With every new iteration of the Chevrolet Corvette comes innovation. Naturally, with the 2020 Corvette C8, much of the attention is put on the new mid-engine layout and the associated performance claims that come with it. However, there are other, smaller changes taking place that improve and refine other aspects of the car as well.
The C5 and C6 generations of the Corvette received a lot of flak for the quality of their interiors, for example, so Chevrolet made a lot of notable improvements for the Corvette C7, especially regarding the interior materials, and definitely with the design of the seats.
The C8 plays off the changes introduced in the C7, with options like the competition bucket seats, and further hones in on some smaller details such as the center console.
Curiously, Chevrolet moved away from offering a locking center console early on in the Corvette C6, with only some 2005 and 2006 models having this option. A locking center console was also absent in the C7, but it’s back in the new 2020 Corvette. This is useful because within the console is an audio input jack and two USB ports, which makes it a great location to store cell phones, or other small and costly pieces of easily stolen tech.
Looking at the console itself, there is no visible locking mechanism because, instead, the console is locked remotely via the car’s digital display system. This is a simple yet great piece of anti-theft technology, especially in a Corvette. With the removable roof panel taken off, the lack of a locking center console would make a parked and unattended 2020 Corvette an easy target for thieves. The same is true for the forthcoming Corvette convertible when the roof is pulled back.
Many convertible models from other manufacturers, from the Mazda MX-5 Miata to the Mercedes-Benz SL, have had this feature for years. Welcome to the club, C8.
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But will it fit a 9MM?
Actually a secure digital locking compartment would be nice in a truck for Computers and Hunting gear etc.
Most sub compact 9's will fit in ANY center console being they're designed as mostly CCW's. What is more practical is an under the rear seat safe in trucks for any valuable's that can't be broken into, IMHO.
https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-505-under-rear-seat-lockbox-gm-truck-crew-cab.aspx
Not practical or even conceivable in a C8 at this time or probably anytime soon, sorry, lol. Best alarm it to the hilt and use the Frunk for a fixed gun safe.
Still kinda bummed about the lack of a "hidden" compartment behind the screen. Not a deal breaker or anything, but it would have been nice to have that still.
Wow, a locking center console, that's a game changer, LMAO. If you want a C8 base or Z51 for what it IS, this "revelation" means absolutely nothing. Thanks for the useless tidbit of info though, nice to know you get more for your $$, lol...
Mary Barra said GM is now a "technology company." What a high-tech feature!
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Live to dream.. the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette convertible is about 80 lbs heavier than the standard targa top; now imagine instead of using wheels made of Aluminum.. Chevrolet orders composite wheels from Henkel as this should drop the weigh difference of the two cars to possibly under 40 pounds and without having seen the car.. it may be possible to build a C8 Corvette convertible that weighs the same as the standard coupe.