The Chevrolet Corvette C7 over the C8

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Javaughn Barrow

Topics discussed about the corvette c7 and c8:

Spotlight- preowned/used market value of the Corvette C7 Grand Sport

Chevrolet hit the market hard with the release of the Chevrolet Corvette C8. The C8 is indeed a great car with its beautiful sleek design and raging power. However, does the C7 stand any chance against this supercar? We’re about to find out!

Corvette C7 vs C8

When the Chevrolet company released the C8, they added some major upgrades to the exterior design of the corvette, although not so much changed when compared to the engine power and transmission rate of the C7.

Realistically, the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gand Sport is still a great buy. Maybe even better, with the launch of the C8, the price has been beaten down the chart. For every C7 Chevy lover, this should be sort of a dream come true.

Anyway, let’s boil down to some of the top reasons why the C7 is still worth your cash.

Comes With A ‘Vroom Box’

Well, this difference isn’t entirely subjective. Only true fans of ‘monster’ engines can relate to the difference in sound. The C8 nonetheless sounds great but, it isn’t  incomparable with the C7s Vroom box. The C8 also doesn’t have the luxury that comes with the Corvette C7 of being less refined, haha! Am just kidding, the C8 is more refined and luxurious, which would make the less refined version (the C7) a more raw experience especially when it comes to exhaust notes from the interior. And by no means am I saying that the C7 Grand sport isn’t refined at all.

Engine Power At A Better Cost

Let’s take a look at the engine performance of both corvettes. The C8 is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 called the LT2, which is an evolution of the Corvette C7’s LT1 engine. The C8 has a horsepower of 495 and can hit 60 mph in three seconds.

Now to the Corvette C7. Talk about an engine power that almost matches the C8’s at a cheaper price tag. It comes with  460 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. That’s some impressive power for a cheaper car. Worth the buy for me.

Cargo

The cargo capacity of both cars is somewhat identical. The C8 has a rear trunk that could fit a couple of golf clubs. The Corvette C7 on the other hand includes a massive rear hatchback with 15 cubic feet of storage, which is spacious enough to take a couple of golf bags.

Generally, the amount of cash you throw in for a German sports car of the same caliber is way more than what you can pay for a corvette C7 or even the C8. However watch comparison videos of both the C7 GS and the new C8 and you will find that while the C8 is a more refined car, the C7 GS is more fun especially on track and is also available in Manual version.

So, why pay for less when you can get more? Well… the rest is up to you!

Javaughn Barrow

Hello! My name is Javaughn Barrow, a young car enthusiast who writes all the articles for Karcandy.com. I’ve written over 50 articles about automobiles. With each article, I deepen my understanding and expertise in writing and the automotive world. Ever since childhood, I’ve always had a strong passion for cars. All types shapes and sizes were interesting to me. I’d spend most of my time after school researching cars and the more I found out about them the more exciting it was. In my teens, I created a fan page about corvettes posting content at least ten times a day! Yes, I was crazy about it. The page ended up garnering over 40k followers! After a while, I wanted more than a fan page. I wanted to express my passion differently. I wanted to create more helpful content, higher-quality content. My first car was a 2013 VW CC Sport. Learned very quickly car ownership wasn’t as expected. I spent a lot of time replacing control arms, cam position sensors, brake rotors, brake pads, etc. Walking away with more information than I knew before. As I was growing in my automotive journey I was learning about writing. Starting by writing a detailed outline about 300 words long then I would pay a professional to write a full 1000-word article and learn from them getting familiar with the process of writing. The moment I realized I could use my writing skills to express my passion for cars and help people simultaneously, I started Karcandy.com. I realized with my unique perspective coupled with my hard work discipline and work ethic I can create a space online to help bridge the gap between the complicated and simple in the automotive world. I’m motivated by the challenges and work it will take to create such a space. My work ethic is something I choose to refine and make better each day. I think it’s important to push myself and stay committed to my evolution as a human and this website is only one of the results of that.

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