Automotive News, Media & Press - Leaked: C7 Corvette Front Fascia

Something to read other then the 50+ ZL1/GT500 threads.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/09/2014-chevrolet-c7-corvette-fascia-gets-accidental-web-preview/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/07/c7-corvette-front-end628opt.jpg

The company that leaked this piece also leaked the rear piece as well, which coupled with the spy photos of the C7 testing, pretty much confirms the C7 will look exactly like the Jalopnik rendering that has been circulating for a few months now.

The C7 is going to look like shit IMO, as I'm now sure the Jalopnik renderings were right as they were spot on with what the nose and rear look like. They are trying to Camaro-ize the Corvette, HORRIBLE idea! Might as well throw in some C4 styling to top it off!

Throwing in C4 styling would be a plus, IMO :)

I'm thinking this new vette will look real nice. Everyone is gonna hate on it, then everyone will covet it, just as everyone did with the C5-C6 transition.

Please, the camaro is a hideous turd by itself, dont degrade the vette!

Definitely reminds me of a 4th gen camaro except with pointy headlights.

The thing is that at every new Corvette time no one comes out and says they ABSOLUTELY love it. Because were used to our C5's(still relevant) and C6's and it HAS to beat the C6 performance wise for it to even be considered to gain respect. Exactly like the 5th gen. Lotta people don't have big enough respect for the 5th gen b/c it didn't have a HUUUUUGGGGEEEEE gap from the fbody when it came out.

So IMO if right off the bad the C7 base is .5 secs faster than the C6 base and still has the great MPG people well give it respect then will warm up to the new looks(whatever it may be), the looks is just a matter of getting used to.

Anyone know when we might see the big reveal from GM?

I'm thinking this new vette will look real nice. Everyone is gonna hate on it, then everyone will covet it, just as everyone did with the C5-C6 transition.I agree. :nod:





Anyone know when we might see the big reveal from GM?Probably January at the Detroit Auto Show, but we'll see some good spy photos and more 'leaks' before then as well I'm sure. :burn:

Like all gen corvettes it's predecessor usually tops its current model. Chevy has set the bar with the ZR1 so I can't wait to see what will top that amazing car.

I like it alot plus I can't wait to see what kind of power the new motors are going to make.:cheers:

I think it looks good.

Corvettes are cars that keep looking better each generation IMO.

I agree with that, thunder, I think the c6 is the best ever, and think this one will look good too.

For anyone worried that the car will have square styled tails...much like the rendering floating around. Here is a spy photo of the car testing.

http://www.autotribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-spy-back.jpg

Has the traditional round tails.

The C7 is going to look like shit IMO, as I'm now sure the Jalopnik renderings were right as they were spot on with what the nose and rear look like. They are trying to Camaro-ize the Corvette, HORRIBLE idea! Might as well throw in some C4 styling to top it off!

What about it is Camaro-ized?

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2011/11/xlarge_d2daf6e012dd8fce517f25acb330303b.jpg

I don't see it....

If anything I think it is Italianized with some influences from Ferrari and Lambo along with more aggressive lines like they have been using on the Cadillac for years

If anything I think it is Italianized with some influences from Ferrari and Lambo along with more aggressive lines like they have been using on the Cadillac for years


Agreed. I do not see any Camaro in it either.

I like it alot plus I can't wait to see what kind of power the new motors are going to make.:cheers:Yes, this new Corvette will usher in the very first of the new Gen V small blocks, should be some very cool stuff happening. :cool:

The thing is that at every new Corvette time no one comes out and says they ABSOLUTELY love it. Because were used to our C5's(still relevant) and C6's and it HAS to beat the C6 performance wise for it to even be considered to gain respect. Exactly like the 5th gen. Lotta people don't have big enough respect for the 5th gen b/c it didn't have a HUUUUUGGGGEEEEE gap from the fbody when it came out.


There are A LOT of people that hate the way this design is going, I don't recall anyone hating the C6 design. And the reason most people don't like the 5th gen Camaro is more because it is a big ugly pig than because it isn't much faster in a straight line.



What about it is Camaro-ized?

I don't see it....

It's not going to have round taillights, if you watch the video that shows this front bumper it also shows the rear taillights and they look identical to the Jalopnik ones. The rear of this car looks a lot like the Camaro, and I'm not a fan of the sharp angles they are using on it like the Camaro has.

I have yet to see a vette that I hate. There are some that aren't my favorites but I can't imagine not liking the C7. That side shot from Jalopnik looks kinda like a GTR in the ass area. I dont hate it. I think I prefer the C6 over it though. I can't wait to see the final product.

It's going to look great. I know I'm in the minority but I think the jalopnik rendering looks awesome. Once it comes out more people will be onboard with the looks.

I doubt things really get leaked, I think most these leaks are staged by the manufacturer to drum up some more anticipation for the final release.

Too vanilla, still.

The new Viper on the other hand is hotness inside and out.

I agree on the vanilla part but the new viper doesn't do it for me. It's a little too European and refined. I expect them to be edgy, scary, and raw.

If anything I think it is Italianized with some influences from Ferrari and Lambo along with more aggressive lines like they have been using on the Cadillac for years

Agreed. I think the rear quarter looks very 458ish.

Everyone was saying the same thing just before the C6 first came out. Corvette purists were complaining about the exposed headlights and blah blah blah

There are A LOT of people that hate the way this design is going, I don't recall anyone hating the C6 design. And the reason most people don't like the 5th gen Camaro is more because it is a big ugly pig than because it isn't much faster in a straight line..

For real? You don't remember the vette guys kicking and screaming about the exposed headlights saying it wasnt true to the corvettes roots even though they started life with exposed headlights.

Most people LOVE the way the 5th gen looks and that's why sales are so good only the small group of people that live life a quater mile at a time complain. :cheers:

I think the lack of gay ass flip up headlights was the best thing to happen to Corvettes since the ls1.

The only car on the planet I can think of that doesn't suffer from the look of pop ups is the 4th gen ls1 Firebird (even the lt1s suffer from the look IMO)

I think the lack of gay ass flip up headlights was the best thing to happen to Corvettes since the ls1.

The only car on the planet I can think of that doesn't suffer from the look of pop ups is the 4th gen ls1 Firebird (even the lt1s suffer from the look IMO)

Wait... Those are headlights? I thought they were emergency air brakes. I thought anyone with those type of lights needed an air brake endorsement on their license. lol

I agree. The pop up lights are ugly when up. But I have yet to see a better option when it comes to a fixed headlight. (on the birds that is) I think they were/are a necessary evil on those cars.

What about it is Camaro-ized?

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2011/11/xlarge_d2daf6e012dd8fce517f25acb330303b.jpg

I don't see it....

That side glass between the B and C pillar looks like it came off the GTR. I actually am a fan of that rendering, if it does look like that I would be interested in getting one.

Looks like it might have more truck space:)

Trunk*

Almost looks like there setting up to go mid engine down the road

For anyone worried that the car will have square styled tails...much like the rendering floating around. Here is a spy photo of the car testing.

http://www.autotribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-spy-back.jpg

Has the traditional round tails.



What about it is Camaro-ized?

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2011/11/xlarge_d2daf6e012dd8fce517f25acb330303b.jpg

I don't see it....

I kinda like that! The corvette really needed something to make it look aggressive imo and that may do the trick. Excited for the full reveal now. I've always thought the corvette was very bland for having one of the baddest motors in the world that would make other much more expensive supercars think twice.

I have yet to see a vette that I hate. There are some that aren't my favorites but I can't imagine not liking the C7. That side shot from Jalopnik looks kinda like a GTR in the ass area. I dont hate it. I think I prefer the C6 over it though. I can't wait to see the final product.:nod: I feel almost the EXACT same way. :burn:

I think it looks good.

Corvettes are cars that keep looking better each generation IMO.

so you think an 86 looks better than a 63?

Personally, after the Mako-Shark, until the C5 was terrible. C5 was a nice upgrade, and they really nailed it with the C6. 63-67 is still my favorite.

i just think the corvette has gone a wrong direction since the C3.


look i know folks want to compete against exotics in the looks dpeartment. They want the corvette to be considered in the same realm IMO.


that is not the market for the vette. LOW, STYLED, FLARED. styling man.

its an american sports car. i dont want foreign influences. thats why me and Tracy will be getting a 80ish model. too bad.


THAT car looks like a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. exactly like a tiburon.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/2005%E2%80%932007_Hyundai_Tiburon_%28GK%29_V6_coup e.jpg/800px-2005%E2%80%932007_Hyundai_Tiburon_%28GK%29_V6_coup e.jpg

You know when you're on the toy isle with your kids and you come across the Hotwheels? There's always those over the top versions of the cars and you ask yourself, "Why can't they just make these normal looking"? That's how I feel about that rendering above. There seems to be too much extra (catch a kid's eye) crap on it...hood vents, front fender vents, break vents, rear fender vents, wing, window sticker outer, etc.

I remember liking the 1991's better than the 85-90's, then liking the C5s better than the C4s. When the C6s came out, I really liked the improvement. I'm sure the C7 will be better than the C6, but I'm not too crazy about that rendering. We'll just have to wait and see the real thing.

so you think an 86 looks better than a 63?

Personally, after the Mako-Shark, until the C5 was terrible. C5 was a nice upgrade, and they really nailed it with the C6. 63-67 is still my favorite.

Couldn't agree more...that's why I just traded my truck for a Mongoose 63 Grand Sport :cheers:

so you think an 86 looks better than a 63?

Personally, after the Mako-Shark, until the C5 was terrible. C5 was a nice upgrade, and they really nailed it with the C6. 63-67 is still my favorite.

I guess you got me there. The c4 is the exception. Never liked those at all so I tend to ignore them. Nothing but a box with some of the ugliest wheels ever made on them.

You know when you're on the toy isle with your kids and you come across the Hotwheels? There's always those over the top versions of the cars and you ask yourself, "Why can't they just make these normal looking"? That's how I feel about that rendering above. There seems to be too much extra (catch a kid's eye) crap on it...hood vents, front fender vents, break vents, rear fender vents, wing, window sticker outer, etc.

I remember liking the 1991's better than the 85-90's, then liking the C5s better than the C4s. When the C6s came out, I really liked the improvement. I'm sure the C7 will be better than the C6, but I'm not too crazy about that rendering. We'll just have to wait and see the real thing.

take a close look at the badge on the side, and it says ZR1. that explains a lot of the venting:cheers:

You know when you're on the toy isle with your kids and you come across the Hotwheels? There's always those over the top versions of the cars and you ask yourself, "Why can't they just make these normal looking"? That's how I feel about that rendering above. There seems to be too much extra (catch a kid's eye) crap on it...hood vents, front fender vents, break vents, rear fender vents, wing, window sticker outer, etc.

I have a feeling every vent on this vette is needed to either keep the parts cool or release air pressure so it doesn't create lift at high speeds. Plus it sorta gives a car a race car vibe to it. IMO :cheers:

Remember, Jalopnik only released the top dog ZR1 rendering. The base models and Z06's may have many less scoops and vents, so thats something to consider.

Remember the 2006 Camaro concept? A ton of little things changed between the concept, rendering, and production.

Just check out the interior in the 5th gen camaro (scroll to bottom of page in link)
http://www.sport-cars.org/serve.php?t=chevroletcamaro Hell, it was supposed to have an LS2 and 22" rims!

Time and time again, Chevy has done a fantastic job of moving from concept, to renderings, to actual production and ending up with a very nice car, no matter what the model.

i just think the corvette has gone a wrong direction since the C3.
look i know folks want to compete against exotics in the looks dpeartment. They want the corvette to be considered in the same realm IMO.

that is not the market for the vette. LOW, STYLED, FLARED. styling man.

its an american sports car. i dont want foreign influences. thats why me and Tracy will be getting a 80ish model. too bad.


THAT car looks like a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. exactly like a tiburon.

Whether you realize it or not, the Corvette has always had some foreign/exotic influences.

You think this rendering looks like a tiberon, and you want to buy an 80s vette? That must be some good stuff you are on...

Whether you realize it or not, the Corvette has always had some foreign/exotic influences.

You think this rendering looks like a tiberon, and you want to buy an 80s vette? That must be some good stuff you are on...

80s? They only made the C3 80-82 before switching to the C4. Not saying it's a good looking car, the C3 and C4 are the only Corvettes I think are ugly.

80s? They only made the C3 80-82 before switching to the C4. Not saying it's a good looking car, the C3 and C4 are the only Corvettes I think are ugly.

I know, thats what I was saying. 80s Corvettes are hideous. Was wondering what kind of drugs he was on to want to buy an 80s Corvette and to think a tiberon looks like the jalopnik C7 rendering.

the section behind the side glass doesn't look like glass to me in the pic. Looks like another panel

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2012/05/23/car-and-drivers-latest-2014-corvette-c7-rendering/

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2012/05/23/car-and-drivers-latest-2014-corvette-c7-rendering/

Lol at that rendering. It looks like someone did a copy-pasta of the 5th gen Camaro on it, and a poor one at that using MS Paint.

I don't understand the hate for the 5th gen Camaro taillight look.

The taillights are the only thing on the back of the new Camaro that doesn't look stupid. Even the SS emblem is too small and out of the way instead of in the center like it should be and the whole thing with them being red for a RS/SS makes them look even worse.

Too vanilla, still.

The new Viper on the other hand is hotness inside and out.

+1
It would drive the viper guys batshit, but if they made a 392 hemi powered Viper at a lower price point it would steal MANY Vette sales.
It would never happen though.

+1
It would drive the viper guys batshit, but if they made a 392 hemi powered Viper at a lower price point it would steal MANY Vette sales.
It would never happen though.

They thought about going to a v8 but it's to tall. Could you imagine the new viper with a 600hp hemi.......:hail:

They thought about going to a v8 but it's to tall. Could you imagine the new viper with a 600hp hemi.......:hail:

It would sound better IMO.

Vipers seem to be the most hit or miss on exhaust...either sound like an exotic or sound like a POS v6.

It would sound better IMO.

Vipers seem to be the most hit or miss on exhaust...either sound like an exotic or sound like a POS v6.

Hey, I could say my v6 sounds like a viper... :jest:

the back half of that rendering reminds me of the GTR. overall i think it's a sharp looking car.

i just think the corvette has gone a wrong direction since the C3.


I completely agree with your post. The car has been an evolution of the same styling it had since the 80s and a shape that can easily be mistaken for any number of coupes on the market. The Corvette for being a flagship looks nowhere near as special or exotic as the Ford GT, Dodge Viper or even the Camaro it shares the same floor space with. The next Corvette should be revolutionary, not evolutionary. That's the major reason I think sales have been in the toilet the last several year.

I was one of the many people that were upset with the c5---->c6 transition. But after a couple years I grew to admire the c6 (especially after 2006 whent the z06 came back). If that jalopnik pic is a base corvette, i am really excited for the grand sport/zo6/zr1 type models :D

Whether you realize it or not, the Corvette has always had some foreign/exotic influences.

You think this rendering looks like a tiberon, and you want to buy an 80s vette? That must be some good stuff you are on...

how old are you? i was a kid and teen ager when the C3 was introduced.

+1
It would drive the viper guys batshit, but if they made a 392 hemi powered Viper at a lower price point it would steal MANY Vette sales.
It would never happen though.

+1, I wouldn't mind a lower priced/performance viper.

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2011/11/xlarge_d2daf6e012dd8fce517f25acb330303b.jpg



Wow, this actually looks pretty decent. I love the current C6 platform though, they did an excellent job with it. Hopefully this won't be another 4th gen to 5th gen type ordeal.

how old are you? i was a kid and teen ager when the C3 was introduced.

What does my age have to do with 80s Corvette's being ugly, or Corvettes getting foreign influences?

The C3's were hideous, the Corvette has vastly improved with each successive generation. I look forward to the C7.

The C3's were hideousI don't know if I'd go that far LOL.
While I agree that the mid-late '70s Corvettes weren't exactly the best looking Corvettes on the road, I do find the '68 - '72 C3s to be quite attractive actually. :burn:

Drop the retro shit entirely. The past can be just that, past, done, over, dream up a new idea. The only retro car I will allow an acception with is the challenger. At least it actually looked like the old one.

i think it is going to look bad as fuck. cant wait to see thse things rolling on the streets with the new direct injection ls motors

They have C3 styling ques. I fucking love it. This just got put on my to do list. I'll buy one in about 8 years though when they are cheaper. :lol:

I work right next to the GM test facility in AZ.I zoomed in on a vehicle that was wrapped in the black covers,had a long snout just like the bumper that was leaked.they had it on the oval test.They're was alot of activity that day, in which I believe is the new Tahoe/Suburban,Silverado/Sierra also wrapped and driving behind the Corvette looking vehicle.

I think this vette is going to be badass, and probably my first. Its between this one, or a c5 z06. I love the small bullet shape of the c5z. I am even more curious about the weight of the car overall. Weight has always played a crucial part in the vettes speed and cornering. Personally, if the interior is upgraded to the quality of that of the 05-06 GTO's or better, the thing will be an amazing car for the money. I am hoping that the smaller displacement will help it hold more boost on the stock bottom end, and that the cost for a base model will not be much more than what people are currently paying for the base c6. it will be really interesting to see it come out, and keep up with the new shelby gt500 in the 1/4 or beat it.



how old are you? i was a kid and teen ager when the C3 was introduced.

First of all..... ROLL TIDE!


the fact is the c4 is probably the worst design by far, and you seem to prefer that over this design or a c5-c6? you must have been in the sun too long.

sure the 63-67 models are gorgeous cars, but not practical for speed, aerodynamics, and cannot begin to compare to the technology invested in the vette's of today. This is the middle-upper class mans sports car, and they are doing,... and have been doing a fantastic job with it for years, and this one will be no exception. go find a 67. You have stumbled across a website/forum that 90-95% focuses on all out performance of modern muscle, and those older models just dont back it up like the new kids on the block. in any way. I mean consider that a 3.5l altima will smoke a Trans Am like the one in smokey and the bandit.


Personally, when people see this thing, they will change their tune. if its not in the mid 11's I will be dissapointed. I want to see a bolt on 10 second car with radials and a tune. usually if i think it looks good it does, and im picky. i do not care fo all the vents, but if a few are there thats fine, as long as they have a carbon fiber or painted finished look instead of flat black plastic. i dont want to have to pull things off and paint them to make them look the way that they should.

I am hoping that the smaller displacement will help it hold more boost on the stock bottom end

5.5 liter is extremely unlikely to happen. Displacment will have little to no effect on hw much boost the bottom end can take, material quality does.

5.5 liter is extremely unlikely to happen.I agree. It seems that almost everyone is targeting that displacement but I just don't think the base C7 engine will be that small, it might even be larger than the current 6.2L (6.4L?). :)

I agree. It seems that almost everyone is targeting that displacement but I just don't think the base C7 engine will be that small, it might even be larger than the current 6.2L (6.4L?). :)

We have been in agreement on this in numerous threads. Doesn't make any really sense from a production, R&D, accounting, or driving experience perspective.

It will be badass and we will all love it,but for now we can all hate on it lol

Hopefully they dont ruin it like the camaro.

[QUOTE=LEO;16546564]The C3's were hideous[QUOTE]

The C3's were gorgeous and they still are

The C3's were gorgeous and they still are

C3s have really grown on me over the years.

I'd much rather rock this:

http://corvettec3.ca/c3week/apr12091.jpg



than this:

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/12/10/21/56/1989_chevrolet_corvette_coupe-pic-7164209700533816682.jpeg

^^^^^Not me. The chassis under those 70's model vettes belong under a pick-up truck. They were junk even compared to other stuff from that era.

i love the way c3s look. and suprised noone thinks/has mentioned the c5 looks like it was heavily influenced by the fd rx7. in aesthetics anyway.

and suprised noone thinks/has mentioned the c5 looks like it was heavily influenced by the fd rx7. in aesthetics anyway.That's true, there are definitely some RX-7 FD styling cues in the C5...but then one could also say that earlier Corvettes had some styling influences on all of the RX-7s in general as well ;) so it's sort of a chicken or the egg/vicious cycle situation there. :D

Early c4s are gross, but the late ones look good IMO.

Can't wait.to see what the c7 looks like

Any Vette under 97 = ugly to me.
I also don't like C5 Z06s.

Early c4s are gross, but the late ones look good IMO.



Aside from wheels and dash, how can you even tell?

I could not bring myself to own a c4, they are just too damn ugly. The C3 with the ducktail rear are great looking cars IMO, just lacked the balls and chassis to support them.

Aside from wheels and dash, how can you even tell?

I could not bring myself to own a c4, they are just too damn ugly. The C3 with the ducktail rear are great looking cars IMO, just lacked the balls and chassis to support them.

Different front and rear bumpers on the later ones, and they lost that awful center stripe. Different vents too.

Still love C4 ZR-1's and the 1996 GS hardtops.

honestly i could own a vette of every generation. i believe each one has a way of looking amazing and having its own style.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/camaro350z28/corvette016-1.jpg

Not doing a lot to convince me, but then I think the c5 z06 wheels are among the ugliest things ever. But they beat the stock salad shooters on the c4 I guess...

Different front and rear bumpers on the later ones, and they lost that awful center stripe. Different vents too.

more squared off tail lights too iirc. early C4 were circles.

more squared off tail lights too iirc. early C4 were circles.

Correct.
A few months ago I found like an 85 at the junkyard before it was really pulled apart. I thought I'd look for some spare parts if I ever needed them. Not a damned thing off that older model would work on mine, if I so needed it. They changed a lot on them over the years.

http://www.bauerracing.net/images/GS3.jpg

I'd rock it.

C3s have really grown on me over the years.

I'd much rather rock this:

http://corvettec3.ca/c3week/apr12091.jpg



than this:

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/12/10/21/56/1989_chevrolet_corvette_coupe-pic-7164209700533816682.jpeg
:doublepuk:doublepuk:doublepuk
on both accounts...
This is a C3:
http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.scottlewisonline.com/images/69_corvette_blue_orig_driver_1.jpg&sa=X&ei=j1wkUNv5PIqW2QXr8YDADA&ved=0CAwQ8wc4HA&usg=AFQjCNHo-lTlitbhC-EpBTNcXl1oIOvVKw

And for fapping:
http://image.vetteweb.com/f/30525614+w750+st0/vemp_1104_01+1972_chevrolet_corvette.jpg

Not doing a lot to convince me, but then I think the c5 z06 wheels are among the ugliest things ever. But they beat the stock salad shooters on the c4 I guess...

When done right C4s can look pretty good IMO
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o112/danielgoll/Fikse/ChevroletCorvetteZR118Profil13ClearAnodized.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/vtecnitrocrx/grand-sport-low.jpg

but then I think the c5 z06 wheels are among the ugliest things ever. But they beat the stock salad shooters on the c4 I guess...Well then you're definitely not going to like my old car then LOL. :D
My very first Corvette (with OEM C5 Z06 rims/tires on it in the 2nd pic):

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/LS1LT1/017_15A.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/LS1LT1/027_25A.jpg




When done right C4s can look pretty good IMO:werd: I agree. :nod:

I wouldn't mind a C4 Grand Sport to park beside my C2 Grand Sport!

I really hate that GM abused the Grand Sport name with the C6 :bang: At least the C4 was a special model, somewhat special engine, etc, but the C6 pays absolutely zero homeage to the original Grand Sports.

JD AMG definitely has it right, when considering C3s, the late 60's, early 70's are where it is at. Not that I hate the other C3's but they are bland and underpowered by comparison.

Not doing a lot to convince me, but then I think the c5 z06 wheels are among the ugliest things ever. But they beat the stock salad shooters on the c4 I guess...

uhmm...C5 Z06 are one of the greatest stock GM wheels IMO. Its just that everybody bought em for their Vette and Fbody...

Anyway, looks like the new C7 is getting squared rear tail lights..

Anyway, looks like the new C7 is getting squared rear tail lights..

That pic is a (bad) photochop of the Camaro and a corvette rear end.

Actualy looks a bit on par with the Jalopnik renderings... I think we can expect something similar. Don't think the chevy badge will make the cut though...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/attachments/c7-general-discussion/47684465d1321414955-jalopnik-reveals-c7-comparo-c6-c7.jpg

I think the Jalopnik rendering is awesome as long as it has round headlights.

I guess I am the odd ball. To me, my personal preference I don't like any corvette of any generation until the C5.

Everyone drools and raves about the sixties style corvettes but they do nothing for me.

That pic is a (bad) photochop of the Camaro and a corvette rear end.

I had a good read on it and it seems those pics are backed with an informant who has seen/sat in the C7 and he says its really accurate. I think it looks nice.

That pic is a (bad) photochop of the Camaro and a corvette rear end.Agreed.
There are so many renderings and concept photos flying around and internet info travels so fast nowadays that one person's ideas actually somehow get morphed into 'fact' or final product in some circles LOL. :lol:

Let's all please wait for the actual GM photos before passing judgement, k? :D

More leaked photos...

http://rumors.automobilemag.com/spied-2014-chevrolet-c7-corvette-caught-testing-yet-again-169655.html/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-prototype-front-view/

Wow!!! I think its going to look badass! Me aswell have never seen a generation of vettes i dont like jmo though.

^^^ Me as well....

uhmm...C5 Z06 are one of the greatest stock GM wheels IMO. Its just that everybody bought em for their Vette and Fbody...

I think they look more like they should have come on a c4 than a c5. Too squared off and funky shaped.

My God that front end looks long. It almost looks like it would be comparable to driving my Camaro from the back seat.

I can't wait to see it though. Hopefully C6 prices tank and I can snag a Z51 model for cheap!

Anyone know if that Stingray concept that was featured in Transformers a while back is ever gona make it to production?

:doublepuk:doublepuk:doublepuk
on both accounts...
This is a C3:
http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.scottlewisonline.com/images/69_corvette_blue_orig_driver_1.jpg&sa=X&ei=j1wkUNv5PIqW2QXr8YDADA&ved=0CAwQ8wc4HA&usg=AFQjCNHo-lTlitbhC-EpBTNcXl1oIOvVKw

Meh...

If you want to bungee your tweed covered luggage to the rack out back, pull on your favorite leather driving gloves, light up your pipe filled with cherry flavored tobacco and cruise on down the highway listening to early Beach Boys music in the right lane going 47mph, that would seem to be the car to do it in.

Quite a few photos were snagged of the car in covers of course.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/19/this-is-your-best-look-yet-at-chevys-c7-corvette/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/006-2014-chevy-corvette-c7-spy-shots-628.jpg

Somebody posted this on another forum, not sure if this is a repost...holy size difference:

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq211/oh1vette/Mics/328809_10151089092416312_1796072350_o_zpsffc2f088. jpg

I want to see a pic of it next to a C6. We know the C6 is smaller than the 5th gen. (6th gen should shrink the car some).

It won't shrink. looking at it, the car as a base is the same size as a c6 with widebody. this car is an evolution, not a complete overhaul.

Glad to see that GM is stepping it up with the C7! The interior looks sweet with those seats... But the size difference of the ZL1 & the Vette is insane!