New C7 Info - GM says no Split window, no 5.5L
11-12-2011, 01:27 AM
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Not sure why everyone was so excited about a possibile 5.5L; if you were excited about the idea of DI, that's fine, but you can put that feature on a 6.2L displacement engine as well. 
IMO, stepping down displacement for a factory performance car is never a good thing.
Hopefully DI will be released on a new 6.2L eventually.
IMO, stepping down displacement for a factory performance car is never a good thing.Hopefully DI will be released on a new 6.2L eventually.
11-12-2011, 05:10 AM
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IMO I think the C6 is one of the best looking vettes GM has made..... Interior can go both ways. I mean lets not forget the price. But yes Americans are PICKY people & want the best bang for their buck. & people just LOVE to call American cars interior plastic. Which I never! understood because Honda, Toyota, etc interior all have just as much plastic in it as well. I kind of liked the split window idea. As long as it puts the same or more amount of power then a LS7 or LS9 I'm good! Looks I've liked every Vette GM has made so I'm sure their nail it. 7 speed manual pretty interesting though. Offer every Vette with carbon fiber/suede interior & your golden! 
I like!!!
the only thing I don't think the C7 will have is flip up head lights. No one really uses those anymore. Its a little "outdated" but sweet concept
I like!!!
the only thing I don't think the C7 will have is flip up head lights. No one really uses those anymore. Its a little "outdated" but sweet concept
11-12-2011, 07:28 AM
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11-12-2011, 12:30 PM
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11-12-2011, 03:22 PM
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If you need more in a sport vehicle than a solid powertrain, good suspension, and sticky tires then 
11-12-2011, 07:05 PM
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Leave that crap out of Vettes. I bought my car to drive, not dick with computer gimmicks. If I want gadgets and gizmos I'll buy a damn minivan or SUV; a vehicle that needs some pizzazz to be less boring. Better yet I'll stay at home where I can enjoy a movie on my tv or listen to music through my home theater system from the comfort of my couch. American drivers are distracted enough, and we want to give them more reasons to take their eyes off the road and drive like a-holes. Wonderful. If you need more in a sport vehicle than a solid powertrain, good suspension, and sticky tires then
If you need more in a sport vehicle than a solid powertrain, good suspension, and sticky tires then How special you must feel...
You seem to have forgotten who the Corvette's real demographic is.
Also, the Cadillac Cue gizmos are not entirely accessible while you are driving around.
11-12-2011, 09:00 PM
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Carrying over the general shape of the C4 from generation to generation isn't progressive and it is very stale, especially parked to the zenith of the 1960s models. The C4 was dramatic and futuristic when it bowed in the early 1980s. Today's car looks the same with a set of headlights from the Viper tacked on. Compared to the super cars from Chrysler and Ford and the new American muscle cars on the market as well as exotics you can get from Europe and Asia it is positively boring.
11-12-2011, 09:02 PM
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C3r is still my favorite "New" design
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....09-c3r_450.jpg
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11-12-2011, 10:18 PM
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How special you must feel being 80 years old wanting a 400+hp vehicle that you will never drive faster than 5mph below the speed limit. You buy a sport vehicle so you can dick with everything EXCEPT driving. Before you die you still won't even have figured out how to preset your favorite radio stations. GM could save a lot of money just by putting a 4 banger in it and you wouldn't know the difference.
11-13-2011, 08:10 AM
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Corvette sales are among the worst they've been in the model's history. I think the biggest thing holding it back is it looking like it does sitting in showrooms next to the Camaro, which handily overshadows it.
The general overall look of the Corvette hasn't changed much since the C4 debuted and it's become the most vanilla looking sports car money can buy. Nothing about the style is distinctive or exciting. The Ford GT is a head turner, any Viper is a head turner while the Corvette is just a Corvette. GM's other performance models from the CTS-V to the Camaro are much more interesting to behold.
The car needs a total heritage inspired rethink in looks like the Camaro recieved. I was hoping it would get the same treatment but I guess not. Too bad.
The general overall look of the Corvette hasn't changed much since the C4 debuted and it's become the most vanilla looking sports car money can buy. Nothing about the style is distinctive or exciting. The Ford GT is a head turner, any Viper is a head turner while the Corvette is just a Corvette. GM's other performance models from the CTS-V to the Camaro are much more interesting to behold.
The car needs a total heritage inspired rethink in looks like the Camaro recieved. I was hoping it would get the same treatment but I guess not. Too bad.
^ THIS^
look, the 2012 vette looks similar to a 1978 model. thats not really retro.
its not rocket science to either make it look exotic and cutting edge, or Retro.
but why make it so plain and ordinary. you have the best bang for the buck looking like a 1988 mustang LX compared to the competition. me and tracy are looking for a `78 vette BECAUSE its iconic. not cutting edge.
11-13-2011, 08:20 AM
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Carrying over the general shape of the C4 from generation to generation isn't progressive and it is very stale, especially parked to the zenith of the 1960s models. The C4 was dramatic and futuristic when it bowed in the early 1980s. Today's car looks the same with a set of headlights from the Viper tacked on. Compared to the super cars from Chrysler and Ford and the new American muscle cars on the market as well as exotics you can get from Europe and Asia it is positively boring.
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Carrying over the general shape of the C4 from generation to generation isn't progressive and it is very stale, especially parked to the zenith of the 1960s models. The C4 was dramatic and futuristic when it bowed in the early 1980s. Today's car looks the same with a set of headlights from the Viper tacked on. Compared to the super cars from Chrysler and Ford and the new American muscle cars on the market as well as exotics you can get from Europe and Asia it is positively boring.
