Guy in my class just told me...

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01)
12/04/2014 at 12:04 • Filed to: None

"Hey Bubba, GM just got approval to build a mid-engined Corvette." Hmm. Ya...riiiiiiiiight.

"They're already building and testing it. Should be out in 2017."

He won't shut up about it. Maybe I'll point him in the direction of this article that was just posted. What a coincidence.

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DISCUSSION (28)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:06

This will never ever happen. Ever.

Big Bubba Ray > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/04/2014 at 12:10

Tell me about it. Right after he initially said it, I quit listening.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:11

Same here. This guy in one of my classes believes all car rumours ever. It's so annoying.

T5Killer > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:17

Yep its right up there with the new NSX hitting showrooms.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:20

This is a whole lot more likely to make production than the 2004 Bronco that makes it's yearly rumor round amongst the uninformed.

titsinmymitts > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:20

Should debut right around the same time as the Maxda RX-9, amirite?

Big Bubba Ray > T5Killer
12/04/2014 at 12:26

Haha exactly.

Saracen > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:43

There is a lot of rumors running around that the ZR-1 will be a separate, mid-engined model, to properly compete with Ferraris and the like.

Big Bubba Ray > Saracen
12/04/2014 at 12:44

rumors .

Sweet Trav > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/04/2014 at 12:46

I'll bet you a substantial amount it does...

Saracen > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 12:48

Yep.

Just like the Shelby GT350 was rumored to use a flat plane crank.

Or that the M3 was rumored to use a brand new, heavily breathed twin turbo straight six.

Or that Mitsubishi was killing the Evo for good.

Rumors start for a reason. They shouldn't be dismissed completely.

Big Bubba Ray > Saracen
12/04/2014 at 13:03

I'm still highly skeptical.

Cherry_man1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/04/2014 at 13:03

It will happen when the Ford GT gets a Front engine.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Sweet Trav
12/04/2014 at 13:04

Just like in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s how it was going to.

It is NEVER going to happen.

Cherry_man1 > T5Killer
12/04/2014 at 13:04

Watch now tomorrow Acura Press Release: "NSX Beginning Production Will be in Showrooms in 2016"

Cherry_man1 > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 13:05

Can week Kill him next weekend?

Sweet Trav > Saracen
12/04/2014 at 13:06

What i wouldnt give to see a pushrod powered mid engine vette curbstomp some snooty euro cars.

Sweet Trav > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/04/2014 at 13:06

How much do you wanna bet?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Cherry_man1
12/04/2014 at 13:08

Basically.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Sweet Trav
12/04/2014 at 13:09

I don't bet with strangers on the internet. Unless you have some insider information at GM that no one else does, this is still totally mythical.

StingrayJake > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 13:09

GM got approved? By who? God? Don't nobody tell GM what it can and can't do.

StingrayJake > Saracen
12/04/2014 at 13:10

You must be new here.

Saracen > StingrayJake
12/04/2014 at 13:21

On the contrary, I have been commenting here since 2007.

I just know not to automatically dismiss all rumors that come out of the industry.

Sweet Trav > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/04/2014 at 13:23

No inside information, just a hunch. You can only put so much power down with the engine up front.

For the record I do not work for General Motors, any subsidiaries or have any attachment to GM other than being a fan and my father working 30 years there

StingrayJake > Saracen
12/04/2014 at 13:38

To be fair, mid-engine Corvettes existed in prototype form a couple times pre-C4. This particular rumor has been alive ever since. Keep throwing darts at a board, eventually one will hit the bullseye.

Big Bubba Ray > StingrayJake
12/04/2014 at 14:03

Haha I was wondering the same thing! I was just like "ya...mhmmm...sounds cool..."

Big Bubba Ray > Cherry_man1
12/04/2014 at 14:05

Yes please. He's one of those people who claims to know EVERTHING about cars but actually knows nothing. Claims he owns a '68 Camaro and keeps promising to show it to me. Its been a year since I first heard of it and I have yet to lay eyes on his "bitchin Camaro."

Cherry_man1 > Big Bubba Ray
12/04/2014 at 14:26

lemme know what your doing next weekend I'll be home