Inside the 2020 C8 Corvette with Product Manager Harlan Charles

Inside the 2020 C8 Corvette with Product Manager Harlan Charles | Sons of Speed

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Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles takes time out at the National Corvette Museum's 25th Anniversary to talk with Sons of Speed about the all-new, mid-engine 2020 Corvette. We cover the C8's development timeline (and how the C7 was almost a totally different car), the materials used in the C8 (including the different roof panels), a convertible C8, DCT v. manual transmissions (and the advantages of DCT), museum delivery with the high wing spoiler (and its benefits over the standard Z51 spoiler), the PDR enhancements, and more!
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@corvettefan4920 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent one on one with Harlan. Way to go.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Jimmerca 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done interview on the C8! Thank you for sharing it with all of us👍🏻🇺🇸

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Jim Haley thank you, we’re glad you enjoyed it!

@GadgetyMV 4 жыл бұрын

It's still a manual gearbox! You can still engine break, and you can still choose the gear. In addition it's got an automatic mode, and it's programmable. I'm looking forward to driving it! Harlan Charles, what a great attitude. I can't imagine any other of the super car producers management being so humble and acknowledging of various views and perspectives, and still very candid and up front. Great stuff!

@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын

I have determined that the c3 chrome bumpers are truly the best looking Corvettes ever produced by Chevy. Hands down.

@zipzap4706 4 жыл бұрын

'70 Stingray for the win!

@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын

@@zipzap4706 I agree.. absolutely gorgeous.

@stevefowler2112 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video...lots of data, thanx for the upload (a current C7 Z06 owner and a guy who is waiting to see the Spider and Z06).

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Fowler thank you, we’re glad you enjoyed it! Lots more Corvette material coming soon!

@TonyJackson44 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really good interview.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tony, we appreciate the feedback!

@oogiemaster 4 жыл бұрын

@10:30, I like it that the designer cared enough about the DIYers and put a lot of thought for the easy access of their basic maintenance service.

@harrysmith2431 4 жыл бұрын

Good, interesting & informative vlog. Thanks. 👍

@jovitv3274 4 жыл бұрын

i am so happy that we can do basic maintenance in our own driveways with the C8. keeping an open mind about that transmission too i suppose hehe.

@jankfoots 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are extremely interesting and are of amazing quality. Your channel really deserves more recognition

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jank, we think so, too LOL. Feel free to share us away, and thanks again for the support!

@LearningFast 4 жыл бұрын

4:38 is that moment when you remember you are talking to the guy that made the car.

@mahmga1 4 жыл бұрын

Cool interview - Really good topics. Especially liked the high wing talk and the install.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@Cubanb407 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview. I have driven manual my whole life but I'll gladly take the trade off for that 0 to 60. It's insane that they are able to achieve that at that price point given the weight and power specs. So stoked to see reviews come out

@LearningFast 4 жыл бұрын

Uninterrupted power during shifts is the single biggest performance advantage the C8 will have over a traditional manual transmission car.

@BucketWheat 4 жыл бұрын

I Love "shifting for myself" like everyone else... But the REAL factor is mentally being in control of the vehicle. So shifting with a paddle is NOT the same as 'stirring a shifter', but YOU can still tell the car WHEN to shift, if you want to. I have to also consider that I have now had 9 major leg surgeries -- including a 'new' left knee -- that makes driving a clutch a lot more difficult, if not impossible... and PAINFUL. And THAT kind of takes the FUN out of manual shifting. "Heel & Toe" becomes a Strain that is actually a bit distracting, and less precise than in past years. And the DCT shifts without Busting U-Joints...

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

We would agree, which is why having a choice of two transmissions would be the best of both worlds allowing owners to choose the transmission that is right for him or her.

@srcastic8764 4 жыл бұрын

Sons of Speed DCT IS a manual transmission. You’re still telling it when to shift and it won’t shift until you tell it to when in manual mode. Only a manual clutch is missing.

@tomdickson251 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview enjoyed it. I just subscribe

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom! Glad to have you aboard, and lots more C8 content coming soon!

@ellobo1326 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview

@BrettMcNary 4 жыл бұрын

great video! Any talk of a stock supercharger/turbo in the future? ;)

@sstevocamaro 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know Howard Stern’s brother was a Corvette designer.. So cool!!

@boostm 4 жыл бұрын

If you think DCT is boring you aren't driving it hard enough.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

We'll be putting your theory to the test as soon as possible!

@boostm 4 жыл бұрын

@@SonsofSpeed I hope to see my C8 early next year as well. Best of luck and nice interview!

@studio-flash 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this vlog..very informative..Did Harlan Charles say they are in collaboration with Cosworth for lap times and track stuff?

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

studio7 thank you! Yes, Harlan said Cosworth will be putting together a set of “standard” track maps that can be preloaded on your SD card for you to choose from at the track. No more having to mark the start/finish line and completing a lap to mark the track!

@studio-flash 4 жыл бұрын

@@SonsofSpeed Thanks for the reply. Regards from England.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

@@studio-flash home of Cosworth, if we're not mistaken! Thank you for watching!

@bradmason8334 4 жыл бұрын

“DCT is the cell phone to a pager” quoting my buddy #BigMainTwoSidez

@johnelegant1727 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan for a great video. Liked it so much that it is now featured at: www.MidEngineCorvetteForum.com. Also there are 1,800 C8 threads, 750 C8 pictures and about 100 videos. Thanks much. Subscribed to your channel.

@SonsofSpeed 4 жыл бұрын

John Elegant thanks, John, we’ll head over and check it out!

@BucketWheat 4 жыл бұрын

Motor Trend now has a Base C8 that they are testing NOW! But, of course, they can't release any actual data until their agreed date. But the have Video on Instagram...

@stevefowler2112 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah until the editing is approved by MT's biggest advertiser budget....the magazines have become a bit incestuous with their relationships with the car companies...not like the old days when the mags at least attempted to have some editorial standards.

@bikerbeliever8169 4 жыл бұрын

Manual is dead. It's just not as efficient as modern dct s now. It's a new era we are living in.

@bookorder7857 4 жыл бұрын

It's simple, like manual? Keep or get a c7. Unbelievable why so many people are bitching about it. Corvette is evolving and i suggest you evolve along with it