dealer’s lot which hadn’t been plowed yet. In my experience, in states that use salt on the roads, people generally drive a beater car during the winter.

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                          • #14
                            Thanks AbqVic. I appreciate your analysis! However, please be prepared to be positively surprised. And not by a roof luggage rack, nor this option.

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                            Trust “Maximum Bob” when he said, most recently last month, that GM has solved the ME cargo space issue.
                            2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by John
                              Thanks AbqVic. I appreciate your analysis! However, please be prepared to be positively surprised. And not by a roof luggage rack, nor this option.

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                              Trust “Maximum Bob” when he said, most recently last month, that GM has solved the ME cargo space issue.
                              Make that a two tone and smaller stripe and you have my C4

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