That said, it has also generated a fair amount of controversy. Online enthusiast boards lit up with protest over the new design which, by the nature of the new engine layout, is radically different from the Corvettes of yore. Equally provocative was Chevy’s decision to forego offering a manual gearbox on the C8, opting instead for the sort of double-clutch automatic transmission, or DCT, found on more and more performance products worldwide.
The improvements built into the C8 not only make the car faster but also transform it into much more of a daily driver. While the optional Z51 performance package can be as tough on one’s kidneys on rough roads, buyers can upgrade to what is technically known as a “magnetorheological suspension” or “MR,” where a fluid controlled by a magnet creates a shock absorption effect.
“It’s important for [Corvette] to be seen as a car you wouldn’t have expected from Chevrolet,” said Steve Majoros, the bowtie brand’s director of marketing.
Wow! That's a beautiful car. Is it just me or are they looking more like Ferrari all the time? piersmorgan
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