2019 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) Review
Sales of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have been brisk at Martin Chevrolet, a top Southern California Chevy dealer.  And that's highly significant because of the 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette's recent reveal.

You would think that the news of the 2020 Mid-Engine Vette coming out would dampen interest in the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette.   But, not so.

C7 Stingray

In fact, the most expensive and powerful Vette in history only lasted a few days on Martin Chevy's showroom floor recently.  And yes, I'm referring to the 2019 Corvette ZR1 supercar - the $150K, 755-horsepower beast!

'19 Vette VR1
Chevy Corvette - From Front-Engine C7 to Mid-Engine C8
But with news about the new generation of Corvette's (C8) burning up the internet, why is the current generation (C7) so hot with car buyers?  I have a few theories for the spike in 2019 Vette sales.

For instance, if the C7 is really the end of the front-engine Corvette then the value of these 2019's is likely to sky-rocket.  And, let's be real, with the 2019 Corvette, Chevrolet may have maxed-out the capacity of front-engine technology.  Plus, if that's the case then history will shine an equally bright light on the 2019 Corvette's value in years to come.

Z06 Supercharged badge

Of course, you also have to consider the push toward electric vehicles.  Which seems likely to make traditional American muscle cars endangered species.

And, perhaps the most important of all possible reasons the 2019 Corvette's are selling out...  You can never underestimate the passion of the automotive enthusiast.

But, whatever the reason(s),  I figured I owed it to iDSC readers to take one out for a day and give it a thorough review.  I know, tough job... but I struggle through. ;0)

Continue reading my 2019 Chevrolet Corvette review below or listen to the podcast version.

My Stingray Test Driver

2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is the last of the seventh generation.  And with the rollout of the C8 the Corvette world is in for a seismic shift.

And that shift is simply due to the engine moving from the front to the rear of the vehicle.  Well, the middle of the vehicle technically speaking.  But here's the thing... Chevrolet nailed the 2019 Corvette.  And to be clear, they got it right in every conceivable way.

6.2-Liter V8

Sure, of course, you'll have critics nit-picking this or that.  And to them, I'd offer my sincerest encouragement to 'go have at it and try and do better!'

The only downside that I can see in the end of the front-engine Corvette... is just that, the end of the front-engine Corvette!

Because again, they got it right.  So right that they may have maxed out the physical capacity of front-engine rear-wheel-drive technology.
Corvette Nostalgia
Please hold onto your gear shifter here.  Because I'm going off on a brief tangent.
Why I Love Rear-Wheel Drive!
For me, and perhaps you, a favorite pastime is being at a dead-stop and flooring a vehicle.  And that's because of what happens next.

The engine roars and rear-wheels break loose.  As they spin your heart thumps, pupils dilate and goose-bumps with tiny hairs on your neck and arms tingle.
"The engine roars and rear-wheels break loose.  As they spin your heart thumps, pupils dilate and goose-bumps with tiny hairs on your neck and arms tingle."
The vehicle starts moving forward but at a snail's pace because you're barbequing your back-wheels.  And, it's cool!

But the fun is just starting.  Time to crank the front-wheels and start experiencing fighter-pilot g-forces.  As the back-wheels slide the vehicle in a sideways circular motion it's really ha...