My FH5 Log: Republican Space Rangers

Wherever I see variants of the C8 Corvette grouped together, they remind me of the Republican Space Rangers from the GTA series because, even though they're space age by design, they still pack the beating heart of a trigger-happy Republican. I mean, hey. How about those Republicans?

With three variants of the 8th-generation Corvette gathered in Forza Horizon 5, it's time to get to know these variants before making the Phoenix Rumble.

First up is the starter; the C8 Corvette Stingray. Now as a mid-engined supercar, the all-new Corvette is capable of taking on the world's best sportscars with its radical styling, futuristic interior, and its newly-built 6.2L LT2 V8 engine mounted in the middle, which produces up to 495HP of power and 470lb-ft of torque, while mated to a double-clutch gearbox for the first time.

Next up is the C8 Corvette Z06, the Redneck equivalent of the Porsche 911 GT3. By using most of its know-how from the C8.R racing machine, the Corvette C8 Z06 is a track weapon capable of slithering through the road and track with its race-inspired dynamics, available Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, and the Z07 Performance Package.

Powering the C8 Z06 is a smaller but more powerful 5.5L V8 naturally aspirated engine that produces 670HP of power and while mated to a standard 8-speed AT, it does 0-60mph in 2.6 seconds.

Lastly and obviously the most controversial Corvette of all is the C8 Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid AWD Corvette in history. The E-Ray features a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine that is mated to an electric drive unit powering both front and rear wheels, making it a four-wheel-drive supercar, a Corvette first. It produces a total power output of 655HP and while mated with an 8-speed transmission, it has a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds. The ZER Performance Package comes with high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ZP summer-only tires as well as chassis tuning and other performance enhancements.

With three C8 variants introduced, it's time to hit the trio around the Horizon Mexico festival site to see which one is the best. Let's roll the tape.

And now the results...

C8 Corvette - 1m14.041s

C8 Corvette Z06 - 1m10.120s

C8 Corvette E-Ray - 1m11.405s

It looks like The Commander beats Butch and Dick after all. The Z06 is proven to be the most potent of the three even though this isn't its final form. 

Be it the starter Stingray, the track-focused Z06, or the hybrid E-Ray, the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is truly a radical evolution of America's sports car. Even with its space-age design, it still packs the beating heart of a trigger-happy Republican who loves to use unreasonable force against the world. Hey, how about those Republicans?

Speak of the devil, looks like the international community called. Looks like they want to challenge the C8 Corvette in due process. Could this mean a new age of motoring warfare? Stay tuned.