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Corvette
C8 E-Ray
2024 E-RAY Prices and Order Guide
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<blockquote data-quote="DW Ruby" data-source="post: 310635" data-attributes="member: 8592"><p>Your opinions are greatly appreciated and taken to heart.</p><p>Now, as in any good debate, allow me to be the 'fly in the ointment'.</p><p></p><p>Let's assume for a moment that the 'end game' of GM is to produce the absolute best production sports cars in the world, but through electrification, rather than internal combustion.</p><p>Further, this lofty goal was conceived prior to the introduction of the Z06, or it's remarkable LT6 engine (bear with me).</p><p>To do this, GM would first need to set the bar, hence the LT6 engine, then raise it again with the upcoming turbo-charging of the ZR1.</p><p>Now, having reached the loftiest peaks, how do we satisfy the 'more' crowd? </p><p>Electrification, pure and simple.</p><p></p><p>Take all those millions and millions of dollars mentioned as being spent on research and development, but swap out the name E-Ray for Z06.</p><p>It can't be cheap to design and build an electrified front wheel drive, acting in unison with a ICE powered, rear wheeled monster. </p><p>The body, tires, rims, brakes, etc., etc. - how do we know it wasn't all designed for an E-Ray, then "borrowed" for the Z06?</p><p>Was the 'tunnel' not there waiting for the batteries to go in?</p><p></p><p>Yes, 'stealth mode' on the E-Ray seems a bit 'corny' to me now, but if the Wife is taking a nap, that LT6 will certainly look after that, won't it?</p><p>(If you want to see real 'corny', my Mercedes/Airstream 'coach' has a front spoiler on it. Why?) </p><p></p><p>So far, the most compelling argument I have heard regarding the Z06 is the beautiful noise it offers. I've heard a few up close, and it's true.</p><p>On this, the Z06 crowd definitely wins the point.</p><p>Down the road, however, when that lofty performance bar needs surpassing, and the turbo-charged LT6 has reached it's limits, there's only electrification to turn to.</p><p>There's a lot of room in that 'frunk' for more batteries and bigger motors.</p><p></p><p>For myself, I'm like the vast majority of Corvette owners out there that will never utilize the full potential of a Stingray, let-alone a Z06 or an E-Ray.</p><p>That said, I'm opting for an E-Ray as my car of choice, but I'm sure I can live with a Z06 as a my conciliation prize, (provided it's black).</p><p></p><p>Just saying.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DW Ruby, post: 310635, member: 8592"] Your opinions are greatly appreciated and taken to heart. Now, as in any good debate, allow me to be the 'fly in the ointment'. Let's assume for a moment that the 'end game' of GM is to produce the absolute best production sports cars in the world, but through electrification, rather than internal combustion. Further, this lofty goal was conceived prior to the introduction of the Z06, or it's remarkable LT6 engine (bear with me). To do this, GM would first need to set the bar, hence the LT6 engine, then raise it again with the upcoming turbo-charging of the ZR1. Now, having reached the loftiest peaks, how do we satisfy the 'more' crowd? Electrification, pure and simple. Take all those millions and millions of dollars mentioned as being spent on research and development, but swap out the name E-Ray for Z06. It can't be cheap to design and build an electrified front wheel drive, acting in unison with a ICE powered, rear wheeled monster. The body, tires, rims, brakes, etc., etc. - how do we know it wasn't all designed for an E-Ray, then "borrowed" for the Z06? Was the 'tunnel' not there waiting for the batteries to go in? Yes, 'stealth mode' on the E-Ray seems a bit 'corny' to me now, but if the Wife is taking a nap, that LT6 will certainly look after that, won't it? (If you want to see real 'corny', my Mercedes/Airstream 'coach' has a front spoiler on it. Why?) So far, the most compelling argument I have heard regarding the Z06 is the beautiful noise it offers. I've heard a few up close, and it's true. On this, the Z06 crowd definitely wins the point. Down the road, however, when that lofty performance bar needs surpassing, and the turbo-charged LT6 has reached it's limits, there's only electrification to turn to. There's a lot of room in that 'frunk' for more batteries and bigger motors. For myself, I'm like the vast majority of Corvette owners out there that will never utilize the full potential of a Stingray, let-alone a Z06 or an E-Ray. That said, I'm opting for an E-Ray as my car of choice, but I'm sure I can live with a Z06 as a my conciliation prize, (provided it's black). Just saying. [/QUOTE]
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