There was a station where folks could play the C7 prototype in Gran Turismo 5, and just thinking about what this baby will do once it leaves the virtual world made me dizzy. The Corvette has always been able to perform against machines well out of it’s relatively humble price range, the latest version should be no exception. That means that means the Ferrari 458 and McLaren MP4 should have some serious competition when it’s unleashed in Detroit this January. And you’ll still be able to get it in a stick, something the snotty Europeans amputated from the heavy hardware years ago.
John Coyle's first memories are of identifying makes and models while driving with his dad. His favorite vehicles smell like gasoline, shoot fire, and sound like buildings falling down. Before he began his career in the automotive field, he daily drove a 1978 Jaguar XJ6 with a fully functional electrical system. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
