{"id":4442,"date":"2020-12-17T16:46:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T16:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/17\/c8-going-hybrid\/"},"modified":"2020-12-17T16:46:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T16:46:54","slug":"c8-going-hybrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/17\/c8-going-hybrid\/","title":{"rendered":"C8 Going Hybrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/e-ray.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>As we have previously reported to you, Chevrolet will be releasing a new hybrid-electric variant of the C8 Corvette, titled the \u201cE-Ray\u201d. Unofficial reports suggest there will be an electric drive unit situated in the front cargo area of the car, and to power the electric motors, four 1.94 kWh batteries placed in the center of the C8.<\/p>\n<p>It is estimated the peak power of the electric motors will be approximately 115hp and 111lb of torque and feed the front wheels. Performance is a focus and the electric motors will enable torque vectoring to the C8\u2019s advance handling abilities. It is further reported that the E-Ray will not be able to drive on electric power only, but will complement the estimated to be 600 horsepower V8 sitting in the middle of the car.<\/p>\n<p>This hybrid supercar is also expected to have a slightly wider body than our current favorite C8, and wider wheels to enable more contact with the road. It\u2019s also projected the new build will include larger brakes. It\u2019s rumored this car will be launched in 2022 or possibly 2023, and available in both coupe and convertible formats. There is no price estimate yet for this hybrid option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News Shorts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>C8 Production Holding Steady At Two Shifts and 186 Cars Per Day.<\/p>\n<p>Pratt &amp; Miller Sold to Oshkosh Corp in $115 Million Deal.<\/p>\n<p>Person repairs C8 Corvette with Ramen Noodles.<\/p>\n<p>Corvette Racing Program Manager Doug Fehan Stepping Down after 24 years.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wanted-2.jpg?resize=640%2C696&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>We buy used cars!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2020 Corvettes wanted top dollar paid<br>Top money paid for the right cars.\u00a0 Submit today.<\/p>\n<p>Cream puff inventory needed!<br>Lemons need not apply.<\/p>\n<p>Consignments Net YOU More!!<br>You get the $$$ and we do all\u00a0the work for you!!!<br>Garage too full?<br>Have one or more cars to sell?<br>Same day cash! Running or not!!!<\/p>\n<p>For approved collections, Mike will visit personally. <a href=\"mailto:Sales@CorvetteMike.Com\"><strong>Sales@CorvetteMike.Com<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/vehicles-wanted\/\"><strong>Click Here to submit your car!<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inbound Now \u2013 1958 XK150!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complete, nut and bolt restoration<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1959-jaguar-xk150.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>The finest XK150\u2019s currently on the market!\u00a0 The chassis featured independent front suspension a Salisbury live rear axle disc brakes at all four corners and rack and pinion steering, and the powerful twin overhead cam inline-six producing 220 horsepower.<\/p>\n<p>Priced at: $150,000 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekly Special<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2008 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE<br>2-Owner Car with Only 47k Miles!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible.jpg?resize=640%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2008 corvette convertible\" width=\"640\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible-200x92.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible-24x11.jpg 24w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible-36x17.jpg 36w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-corvette-convertible-48x22.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" loading=\"lazy\"><br><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-mike-likes-picture.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\">\u00a0<br>What Mike Like about this Corvette:<br>\u201cIt was a refreshing change to have the Corvette Team integrate the headlights into the front fenders for the first time in the C6 rendition. The subtle changes of the C6 over the C5 were face lifting. Just enough to say we\u2019ve done a bang-up job!<\/p>\n<p>And I have to say this 08 convertible looks stunning in all black. Hard to say what year it is when quickly glancing at it. So why spend $100,000 when you can spend $27,900 and look great doing it. And your wallet will be budging with all the left-over cash.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Corvette Mike V8tro.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our great financing options.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Throttling!<\/p>\n<p>Apex \u2022 Exit \u2022 Accelerate!!<\/p>\n<p>CM<\/p>\n<p>V8tro<br><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-Black-Black-Corvette-Coupe-0718.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>We got this very sharp, 2 owner rag top from a local So. CA. client. He is an older gentleman who is unfortunately in ill health, which necessitated he sell his precious Corvette. \u00a0The car is in excellent condition with only 47k miles on the odometer. \u00a0It\u2019s an excellent running and driving car. \u00a0All cars look great in Black! \u00a0And this Corvette is no exception!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2008 engine\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2008-engine-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>Black with Black interior, 376\/430hp, 6-spd. Paddle-Shift automatic transaxle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/used-corvettes-for-sale\/2008-black-corvette-convertible\/\">Priced for you at: $27,900!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trades maybe?<br>\u00a0Financing yes!!!<br>Thrill rides no!!!<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to see your prime collector car example featured here?<\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/Corvette%20from%20the%20inside.jpg?resize=640%2C722\" width=\"640\" height=\"722\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>Corvette From The Inside<br>Signed by Author<br>Dave McLellan<br>Corvette Chief Engineer 1975-1992<br>Price: $25!<br>Other books and artwork available.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/Wheels%202.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>Real Kelsey Hayes Knock offs and Bolt-Ons for sale.<br>Tires, repro wheels, and caps.<br>Call for pricing.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/Corvette%20New%20Collection.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><br><strong>Complete Corvette News Collection from Volume 1 Issue 1. Starting in 1957.<\/strong><br>Priced at $3,250<br>We have many duplicate issues so, if you are missing one, or a few, from your personal collection, we have individual issues starting at $20 each based on availability and rarity of the volume.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><strong>Discounted Parts Table Items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><em>Pictures Available Upon Request.<\/em> 1956-1962 Corvette Hardtops \u2013 Priced from $4,888. 1963-1967 Corvette Hardtops \u2013 Priced from $2,000. 1968-1975 Used convertible top assembly. Good condition. <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/L-88%20Carb.jpg?resize=486%2C364\" width=\"486\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>1969 L88 Holley 4bbl carburetor \u2013 Completely rebuilt (by Jerry Luck) and ready to install. 3955205 R4296 932. Price: <span class=\"c3\">$4,500<\/span> $3,500.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><strong>Auctions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/BaT%20Logo.jpg?resize=283%2C74\" width=\"283\" height=\"74\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bringatrailer.com\/listing\/1999-bentley-azure-5\/\">20k-Mile 1999 Bentley Azure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/ACC%20Auctions%20Logo%20small.jpg?resize=227%2C97\" width=\"227\" height=\"97\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Coming Soon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/Hemmings%20Auctions%20Logo.jpg?resize=356%2C71\" width=\"356\" height=\"71\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Coming Soon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ebay-2.png?resize=149%2C57&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Used Corvettes for sale on eBay\" width=\"149\" height=\"57\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>Cars on eBay at Auction Pricing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/corvettemike.com\/m.html\">1962 Ford Thunderbird M-Code Landau Hardtop1965 White Mustang Resto-Mod nicknamed \u201cVendetta\u201d<br>1965 Goldwood Yellow Corvette Convertible L76 327\/365hp<br>1965 Rally Red Corvette Convertible L78 396\/425hp, 4-speed<br>1967 Marina Blue Corvette L71 Coupe, Frame Off Restored<br>2008 Chevrolet Corvette Victory Red w\/Ebony interior, 6-speed manual<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/corvettemike.com\/m.html\">2020 Yellow Corvette Coupe with 2LT &amp; Z51<br>2021 Black\/Black Chevrolet Tahoe Premier<\/a><br><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/email.advancedcampaigns.com\/public\/source\/59effe33b0bca\/Transport%20Service%20Ad.jpg?resize=640%2C418\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comic of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/corvette-comic-3.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>Jerry King Cartoons some random thoughts I\u2019m not shy, I\u2019m just really good at figuring out who\u2019s worth talking to.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get past my charm, good looks, intelligence and my sense of humor, I think it\u2019s my modesty that stands out.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you\u2019re donating blood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\">The <strong>Leader of the Pack<\/strong> for nearly 40 years (est. 1982), in which time <strong>Corvette Mike<\/strong> has earned a reputation of unsurpassed integrity, and expertise while becoming one of the world\u2019s leading sports car dealers. Dealing in Corvettes, American Muscle cars, Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar among others, Corvette Mike is your one-stop for your collection and sports car needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/showroom\/\">Visit our online showroom!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><strong>Mike Vietro<\/strong><br><em>The Leader of the Pack!<br>(714) 630-0700<br><a href=\"mailto:V8@CorvetteMike.com\">V8@CorvetteMike.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><em><strong>Jeff Romm<\/strong><br>Sales Manager<br>(661) 510-3486<br><a href=\"mailto:Jeff@CorvetteMike.Com\">Jeff@CorvetteMike.Com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><em><strong>Troy Worrell<br><\/strong>General Manager<br>(714) 712-0060<br><a href=\"mailto:Troy@CorvetteMike.Com\">Troy@CorvetteMike.Com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/corvette-service\/\"><strong>Corvette Mike\u2019s Service Department<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/service-team-9-23-2020.jpg?resize=512%2C341&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\"><em><a href=\"mailto:Service@CorvetteMike.com\"><br><\/a><\/em> <em>Over 125 years of combined Corvette Service Excellence!!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we have previously reported to you, Chevrolet will be releasing a new hybrid-electric variant of the C8 Corvette, titled the \u201cE-Ray\u201d. Unofficial reports suggest there will be an electric drive unit situated in the front cargo area of the car, and to power the electric motors, four 1.94 kWh batteries placed in the center of the C8. It is estimated the peak power of the electric motors will be approximately 115hp and 111lb of torque and feed the front wheels. 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