ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 The redesigned 2020 Chevrolet Corvette's new engine is reportedly so powerful that it's compromising the vehicle's structural integrity in testing, causing General Motors to delay the car's reveal, according to an industry report. Sports car fans have been anxiously awaiting the debut of the eighth generation of the Corvette, which got its last total overhaul with the 2014 Corvette Stingray. But the 2019 Detroit auto show, which would have provided a major global stage for the vehicle's unveiling, came and went in January with no reveal. What gives? Well, it sounds like GM engineers are scrambling to get the vehicle ready for prime time, in part because they made it so powerful that the vehicle is bumping up against physical limitations. View | 14 Photos Corvette through the years Classic-car insurer Hagerty reports that a Corvette prototype with a twin-turbocharged, 8-cylinder engine is generating 900 to 1,000 horsepower and is causing a "structural distortion of the aluminum spaceframe" during tests. "The twist in back was enough to fracture the glass hatch covering the engine," Hagerty reports. "Be glad this flaw was discovered in advance of your top speed runs in Chevy’s designated Ferrari-beater." At those speeds, the new "C8" sports car would be faster than the 2019 ZR1 performance model, which GM has bragged is the fastest-ever 'Vette at a top speed of 210 miles per hour. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, seen here at the 2019 Detroit auto show, is the fastest-ever Corvette with a top speed of 210 miles per hour. RYAN GARZA, DETROIT FREE PRESS VIA USA TODAY NETWORK Other bugs, including electrical issues, are also still being worked out, according to Hagerty. The fastest Corvette ever: 2019 Corvette ZR1 tops 210 mph Most collectible cars: These are the 10 most prized cars of the Detroit auto show's past 30 years View | 14 Photos 2019 Corvette ZR1 GM representatives did not respond to requests for comment. The Corvette is widely expected to debut as a 2020 model. The current version ranges in price from $55,495 to $128,900. Hagerty estimated that the redesigned model will start in the range of $60,000 to $70,000 and get a 6.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine with at least 500 horsepower, which would be about 50 more than the current base version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Bunch of dummies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) If GM was like Arctic Cat they would still be on the C6! Getting it really dialed in! Edited March 14, 2019 by Anler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted March 14, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Wonder if they are ever going to get this thing out. The first delay was electrical issues that required total redesign of the electrical system, now a wet noodle chassis that needs redesigned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Wonder if they are ever going to get this thing out. The first delay was electrical issues that required total redesign of the electrical system, now a wet noodle chassis that needs redesigned. Ya they should be like Ford and release an ill handling mustang that loves to jump curbs and hit pedestrians... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 It’s a prototype. That’s why they make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, Anler said: If GM was like Arctic Cat they would still be on the C6! Getting it really dialed in! Ski doo has been on the same basic chassis since 08 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, Rod Johnson said: Ski doo has been on the same basic chassis since 08 lol Cars too. Since 1908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anler said: Cars too. Since 1908 Ok but ski doo been on the same chassis since 08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Danger Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I thought the new Vette was getting over head cams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 900-1000hp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 More GM fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford_428cj Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks Obama ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 They're putting 1000 rwhp through the new mustangs with 10 speeds. Car is not noodling. @Rod Johnson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, awful knawful said: They're putting 1000 rwhp through the new mustangs with 10 speeds. Car is not noodling. @Rod Johnson Yup....on stock 5.0 and trans too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, awful knawful said: They're putting 1000 rwhp through the new mustangs with 10 speeds. Car is not noodling. @Rod Johnson Really? From the factory? Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, ActionfigureJoe said: Really? From the factory? Damn. Does it matter when talking about structural integrity??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, f7ben said: Does it matter when talking about structural integrity??? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I wanna see Ben in a 1000hp midengine vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, ActionfigureJoe said: Yes I fail to see what difference it makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, ActionfigureJoe said: I wanna see Ben in a 1000hp midengine vette. Me too.....if it has awd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Really? From the factory? Damn. Putting twin turbos on a chassis designed for 400hp. Doesn't bend!!! . Ford engineering vs GM garbage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, awful knawful said: Putting twin turbos on a chassis designed for 400hp. Doesn't bend!!! . Ford engineering vs GM garbage! I just assumed you were a GM fanboi!!!1 Guess I should learn not to judge a retarded dick biting faggot by the cover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 14, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Doesn't instill much confidence in GM's FEA capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: They're putting 1000 rwhp through the new mustangs with 10 speeds. Car is not noodling. @Rod Johnson More unsafe pedestrians.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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