Actually no, it ISN’T fine. This, in a nutshell is the mindset that has plagued GM for DECADES, and ultimately led to their First bankrupcy. Development of a whole engine architecture is incredibly expensive, likely hundreds of millions of dollars, if not a B Billion dollars. To spend the resources necessary to…

Beleive it or not a lot of people really liked these cars when they were new. They could be had with an inline six whose starter had more power, or a slightly more potent V8 inhaling through a drinking straw.

If it’s unacceptable to you, then don’t buy it.  What did you EXPECT a lower geared car, weighing more, with MORE power was going to do to the EPA estimates?  C8 is great, but it is still ruled by physics and logic, unlike your statement.

The LC-3 supercharged 4.4l “Northstar” was a development of existing 4.6 high volume northstar.

How about Elio selling their car design to Polaris?  Seriously, it may be the only way to get the little Elio out of perpetual vaporware. I longed for one of these little beasties, got some seat time and face time with development people and was stoked at the price of this little commuter- but then.....Nothing, and…

Is this the SAME GM that gave us the mid engine Corvette for 60 grand? 

Fenske explains some things well, but here he is a few volts short. He doesn’t even acknowledge the difference in-

The short term answer is already in Mazda’s toolbox. They used a capacitor storage system for short term bursts of energy. This would give the Miata an electric boost and not boost weight too much if coupled with a small lightweight belt starter/booster/alternator. The parts are all on their shelves, just need the…

One question I have is where is the impact absorbtion from a frontal impact?How will shops repair this thing from collusions? As a biker I’d love to have this to carry my bikes, the ramp would make loading a no brainer. And as a mega commuter I love the range of this thing but I’d have to see it in person to see how…

Hey, let’s needlessly complicate, add extra steps, extra cost and a cool little light with lots more things to go wrong on something that should be as easy to understand as falling off a log !!! OR, we could make cars that people actually want to buy (Other than a mustang) 

Mustang, aside from F 150, already taken, is Fords most recognizable and well loved name.  It makes sense on one level to tie into a well respected and cherished nameplate.  The amount of money they spent on this you can forgive them for not borrowing another iconic Ford name, like Edsel.  Specs look pretty good, but…

It looks cool, but just wait until the second owner needs to get a new top sewn and installed. That would put a serious damper on things. Why Caddy has no convertible is just plain dumb. Convertibles are all about bringing the bling. Seeing and being seen. That the tip brand in GM's portfolio has none while Mercedes…

Its a great engine architecture, especially when one considers it's its cost effective and easy to package

It will be fascinating to see how gm engineers deal with the vibration issues inherent in the flat plane v8 crank engine.  I'd be surprised if production engine is really 5.5 liters as vibration gets intense with more displacement

Thank you so much for your input. Real world experience is extremely important.  Our commutes are pretty darn similar in length, mine is almost exactly equal to your fifty mile one way trip. I have a dealer near me and they are really good people.  I’m gonna look at one on your recommendation.

THAT is comment of the day in my book. Well done!!!

The lowered rear window seems to “Stuck up” when lowered. That detail bothers me for some reason. Having owned many convertibles through the years I support Chevy in making this version. Love the coupe and maybe it will look different behind the wheel and it won’t be noticeable but to me it stands out like a sore…

Nice write up. Thought about one of these, but another publication tested the real world range, it really drops FAST on the highway. Like half the range at normal highway speeds. Less if you REALLY pin it much.

It’s funny how many armchair pundits actually think they know anything about what our government has been doing in secret for decades. Even funnier that pseudo journalists play a little game of I know a little of this and a little of that and jump to conclusions that aren’t even silly wild educated guesses. If Trump…

As a convertible owner going back to my 66 red Mustang I have a term for this.  Actually I only need one word-  “BRISKING” which describes the sensation of having your senses heightened by the cold whipping around you, but not penetrating into you.  It’s one of the delights of convertible ownership.