How the 2020 Corvette achieves its fastest 0-60 ever
How A Mid-Engine Corvette Became So Much Quicker To 60 MPH The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is a monumental shift in the car's design. For the first time ever, a production Corvette will be mid-engine, with the engine placed behind the driver, and be equipped with an 8-speed dual clutch transmission. The C8 Corvette features a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque with the optional performance exhaust. With the engine's torque, the transmissions speed, and the Michelin PS4S tire's grip, a quick 0-60 time was inevitable. But power and grippy tires can only do so much for acceleration when your design is limited by weight transfer. And the previous ZR1 Corvette, with it's insanely fast sub-3 second 60 mph speed, was limited by simple physics. If you can't get enough of the weight of a car onto the driven wheels, acceleration will suffer. By moving the engine back on the new Corvette, the acceleration potential is greatly improved. Check out the video for 0-60 predictions, braking distance predictions, and a fascinating overview of the 2020 Corvette Stingray.
2026-03-06T07:26:08Z
How this rare car was rebuilt 1,000 miles from home
Buying a rare Holden from Australia sounded like a great idea… until it arrived wrecked, moldy, and 1,000 miles away from home. This purple Holden with a roaring V8 had been sitting in a shipping container for months, hiding problems everywhere. A broken differential, mismatched tires, and mystery engine issues meant the odds were stacked against it. Somehow, after a frantic rebuild and a lot of questionable decisions, the car was ready for the ultimate test - a 1,000 mile drive across the country. The real surprise wasn’t just that the Holden survived… it was how much fun the journey became.
2026-03-04T13:38:10Z