This one is sure to ruffle some feathers. What we have here is a new C8 Corvette riding on air suspension, slamming it to the ground with the press of a button. While the purists will scoff at the notion of putting Chevy’s new mid-engine sports car on bags, Alex, the car’s owner, didn’t build it for the purists. He built it for himself.
This C8 Corvette started life as a fully loaded 3LT with the Z51 Performance Package. It came from the factory equipped with the optional Magnetic Ride Control suspension components, but Alex wanted the look of air ride – so that’s what he installed. Incredibly, the install retains the Magnetic Ride Control suspension components, and according to the owner, the handling benefits of the Magnetic Ride Control are still there. Alex says he has racing experience in both European exotics and domestic muscle cars, and that this machine keeps its handling prowess, even with the air ride on board.
Outside, this C8 Corvette is covered in Black paint, which is complemented by a number of custom carbon fiber pieces, including a new front lip, grille inserts, sideview mirror plates, side skirts, and side intake flares, the latter of which was particularly tricky to pull off. There’s also custom carbon touches in the engine bay.
Alex mounted his C8 Corvette’s air ride components in the rear trunk, which were powder coated to match the rest of the color scheme. Alex says the car’s targa top roof isn’t coming off any time soon, and that as a show car, he wanted maximum visual impact between the mid-mounted 6.2L V8 LT2 engine’s carbon cover and the black air tank.
Looking ahead, Alex says he wants to take his C8 Corvette even further, adding a widebody kit, more carbon fiber, new wheels, and more.
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Slamming almost all kinds of vehicles to the ground is very popular out there. However, when it comes to a performance car like the Corvette C8, I am still not sure the benefits of the mod justifies the expense. Regardless that I respect what those guys say, I would not bet my money expecting this ‘Vette would perform better than a Ford GT’s factory Adjustable, Multimode Suspension around a track…
Agree, and given the fact that most of us buy based on looks as well, this car just does not look good, “slammed”, IMO.
Agreed! Despite I am OK with moderately dropped cars, I am not a fan of slammed cars. “Slamming” just doesn’t look good an all cars, I believe. As far as performance, I wouldn’t recommend anybody on a car to take on a curve at high speeds with suspensions resting on air balloons… LOL
Having owned more than 20 Corvettes since my first 1966 427, with 3 now – original owner 1968 427, 1978, & 1987 – all still “original”, I’ve felt the designers (generally) have done a good job “as is”. For those who want to modify though, go for it. It’s your money. The car world is full of impractical show cars.
Literally the best comment ever. EVER! We need more car enthusiasts like you. Don’t get mad a people that do what they want with their cars, they bought them with their money. I would keep it stock as a rock tho… Anyway, thanks Randy.
In my opinion I don’t have problems with anybody who wants to mod a car to their tasting but there is two things you don’t do to a sports car. One you don’t slam them to the ground and two you don’t put big ass spinner wheels on them. And this is coming from a non boomer actually a 20 yr old lol.
Spending a lot of money to make your brand new expensive sports car look like the suspension broke is as stupid in practice as it sounds in theory. His car, his money, his prerogative, but there really isn’t any accounting for taste.
It’s your car, do what you want. But, don’t get butthurt when I point and laugh. 🤣😂🤣😂
More money than BRAINS!
Just voided the factory warranty.
Makes no sense at all!