2020 Corvette
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On July 30,2019, I went to Simpson Chevrolet to inspect the new 2020 Corvette C8.
As I was a very satisfied owner of a 2015 Corvette Z6, I had no intention of purchasing a new Vette until I sat behind the wheel… It was LOVE at first sight.
I ordered a Torch Red C8, Z51. 3LT, that day, and received delivery on September 11,2020
(14 months later) . The Z06 was the fastest and best built Corvette I have ever owned (4 to date) with 650 HP and a Supercharger, the car did everything I asked it to do…. Until the C8 was delivered.
As I was a very satisfied owner of a 2015 Corvette Z6, I had no intention of purchasing a new Vette until I sat behind the wheel… It was LOVE at first sight.
I ordered a Torch Red C8, Z51. 3LT, that day, and received delivery on September 11,2020
(14 months later) . The Z06 was the fastest and best built Corvette I have ever owned (4 to date) with 650 HP and a Supercharger, the car did everything I asked it to do…. Until the C8 was delivered.
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The best way to explain the difference is:
The Z06 was like a Hot Rod … FAST AND LOUD,
The C8 is like a BENTLEY ON STEROIDS …. Faster 0-60 than the Z06 (2.8 sec) but because of the
Mid Engine, Magnetic Suspension, NO Drive shaft and Dual Clutch Transmission, the car is super fast, but does not have the Sound or G-Sensation of the Z06 (Hot Rod) All the noise is out the back.
Since receiving delivery I made the following modifications to the C8:
The C8 is definitely as comfortable and at home on the Road as on the Track.
Congratulations Corvette for producing a car that all Corvette Owners can be proud of.
The Z06 was like a Hot Rod … FAST AND LOUD,
The C8 is like a BENTLEY ON STEROIDS …. Faster 0-60 than the Z06 (2.8 sec) but because of the
Mid Engine, Magnetic Suspension, NO Drive shaft and Dual Clutch Transmission, the car is super fast, but does not have the Sound or G-Sensation of the Z06 (Hot Rod) All the noise is out the back.
Since receiving delivery I made the following modifications to the C8:
- Replaced Valve Spring at 50 miles
This was a factory noticed warning…. And Simpson fixed it immediately and in 1800 miles since,
- 3M Clear Wrap on front end and Mirrors
- Black (Factory Specs) Ceramic Coated Stripes … front to back --
- Black Rocker Panel Ceramic Coated
- Rear Z51 Spoiler wrapped black on left and right side
- Replaced Z51 Brake Pads (Too much Brake Dust) with Ceramic Pads (No Dust)
- Installing Front Radiator Screens to eliminate road rocks and bugs
- Installing Torch Red Engine cover with hand painted Corvette logo
Engine cover offered by factory is a dull red …
The C8 is definitely as comfortable and at home on the Road as on the Track.
Congratulations Corvette for producing a car that all Corvette Owners can be proud of.
