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Datawiz 06-12-2018 1:24pm

True to GM Standards...
 
C8 mid-engine mule breaks down at gas station in Fort Myers. :lol:

Clicky

Mike Mercury 06-12-2018 1:53pm

while there may be a mid-engined sports car from GM... it won't be the "next Corvette model". Instead, an additional car in the lineup... like Fords GT was/is.

You can't build a mid engined performer (and no, the Pontiac Fiero or Fiat X1/9 were not serious performance machines like the Corvette is) for under $85k MSRP. The current 2019 base C7 is $55,500. If this mid-engined car were to be the next gen Corvette (and not an additional model).. production would fall to 8-9k units per year at that higher ... (+$30k) msrp.

Rob 06-12-2018 2:15pm

some exec probably ran into the pumps and broke it

FasterTraffic 06-12-2018 2:19pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1631815)
some exec probably ran into the pumps and broke it

The driveway had a slight curve and the exec put the mule into the wall.

Shrike6 06-12-2018 4:59pm

LOL!

mrvette 06-12-2018 5:22pm

In defense of the Fiero....it was a nice little car....and comfy for my 6'5" 225 arthritic frame.....it was an '88 Formula automatic, and it scooted off pretty well in the lights, even in rain......

damn decent car, all around.....

:seasix::hurray:

Millenium Vette 06-12-2018 7:13pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury (Post 1631803)
while there may be a mid-engined sports car from GM... it won't be the "next Corvette model". Instead, an additional car in the lineup... like Fords GT was/is.

You can't build a mid engined performer (and no, the Pontiac Fiero or Fiat X1/9 were not serious performance machines like the Corvette is) for under $85k MSRP. The current 2019 base C7 is $55,500. If this mid-engined car were to be the next gen Corvette (and not an additional model).. production would fall to 8-9k units per year at that higher ... (+$30k) msrp.

While I cannot fault your logic, never underestimate GM's lack of logic. While I really hope you are right, it's entirely possible they will ruin a great thing.

:cert:


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