Hard to believe this car will be $15k CHEAPER than a 2014 Z/28 was when new.

You can bet, after the first year or two, there will be further upgrades, with prices going up accordingly.

They may actually lose a little bit on the first year sales. Lexus did that when they sold the first wave of LS400 cars. It was genius marketing; selling them below their own cost for a couple years, then hiking the prices. Remember the marketing hype in years 3 & 4? They showed how a used LS400 was still worth almost 90% (sometimes more) of its original sales price. The much higher priced cars in years 3 and 4 meant people were willing to pay much more for a two year old Lexus, pushing the "resale" value through the roof. It was all fiction, of course. Still, a genius marketing move.

That is sweet.

I like it. Different for sure, but in a good way. Glad I sold my 15' Z06 when I did, I bet the current models value will tank.

Anyone have the backstory on why no stick?

Rich

I was told current/future demographics is why no M/T cars.
They show buyers not purchasing them,for lack of knowing how to operate properly,or maintain.

The C8's DCT can be shifted manually, but shifts are done wholly by wire. By removing the mechanical connection, the center tunnel can be completely enclosed to increase structural strength.

I know folks that buy new Vettes every few years and as much as they want the manuals, they opt for the automatics because they are easier to sell when the time comes.

Really wonder why they haven't created a "clutch by wire" yet, just for the few who really want a manual trans experience. Have a servo-hydraulic throwout bearing and a servo shifter with mechanical detents for shift feel. This could even have an override for full auto mode where you don't even have to push the clutch if you don't want to.

I’m 15 mins away from the plant and remember when the C7s first come out. I was told most were sticks from guys working the line. If there was a stick option then I’d be very tempted to buy a C8. With no option, then I’ll most likely admire from a distance. Nothing beats being able to row the gears yourself and red line and downright abuse something like I did my stick ZL1. Sticks are getting to be a harder and harder sell with being “slower” and a lot of younger people not knowing how to drive one...but boy they don’t know what they’re missing :)

Move to LA (or any other big traffic congested city) and then tell me how wonderful driving a stick is.