I also think Chrevrolet is pushing the connection a bit too much. They don’t need to. And besides Ferrari has moved on so much. Yes the 458 was a brilliant thing with an amazing engine but look now at the 296 model, that is incredible- so accomplished and well sorted. That car also has a very interesting engine layout which seems to have been built with racing in mind, 120° V6 engines aren’t the usual find on road legal cars.
I think the key reason is because they’re comparing a naturally aspirated “sports car spirit” with their naturally aspirated offering, and highlighting the things that make NA so great: the high revs, the noise, the power build up.
I think throttle house said it best: a boosted car is best with an automatic and a naturally aspirated car is best complemented by a manual.
With boost, you’re always in the power band, and an auto will make sure of that. All BMWs dynos show the power dies off at the top. There’s no encouragement to actually rev it out. Naturally aspirated cars have a unique sound and require you to keep yourself in the power band. There’s just another element to the drive. I think that’s why Porsche’s GT class cars are such a success. I don’t think they’d do as well if they were boosted.
Edit: also the low torque makes it easier to put power down, and higher revs allow you to run a higher rear end and multiple your engine power to higher wheel torque. Instant throttle response and the mechanical nature of it all…I like Chevy chose to compare to the 458 over some boosted exotic.