JAKARTA - One of Corvette's main attractions is the distinctive roar of a strong and responsive V8 originalized or supercharged engine. For many fans, the sound of this machine is not only a matter of performance, but also about emotions and connections with the car.
Interestingly, even though Corvette offers supercar performance including fast acceleration, sharp handling, and high speed, prices are much cheaper than rivals from Europe such as Porsche or Ferrari. This makes it a favorite choice for high-speed lovers.
General Motors apparently has no plans to present an electric version of Corvette in the near future. This news comes directly from Tony Roma, Chief Engineer Corvette, who spoke to Autocar at the recently ended Goodwood Festival of Speed event.
Roma admits that electric cars are the future, but the future seems to be far away, at least for Corvette.
"We talked about what it takes to make a pretty capable car, but it's still science fiction at the moment," Roma said while discussing the possibility of electric Corvette.
Not only is the full electric Corvette not yet in the plan, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version will not be produced either.
"I don't think plug-in is worth the weight, the cost, the complexity." Roma pointed to the disappointment of other PHEV sports car owners who are often confused about driving modes. In contrast to Corvette E-Ray which uses a simple, easy-to-use hybrid mild system like other C8s.
Roma stressed that when the electric Corvette arrives, the car should remain fun to drive, not just fast from 0 to 100 km/hour. This is a big challenge for Roma and his team, given that many electric cars are already very fast.
"We're not going to make an electric version of this car just because we want to make it. It will beat the whole goal," said Roma. "Everyone has to take a deep breath and relax, we'll get there when the time comes."
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Interestingly, Roma also acknowledged that the absence of Corvette without emissions means this car will not be selling in Europe starting in 2035, considering that the regulations there require all new passenger vehicles to be fully electric. However, Roma doesn't really care about it.
"We will not make cars just to comply with those regulations," he said.
Roma claimed to have driven a lot of good electric cars, but he felt there was no emotional connection.
"But when I wanted to go on Saturday morning and drive, I wanted to turn on the [machine] and listen to all those sounds," he concluded, showing his dedication to the authentic driving experience.
This is certainly good news for V8 engine puristants, at least for the next few years. Corvette will keep her "mental" with the roar of their beloved special machine.
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