Will The 2010 Corvette Be Mid Engined? The AutoExtremist Says Yes!

It was already supposed to be a done deal that the seventh generation of the Corvette would arrive in its current, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration - albeit slightly smaller, lighter and with two engine choices. There was serious talk of an extremely limited production mid-engined "super" Corvette (fewer than 500 units), which would be built as an adjunct program to the traditional car, but that had not been decided. That's the way we reported it many weeks ago, and that was the assumption by many in the business as to how it was going to go down - until now.
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BMW995 - 8/22/2007 2:28:31 PM

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Will someone please place a support under my jaw to keep it from falling on the floor?
This is the biggest performance news to hit the U.S. in 10 yrs. If this is true the performance of the Corvette will be elevated a couple of big notches higher - Watch out Porsche 911, Ferrari, Aston Martin, etc, etc.

Threepoint1415926 - 8/22/2007 4:34:38 PM

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I've heard many, many rumors that the car will be front-mid engine, more like the SLR than a rear-mid engine car. This would be fitting considering the conventional shape of the Corvette. And as the article mentioned, the cost of a transaxle for a rear-mid engine car is pretty high were as they can continue to use their current rear mounted gearbox for a front-mid engine car.

dumpsty - 8/22/2007 4:36:09 PM

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I think GM has the "know-how" for this monumental project. The key is application and execution. They should just do a concept and don't look back. Every production copy would be bought before they're even built.

dumpsty - 8/22/2007 4:38:24 PM

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...this might encourage Chrys Corp to eventually build a version of the ME4-12 rear-engine super car too. Not to mention a possible rear-engine entry from M-B....

Bmw8ter - 8/22/2007 8:28:22 PM

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screw the me4-12....it's all about bringing back the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor.

Neverfollow - 8/22/2007 6:02:08 PM

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I agree, this is big news if true. Discussion of a mid-engine Corvette design dates back over several decades. I firmly believe that the right guys are in the right positions to make this happen right now.

Rick, listen to me, this is not a mistake! If you use the car in this way, you will generate huge press and lend huge credibility to every brand you sell. Go for the midengine design and go for a Le Mans overall in 2010. This will be your legacy if you pull it off!!!! Saving GM will be a side note compared to this.

Threepoint1415926 - 8/22/2007 7:16:50 PM

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This is why the front-mid engine design is the one I keep hearing about. Keeps the traditional look of the car.

minimalist - 8/22/2007 8:52:29 PM

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extreme.

ronnsscooby - 8/22/2007 9:40:10 PM

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not only should it be mid engined, it should also be AWD.

ElSparquito - 8/23/2007 12:45:20 PM

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Nooo...RWD all the way. AWD will allow better launches, but take away from the driving characteristics of the car. Have you ever driven a Vette?

ElSparquito - 8/23/2007 12:45:43 PM

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...and AWD will make it heavier as well

indoctrin8ed - 8/23/2007 8:02:45 PM

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Definitly stay with RWD.

But get rid of those leaf springs!

How about some high revving, lighter weight engines?

ronnsscooby - 8/23/2007 9:04:31 PM

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how bout awd with varible dif