I think it will be. There's 4 small posts and I know with the ZR1 the visibility out of the rear is better than it was on my Z06 because of how skinny the posts are.
Lots of people just dont like wings. I have been to a lot of enthusiast forums, most people on those forums always critique cars with especially high wings saying it takes away from the aesthetics of the car design. The C8 Corvette much to the credit of its designers, looks really SLEEK without wings. My personal opinion of wings is that they MUST be functional, I myself prefer the Z-51 package low wing over the high wing. If I was in the market for a ZO-6 or ZR-1 I'd get the high wing for maximum downforce and performance.
Anthony Evelyn I agreed on the Z51 spoiler, GM has created a masterpiece, an awesome looking car, powerful, good looking inside out and at an affordable price, so I would keep his original looks as much as posible. The Z51 spoiler looks embedded into the sleek lines of the car so for me, it’s ether that one or none. I like to wait a year to see how the car evolves and how The maintenance deal comes about, I’ll try to wait, but I don’t think I’ll do it. Great job GM, this is definitely a game changer!
Glad you liked those pics and video I shot of the underside of the C8! Was able to get those while the C8 was on a car hauler that was delivering C7s to a dealership.
HorsePower Obsessed Yes, took those last Friday while the C8 was on a car hauler and all covered up in its white shipping cover. That C8 was headed to the GM Proving Grounds, not intended for sale. GM did a nice job of providing access to the oil filter.
I am going with Z51 wing as it comes with the package and because I feel there will be some awesome aftermarket Wings coming out that will look better than high wing.
I really prefer the no wing look it just looks sleeker. It looks like many of the Super Cars, Ferrari 458 and 488 come without a wing, as do the Lamborgini Aventado and Huracan and the McLaren 720s, same for the Audi R8, Porsche 911s, Mercedes AMG GT and many more . I will get Z51 package and probably tell them to leave the wing off. I have no intention of tracking the car regularly I may go to Road America once. I do like the high wing better but don't like the idea of paying for the Z51 wing and then buying another wing that's BS
It has definitely grown on me to the point of putting in my own allocation for one! It's crazy how much better it looks than the renderings did even though it looks almost exactly the same...
Just read most of the posts below. GM/Corvette got it right for their market, CHOICES for all ages and buyers, winner. I want handling and not stand out, Z51 is fine for me. Perhaps carbon flash, but that is enough. Exterior, stunning...Interior, stunning. Both wings are cool. Enjoy, they will sell a bunch. AND cleaning of engine bay will be like cleaning motorcycle. Fun stuff.
Most of the cars we’ve seen in the wild have had the wing but I must say I prefer it without. I’ve posted the same thing on another page. It definitely looks cleaner and more “elegant” to me without the wing. I would consider the big one but I definitely won’t get the little one. It looks like a last minute “add on” to me. The execs were sitting in a meeting and they went....”oh yeah, and we need a wing on it”. No thanks.
I think a black Z51 wing makes the car more aesthetically pleasing especially in the darker colors; red, orange, blue. Again, black in a high wing would also look great. I was liking the laguna red but now leaning towards orange or torch red. Hard to go wrong with any dark color.
Going just by looks alone... First choice no wing. Second choice high wing. First choice Ceramic Gray. Second choice Bronze. No wing shows off the cars wonderful curves, especially in a light color like Ceramic Gray. The C8's black trim along with Ceramic Gray reminds me of the R8's Nardo Gray with Black Optic package... but with an American burble and at half the cost. I like the high wing too. The C8's lines still stand out nicely. Why Bronze despite my preference for a lighter color? Bronze with no wing would be an elegant (yet supremely capable) GT car. And that's the great thing about the C8. You can build a track monster, or a car perfect for pleasure travel.
I also went with Bronze initially, but the "configurator" I don't think shows a good rendition if the car were in sunlight. I'm goig for understated, so it's between the bronze, or the Shadow Grey (?) i think it's called. Natural interior, naturally!
I ordered mine yesterday and the reason I opted to not get the high wing is for practicality. It doesn't go up with the truck lid so to get anything in or out of the trunk you would have to reach over that high wing or enter from the side. I think it's an AMAZING looking wing but not for me. I will track it but Im not good enough to see the advantages of that wing yet.
No wing. Why? Because it gives awesome shape to the rear end that is there and masked especially by the low wing. Might go through the hassle of a high Wing in the future.
Personally, I'd go no wing, primarily because I find most of them are too gaudy for my taste. They may be functional but I'm not the type to drive the car in such a manner where it would make any difference and I simply prefer the cleaner look of the back of the car without it.
Justin, keep the great vids coming. About the flat paneling on the bottom of the C8 and previous generations: The sole reason for that flat paneling is car control by smoothing the air flow under the car at the very high speeds it is capable of. Whether that helps or hurts fuel economy is irrelevant to their purpose. Technically, a wing creating downward force reduces fuel economy. Turbulence under a car at high speeds can create lift, which nobody wants at 180mph. The bottoms of Indy and F1 cars are a combination of flat bottom with select sculpting upward into the body to create shapes which produces a downward suction. It would be really cool if Chevy took that same next step for the bottom of the C8 Z06 or the Zora, since they are destined for the track. Finally, and this is way, way, way overdue, I want GM to put integrated diffusers on those models from the factory. There really is no excuse not to at this point.
Thank you! I know that paneling under the car has a huge responsibility and I know GM spent a lot of time in the wind tunnel with this car as well as their previous performance cars perfecting the aerodynamics both under the car and on top of the car so I don't doubt GM knows what they are doing with all of it.
I’ve always appreciated the Corvette. I also love the Viper and Challenger/Charger. I’m a Mustang guy, myself. But this new C8 is not just a hit outta the park - it’s a complete smash out of the park, beyond the city limits. This car at this price point is just an absolutely incredible value. And... High Wing... with Z51 with the feature trident wheel looks menacing in pretty much any color.
Thank you for your quick replies. If you go to the NCM, you won't regret it. It is a wonderful museum and if the C8 corvette is there, all the more wonderful. Have a safe trip when you go.
I'm in the No Wing camp. First, I'm never going to race this car. And really, at what speed does the wing start to be utilized for the purpose intended? My guess is higher than I'm going to be driving 99% of the time. So for me it's a function thing that support my real reason. I love the look without the wing. I think its an incredible clean look. And maybe it also give a better rear view. Although it's the clean look I like. But if I was to go with one, I like the high wing. Can't wait to see one in person. My bet is it looks even better than the pictures. And those are out of this world gorgeous.
This is the first car that I don't have an opinion on wing - no wing. Looks great both ways. I think I like the small spoiler a tad better, but both look great.
I’m a AMG and Maserati owner and never owned an American car. That has changed for me when I put money down for an allocation with Huffines Chevrolet in Lewisville, Texas. I’m going with the Z51, GT, CF side skirts and high Wing spoiler. Regarding your comments, it’s called “Performance”, “Reliability”, “Quality and “Maintainability” = homerun
That moment when they`re revving the engine and a commercial starts,,,,,,,Grrrr ! haha Justin,,,,,I`ve noticed since the C8 Corvette debut, your views and likes have went thru the roof bro,,,,,but hey,,,,you deserve it, your commentaries are AWESOME !
Wing order of preference is Z51, high wing, then no wing. I agree with others that any wing in carbon flash will look great. My '68 coupe is painted carbon flash so they'll look fantastic together even with the C8 is Elkhart Lake Blue!
Nice footage! Oddly enough the z51 spoiler detracts from the cars appearance. With the C6 and 7 it was just the opposite. Problem being the older Vettes suffered in straight line performance for better looks. I'm looking for a 10 sec C8 car that looks awesome. A non rear spoiler look that looks great will be part of its signature look as it rules the drag strips! No heavy Z06pkg wanted(drag tires required).
Ya know what would look really cool. an optional high Daytona Wing option on the Z06 version and Zora model like the one on the c7 midengine Daytona Race car. Also a high Zora wing option only exclusive to the Zora model if not a beautiful active aero wing only for the Zora model.
Thanks for another fantastic video! I'll take the high wing because of the looks factor. The low wing blends into the rear too much to make it look boxie. With the separation of the high wing I get the look of a wide nice aggressive looking rear, and wider looking profile. The separation is key for me to give it a nice clean sleek look.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I hope so! But first, 6 pistons front/4 pistons rear monoblock with steel discs in two parts to maintain costs. Here in France, with f****** socialit taxes, the car will cost 100 000€. A shame. I'll keep my CTS-V Coupe
I love the car with or without the wing. Two different cars. Me I would take it with the wing it adds to the looks of the car saying I’m built for speed.
It looks like the car was designed to have the high wing, it just belongs. The high wing on the C5 and C6 looked out of place. On the C7 it looks good. On the C8, it looks right at home.
I think the car looks more elegant, less sporty, sans wing. Personally I'm going for looks and would be touring mostly, and even going base, this will still be a performer. If you are going to tour, no wing (for me), if I had track days in mind, then yes, definitely wing (I do like the high wing compared to the Z-51 wing).
Great video! From what I've heard, the high wing will NOT be available with museum delivery. So, I'd go with Z51 wing and add high wing later on, just so I could get museum delivery.
Just did an oil change on my '18 NSX. It takes a couple hours...... You've got to remove the entire underbody which has about 30 fasteners (10mm, torx 30, and plastic) plus 7 drain plugs......yes.......that's right.......7 drain plugs!!!!!!!! I hope the C8 isn't as labor intensive.
So far it isn't looking like it will be which is a HUGE plus in my opinion. Something as easy as an oil change shouldn't be something you HAVE to take to the dealer.
I think that the C8 corvette in bronze exterior with natural leather LT3 interior and bronze wheels without the wing looks classic classy. Whereas, in accelerate yellow, silver stripe, carbon interior and side aero blades with a high wing would be so flash! Even without the z51 package it's real world fast and capable in handling. I live in NYC so having a car is often more of a pain than a necessity. Uber or Lyft are far better options for me given that I hardly drive the car that I have already. I work from home, have access to 24 hour subways and city parking is awefull. As for tracking my own Corvette, the few times that I could do so it would make more sense to me to hire one for the day and save mine from the stress.
White, red calipers, red seatbelts, maybe red seats (that might be too much red, I'll have to see one first), black wheels (I hate the trident wheels so I hope I don't have to go aftermarket to get wheels I like), gloss black side intake, big wing, and all the carbon fiber I can afford.
I'm a 66 yr. old man and owned a 1961 corvette in the past. It was a nice car for it's time, but pretty primitive by today's standards. Now I would like to get a c8 but would like no wing because at my age, I'm more into elegance than speed and racy looks. I think a nice black one with the 2 tone tan and black interior would look totally sweet!
I am keeping my c7 z51 and getting a c8 z51....I don’t buy my cars for anyone but me, so I don’t care what others think...we all have our preferences and that’s cool...more great cars to look at....and congrats to GM for a great next gen car....
We have spect out the high wing of course and add it all the carbon fiber possible and in the process of working with a close friend of mine that makes custom carbon fiber parts to do splitter Side Splitters and a bigger version of the high Wing that's closely resembles the one that's on your ZR1 and like everybody else I can't wait and the crazy thing is I'm one of the ones that was in the process of getting allocation for the Ford GT500 ni I'm avin for guy but more importantly I am a automotive enthusiasts and you can't not deny what Chevy has done they have loaded literally changed the game and you are absolutely right we are definitely living in Good Times looking forward to seeing your spec on your 2020 Corvette Mid Engine
no wing will probably be the quicker of the two going 0-60 and 1/4 mile. the big Wang will slow it down like the C7 ZR1 creating a ton of down force which equates for superior handling on a road coarse
The lip spoiler no wing model looks sleek as well, and changes the look. What nobody is talking about is the next level paint jobs on these cars. It makes a HUGE difference folks, and if you see super cars in the sun and pay close attention then you can see million dollar cars pop differently than say my old C5. That's over with according to GM and the blacks will be on par with Mercedes blacks and Audi reds. I wouldn't be surprised if McLaren's and Ferraris dont pop any better.
For $1500, I would skip the carbon interior trim and use that for performance options like a BIG wing. I'm so happy to see Chevy has observed Porsche and Lambo and are offering the more personalized options. I have a Porsche and I know that it is easy to get carried away with options. Chevy will probably wonder why they waited so long to offer a more bespoke car.
I've said it a hundred times but when we're offered options we all win. The option doesn't have to be something everyone will check but if it's there it really gives you the ability to customize the car and make it "yours"
Your good at this keep it up! Never had a corvette drove my sisters 67 Vette 427 when home on leave before going to Viet Nam sold my 57 chev 375 Hp Butter nut yellow because Infantrymen had been a death card but made it back and was always wanting a mid engine Corvette had two Porsche 911 & two Z 28 IROC Camaro Now a Ford 2017 Sport but this is something I might buy for my son.
What the people fail to realize is how difficult will be to clean in between the area of the low wing middle section and the bumper. It is hardly any room to even put the fingers in it to clean it but enough room to see dirt accumulates.
@@HorsePowerObsessed if you can get your hands on a car and driver may 2018 Edition magazine it gives you so much info on the new vet and other 20/20 in 2021 from what I read after a couple years of release it will have twin turbos which brings it almost to 800 horse and also adding two electric motors which ad200 extra we could be looking at four digit horsepower check it out
It reminds me of the new Acura NSX technology combination of twin turbo and dual electric motors which is being manufactured in the America for the first time.
low profile spoiler looks clean, the high wing is probably very functional, but it distracts from the car design IMO. To some degree the high wing seems to overstate the obvious.....the C8 is road ready race car.
No wing allows the natural beauty of the car stand out, cost, not having to deal with someone else's opinion of what looks beautiful, but going with what you like best, and finally the advantage of lowest coefficient of drag, translating to fastest top speed bragging rights for lowest dollar. I personally like the high wing and aero option all around. But on a budget on my own dime not my dad's money too I would choose the clean option, no wing
Exactly right. Get what you like. I've, unfortunately, never been able to live on my dad's money but I'm still going to opt for the high-wing on my own budget because I like it enough to make it happen!
@@HorsePowerObsessedI meant for the last 20 years I have been breaking my back struggling to make it. So I Never had it easy. I one day may have a portion of dad's money. I'm just frustrated.
C8 z51 fe4....comes with the z51 wing as thats the way z51 comes standard...if I had ti pay separately for wings it would be no wing...not really a wing enthusiast but I acceot what we have to ....to get z51.
I like the "no wing" it looks so much cleaner with no wing. Lamb and Ferrari like. I liked the wing options at first but after seeing the white one in other videos with no wing I think that's the route I'm going. I'll probably get the z51 package but opt for no wing on the build.
Was debating this when I put my order in but in the end, I went with the high wing. Just looks much better than the recessed middle part of the Z51 wing.
Really hoping the easier engine access rumor is true. I'd love to save as much money as I can on maintenance, and if I could do my own oil change, that'll add up pretty nicely over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Some really good stuff with the new C8. I would go with the high spoiler for sure. Don't really car about any performance gains, but the look is so much better than the Z51 spoiler or no spoiler at all. I'm wondering why GM didn't include slotted or drilled rotors on the Z51 upgrade. Thanks for your vids, enjoy them all.
I've wanted a Corvette sine the C1. Unfortunately, I'll never have one. But if I could order a C8, I'd go with no wing or the small one. I prefer the look without the wing. And realistically that wing would likely never be functional unless on a track. That's my 2¢.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks Justin the rear wing downforce very important on track. But I'm also curious how much the high wing hinders high speed acceleration.
PS. I would go with the Z51 spoiler as I wouldn't do any racing since I live in Los Angeles and honestly don't really like the looks of the high wings in the back. Also it would make it difficult to get things in and out of the trunk area.
I would go no spoiler. I bet the after market industry will create a way better one for a fraction of the price. I hate how it has 4 mounting points rather than two.
High wing all day. The looks, imagine looking behind you and seeing that exposed V8 and that bad A$$ wing, super car dream complete. Increased aero is always a plus. To me that completes the overall look of the car.
Corvette owner's have historically added too many things on the car that make it look too busy for my taste. I prefer a simple more streamlined look, super clean lines and let the exhaust note do the talking. The new mid engine C8 is so amazing and can be dressed to look like a traditional muscle car or a classic euro touring car. The mid engine design is so versatile. And the new state of the art assembly plant lets you design whatever look you want!!! There is no right or wrong here, have it your way!!! I have designed several different looking versions and have yet to choose which one I will go with. Whichever one it is, it will be the right one for me.
I like the ROAR and was Waiting for a Smokey burn out to follow...and another one...still waiting...No wing or Spoiler, I'll wait for the AFTER market to make a Better and more Personal one to my liking...I like my same color low profile wing spoiler on the C7...its not so Pronounced...er...add on...Justin what color will your c8 be...torch red?
I'm being patient and waiting to see the other models, I remember people seeing the C7 stingray and they were googly googly THEN that Z06 and the Grandsport hit the scene and people were giving away the stingray LOL.
No one is saying anything about NOISE from the motor and tires combined. Like no one talks about how loud the run flats are on the GS and Z06 but you need to turn up the radio to drown out the road noise
After only getting 9-11 mpg on my m6, I do care about fuel economy. I was paying $60-80 a day when it was that low. That is $400+ a week. It adds up quick and I just sold the car because of that. No high wing for me on this, maybe when I order the z06 - I don't like the look of the high wing. I just want the lip and side skirts. The z51 package wing is ok, I have to look at it in person.
What do you guys think of the 2020 C8 Corvette and the spoiler options? Which one will you order and why?
High wing for me as long as visibility is still halfway decent!
I want the high wing spoiler. I saw on another blog it will cost 2,650$
I think it will be. There's 4 small posts and I know with the ZR1 the visibility out of the rear is better than it was on my Z06 because of how skinny the posts are.
I'd go high wing. Do we know if the car will have any blind spot detection?
@@GoldenArms17 Yes it will.
Lots of people just dont like wings. I have been to a lot of enthusiast forums, most people on those forums always critique cars with especially high wings saying it takes away from the aesthetics of the car design. The C8 Corvette much to the credit of its designers, looks really SLEEK without wings. My personal opinion of wings is that they MUST be functional, I myself prefer the Z-51 package low wing over the high wing. If I was in the market for a ZO-6 or ZR-1 I'd get the high wing for maximum downforce and performance.
Anthony Evelyn I agreed on the Z51 spoiler, GM has created a masterpiece, an awesome looking car, powerful, good looking inside out and at an affordable price, so I would keep his original looks as much as posible. The Z51 spoiler looks embedded into the sleek lines of the car so for me, it’s ether that one or none. I like to wait a year to see how the car evolves and how The maintenance deal comes about, I’ll try to wait, but I don’t think I’ll do it. Great job GM, this is definitely a game changer!
Let’s stop for a second and look at that thumbnail pic....”My God” I hope the Zo6 looks like that!!!!!
Agreed!
It won't
@RJ mi chill lol
Never was a corvette fan till now. I will be waiting for z06 do. As for spoiler... has to be spoiler free. Makes it look clean and sexy.
Would agree if one can get z51 without spoiler, My C6 has just a little blip.
Glad you liked those pics and video I shot of the underside of the C8! Was able to get those while the C8 was on a car hauler that was delivering C7s to a dealership.
You got these? Nice!
HorsePower Obsessed Yes, took those last Friday while the C8 was on a car hauler and all covered up in its white shipping cover. That C8 was headed to the GM Proving Grounds, not intended for sale. GM did a nice job of providing access to the oil filter.
Awesome job, man! They sure did!
Cant wait for the c8 z06!!
I am going with Z51 wing as it comes with the package and because I feel there will be some awesome aftermarket Wings coming out that will look better than high wing.
I really prefer the no wing look it just looks sleeker. It looks like many of the Super Cars, Ferrari 458 and 488 come without a wing, as do the Lamborgini Aventado and Huracan and the McLaren 720s, same for the Audi R8, Porsche 911s, Mercedes AMG GT and many more
. I will get Z51 package and probably tell them to leave the wing off. I have no intention of tracking the car regularly I may go to Road America once. I do like the high wing better but don't like the idea of paying for the Z51 wing and then buying another wing that's BS
I personally would go with the big wing! Thanks bud!
You're welcome! So would I!
Glad to see you've come around to appreciating this car more then the reveal night.
It has definitely grown on me to the point of putting in my own allocation for one! It's crazy how much better it looks than the renderings did even though it looks almost exactly the same...
Just read most of the posts below. GM/Corvette got it right for their market, CHOICES for all ages and buyers, winner. I want handling and not stand out, Z51 is fine for me. Perhaps carbon flash, but that is enough. Exterior, stunning...Interior, stunning. Both wings are cool. Enjoy, they will sell a bunch. AND cleaning of engine bay will be like cleaning motorcycle. Fun stuff.
Most of the cars we’ve seen in the wild have had the wing but I must say I prefer it without. I’ve posted the same thing on another page. It definitely looks cleaner and more “elegant” to me without the wing. I would consider the big one but I definitely won’t get the little one. It looks like a last minute “add on” to me. The execs were sitting in a meeting and they went....”oh yeah, and we need a wing on it”. No thanks.
I think a black Z51 wing makes the car more aesthetically pleasing especially in the darker colors; red, orange, blue. Again, black in a high wing would also look great. I was liking the laguna red but now leaning towards orange or torch red. Hard to go wrong with any dark color.
I'm gonna wait for the Z06 so I can Have a C8, sitting beside C7 Z06
Not bad at all!
C8 options.. 1. carbon fiber 'do-dads' $1500. carbon fiber looking film $25 (e-bay) 2. Painted colors brake calipers $1150, can of spray paint $2.99 Ace Hardware.
No wing, keeps the design clean. Add ons is clutter
Exactly!
AO Automotive Reviews totally agree
Something about the non-wing Corvette looks so Ferrari to me (and that's a good thing)
You can't get the Z51 without a wing.
@@limericklad2000 you can still get the LT2 package
Going just by looks alone...
First choice no wing. Second choice high wing.
First choice Ceramic Gray. Second choice Bronze.
No wing shows off the cars wonderful curves, especially in a light color like Ceramic Gray. The C8's black trim along with Ceramic Gray reminds me of the R8's Nardo Gray with Black Optic package... but with an American burble and at half the cost.
I like the high wing too. The C8's lines still stand out nicely.
Why Bronze despite my preference for a lighter color? Bronze with no wing would be an elegant (yet supremely capable) GT car. And that's the great thing about the C8. You can build a track monster, or a car perfect for pleasure travel.
I also went with Bronze initially, but the "configurator" I don't think shows a good rendition if the car were in sunlight. I'm goig for understated, so it's between the bronze, or the Shadow Grey (?) i think it's called. Natural interior, naturally!
@@arrowinquire agree with wing choice but not color but that is so personal I would never second guess someone else's choice of color except
BMW red,
I ordered mine yesterday and the reason I opted to not get the high wing is for practicality. It doesn't go up with the truck lid so to get anything in or out of the trunk you would have to reach over that high wing or enter from the side. I think it's an AMAZING looking wing but not for me. I will track it but Im not good enough to see the advantages of that wing yet.
I agree that's definitely going to be a concern. I have to load everything in my ZR1 from the side for that exact same reason.
No wing. Why? Because it gives awesome shape to the rear end that is there and masked especially by the low wing. Might go through the hassle of a high Wing in the future.
Personally, I'd go no wing, primarily because I find most of them are too gaudy for my taste. They may be functional but I'm not the type to drive the car in such a manner where it would make any difference and I simply prefer the cleaner look of the back of the car without it.
Justin, keep the great vids coming. About the flat paneling on the bottom of the C8 and previous generations: The sole reason for that flat paneling is car control by smoothing the air flow under the car at the very high speeds it is capable of. Whether that helps or hurts fuel economy is irrelevant to their purpose. Technically, a wing creating downward force reduces fuel economy. Turbulence under a car at high speeds can create lift, which nobody wants at 180mph. The bottoms of Indy and F1 cars are a combination of flat bottom with select sculpting upward into the body to create shapes which produces a downward suction. It would be really cool if Chevy took that same next step for the bottom of the C8 Z06 or the Zora, since they are destined for the track. Finally, and this is way, way, way overdue, I want GM to put integrated diffusers on those models from the factory. There really is no excuse not to at this point.
Thank you! I know that paneling under the car has a huge responsibility and I know GM spent a lot of time in the wind tunnel with this car as well as their previous performance cars perfecting the aerodynamics both under the car and on top of the car so I don't doubt GM knows what they are doing with all of it.
I’ve always appreciated the Corvette. I also love the Viper and Challenger/Charger. I’m a Mustang guy, myself. But this new C8 is not just a hit outta the park - it’s a complete smash out of the park, beyond the city limits. This car at this price point is just an absolutely incredible value.
And... High Wing... with Z51 with the feature trident wheel looks menacing in pretty much any color.
Agreed!
Thank you for your quick replies. If you go to the NCM, you won't regret it. It is a wonderful museum and if the C8 corvette is there, all the more wonderful. Have a safe trip when you go.
Thank you! I hope to get there soon.
I'm in the No Wing camp. First, I'm never going to race this car. And really, at what speed does the wing start to be utilized for the purpose intended? My guess is higher than I'm going to be driving 99% of the time. So for me it's a function thing that support my real reason. I love the look without the wing. I think its an incredible clean look. And maybe it also give a better rear view. Although it's the clean look I like. But if I was to go with one, I like the high wing. Can't wait to see one in person. My bet is it looks even better than the pictures. And those are out of this world gorgeous.
This is the first car that I don't have an opinion on wing - no wing. Looks great both ways. I think I like the small spoiler a tad better, but both look great.
I’m a AMG and Maserati owner and never owned an American car. That has changed for me when I put money down for an allocation with Huffines Chevrolet in Lewisville, Texas. I’m going with the Z51, GT, CF side skirts and high Wing spoiler. Regarding your comments, it’s called “Performance”, “Reliability”, “Quality and “Maintainability” = homerun
Great video! That high wing is an absolute must! More downforce and less drag is a win win and it looks awesome as well... win..win..win!
Thank you! I definitely agree. High-wing for me!
That moment when they`re revving the engine and a commercial starts,,,,,,,Grrrr ! haha
Justin,,,,,I`ve noticed since the C8 Corvette debut, your views and likes have went thru the roof bro,,,,,but hey,,,,you deserve it, your commentaries are AWESOME !
Thank you, Bryan! 👍👍
Wing order of preference is Z51, high wing, then no wing. I agree with others that any wing in carbon flash will look great. My '68 coupe is painted carbon flash so they'll look fantastic together even with the C8 is Elkhart Lake Blue!
Heck yes!
Nice footage! Oddly enough the z51 spoiler detracts from the cars appearance. With the C6 and 7 it was just the opposite. Problem being the older Vettes suffered in straight line performance for better looks. I'm looking for a 10 sec C8 car that looks awesome. A non rear spoiler look that looks great will be part of its signature look as it rules the drag strips! No heavy Z06pkg wanted(drag tires required).
Ya know what would look really cool. an optional high Daytona Wing option on the Z06 version and Zora model like the one on the c7 midengine Daytona Race car. Also a high Zora wing option only exclusive to the Zora model if not a beautiful active aero wing only for the Zora model.
The Zora model will definitely get active aero based on all the rumors/leaks.
Thanks for another fantastic video! I'll take the high wing because of the looks factor. The low wing blends into the rear too much to make it look boxie. With the separation of the high wing I get the look of a wide nice aggressive looking rear, and wider looking profile. The separation is key for me to give it a nice clean sleek look.
Thanks, Joe! I agree, the high-wing looks the best.
To maintain low cost, front brake calipers are only with 4 pistons. And no 2 parts brake discs, only monoblocs.
Yup. I'm sure we'll see more with the Z06 and ZR1. Probably carbon ceramics.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I hope so!
But first, 6 pistons front/4 pistons rear monoblock with steel discs in two parts to maintain costs. Here in France, with f****** socialit taxes, the car will cost 100 000€. A shame. I'll keep my CTS-V Coupe
I love the car with or without the wing. Two different cars. Me I would take it with the wing it adds to the looks of the car saying I’m built for speed.
Agreed!
It looks like the car was designed to have the high wing, it just belongs. The high wing on the C5 and C6 looked out of place. On the C7 it looks good. On the C8, it looks right at home.
Totally agree, Pat! 👍👍
I think the car looks more elegant, less sporty, sans wing. Personally I'm going for looks and would be touring mostly, and even going base, this will still be a performer. If you are going to tour, no wing (for me), if I had track days in mind, then yes, definitely wing (I do like the high wing compared to the Z-51 wing).
Great video! From what I've heard, the high wing will NOT be available with museum delivery. So, I'd go with Z51 wing and add high wing later on, just so I could get museum delivery.
Thank you. That's correct it won't be available for museum delivery.
Just did an oil change on my '18 NSX. It takes a couple hours...... You've got to remove the entire underbody which has about 30 fasteners (10mm, torx 30, and plastic) plus 7 drain plugs......yes.......that's right.......7 drain plugs!!!!!!!! I hope the C8 isn't as labor intensive.
So far it isn't looking like it will be which is a HUGE plus in my opinion. Something as easy as an oil change shouldn't be something you HAVE to take to the dealer.
I think that the C8 corvette in bronze exterior with natural leather LT3 interior and bronze wheels without the wing looks classic classy. Whereas, in accelerate yellow, silver stripe, carbon interior and side aero blades with a high wing would be so flash! Even without the z51 package it's real world fast and capable in handling. I live in NYC so having a car is often more of a pain than a necessity. Uber or Lyft are far better options for me given that I hardly drive the car that I have already. I work from home, have access to 24 hour subways and city parking is awefull. As for tracking my own Corvette, the few times that I could do so it would make more sense to me to hire one for the day and save mine from the stress.
White, red calipers, red seatbelts, maybe red seats (that might be too much red, I'll have to see one first), black wheels (I hate the trident wheels so I hope I don't have to go aftermarket to get wheels I like), gloss black side intake, big wing, and all the carbon fiber I can afford.
Waited a very long time for this to come and very excited to see one personally!
I'm a 66 yr. old man and owned a 1961 corvette in the past. It was a nice car for it's time, but pretty primitive by today's standards. Now I would like to get a c8 but would like no wing because at my age, I'm more into elegance than speed and racy looks. I think a nice black one with the 2 tone tan and black interior would look totally sweet!
Looks REALLY good in electric blue !! what a beast!
I am keeping my c7 z51 and getting a c8 z51....I don’t buy my cars for anyone but me, so I don’t care what others think...we all have our preferences and that’s cool...more great cars to look at....and congrats to GM for a great next gen car....
Very well said! This is exactly how I feel about the cars I purchase. 👍👍
We have spect out the high wing of course and add it all the carbon fiber possible and in the process of working with a close friend of mine that makes custom carbon fiber parts to do splitter Side Splitters and a bigger version of the high Wing that's closely resembles the one that's on your ZR1 and like everybody else I can't wait and the crazy thing is I'm one of the ones that was in the process of getting allocation for the Ford GT500 ni I'm avin for guy but more importantly I am a automotive enthusiasts and you can't not deny what Chevy has done they have loaded literally changed the game and you are absolutely right we are definitely living in Good Times looking forward to seeing your spec on your 2020 Corvette Mid Engine
Excellent! Thank you!
no wing will probably be the quicker of the two going 0-60 and 1/4 mile. the big Wang will slow it down like the C7 ZR1 creating a ton of down force which equates for superior handling on a road coarse
The lip spoiler no wing model looks sleek as well, and changes the look. What nobody is talking about is the next level paint jobs on these cars. It makes a HUGE difference folks, and if you see super cars in the sun and pay close attention then you can see million dollar cars pop differently than say my old C5. That's over with according to GM and the blacks will be on par with Mercedes blacks and Audi reds. I wouldn't be surprised if McLaren's and Ferraris dont pop any better.
Nice. I'll definitely keep an eye out for that!
Looks even better on the thumbnail 😍
For $1500, I would skip the carbon interior trim and use that for performance options like a BIG wing. I'm so happy to see Chevy has observed Porsche and Lambo and are offering the more personalized options. I have a Porsche and I know that it is easy to get carried away with options. Chevy will probably wonder why they waited so long to offer a more bespoke car.
I've said it a hundred times but when we're offered options we all win. The option doesn't have to be something everyone will check but if it's there it really gives you the ability to customize the car and make it "yours"
Your good at this keep it up! Never had a corvette drove my sisters 67 Vette 427 when home on leave before going to Viet Nam sold my 57 chev 375 Hp Butter nut yellow because Infantrymen had been a death card but made it back and was always wanting a mid engine Corvette had two Porsche 911 & two Z 28 IROC Camaro Now a Ford 2017 Sport but this is something I might buy for my son.
Thank you! You're one heck of a parent if you're buying a vette for your son! 😮
@@HorsePowerObsessed He's young 27 so its the right age. I'm to old for the C8.
@@williamkaiser8490 No one is too old to enjoy a Corvette!
What the people fail to realize is how difficult will be to clean in between the area of the low wing middle section and the bumper. It is hardly any room to even put the fingers in it to clean it but enough room to see dirt accumulates.
Electric spoiler thats functional moving to speed and braking. Similar to the p1
Would definitely be awesome!
@@HorsePowerObsessed if you can get your hands on a car and driver may 2018 Edition magazine it gives you so much info on the new vet and other 20/20 in 2021 from what I read after a couple years of release it will have twin turbos which brings it almost to 800 horse and also adding two electric motors which ad200 extra we could be looking at four digit horsepower check it out
@@stealth172brandon6 I have that magazine but I'm not sure how much of that information is legit...
It reminds me of the new Acura NSX technology combination of twin turbo and dual electric motors which is being manufactured in the America for the first time.
I think no-wing is a much cleaner and tidier look. I've been wondering if there will be a spoiler-delete option with the Z51 Pkg. Any info on that?
No it's a must unfortunately
low profile spoiler looks clean, the high wing is probably very functional, but it distracts from the car design IMO. To some degree the high wing seems to overstate the obvious.....the C8 is road ready race car.
The big spoiler looks awesome in my opinion.
Agreed!
No wing allows the natural beauty of the car stand out, cost, not having to deal with someone else's opinion of what looks beautiful, but going with what you like best, and finally the advantage of lowest coefficient of drag, translating to fastest top speed bragging rights for lowest dollar. I personally like the high wing and aero option all around. But on a budget on my own dime not my dad's money too I would choose the clean option, no wing
Exactly right. Get what you like. I've, unfortunately, never been able to live on my dad's money but I'm still going to opt for the high-wing on my own budget because I like it enough to make it happen!
@@HorsePowerObsessedI meant for the last 20 years I have been breaking my back struggling to make it. So I Never had it easy. I one day may have a portion of dad's money. I'm just frustrated.
@@youcdtube I get ya. Life is a struggle sometimes. I'm sure it will get better for you!
C8 z51 fe4....comes with the z51 wing as thats the way z51 comes standard...if I had ti pay separately for wings it would be no wing...not really a wing enthusiast but I acceot what we have to ....to get z51.
Nice video, the exhaust at the end is icing on the cake. Thanks!
Thank you!
I like the "no wing" it looks so much cleaner with no wing. Lamb and Ferrari like. I liked the wing options at first but after seeing the white one in other videos with no wing I think that's the route I'm going. I'll probably get the z51 package but opt for no wing on the build.
From what I understand the Z51 package can't have a spoiler delete option (unless you take it off yourself)
@@HorsePowerObsessed well that sucks. I'm out then. Jk then I'll just color match it to blend in.
Was debating this when I put my order in but in the end, I went with the high wing. Just looks much better than the recessed middle part of the Z51 wing.
100% agree.
hi-wing! I prefer HARD TOP over that removable roof! it would be stiffer and handle better.
Really hoping the easier engine access rumor is true. I'd love to save as much money as I can on maintenance, and if I could do my own oil change, that'll add up pretty nicely over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Those underbody panels look pretty good for an oil change. I'm 100% sure it's going to be easy to do.
High wing...can't wait to see the accessory side sills on an actual car though. I think they're going to look fantastic
Agreed!
Some really good stuff with the new C8. I would go with the high spoiler for sure. Don't really car about any performance gains, but the look is so much better than the Z51 spoiler or no spoiler at all. I'm wondering why GM didn't include slotted or drilled rotors on the Z51 upgrade. Thanks for your vids, enjoy them all.
Thank you! I agree, that high-wing is the way to go. 👍
I've wanted a Corvette sine the C1. Unfortunately, I'll never have one. But if I could order a C8, I'd go with no wing or the small one. I prefer the look without the wing. And realistically that wing would likely never be functional unless on a track. That's my 2¢.
Great vlog as usual! no wing because I think it looks more exotic!
Thank you!
Ford: We have just made the best car for the money with the GT500. GM. Hold my beer...
🤣🤣 Yup!
FORD: Mustangs dominate Camaros in sales and performance.
GM: let's compare the Mustang to our new mid-engine Corvette.
Do you know what the Camaro does at Nurburgring?
@@jimmy67RS Yeah the Camaro is no slouch on the ring, either.
This is a really well done video. Lots of info on the smaller details. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! 👍👍
I'd like to see rear wing performance test results. Starting with no wing then small and large rear wing.
The high-wing is likely to add quite a bit of downforce given its size. We'll see some hard numbers here soon I'm sure.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks Justin the rear wing downforce very important on track. But I'm also curious how much the high wing hinders high speed acceleration.
Agreed. I read that it reduces drag over the Z51 spoiler so it may be BETTER for high speed runs.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Wow Justin less high speed drag with C8 high wing vs Z51 spoiler would be awesome. Thanks again
Agreed! You're quite welcome! Thank you for watching!
I'm going to get the Z 51 wing I like it better than the tall wing
I need a bigger wing than the z51 option
Agreed!
Wow the cadillac brown color actually looked pretty good on it...hmmm..might have to change the color I want now lol
All the colors look pretty good on this beast!
PS. I would go with the Z51 spoiler as I wouldn't do any racing since I live in Los Angeles and honestly don't really like the looks of the high wings in the back. Also it would make it difficult to get things in and out of the trunk area.
That's true. The ZR1 wing definitely adds complexity to loading things in the trunk on my C7..
Really not a fan of the Z51 wing. I prefer no wing which is a nice clean look.
I would go no spoiler. I bet the after market industry will create a way better one for a fraction of the price. I hate how it has 4 mounting points rather than two.
I'm not a big fan of the 4 mounting points myself. 2 looks way better but the high-wing itself looks much more fitting on this car I think.
I will buy one, it were last thing i do! Naturallly the biturbo.
Wings subtract a lot of performance above 50 mph or so. Its for looks only. No street car is light enough to require downforce.
Hey Justin, I would go with Torch Red Z51 and add the big wing later. Paul from Louisiana.
Same setup as me! 👍
this car is being sold at a great price point. i"ll get the wing cuz i still can"t afford the rest of the car!
High wing only that's all I like on C7 and C8. Awesome look!!!🎬🎥🎤🏁👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Agreed!!! 👍👍
High wing all day. The looks, imagine looking behind you and seeing that exposed V8 and that bad A$$ wing, super car dream complete. Increased aero is always a plus. To me that completes the overall look of the car.
100% agree!
I wouldn't mind a wing on it, but it would have to be one of those large, Ferarri F40 looking wings.
Corvette owner's have historically added too many things on the car that make it look too busy for my taste. I prefer a simple more streamlined look, super clean lines and let the exhaust note do the talking. The new mid engine C8 is so amazing and can be dressed to look like a traditional muscle car or a classic euro touring car. The mid engine design is so versatile. And the new state of the art assembly plant lets you design whatever look you want!!! There is no right or wrong here, have it your way!!! I have designed several different looking versions and have yet to choose which one I will go with. Whichever one it is, it will be the right one for me.
I normally hate giant wings. For instance, I love the Huracan Evo, but not the wing on the Performante. The C8 bigger wing looks damn nice though.
Agreed. It fits certain cars and looks horrible on others for sure.
Going to wait for the higher HP, track focused versions.
They are going to be crazy that's for sure!
I like the ROAR and was Waiting for a Smokey burn out to follow...and another one...still waiting...No wing or Spoiler, I'll wait for the AFTER market to make a Better and more Personal one to my liking...I like my same color low profile wing spoiler on the C7...its not so Pronounced...er...add on...Justin what color will your c8 be...torch red?
Love the new outro music by the way
Thank you!
I opted for no wing (no z51 wing that is)...but seeing the high rise wing has made me think twice. I Think the z51 wing is too camaro for my taste.
Definitely the big spoiler that's what I would get
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Will I be able to order a base (Non-Z51) with 2LT, front lift and exterior carbon flash? Thank you very much
I do believe so. We won't know for sure until the ordering guide comes out. It's supposed to be out in the next few days.
Active wing would be the best
Definitely would be. I think we'll get this later with the Z06 or ZR1.
Liked your channel so much that I subbed
That's awesome! Thank you so much! 👍👍
I'm being patient and waiting to see the other models, I remember people seeing the C7 stingray and they were googly googly THEN that Z06 and the Grandsport hit the scene and people were giving away the stingray LOL.
The exact same thing is going to happen here as well. That Z06 C8 is going to be insane.
Weird, but as a long term ferrari owner, its this car that may tempt me away. Good god what a game charger, especially the price point.
Interesting! I'm happy to hear that. I didn't think this car would sway the Ferrari/Lambo buyers. I'm curious, what Ferrari do you have?
@Leopard Woman That's awesome to hear! What Lambo do you have?
@@HorsePowerObsessed its in my videos.
A high wing or a HUGE WING will be AWESOME 🔥 🔥🔥 🔥
High-wing for me as well!
any guess what it will do in the 1/4 mile yet?
Thanks Justin great update video.
Thank you! 😁
The z51 spoiler it just looks mean
No one is saying anything about NOISE from the motor and tires combined. Like no one talks about how loud the run flats are on the GS and Z06 but you need to turn up the radio to drown out the road noise
After only getting 9-11 mpg on my m6, I do care about fuel economy. I was paying $60-80 a day when it was that low. That is $400+ a week. It adds up quick and I just sold the car because of that.
No high wing for me on this, maybe when I order the z06 - I don't like the look of the high wing. I just want the lip and side skirts. The z51 package wing is ok, I have to look at it in person.