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GM Gears Up for Plant Upgrade to Build New C8 Corvette

Jun 27, 2016 by tgriffith

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The hype leading up to the new C7 Corvette was unlike anything in the history of Corvette. Early rumors swirled of a possible rear mid-engine setup, followed by “news” that the C7 would have the same split rear window as the famous 1963 Sting Ray.

Obviously neither of those came to fruition. The Corvette has always been a front mid-engined car, with the motor pushed back to be centered over the front axle. Even without a rear mid-engine (RMR) layout, the C7 has become one of the most lauded ‘Vettes ever produced and is turning heads on the streets and drawing comparisons to Ferrari for its design.

Yes, the C7 Corvette is one hot car.

Could the C8, due for the 2019 model year, be even hotter?

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Filed Under: Domestic Cars, General Chat, New Cars, United States Tagged With: c8 corvette, Car Minded, mid-engine corvette, new corvette, rear mid-engine corvette

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