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Old 01-19-2012 | 11:10 PM
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Looking good. I'm very curious about the frame and body materials.
Old 01-20-2012 | 12:00 AM
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Im thinking this will be very ctsv coupe styled. Very sharp lines, chiseled front, stacked lights
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Originally Posted by TransAmWS.6
Looks similar to the C6 in those pics which is a good thing. I don't know how they are going to top it though. The car just has the perfect blend of refinement and rawness, I have never been in a car that falls within it's price range that has that kind of effect.

I'm excited for the C7 though, no doubt about that. Looking good so far.
Agree each time I see a C6 I just cant get over how good it looks even for a car thats been in production since 2005 it's a fantastic looking car (though interior needs improvement) so I really hope they dont screw up the C7 which from the pics the may be going in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by TransAmWS.6
Looks similar to the C6 in those pics which is a good thing. I don't know how they are going to top it though. The car just has the perfect blend of refinement and rawness, I have never been in a car that falls within it's price range that has that kind of effect.
I thoroughly agree.
I feel that even the C5s captured much of what you're referring to but they might've leaned just a little more on the 'rawness' side of that balance for some tastes (not mine).
The C6 really hit it out of the park though, mine has been a truly stellar (and fast) machine for years now.
Hopefully the C7 maintains that mix/combo while also raising the overall bar even higher.
Old 01-20-2012 | 12:37 AM
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Call me crazy, but I miss the rawness of the C4. Is that weird?
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Yes.


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Call me crazy, but I miss the rawness of the C4. Is that weird?
You can keep that! Including the 96 Grand Sport.
Old 01-20-2012 | 12:43 AM
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Kiss my butt!
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Originally Posted by Irunelevens
Call me crazy, but I miss the rawness of the C4. Is that weird?
Not at all, some have even referred to the C4s as the last of the 'real' Corvettes though I'm not sure I'd totally agree with that part.
My first Vette was a '95 and it was lots of fun, I loved it's steering as well as the high door sills and how ya sort of fell into their tight 'cozy' interior.

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I understand why people say that. I learned to drive mostly in my mom's old '94 LT1. Her '01 was no doubt a "better" car in every way... Just wasn't the same.
Old 01-20-2012 | 05:06 AM
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Can't wait to see it revealed.... & its testing in the snow? Hmm
Old 01-20-2012 | 06:04 AM
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Hopefully it looks as good as the sneak preview shots.

Plus, this will bring C6 prices down again. I know what I'm getting when this comes out.
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Still the same uninspiring mirrors from 97? Really?
Do you normally choose cars based on their side mirrors? I don't think there is anything wrong with the current set up.

C4, the last real Corvette? I like the newer generations far better, greater performance, better handling and improved comfort.
Old 01-20-2012 | 07:29 AM
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I think Cheverolet will do a fine job with the new Corvette, they are evolving and improving thanks to their racing program.
Old 01-20-2012 | 09:28 AM
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Idk about C4's being the last "real corvette" but they are definitely the most underrated. 92-96 models are great bang for the buck.
Old 01-20-2012 | 10:07 AM
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I just don't see the C7 chassis being much different than the C6. Really no need to other than a few tweaks. Kind of like how the C6 was over the C5. Probably some carbon fiber here and there, new headlights, etc.. I think the big news is going to be the interior (see cadillac) and the powertrain.
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the c4 was ugly, and **** poor quality
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Originally Posted by LEO
Do you normally choose cars based on their side mirrors? I don't think there is anything wrong with the current set up.

C4, the last real Corvette? I like the newer generations far better, greater performance, better handling and improved comfort.
That last part was kinda the point. Every Corvette from 1953-1996 was uncomfortable, hot, noisy, etc. The Corvette had never tried to be comfortable before. It's kinda like the Jeep guys that say '96 was the last real Wrangler.
Originally Posted by Tainted
the c4 was ugly, and **** poor quality
You know what they say about opinions .
Old 01-20-2012 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Still the same uninspiring mirrors from 97? Really?
Why would they put production mirrors on a camouflaged test mule?
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Looks like they stole some ques' from the 458 italia. Headlights and front grill maybe? The CME is gonna be nice.


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