Thanks to its mid-engine platform and some incredible engineering, the C8 Corvette will not only blitz the racetrack, but it’ll also get you from A to B in comfort and style. Unfortunately, the “real world” is fraught with danger, and as we’ve seen several times before, even the C8 isn’t immune to poor driving decisions. Now, we have the latest example of what not to do in the new Chevrolet Corvette thanks to this recent series of photos.
The backstory on this latest C8 Corvette crash is a bit hazy. The pictures were posted to social media without any clear context, but given the license plates and markings on a nearby Highway Patrol SUV, it looks as though this incident occurred in Nevada. Gauging by the vehicle’s position, it looks like this poor C8 was driven at a high rate of speed into a corner bending away from the right turning lane, then proceeded to understeer off the road and into a rock-lined ditch.
In the comments section of the social media post, the original poster backs this story, indicating that the C8 Corvette was passing on the right, failed to see the exit, then locked the brakes on some sand.
Luckily, it looks like the damage isn’t too bad, possibly limited to just the front bumper. Indeed, we’ve seen several other C8 Corvette crashes with far more severe impacts – for example, back in 2019, we covered a pre-production C8 that clipped a pickup truck on a twisting canyon road, completely decimating the front end. Then in April, there was the story of one C8 owner who had his new car totaled by a drunk driver after just one day of ownership. Then in May, there was another C8 that ended up in a muddy field with half of its body panels hanging off of it.
We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating – stay safe out there.
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The “traditional” Corvette owner aspired to own one and babied it (or at least drove responsibly on the road and saved spirited driving for track days). I saw my first C8 on the road this morning and the guy was going at least 25 over the speed limit on the freeway, and driving aggressively, cutting in and out of traffic for no reason. He exited and waited until the very end of the ramp to make a left turn from the far right lane, across four lanes of traffic. It seems like the C8 is drawing buyers who are younger and more aggressive drivers. While this is exactly what Chevrolet hoped for (a younger demographic), it might not be good for insurance rates and the longevity of this generation Corvette!
I was going to say by the area around the accident someone got out in the marbles.
I saw my first C8 on the road the other day. Coming at you it has that exotic car look but once on it you know it is a Corvette.
The adage of a person not being able to pick one’s parents applies to a 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette cannot pick who their owner or driver might be, some people have never driven a mid-engine car or one that is as responsive as the C8 Corvette and one almost wonders whether Chevrolet should consider building a C8 Corvette simulator because any car that accelerate to 60 mph in under 3 seconds may have a number of accidents.
Looks like he scored a direct hit on the sign post bent over behind the car.
Judging by the other areas that appear to be skid/tire marks, there have been other misfortunes on this curve. All it takes is one person to not be paying attention for a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed for that vehicle to wreck. Had a brand new Mercedes sedan of some sort pass me today… easily going 100+ in a 65 zone & had I not been paying attention, I’d have changed lanes in front of him and either been rear ended or caused him to react and crash.
Paul, after coming to a stop in a rock pile, in his new Corvette, it’s likely he left skid marks on the driver’s seat. too!
In the email I got the link to this was also a link to a story about the Ron Fellows C8 Owners School reopening. Looks like it is a little too late for this driver!
I have been wondering what effect these idiots will have on my insurance rates should my car ever arrive!
Well, you gotta know that the driver’s insurance rate, as high as it is, on a new C8, could likely be doubled, especially is he or she is a younger driver with a few points on their state driving record They could end up paying more in monthly insurance payments than in car payments. Ouch!
I checked with my insurance agent last June before I ordered and I was surprised that it wasn’t anymore than other cars I have. Good credit and over 50 I guess.
Wait till 2021. boom!