Interesting that you should mention this. The 2020 entry level Corvette was set up for street use where you do not see problems with understeer that you would encounter on a closed circuit race track. Randy Probst was also given a track prepped Vette to use on the track. All that was done was to adjust the camber. This should address your concerns about a top of the line Mustang designed for track use compared to the entry level Corvette designed for daily driver street use. I look forward to seeing the new Z06 and ZR1 compete against the GT250 or GT500. I would include the GT Mk II, but I don't think that the average guy on the street can buy one of these.
Reports that I have received from guys who have driven the C8 concepts - personally - have told me it's a killer, no matter how it's adjusted, and it's not related to an alignment settings, but inherent to the design. Just wait until they hit the streets with casual/lazy drivers. Used parts will be readily available.
It's been a while since I raced competitively, but I did teach for quite some time and, up until very recently, I was still racking cars for clients on a closed course to ensure they were ready for competitive events.
The C8 is faster through the corners, yes, but take something like a Subaru WRX, which we have watched as they repeatedly destroy Corvette's on the race course, even with average drivers, and the C8 ceases to become such a big deal.
I've driven a few cars on the racetrack, and I would not say that I am an expert shoe, but perhaps an above average driver would be sufficiently descriptive. I'm not a huge fan of mid engine layout. I do feel the Gallardo is the best handling mid engine/AWD I have ever driven, and I taught driving instruction from the Super Trofeo, which I feel very comfortable in. I have also been tracking the GT since 2005, when I was first introduced to the new generation GT's.
I'm kinda shocked that the hype of the C8 seems to blind everyone to the repeated GM V8 engine failures, (for which GM still blames MObil 1 which isn't blowing up AMG's and M BMW's) poor platform history and a history of poorly fitted, poorly finished Corvettes.
But, for some, cheap is the only prerequisite...and the Corvette has always been - and felt - cheap...
I have a colleague who just ordered one. I will be sure now to track it when the opportunity arises....
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