The C8 Bandit is out!
To get a brand-new C8 Corvette, some people will do anything. This Corvette thief tried to drive off after a test drive, with the salesman following closely. After the victim drove only a few blocks, the Virginia-based Chevy dealership was able to reclaim their Red Mist Metallic Tint Coat C8 Coupe.
A video uploaded to the Corvette Facebook page and shared with friends shows us the worst nightmares of a car salesperson. The C8 prospective owner attempted to drive off in a brand-new C8 Coupe, right in front all of the sales staff. The video shows that the dealership was able recover their C8 after a short chase that ended just a block from the dealership. Perhaps the driver was annoyed that the C8 didn’t come with a manual, and decided to dump his new car.
C8 Corvettes are in limited supply due to long waiting lists and low production. It seems like prospective customers are willing to do almost anything to own a C8. You may have difficulty finding a C8 on dealer lots, as many dealers charge markup fees.
The C8 Corvette is an excellent machine that combines mid-engine performance and a compliant chassis. The powerful C8 is powered with a 6.2-liter V8 motor that produces 495 horsepower (369 Kilowatts), and 470 lb/ft (637 Newton meters) of torque. The classic pushrod V8 engine is coupled to an 8-speed dual-clutch auto transmission. This allows the C8 to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds.
These stats are only for the C8 base model, which means that the C8 Z06 will be a supercar-shaming machine. We are eager to see the C8 develop and we ask that you don’t steal one.