Why Buy a 2020 Corvette?

The next-generation Corvette is about to make its debut! As the first-ever mid-engine version of this iconic sports car, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette stands alone. This latest model is revolutionary in several other ways as well. Check out this review to help you realize why a 2020 Corvette belongs in your driveway.
A New Generation of Corvette
After over 60 years and seven design iterations, Chevrolet has pulled out all the stops with the eighth-generation Corvette, or C8. Just a single part has been carried over from the previous generation for a completely new take on a half-century-old classic. Here are the most significant changes that come with this complete revamp:
• Mid-engine design
• Most impressive engine ever
• No manual transmission
• No leaf springs
• Improved body structure
• Advanced interior features
• Beautiful exterior styling
Mid-Engine Design
Until now, each version of this classic sports car has featured a front-engine design, but the 2020 model is turning this on its head with a mid-engine located behind the passengers. This historic change makes a powerful statement that the reasonably priced Corvette is in a similar league to quarter-million-dollar Ferraris and McLarens.
Most Impressive Engine Ever
Not only has the engine been relocated, but it also packs a more powerful punch. The 6.2L LT2 V8 engine generates 495 horsepower with 470 lb-ft of peak torque, making for the most impressive production Stingray ever built. The engine has also been architecturally transformed to improve handling and performance when g-forces are high. The base model can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in three seconds flat, with a top race track speed of 194 miles per hour.
A rear hatch window allows the engine to be viewed from the outside. Then, an optional Appearance Package adds carbon-fiber components and LED lights to illuminate the engine for maximum effect.
No Manual Transmission
The 2020 Vette is only available in automatic. This hasn't been the case since 1955. Back then, the Corvette was a two-speed, but today's model is an eight-speed dual-clutch. Lightning-quick shifts with no deceleration between gears combine the smoothness of an automatic with the human input of a manual.
It's possible to shift manually, but this is done wholly by wire. Removing the mechanical connection allows the center tunnel to be completely enclosed for increased structural strength.
No Leaf Springs
Leaf springs are an old-fashioned technology that dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages. Corvette has featured them since the beginning, but the 2020 model is the first to bid them farewell. Now, the Vette is supported on all four corners with coil springs between control arms, rather than a pair of leaf springs as seen in the C2 and C3 models, and a transverse leaf spring featured in C4 through C7 models.
Improved Body Structure
The all-new frame design is more than 10 percent stiffer than its predecessors, allowing for confident handling and a more stable ride. The entire structure is aluminum and lacks a traditional frame with parallel rails spanning the length of the car. Instead, the 2020 Corvette has an advanced backbone structure that hangs the front suspension off a subframe.
Advanced Interior Features
Corvettes aren't your everyday car, but they're a car you'll want to drive every day. As a result, the cockpit is built with more user-friendliness in mind than any other mid-engine sports car.
With no engine in the front to work around, engineers lowered the cowl, hood, instrument panel, and steering wheel for optimal forward vision. The passenger cell as a whole has shifted forward 16.5 inches. Generously sized doors make it easy to get in and out, and comfortably positioned seats (available in three customizable options) make for an uncompromisingly luxurious ride.
The racing-inspired steering wheel has a slightly flattened top and bottom, with built-in audio controls, a Z-mode button, and more. Rather than a conventional gear shifter, you'll find the Electronic Transmission Range Selector (ETRS) along the center tunnel. Two large paddle shifters behind the steering wheel facilitate manual shifting.
Dashboard controls envelop the driver with a vertical, fighter jet-inspired climate control layout that puts airflow and seat heating/ventilation at your fingertips. The cockpit-style design continues to the air vents, which have an ultra-thin design to prevent interrupting the clean lines of the interior. There's also an 8-inch touch-screen angled toward the driver and 12-inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel with three reconfigurable color themes.
Beautiful Exterior Styling
The C8 base is still called a Stingray, and the overall shape and design are certainly recognizable as a Corvette, but the mid-engine 2020 model has a distinct profile from any of its predecessors. Many features have also been added or enhanced to improve the car's appearance, aerodynamics, and functionality. For instance:
• Heat exchangers behind each door gulp up air to cool the engine.
• A hybrid rear spoiler keeps the car planted firmly on the ground when speeds are high.
• The door handles, and the hatch and hood releases are hidden to create a clean, streamlined appearance.
• Ultra-light 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels, available in multiple styles, improve the ride and reduce the noise level.
• Rather than having a centered radiator, some of the engine-coolant heat exchangers are mounted on either side of the nose.
The 2020 Corvette offers all this and more to discerning drivers who crave luxury and style at a price point that brings power to the people. To learn more about the impressive features of the latest Corvette, come to Jerry's Chevrolet in Baltimore today. You can also contact us with any questions you have.