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Old 01-14-2013, 02:48 PM   #378 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang View Post
Think about all you're getting in the new base compared to the existing base, though.

A 99lbs lighter aluminum frame that's 57% stiffer
Carbon fiber hood and roof panels
LOTS of electronic tech like the 10-setting traction control and the e-diff
Brembo brakes
etc etc

The existing base gets... nothing.
yes but technology and manufacturing process are advancing also as well as bringing it in house.

It would be too costly to change the production of the c6 mid cycle to move to any of these new processes, but for a all new design its worth it.
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