Since it's a niche model, I'm pretty peeved it didn't get the LSA (556hp Supercharged ZL1/CTS-V engine). That would excite people. A better color would have been nice, looks pretty boring, but that goes with the styling. :lol:
I'm really happy that GM decided to push this through. My question, though, is who the targeted customers are? Most people can't afford this car; it's simply too expensive to buy and run. Those that can afford it (professionals) are going to be driving much more refined and prestigious German and Japanese cars. Those cars might have less power, or be less exciting, but they are proven in their class. Maybe the same people who buy Hyundai Genesis and Equuses will jump on this model, but then again, they don't really care about badges or whether they drive an American car. Who will it be?
If pricing is near what the G8 was, how will "most people" not be able to afford this car?
Expensive to run? At least around here, when there is a V8 available in the model, it seems most people tick that box over anything smaller. Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Charger, 300, G8, etc.
The targeted customer is the same as the G8.
~95% of guys (and it will be guys in this market) are just going to get the Camaro SS and call it a day.
I don't think this is the case at all. I don't know where you live, or if you are in the US or not, but G8s sold like crazy and there were actually a ton of women who bought these and still do.
The Corvette has the LT1, does this car use the old LS3 instead? Or are they confused?
Anyway, automatic only so who cares. Only old people will buy this car.
I'm confused why they wouldn't throw the LT1 in it. I have a feeling it'll end up like the 2010 Mustang GT, which had the 4.6 not the 5.0. That had a refreshed look so it sold ok, as this will since it's a new car, but the following year (assuming it gets the LT1) will sell much better.
As for the lack of manual...sucks, but maybe one will be coming. Nothing wrong with the auto though. That's how most of them sold. And they are pretty good.
(friend's car below, bone stock trans minus converter)