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JimFlat6 said:And dont be surprised if Corvette launches a second smaller model either.


Jim - what are the odds that one of the new Vettes is mid-engined (rear mid that is)?



One likely will be front engine and about the size the current Opel/Pontiac roadster and will offer a V8. They are installing the manufacturing machinery to build them now at their Bowling Green plant. It appears that Corvette intends to build a restyled/improved performance version of the Pontiac/Opel roadster for a second model.

The next gen "standard size" Corvette could offer AWD even with a front/mid engine layout. They have the basic parts on the shelf from Cadillac to try it if they wanted to.

I doubt they will build a rear mid engine Corvette unless they have plans for a third model to be positioned in a completely new to them $$$$$ price range.

Corvette currently sells about 50,000 sports cars a year. A new second smaller Corvette model could grow that in the US and also get them some new brand positioning and sales in foreign markets also.

A new small 435hp Corvette versus the Boxster/Z4 would be interesting for European shoppers Im sure.