Even before it met the public's eye in a large airline hanger in California, the Chevy C8 Corvette had been the recipient of much accolades and attention. The very latest for this year is praise from none other than Automobile Magazine, who just listed it as one of its valuable “All-Stars” for 2020. Praised heavily for its high value factor and wildly intense performance, the 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette did not have any problems winning over the Automobile jurors during its three days of testing.
Writer Nelson Ireson claimed that “The nearly instant-on torque from the 6.2-liter V8 means you're never left wanting for thrust, and the quick-shifting 8-speed dual-clutch transmission bangs out upshifts with authority.” That engine that everyone immediately loves has the ability to generate 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the Z51 performance package, hitting 60 mph in an astonishing 2.9 seconds. Even without this package, you'll still carve up the road with the strength of 490 horsepower, and 456 lb-ft of torque. A rear hatch window gives you a clear view of the V8 engine and a distinct look to this powerful and revolutionary new 'Vette.
Also onboard is Enhanced Navigation technology with 3-D view, 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection, and the inherently-booming 14-speaker audio system courtesy of Bose Performance Series. The C8 was also given the honors of Motor Trend's Car of the Year 2020, the 2020 North American Car of the Year, and made the list on Car and Driver's 10Best. From scores of esteemed journalists' perspective, this is one of the best-built GM products that truly exemplifies every aspect of what it means to be an automobile at the absolute top. Here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, we watched as every single one of these iconic numbers sold out before production began in February.
Conquering the quarter-mile in just 11.2 seconds, this is an entirely different car than the one it replaces, for reasons more than just the engine placement. Once you sit inside, the view ahead is of the pavement instead of the hood, and as the staff writers from Autoblog said, “the interior surrounding you is unlike anything on sale today or ever.” It is amazing to experience the new-school variable valve timing, direct injection, cylinder deactivation and standard dry-sump oil system that keeps the engine at a perfectly-lubricated state of balance.