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For decades, Chevy fans have heard rumors and dreamed of what a mid-engine Corvette might look like – their patience has paid off because it is finally a reality and it is gorgeous. The 2020 Chevy Corvette will be talked about by most people because of the new position of the engine and how that has shifted its overall look and design, but it is so much more than that. From the inside out, every aspect of this new Corvette has been improved, re-imagined, and redesigned to create one of the most beautiful and powerful American sports cars ever to grace the road.
While all of the details have not yet been released, there is plenty of information now available from Chevrolet to get a full sense of what the 2020 Corvette will have to offer. From classic touches like the Targa roof to new aspects like the shorter nose and improved handling from the mid-vehicle engine placement, every detail of the 2020 Chevy Corvette is spectacular. The exact starting price has not been released yet, but we do know that it will start at $59,995 and will be surprisingly comparable to the ZR1 in terms of 0-60 time.
The C8 or 8th Generation Corvette looks to set a new high-water mark for American sports cars with innovations in design and engineering that will push every other auto manufacturer to rethink the cars they make. The first models will be publicly available starting in 2020, with variations and sport options expected to follow shortly after. Now that your appetite is sufficiently whetted come to McCluskey Chevy in Cincinnati, OH, to learn more and reserve your 2020 Corvette today!
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The entry into the 2020 Chevy Corvette lineup is the 1LT trim. This is the lightest of all the Corvette trims for 2020, so when you want the vehicle nimble and light on its toes, this absolutely is the right one for you. The music the engine produces, though, won't be the only entertainment you will have access to. With the 1LT, it comes packaged featuring a 10-speaker Bose premium sound system. You can also easily control how the Corvette performs by switching between the different driver modes. All of this is possible while enjoying the brand-new seating configurations within the 2020 Corvettes. The 1LT trim uses a standard 8-way power GT1 seat.
All of the Corvette Stingray models come with a 6.2L direct-injection V8, which produces 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. You can up the performance numbers by having either the Performance exhaust or Z51 Performance Package installed. Should you have one of these features added on, the horsepower jumps up to 495, and the torque goes up to 470 lb-ft. The 1LT is available in both coupe and convertible models.
Unlike the 2019 edition, the 2020 Chevy Corvette has a mid-engine design. This means the weight of the engine, instead of hanging over the nose of the car, is in the center. This helps even out weight distribution, making it easier to handle. When it comes to fast cars––such as the Corvette––when an engine is either at the front or the rear of the vehicle it is easy to lose control of the vehicle. However, because the majority of the weight is now centralized, it helps improve traction, stability, performance, and handling.
The 2LT very much upgrades on just about everything the 1LT brings to the table. It ups the speaker's performance to 14, which gives you a more complete Bose surround sound listening experience. It also comes packaged with a front curb view camera. While all of the Corvettes have a rearview camera, the curb view ensures you avoid any bumps and bruises when parking the Corvette. After all, you want to avoid letting the tail end of the Corvette hang out of the parking space, and yet you also don't want to bump into the curb.
The 2LT offers upgraded seating. Instead of the GT1, which is found in the 1LT trim, it uses GT2 seating, which is adorned in Napa leather.
To give you the kind of power you've always wanted, the 2LT comes with a 6.2L V8 direct-injection engine. The base produces 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, although you can boost these numbers to 495 and 470 respectively if you add either the Performance exhaust or the Z51 Performance Package.
Like the 1LT and the 3LT, the 2LT is available as both a coupe and a convertible.
The 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT all feature Corvette's brand new mid-engine design. This helps improve handling by putting the engine in the middle of the Corvette instead of the front.
The 3LT takes advantage of a 14-speaker Bose sound system. This will completely immerse you and any passengers you might have in crisp, clear sound. With a Bose sound system installed, you'll never want to leave your car again.
With the 3LT, you have plenty of interior options, so you can truly make the Corvette your own. It also uses a suede-microfiber upper interior trim, plus custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and door addition that you won't find on the previous Corvette trim packages.
Much like the 2LT trim, the 3LT uses GT2 seats in Napa leather. You'll want to have these comfortable seating options as you control the 6.2L V8 engine that can produce up to 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque (with an added Performance Exhaust or Z51 Performance Package). You also have the choice of going with a convertible or coupe design.
To help with handling, Chevy moved the engine of the Corvette from the front of the car to the middle. In fact, the cabin of the Corvette is now in front of the engine. This helps improve the weight distribution of the 2020 Corvette, which in turn allows for better handling. The vehicle will be less likely to fishtail with the majority of the weight in the middle of the car instead of the front or rear.
The Z51 Performance Package is not a trim, but it does add substantial performance potential to all of the trim options, which is why it is worth bringing up. The addition of this package will boost the horsepower and torque by five. It also uses a next-generation damping system to improve the ride comfort of your Corvette.
The wheels see significant improvements with the performance package. This includes Michelin Pilot Sport summer tires. The adaptive dampers will improve the suspension of the Corvette and will all around make the drive smoother than without the package.
The Corvette will include Brembo brakes should you opt for the performance package. The front rotor brakes are larger, jumping from 12.6 inches on the standard Corvette trims to 13.6. The rear rotors also jump from 13.3 inches to 13.8 inches. These larger brakes will provide additional stopping power as larger rotors and pads will press against each other in order to slow down and stop the Corvette.
One of the more noticeable features of the Z51 Performance Package is the added spoiler on the rear end. With the rear spoiler, it helps add 400 pounds of downforce, which greatly improves stability when traveling at faster speeds combined with the central installed engine. With this package and its new engine, the Corvette will handle drastically better over previous versions. There is also the addition of small V-shaped deflectors around the nose of the Corvette, which will direct air around the tires.
The Z51 package comes with an electronic limited-slip differential. This is especially helpful in avoiding slipping when handling corners. For example, if you are attempting to exit out of a store into heavy traffic and you need to hit the gas in order to turn into your nearest lane while traffic is closing in, over pumping the gas pedal can cause the vehicle to begin to slip and fishtail. However, with the electronic limited-slip differential, this is no longer as much of an issue as it increases traction.
While the engine is important for any sports car, with the next-generation 2020 Chevy Corvette, it is an even bigger talking point than with just about any other car out there. The first big detail is that the engine is now positioned with a mid-vehicle design, placing it just behind the cockpit of the vehicle. With any sports car, the engine is the heaviest component in the car – so traditional front-engine designs put all that weight at the nose of the vehicle, and that has to be compensated for with other elements.
The mid-vehicle design of the 2020 Chevy Corvette, however, puts all that weight in the middle toward the rear of the vehicle. That decision in and of itself gives the new Corvette better handling and feel than previous years could offer. Beyond that, however, the engine has also been upgraded and improved and is now referred to as the LT2, an incredible improvement over the previous LT1 in the C7.
The LT2 is still a 6.2L V8 engine, but its performance and power have been markedly improved. The LT1 in the baseline C7 topped out at 455 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. With the LT2, however, those numbers have been cranked up to 490 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Plus, there is an available performance exhaust that pushes those up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Chevy has not revealed the exact 0-60 time for the 2020 Chevy Corvette, but they have disclosed that it comes in at less than 3.0 seconds. The 2019 C7 ZR1 has a 755 hp beast of an engine and clocks in at 2.8 seconds to go 0-60. That shows just how incredible the new engine and design truly are.
In part, that faster speed off the line is thanks to the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission in the C8. While manual-transmission fans will certainly be sad to see that go, the dual-clutch is definitely fast and a joy to drive. Plus, there are steering-wheel paddles for manual shifting; while that might not satisfy every manual transmission fan out there, it at least offers a compromise for those who want it.
Once we stopped drooling over the details of the powerful engine inside the 2020 Chevy Corvette, the outside is the next thing we noticed. The classic shape of a Corvette Stingray has a long nose with a distinct design. Now that the engine is located behind the cabin, the long nose has been substantially shortened. This immediately gives the new Corvette a distinct look that sets it apart from the models that came before.
This is definitely a point of contention among some classic Corvette fans – but the performance that this new design offers cannot be argued with. The shift in the engine has pushed the cabin more than a foot forward and significantly shortened the nose of the vehicle. This means the driver has a fantastic view of the road in front and far better control than ever before.
The front curves of the Stingray design are still present, however, and once the initial shock of the redesign wears off, the elegant shape of the 2020 Chevy Corvette is striking. Massive intakes give the entire vehicle a distinct supercar look, and a clear cover behind the cabin showcases the location and beauty of the new LT2 engine. A small front compartment in the nose of the vehicle provides a little cargo room, with a rear trunk that offers enough room for a pair of golf bags or the removable roof panel. Yep – the 2020 Corvette still has a Targa roof, so you can enjoy the feel of the wind as you zip down the road.
The interior of the 2020 Chevy Corvette is an absolute master-class in aesthetic details that enhance the experience without ever getting in the way. Just behind the wheel is a 12-inch digital driver display with all the information you could want on it. There is also an 8-inch Infotainment display between the seats with all the connectivity you could want, and a vertical row of climate controls and options that give you functionality without obstructing your view or cluttering the main dash.
Even the steering wheel has been designed for optimal performance and a unique experience – with a flat top and bottom for comfort and visibility. Since the engine has been shifted back behind the cabin, all of these interior features have been lowered, so they do not obstruct your view as the driver. Audio controls and large shift paddles can be found on the steering wheel too, so you always remain in control of everything you need without taking your hands off the wheel.
Lesser designers would probably be content to shift to a mid-engine design and call it a day, but the talent at Chevrolet pushed things even further. An improved version of Chevy’s Performance Data Recorder lets you track information about your vehicle, including lap-time recording if you hit the track so you can easily see how you are performing. Even if you are not one for taking your car onto a track, the data recorded by this system makes it easy to follow how you are driving and make adjustments as necessary to get the most out of your car.
One of the most impressive new tech features with the 2020 Chevy Corvette, however, is the GPS-enabled nose-lift feature. This lets you program locations that have areas where you need the nose to be lifted, such as your driveway at home or speed bumps that you encounter on a regular basis. The car’s system will keep track of these locations and automatically lift the nose of the vehicle almost 2-inches up as you approach them. With the ability to track up to 1,000 locations via GPS, you will never have to worry about scraping the underside of your Corvette against your driveway again, nor let a bump in your local shopping center’s parking lot take the nose out from under you.
When it was first teased early in 2019, we were already excited about all of the prospects that a mid-engine Corvette had to offer. Now that we know more, however, we are only more excited than ever before to see the 2020 Chevy Corvette in person and watch as it dominates the road. This is a sports car unlike anything we have seen from Chevrolet before, and clearly shows their commitment to powerful vehicles that give the driver an experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Chevy’s passion and drive to be the best automaker in America can be clearly seen on every inch of the new Corvette, and driving it is an experience that simply cannot be described, it must be felt.
With all of the excitement generated about the 2020 Chevy Corvette, it is going to be difficult to keep in stock, especially at first. If you are interested in getting a new Vette for yourself, come and visit us at McCluskey Chevy to learn more about it and reserve your vehicle today. Here at McCluskey Chevrolet, we sell the best Chevy vehicles seven days a week, with a full parts and service center available to all of our customers for years after they sign their paperwork. Come to McCluskey Chevrolet and check out a Corvette or any other Chevy vehicle today; we will not rest unless you are completely satisfied with your experience and drive away happy.
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