In general terms the Corvette is in fact a Ferrari beater in Europe. If you are looking for the previously mentioned HLAM factor you'll get more looks on the streets of Fiorano in a bright copper Corvette than a Scuderia F430 reving at 8.5K putzing around town. So to put at 600+ HP motor with huge tires, and ceramic brakes on a $100K Corvette really isn't a stupid idea. Does it narrow the domestic market for the Corvette? Yes of course as your 30 something year old single ladies probably won't lease a $100K Corvette. But they priced it accordingly and like the older ZR-1 this car will carve it's niche in the mark known as america's only true sports car.
Okay now that I gave GM some props lets be serious here. It's still a corvette, 50+ year old white men will still buy 90% of these and will clog up your local track day as they CAN NOT believe a 1989 Civic with R-comps can carry more cornering speed. It will still be loud, feel american, and build by american's to our level of craftsmanship. But I have to admit, it is close to the best detroit has to offer.
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