RUMOR MILL: 2020 C8 Mid-Engine Corvette May Come With Eye Watering Six Digit Price Tag

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 is probably the most anticipated model in the nameplate’s 55-year history.

That’s because the C8 marks the first time in more than half a century that the Vette switches from a front-engine to a mid-ship layout.

So it will be a very different beast compared to the previous generations and the price will certainly reflect that. How expensive will the Corvette C8 be, then? Well, former Corvette engineers estimated a starting price between $70,000 and $100,000.

HoustonMidtown - 11/8/2018 2:37:16 PM

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Duh.....

PUGPROUD - 11/8/2018 4:33:38 PM

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Fake news. I have an insider at Chevy who says base level C8 will be under $100K and priced reasonably above base level C7. Over time four engine versions will be rolled out with the overhead cam dual turbo monster being the top model well over $100K.

MDarringer - 11/8/2018 8:06:36 PM

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Indeed. The source is far from reliable. They will also be happy to tell you about the 2020 Chevelle and the 2020 Torino if you ask nicely enough.

A $170K Corvette would be perfectly fine if this were a Corvette Zora ZR1 with a Zora Z06 at $130k under it, a Zora at $100K under that, a Stingray Z06 at $90K under the Zora, and a Stingray at $60K.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/8/2018 9:08:07 PM

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@MD- Is it even worth dragging out old names like Chevelle and Torino in 2020? Will the resonate with any of the buying public?

MDarringer - 11/8/2018 9:59:36 PM

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@canadiancomments are you really so dense that you missed the point? We were talking about fake news. Can't be bothered to read? Carscoops is notoriously unreliable.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/10/2018 9:27:59 AM

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@MD I missed the joke. And yes Carscoops is not a go-to site for accurate information. But I did think you might be serious about those 2020 models... Not every move the big 3 does is as smart as the Jeep Scrambler.

MDarringer - 11/10/2018 10:04:59 AM

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You mean the Gladiator?

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/12/2018 12:47:52 PM

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@MD I prefer the Scrambler name but apparently it got out voted.

dlin - 11/8/2018 4:43:07 PM

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With this styling? probably not

skytop - 11/8/2018 6:37:09 PM

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We are talking 'bout a Chevy here folks. There is NOT going to be any $170,000 stinking Chevy.
The bow tie boys know full well that Corvette buyers are hard working people. The target base price for the new Vette should be no more than $79,000. If it is any more costly, Chevy will be cutting their throats.

Vette71 - 11/8/2018 7:22:17 PM

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There is a GM key FOB picture floating around online (The Drive) with the controls for a forward and rear trunk as well as convertible top among the buttons. Obviously a mid engine vehicle. The backside is a Cadillac logo. Could that be the pricey one?

Truthy - 11/9/2018 7:16:02 AM

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Agree. Chevy is not going to double the price and completely abandon their customer base.

MD, does this mean no 2020 Torino?

iamdabest1 - 11/12/2018 1:13:58 PM

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why do people talk about mid engine like its only available in super exotics ? if porsche has them in 50-90k boxsters and caymans, theres no reason GM cant do it for the same 60k