2020 Corvette Cutaway car full review. Engine and transmission cutaways. c8 corvette

[@peterjones8324]

I don't care what anyone says, that car is a work of art. And that's coming from a diehard ford guy.

[@peterjones8324]

Neither are trolls in KZbin comments

Peter Jones who’s a troll? I don’t think you know what that word means...

[@not1but2and37]

Hopefully, Ford builds a competitively priced GT.

[@peterjones8324]

@@not1but2and37 I agree 100%.

[@peterjones8324]

@ I grew up with nothing but GM products. The last 2 I had were absolute crap in the wiring department. My 2004 Suburban less than 30,000 miles the gauge cluster was screwed, the transmission was replaced under warranty, numerous check engine lights, among other issues. And yeah before you go saing it was old, I bought it in 2006 with under 20,000 miles. My 99 GMC I bought with 7,500 I had in the shop so many they lemon lawed it. And they confronted me about it

[@billbenedict4664]

Access to the camshaft is very important for engine maintenance. Sure. I salute your ability to hype and keep talking regardless of your knowledge of what you're looking at. Thanks for the video.

[@domin8ss]

Look at how low that engine is/ how high the transmission is. It's exactly as I've been telling people who've whined about wanting a manual trans. The engine is definitely in the way, making shifter and select cables impossible to install. They can't even do as Porsche has done and run the cables to a fork mounted on thre side of the trans. This is a fantastic video showing details people that haven't been explained so far. Hopefully people now understand why a manual trans isn't available.

[@factorvracing]

In 1971, I put a small block chevy in the back seat of a 1965 Corvair. I was a member of V-8 Corsa Car club. Now Chevy is putting a small block, in the middle of the Corvette. Beautiful car. Mine would be light blue with a light blue interior. Thank you GM.

[@robophobic3716]

I lost count on how many times he says “Absolutely Amazing”

[@featherboards1565]

Tadge has stated that in order to meet Chevrolet's ingress/egress requirements, the side sills are much narrower than those on typical mid-engine cars. Therefore, to increase structural rigidity, the center tunnel had to be relatively huge - it's essentially the backbone of the car. It's also plausible that it could house a small battery pack. It makes much more sense that an AWD model would have front motors rather than a driveshaft from the engine, especially since the transmission is on the back of the engine.

[@tlr-nut7275]

The front hubs look like you could plug an axle into.

[@teslacybertruck1896]

The tunnel will house the battery pack for the Zora version with the front wheels driven by an electric motor.

[@michaelmcmillen3178]

Yes, the Chevy bolt and volt have their battery packs in this area.

[@nismobeach]

Looks good. Now we just need some workers to build them.

[@brockphilips1189]

Those headers are beautiful... hard to believe that they are factory.

[@MrDon967]

ya they actually look like headers instead of exhaust manifolds

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@MrDon967 They are headers. Check the press brief out, but they are plugged up.

[@MrDon967]

Thiosemicarbizide Benzoyl Alcohol I know they are headers I literally said that. But for people who mod their car stock headers usually go out quick that’s why I mentioned it.

[@geerstyresoil3136]

Yea, they look like in between a shorty and longtube header.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@geerstyresoil3136 They also have a swirl in them like old F1 headers for better flow. The problem is the muffler for where the clog is.

[@Dormantee]

Coming back to get an update on the maintenance aspect. Thanks for your quality time!

[@saltcar]

Clearly an engineering marvel. Love the fact its 10x better than the imports and it does it at 1/3 the price! Nice video but one like this (especially with a cutaway) really needs someone who knows the basics about car design. It would add a ton of value to it.

[@ikeknight-r7001]

Awesome Coverage, Its about the most sophisticated and simplistic machine on the planet! GM and Chevy really well designed this in super detail! Everyone can only hope to drive and take it to the track! At your Price it is a truly a great world bargain! I'm speechless!

[@Viages]

Mechanical Engineering in all its expression ! Good job colleagues at Chevy !!👏

[@billymanilli]

That would indeed be AWESOME to see a driveshaft residing in that tunnel in the future! I guess time will tell... Thanks for sharing this cutaway with us, bro. Super cool!

[@rumrunner1756]

Nice view. That is a sweet ride. You are right, there is something in store for that tunnel. 👍👍

[@HighThere5677]

I'm a Chevy guy. I'm sad because many people heading to Japanese and Korean cars because they tend to break less. But luckily that the resale value for Chevy vehicles is offordable which gives me the chance to put my hands on on one when I need. I think GM should consider investing in their second hand vehicles to support current owners and secure new users. Transportation market is changing constantly , but big markets remain big

[@michaelmanley8046]

Great video, Thank you Chevy dude/Mike! I learned a lot about my new car. 2022, Z51, 3LT. Boot-ty-full car and great workmanship from the corvette team! Thank you! 😀😁😇

[@Psyclist80]

The tunnel is for chassis stiffness, reducing the size of the door sills. Its second function will be for batteries in the E Ray

[@wrzl1675]

That large center tunnel will be for the added cooling that the future boosted cars will need, as well as AWD/Hybrid versions.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I saw this cutaway at Carlisle and immediately saw a correlation between this chassis design and my BMW i8. That center tunnel is square to support batteries. No need to make right angles, otherwise. Tons of room up front for an electric motor. And those hub close out panels at 2:28 are only there because it's ready for a front axle. This car is going to have a hybrid option.

[@DaveTony206]

🤔Driveshaft... or battery? Nice video! Thanks for the effort you give to provide us with great content!

[@Saltysailor83]

When he said that, I was thinking “AWD”!

[@DaveTony206]

JAVIER QUINTERO - Same here; AWD but with power up front coming from an electric motor (or two motors) fitted to the front wheels. No driveshaft needed. I can think of several benefits that platform could provide, but most importantly, it would allow me to leave the neighborhood for an early morning drive without waking the neighborhood. 😈👍

[@DaveTony206]

But for now, I’m just excited for the C8 Stingray! Can’t wait to see what people do with them! 😎

[@c-shepard]

OMG, finally we have an answer on front engine access. Thank you for posting this.

[@bobgreen9768]

Mike ,you are the first one to show that there is a front sway bar, when the specifications were mentioned they said there was a rear sway bar but did not mention that there was a front bar, I kinda figured there had to be one but they never showed it or specified there was one. Thanks for showing this in great detail and I am looking forward to my C8 that you have my deposit on one. I`ve wanted to call you and find out where I am on your allocation list. Thanks again.

[@ncm-jl3nu]

Great Video Chevy Dude, Will have to watch a few more times to see the others items of real interest, thank you!

[@BobThe9534]

Hi Mike. Nice vid. Liked before watching because I knew it was going to be good

[@cgarnerspeed252]

Cool video brother, glad you were able to get that close!

[@andyking9673]

the front wheel drive is expected to be electric, the big tunnel is for stiffness/rigidity

[@SanMan7]

Big thumbs up on this one Mike! Can't wait to get mine. I will be flying in and driving it away from your dealership.

[@ncm-jl3nu]

You will miss a great opportunity for the R8C (Museum Delivery) and the best time one can have buying a new Corvette. Museum folks are great hosts. A time one will never forget and special perks for members. NCM1730

[@SanMan7]

@@ncm-jl3nu I was at the Museum a few weeks ago and it was great. I have never been to Bachman though and look forward to that as well.

[@ncm-jl3nu]

@@SanMan7 enjoy your time there. Museum trip R8C includes Plant tour and special goodies. Very different than just visiting Museum. We have done it twice and will do it again when our build comes up. Enjoy your C8, it's exciting.

[@mdavis8814]

Nice cutaway!!... and the video is good but you should get a quality lapel mic or something so your voice isn't fading "in and out" as you're moving around 👍

[@ruger45hollowpoint]

the little round thing on the engine you weren't sure about i believe is a freeze plug. i am also convinced that the windshield fluid is behind the passenger seat in the black triangle, i don't think its in the front, i think you referred to a shock absorber cavity. but i can be mistaken.

[@CodeNameGabriel]

Just want to say thank you for the videos on the C8 you've posted. They are all very informative and this one really added details I was interested in knowing more about. I've waited a long..LONG time for a car to come out that I was willing and wanting to purchase to replace my current vehicle. The c8 Z51 is definitely it. I look forward to getting one! Got my name on the list at my dealer and just waiting for my number to come up to order (also I'm picky. So it needs to be exactly the way I want it. Getting the red engine cover is holding things up a bit.)

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

Good video, kind of amazing that you could even buy that car for around 75,000, maybe even 65,000...

[@domin8ss]

The biggest concern I have with this engine layout is based on my experience of owning a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT. That car had an engine in the back and radiator in the front. I had a situation where the coolant ran low. I poured more into the radiator, but there was still an air bubble that lead to the engine running hot. I eventually figured out that a needed to remove the radiator cap in the rear (which was for the thermostat), pull the thermostat, and pour more coolant into the housing. Once that was full I pulled the cargo on the radiator again, and kept pouring coolant into the thermostat housing until the radiator was overflowing. At that point I put the cap back on the radiator and finished filling the thermostat housing. Once it was full I reinstalled the thermostat and put the cap back on. This was the only process I found that eliminated all air from the system, with periodic checks and top-offs until it stayed full. I don't see how this can be done with the C8. I fear engines overheating in this car. Also, I didn't see any power steering in that car. The Fiero lacked power steering too. It was really stiff until you got the car moving more than a few miles per hour.

[@domin8ss]

@T RopE but, did GM?

[@wongway40]

power steering is electric as far as I understand

[@dowdyr]

Great info. I did get to look at that car at the museum, I must of done 20 laps around it looking at it. You did show a couple things I did not see, thanks. Any info of the scheduled maintenance would be great, and maybe cost also? Keep up the great work for US!

[@Brooks22n]

fantastic video, i was there & didn’t see or notice all those details 👍🏻

[@brucewhite7069]

This cutaway is amazing .answers some questions I had about midengine drive line

[@jimnielsen4076]

Great info / video Mike!

[@robertsgarlata7552]

That center tunnel has better odds of being for structural rigidity than for a forward drive axle.

[@robertbichon5163]

New drinking game, everyone has to take a drink every time Chevy dude says "there".

[@scubatrucker6806]

It's Cool to see the cutout on on this C8. Thank you Chevy Dude.

[@badenpobjoy1877]

Living in Australia l found it interesting to see how the body is stamped/made to go left or right hand drive ....great video btw...

[@alexdallas2646]

Good job on the new landscaping!

[@alexdallas2646]

Chevy Dude Yes it looks like you replaced the dead ones

[@LearningFast]

How did Stradman get his allocation so early when he placed a later deposit with you? Did he skip the line?

[@paulsmith7315]

You can laugh at this observation if you want but where do i put my cooler. There has always been a small area behind a seet for a soft sided cooler.

[@carlhuck7721]

BLASPHEMY, Thou shalt not drink and drive a C-8 CORVETTE. THOU ART A DOLT AND A POSSIBLE LOON.

[@mr.biscuitcake4759]

I think those events on the rear wheels are for cooling the rotors alot of super cars and exotic cars have that so that's really cool if it is it's probably scooping air from under the car and routing it to the brakes to cool them that is a really fast car so it kinda needs brake cooling

[@purpledoge4466]

Wonder how well they will do in side,front and rear end collisions

[@carsfeverguy15]

Front suspension strut and spring position block any mechanical axle from being installed. If 4wd-> Electric motor, not good old driveshaft.

[@jeffwilliamson342]

Could you see if there are any removable panels behind the seats for access to the front of the engine?

[@SupercarDriven]

Nice cutout Good video ...I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package 🔥 content coming to our channel with this car build

[@vertisjohnson219]

Good to know, thanks Chevy Dude

[@mikejautosandstuff3349]

It looks really awesome mike. Thing is will the tech really know how to work on these cars 🤔 removing seat and panels to get to engine?? Possibly getting the car scratched and put back together? The thought of so much work just to do simple maintenance 😬 good idea for this new corvette. But buyers I think are not going to be ready for this. And you can’t do it yourself anymore. And your maintenance bill probably tripled 🤭 I will probably stick with my C7!!! It’s probably smart to wait a few years before buying one of these 👨‍🔧 ALL TO NEW. My 2 cents, most of all: the bugs on these things for a years 😫

[@corystansbury]

Camshaft maintenance is crucial!

[@richardrybarczyk5522]

My advice is to never let people you don’t know Drive this new Corvette. Most will do crazy stuff with it and could possibly damage it and cause you problems with your insurance company. Stopping by and looking at it is okay and maybe even having some photos with it. I would love to sit in it and take a couple of photos but I have a lot of trouble getting in and out of Standard vehicles let alone a corvette.

[@lightman489]

To me it looks like a supercharger could easily fit in it or turbos . It won't be the worst thing to work on but that oil filter was tiny. It looks like a well thought out piece of machinery am very impressed with it . Not knocking hell cats or gt500 but It's cheaper and with the money left over probably be able to match the hp numbers of those two great car's

[@edmaguire1012]

Video without the commentary would have been just as nice. This is here & that's there!

[@brockphilips1189]

I have pretty much always taken my modern cars to the dealer for maintenance. Old cars like my '72 Corvette, I'll do on my own.

[@BobThe9534]

Dealers can still work on it

[@brockphilips1189]

@@BobThe9534 I've been tempted to do so, just to see them put the '72 up on the lift in the modern bay.

[@slevin4201]

YES!!! FINALLY GOT IT AGAIN YYEESSSSS

[@backtoobasics]

Shes ready for the goonsquad boys. Gee shes some nice rig. Csnt wait for the off lease units to start poping up

[@ronnierobertson4410]

Absolutely Amazing STUFF!

[@ngml320]

Great video thanks Mike.

[@johnboe412]

With the tunnel being that large I foresee some manual swaps in the corvette future

[@ToomasTelling]

are you worried that your corvette might not be made on time or not at all. the production is still halted at Bowling Green.

[@kensnyder2340]

Excellent video!

[@michaelrussell6661]

The engineers have designed the frame and front suspension for future all wheel drive :D

[@DailyBeater]

This is awesome! I'm close to NYC, where can I checkout a C8?

[@tcarter431]

everything there and there and here is pretty interesting!

[@blackrider1976]

we won't get the c8 in Australia until late 2020 early 2021 for over $100000 so you guys in the USA is so lucky

[@jadz684z]

Should have shown the wrecked one to show the safety features work (mainly crumple zone)

[@stevefoisy4834]

Hi Mike, Thanks for sharing this video. I have been wanting to see how GM created the packaging for the C8. If you thought that the exterior and interior design was beautiful, then you should really be impressed by the beauty of what is under neath the skin. After 45 years of designing light weight structures for the aerospace industry, I can really see the effort that was required for the C8 Corvette. I thought that the C6 Z06 and C7 frames were great designs, but the C8 packaging design is really impressive. I don't think that the C8 Corvette will be any more difficult to maintain than a C7. It will be different and there will be a learning experience required. I am sure that GM uses a maintainer software program to evaluate and modify the design during th development process. GM also has to worry about the cost of all warranty work and will create a design that should be easy to maintain. I also believe that the engine and transmission can be removed as a whole package by lowering it out of the car for major repair work.

[@kcimages5157]

Another excellent vid ! Thnx

[@gitcypherous]

Looks like a pretty 'easy' bolt-on supercharger is on its way.

[@ldtenenoff]

chevy dude how long will this b at ur dealership? thank you fer ur time

[@shaneb1313]

That is SOOOO INCREDIBLY COOL to see! I'm such a corvette geek! And, when I first heard about this even being a possibility, after just wishing it would be, I just about had a heart attack! And, I remember when I heard that it WAS TO BE A REALITY, I REALLY about had a heart attack!! Ha...😆😂 (I think I even shed a little tear but, don't tell anyone) !! Ha... I just love the fact that, an American car company can make something so amazing in looks, styling & performance, to rival exotics in the same category. Even surpassing many of them. And, all while doing it at a fraction of the cost!!!!! How great is that?!!! I can't stand Mustangs yet, to their credit, they have done some pretty amazing things within the past 15 years. However, this truly is, the ULTIMATE PONY SLAYER, ON SO MANY LEVELS!!! There will still be stanky stangs builders that will want to beat it &, it still will happen! However, it will never, ( in its current configuration), out perform the Vette!! It's so beautifully designed, engineered and balanced that, much like the Vette had become, the Mustang has pretty much peaked out in its current configuration!!!! Later "Stanky Stang"!!!!! Ha....😂😆😃😂

[@hbk4984]

Transmission plantery gear set + multiplat clutch for the eLSD if anyone wants to know👌

[@mauricespelman6608]

Does it have a pass through to the belts?

[@tmrdarkstar85]

Twin Turbo needs to be a factory option. oh well Sheepy Race will make it happen. Does it have 4 radiators? 2 in the bumper an 2 in the rear fenders. The carbon fiber engine braces probably wont hold up to being daily driven probably a racecar option only due to engine heat an engine vibration. Mike with the hints of possible AWD an the though of Twin Turboing a C8 it makes them a more appealing supercar.

[@user-pd9vm9ts1o]

He's Back !! awesome channel let me see ! that Vette

[@BobThe9534]

Ur 1st

[@carlospinzon1559]

Great video, keep it up 🤠👍

[@dalepritchard3335]

Beautiful piece of engineering artwork. Unfortunately it will take a lot of money out of your pocket to get any repairs done once the warranty is up.

[@alanzolotoff6014]

What’s the update on the GM strike ?

[@larrynmarks]

Mike very nice thanks. Now there is only one ☝️ point I would like to make. You Refered to the Motor as an Injun and the truth of the matter it is a Motor. Nothing more needs to be said... Thanks again

[@stevenrandolph8788]

larrynmarks motors are electric and engines run on combustion. It’s a fact look it up

[@darkmugetsu6572]

I would be hyped for this car if it weren't for the many quality problems most of GM's lineups have, may have half the horsepower but I'd Rather go for a 1st gen Acura NSX used for that money, known to be well built, great quality, etc.

[@johnrossi6212]

Are all the body panels still fiberglass?

I still have the question. In one of your videos you say to never tell the car dealer guy that you are there just looking. But my question remains: What should you tell them if that's actually what you are there doing?? Wife and I are about to shop for a car, but I suppose we must go out and LOOK at them! So, if they ask, and we should not tell them that we are just looking, then what should we say??? Thanks

[@ronbaer67]

AWD corvette would be sick

[@FrankZ06]

are you going to keep your 2016 when you get the C8?

[@travisglasl953]

Upper control arm looks like some one took a hammer to it

[@derrickperry1657]

Looks like there might be room for center exhaust!!

[@normli8606]

I wonder if there is an AWD in development? I see the backside of the front wheel bearings have cover plates over the back of them, like the might be splined for CV shafts. And like you say, that tunnel is pretty big, probably more than big enough fora carbon fiber driveshaft 🤔🧐.

[@bob3783]

Did this channel turn into a Corvette channel. I miss the other videos.

[@TerjeNormann]

Hi! Do you still have access to that car?

[@deeznuggs9457]

Wait this is a pushrod motor?

[@anonjordan3259]

You think this GM strike is gonna mess with the delivery and prices of the C8?

[@anonjordan3259]

Perfect. Thank you

[@robharper6662]

Why would there be a driveshaft when the front wheels will be driven via electric motors? Come-on.

[@jetsetjoey]

It's funny that Chevy didn't place the pushrods on the engine cutaway model because that would be rather embarrassing for viewers/buyers to see that they are STILL using pushrods...

[@unihughes]

jetsetjoey 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds with the base pushrod engine-when does the embarrassment happen?

[@JA-nb4kw]

Great Video...more love to USA.....A major blow to all the overpriced exotic mid-engine cars. The Chevy engineers really proven what they can deliver. Hopefully no major issues arise with customers over the years....something too good to be true....know how that goes....

[@lawrenceclayton8460]

Can you order Magnetic ride on 2020 C8 without Z51 Performance package?

[@batialexis9339]

I think you can't mate

[@lawrenceclayton8460]

@@batialexis9339 Thanks mate.

[@richardburdick9430]

Am I the only one here that is a little bit concerned about the cast magnesium dash support? I know it would probably be a freak incident, but I would be a bit paranoid that if there is some sort of fire, that would make a bad situation 10x worse.

[@richardburdick9430]

@@ChevyDude I had no idea....

[@loxlostinspace9089]

@ chevy dude , did you get a build day TPW ?

[@jasper23454]

Why is it called a mid engine rather than rear engine? Does it just sound more exotic?

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Because the engine is in front of the rear wheels. So it's in the middle of the front and rear wheels mostly towards the rear tho.

[@jasper23454]

if the engine were behind the rear wheels that would be the road. Then it would be called a corvair.

[@carlhuck7721]

THOU DOLT, Porsche is an ass engined Nazi slot car. A pox upon thy kindred.