2020 Corvette Leaked Online
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Earlier today, an official press shot showing off the cabin of the new 2020 Corvette leaked online. Now, however, we’re getting our eyeballs on the full shebang and a few of the most-important specs to boot, all courtesy of an article posted by Esquire, via Motor1.
Once again, this leak looks legit, given the quality of the images in hand.
First, the specs. According to the information on the 2020 Corvette leaked online, the new mid-engine Corvette will rock the naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 powerplant, as we exclusively reported, laying down an impressive 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. For those keeping score at home, that’s 40 ponies and 15 pound-feet more than what’s offered with the base-model Corvette C7 Stingray. The LT2 is similar to the 6.2L LT1 V8, but modified to fit the mid-engine C8 platform.
Acceleration numbers for the 2020 Corvette leaked online as well, with 60 mph arriving in less than three seconds. That’s significantly quicker than the current C7, which takes roughly 3.8 seconds to complete the benchmark.
Sending the power to the rear axle will be a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Unfortunately, a manual isn’t in the cards, at least not at launch.
Finally, the leak also includes confirmation of an upcoming Z51 Performance package, as we reported previously. Content for this option will include better brakes, improved engine cooling, and a free-flowing exhaust system.
On to the pictures. As expected, the photos of the 2020 Corvette leaked online show the next-gen sports car rocking much more balanced proportions compared to the long hood line and cab-back proportions of the previous generation. Large, flared side intakes are found just behind the doors and come trimmed in black, while the rear engine cover provides a look at the mid-mounted engine. A rear spoiler, also in black, looks identical to the aero components spied previously.
According to the leak, the 2020 Vette will offer a removable roof option. Two storage areas will accommodate cargo, with a front trunk (“frunk”) and a larger rear compartment as well. The leak also mentions 12 paint options, three of which are new: Zeus Bronze, Accelerate Yellow, and Rapid Blue.
One final thing – pricing. According to Esquire, the new base-model Stingray is estimated to cost $70,000. Frankly, we think the base-model will be less than that, but hopefully we won’t have to wait long to confirm as much.
We’ll update this piece with more information as it becomes available. And don’t forget to check out our live coverage of the 2020 Corvette debut as it happens, plus our in-depth preview post containing all the rumors and details collected thus far.
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Ok, peacetime is over, I’m back to referring the car by my cherished name I’ve gave to it…. D’ette!!
Less than 3 sec for the base engine. Holy ****
Pretty sure Z06/zr1 will get an active aero.
I sure hope so. I want an active rear wing like literally almost all modern Sports Cars. Even as an option.
One more hour. Cannot wait!!!
A devil performance, no doubt.
But the front end… I’m not sure yet.
Looks great! Almost makes me forgive GM for dropping the ball on their other products (Silverado, Camaro, etc.) Hopefully it’s priced Right.
Honestly, it doesn’t look bad at all….however I’m not super impressed.
It looks good, but not AMAZING!
To be 100% honest, I was expecting something much worse given GM’s recent designs. I guess their design team didnt leave, they were just re-assigned. Hopefully they will be back for the Silverado HD MCR. xD
Wow. That looks like a foreign super car. I’m very impressed. So sleek and well proportioned. And those 0-60 times… wow!
Explains why recent GM products have been lacking: their best designers obviously spent time on this.
It’s a great Fiero… now where is the Vette?
This joke is SO tired. Stop it.
My ZL1 still will out run it everyday lol.
Another Corvette has leaked !
Front and rear Trunk is pretty impressive.
It looks more grown up and much more upscale than the current car. I like it. It’s still not as exciting as some of its competition, and some of the details that have leaked aren’t all that, but there’s nothing offensive about it in these pics.
It will be exciting to see these in the flesh. If the price isn’t too high we could be seeing a lot of them.
One other comment: it will have no problem drawing a crowd in parking lots.
The creases and sharp angles remind me of star trek or the Fiero. The front end has too much gong on, the rear is the Nice part of the car.
I love it, I think GM outdone themselves with the design and how the whole balance of the car. Great news. It is hard to believe how good the power gets down to the rear wheels like this. A sub 3 second 0-60 run with 490hp? That is incredible. Porsche had been doing MR for a long time. I can’t wait to see a comparison with the 911. The Corvette is coming back to claim the top spot. I know the change may rub people the wrong way at first but I think it is a good change but it will only get better from here on out. Performance is the true goal for the Corvette.
I don’t see it happening, Show me real track recorded time not just HYPE !!!!
Car enthusiasts who fault the 2020 Corvette have no vision. The sports car is a stunner for the first mid-engine production. The best is yet to come.
No vision, just not your vision, you have corrective lenses yet ?