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m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rooster89 (Post 2110649)
Is that this? This is my buddy's car and I just love the color. Can't remember the year.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...00175855_n.jpg
Nooooo that's the nasty green.

bigdog1250 01-14-2013 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Skorch (Post 2110648)
Loving the new Vette. IMO round tails on it wouldn't have worked as nicely as these - the new design is quite angular. I understand and respect the heritage of the round tails, but this car looks good without them.
Absolutely agree.

I really think I'm going to buy one of these assuming it's still around the low to mid 50's. But then the question is when will they release a Z06 variant...

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 2110650)
GM will be rolling out a whole new way to buy cars this year as well. Cant reveal this yet but just watch. GM has some good things happening.
I hope it's click 'n ship like Amazon Prime. :tup:

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 01:27 PM
Whatever i may feel about the overall looks of the corvette right now is basically irrelevant imho... I'm just happy about one thing. They put out a car that will send designers and engineers back to the lab and make sure that their next gen cars can make a statement. Feature wise, the vette is what it should be even though im not in love with the looks. I don't know what the pricing is but... If it starts around $52/54k. they have a car that will affect how every car from the $35-70k range will be designed and made. And i hope it will be positive for us in Nissan and other sport car makers. Nissan has something to prove now that chevy is borrowing and possibly bettering our technologies. Nissan step up on the next Z and GTR. Especially on weight reduction and expanding the DCT to the Z.

FVCK CAFE!!!!!!!!! :driving:

Shamu 01-14-2013 01:30 PM
2014 Corvette Reveal | Chevrolet

Shamu 01-14-2013 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110676)
Whatever i may feel about the overall looks of the corvette right now is basically irrelevant imho... I'm just happy about one thing. They put out a car that will send designers and engineers back to the lab and make sure that their next gen cars can make a statement. Feature wise, the vette is what it should be even though im not in love with the looks. I don't know what the pricing is but... If it starts around $52/54k. they have a car that will affect how every car from the $35-70k range will be designed and made. And i hope it will be positive for us in Nissan and other sport car makers. Nissan has something to prove now that chevy is borrowing and possibly bettering our technologies. Nissan step up on the next Z and GTR. Especially on weight reduction and expanding the DCT to the Z.

FVCK CAFE!!!!!!!!! :driving:
Dont bet on it. Base MSRP is climbing above $60K from what I heard.

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:33 PM
Even $60k is a steal for a base car that bests the Grand Sport on track and comes with all this new stuff. It's like a true GT inside now. Someone (at GM) just hurry up and take my damn money!

b1adesofcha0s 01-14-2013 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110688)
Even $60k is a steal for a base car that bests the Grand Sport on track and comes with all this new stuff. It's like a true GT inside now. Someone (at GM) just hurry up and take my damn money!
Give it to me, I'll take it for you! :roflpuke2:

Rooster89 01-14-2013 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110688)
Even $60k is a steal for a base car that bests the Grand Sport on track and comes with all this new stuff. It's like a true GT inside now. Someone (at GM) just hurry up and take my damn money!
This reflect my sentiments. Corvettes for a while were performance at the expense of everything else. Now they are upping performance and bringing back that other stuff that was missing. Such as quality interior and seats.:tup:

FPenvy 01-14-2013 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rooster89 (Post 2110695)
This reflect my sentiments. Corvettes for a while were performance at the expense of everything else. Now they are upping performance and bringing back that other stuff that was missing. Such as quality interior and seats.:tup:
for now they look like quality i'll make my decision once my buddies dad get's his home and i can see for my self. upon their release of course.

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rooster89 (Post 2110695)
This reflect my sentiments. Corvettes for a while were performance at the expense of everything else. Now they are upping performance and bringing back that other stuff that was missing. Such as quality interior and seats.:tup:
Exactly. I would DD the f*ck out of this car in supreme comfort and luxury comparable to more expensive high end sports cars.

Rooster89 01-14-2013 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110699)
Exactly. I would DD the f*ck out of this car in supreme comfort and luxury comparable to more expensive high end sports cars.
c7+ Ford F150 = a damn good garage.

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 2110686)
Dont bet on it. Base MSRP is climbing above $60K from what I heard.

A $10,000 jump in one year??? I don't know about that? At most i can see is a $5k/6k jump on the base car... Maybe with a track pack or something it will make it jump above $60k???

If incentives stay the same? You can take $8k/13k off the price at some point. lol :tup: I wonder if this new vette will further spike insurance?

6MT 01-14-2013 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110660)
Nooooo that's the nasty green.
:iagree:

FPenvy 01-14-2013 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110704)
A $10,000 jump in one year??? I don't know about that? At most i can see is a $5k/6k jump on the base car... Maybe with a track pack or something it will make it jump above $60k???

If incentives stay the same? You can take $8k/13k off the price at some point. lol :tup: I wonder if this new vette will further spike insurance?
i can try to make a few calls and see what kind of prices they are if anyone has an idea yet on what it's going to be.

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110704)
A $10,000 jump in one year??? I don't know about that? At most i can see is a $5k/6k jump on the base car... Maybe with a track pack or something it will make it jump above $60k???

If incentives stay the same? You can take $8k/13k off the price at some point. lol :tup: I wonder if this new vette will further spike insurance?
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.

FPenvy 01-14-2013 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110713)
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.
i get 57% stiffer whenever you come around steve :yum:

daisuke149 01-14-2013 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110713)
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.

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 2110722)
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.
True.

Either way, the GM folks said "if you can afford a current Corvette you'll still be able to afford this one." That makes me think it won't be a huge bump for the base. :tup:

daisuke149 01-14-2013 01:49 PM
IM worried that the z51 with MR will be about 8k more than the base.

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by daisuke149 (Post 2110725)
IM worried that the z51 with MR will be about 8k more than the base.
I'm not too worried about it at this point. Even if it turns out the Z51 is a little too expensive, you still get a hell of a lot of car for the base.

Still... anxiously awaiting pricing and option sheets!

FPenvy 01-14-2013 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110727)
I'm not too worried about it at this point. Even if it turns out the Z51 is a little too expensive, you still get a hell of a lot of car for the base.

Still... anxiously awaiting pricing and option sheets!
i sent my dad a text to talk to his contacts and see if they know anything yet :tup:

Red__Zed 01-14-2013 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 2110686)
Dont bet on it. Base MSRP is climbing above $60K from what I heard.
Supplier pricing is supposed to stay below 50k for a base. I'd guess that maps to ~57.5k

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110713)
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.
truuuueeee!?

Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110727)
I'm not too worried about it at this point. Even if it turns out the Z51 is a little too expensive, you still get a hell of a lot of car for the base.

Still... anxiously awaiting pricing and option sheets!
I couldn't jump right now... I gotta wait to see the new camaro. It too will be lighter. I'm hoping 3400lbs light. And with the new LT1 engine, whoa... I also think mag ride will be in the new camaro standard. Then, there's the case of the Z. You KNOW Nissan does a great job of making you think they will NOT be able to compete and then BOOM... What if they come back to the status the Z32 was in during the 90's??? It was a vette killing porsche competitor... Now i doubt history will repeat itself right now with a Z killing vettes. (thats the GTR's job.) But if the Z comes with all the right components? The right price? The right transmission(s) and STOCK TURBOS??? I might stay Z next gen as well?

With this vette? I would have to wait for the smoothed out physical update to know. There's potential in this styling, but looks incomplete still.
Oh and it's pricey. i been uppin' a lot of money to cars and guns.

Rooster89 01-14-2013 02:03 PM
Well damn this thread. I'm going to buy a lotto ticket today!

DLSTR 01-14-2013 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110676)
Whatever i may feel about the overall looks of the corvette right now is basically irrelevant imho... I'm just happy about one thing. They put out a car that will send designers and engineers back to the lab and make sure that their next gen cars can make a statement. Feature wise, the vette is what it should be even though im not in love with the looks. I don't know what the pricing is but... If it starts around $52/54k. they have a car that will affect how every car from the $35-70k range will be designed and made. And i hope it will be positive for us in Nissan and other sport car makers. Nissan has something to prove now that chevy is borrowing and possibly bettering our technologies. Nissan step up on the next Z and GTR. Especially on weight reduction and expanding the DCT to the Z.

FVCK CAFE!!!!!!!!! :driving:
Nicely stated about the effects this should have on Nissan and others!

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2110736)
Supplier pricing is supposed to stay below 50k for a base. I'd guess that maps to ~57.5k
puts it in my expected range... :tup: Lets see what it hikes up to over the first 3 model years though...:eek:

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110766)
truuuueeee!?



I couldn't jump right now... I gotta wait to see the new camaro. It too will be lighter. I'm hoping 3400lbs light. And with the new LT1 engine, whoa... I also think mag ride will be in the new camaro standard. Then, there's the case of the Z. You KNOW Nissan does a great job of making you think they will NOT be able to compete and then BOOM... What if they come back to the status the Z32 was in during the 90's??? It was a vette killing porsche competitor... Now i doubt history will repeat itself right now with a Z killing vettes. (thats the GTR's job.) But if the Z comes with all the right components? The right price? The right transmission(s) and STOCK TURBOS??? I might stay Z next gen as well?

With this vette? I would have to wait for the smoothed out physical update to know. There's potential in this styling, but looks incomplete still.
Oh and it's pricey. i been uppin' a lot of money to cars and guns.
There is going to be so much good new stuff coming. Don't forget about the new 5.0 as well. Should be a good option if you don't want to spring for a Vette. The Camaro will probably be good too based off of the ATS platform. Hmm... I feel a tingling in my pantalones.:rofl2:

theDreamer 01-14-2013 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110808)
There is going to be so much good new stuff coming. Don't forget about the new 5.0 as well. Should be a good option if you don't want to spring for a Vette. The Camaro will probably be good too based off of the ATS platform. Hmm... I feel a tingling in my pantalones.:rofl2:
Also I believe the Camaro may be getting a LS7 option.

Red__Zed 01-14-2013 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 2110686)
Dont bet on it. Base MSRP is climbing above $60K from what I heard.
Quote:
Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110808)
There is going to be so much good new stuff coming. Don't forget about the new 5.0 as well. Should be a good option if you don't want to spring for a Vette. The Camaro will probably be good too based off of the ATS platform. Hmm... I feel a tingling in my pantalones.:rofl2:
I will have one of each, please

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110808)
There is going to be so much good new stuff coming. Don't forget about the new 5.0 as well. Should be a good option if you don't want to spring for a Vette. The Camaro will probably be good too based off of the ATS platform. Hmm... I feel a tingling in my pantalones.:rofl2:
I hope ford finds inspiration for the new mustang interior here?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...T_interior.jpg

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2110926)
I hope ford finds inspiration for the new mustang interior here?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...T_interior.jpg
I dunno about that, but based on our little Focus I know it will be good. :tup:

Thechidz 01-14-2013 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rooster89 (Post 2110771)
Well damn this thread. I'm going to buy a lotto ticket today!
I bought $2 in mega million. If I win I'll buy you one :tiphat:

UNKNOWN_370 01-14-2013 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2110934)
I dunno about that, but based on our little Focus I know it will be good. :tup:
Hey, you never know? That interior was 10 yearsago in the Ford GT. A decade is long enough to start "Sharing the wealth"? lol:tup:

Rooster89 01-14-2013 05:58 PM
http://forums.themustangsource.com/a...ny7chbp5vr.jpg


vette and gtr. not sure if this has been posted yet.

travisjb 01-14-2013 06:39 PM
Rooster, yes, it has... My thought/guess is that the reason we're seeing designs converge is as much about aero as it is about copying what sells. Nissan did it right in terms of aero and grip. The two side windows are an interesting decision as well... somewhere in the GM marketing materials they said that these were done to allow the air intake panels right next to (below) them, not sure why the two are connected... It's a break from recent corvette tradition but I like it

m4a1mustang 01-14-2013 06:40 PM
A lot of cars look the same these days. Also shares lines with the Ferrari California, 599, F12 or whatever the new one is, Aston Zagato, etc. Not a bad thing IMO. Still looks decidedly Corvette with more flair and some Euro influence.

travisjb 01-14-2013 06:41 PM
Has anyone thought about how the new vette and viper will stack up? maybe there's not much comparison on the base model, but assuming there's a z06 equivalent down the road...

travisjb 01-14-2013 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2111470)
A lot of cars look the same these days. Also shares lines with the Ferrari California, 599, F12 or whatever the new one is, Aston Zagato, etc. Not a bad thing IMO. Still looks decidedly Corvette with more flair and some Euro influence.
Agree... 599 reference makes the most sense to me... most have been up on the wall as they worked through this design

Man, the more I look at it, the more I like this car! Wish we could invest in Corvette stock (not GM)

Rooster89 01-14-2013 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2111470)
A lot of cars look the same these days. Also shares lines with the Ferrari California, 599, F12 or whatever the new one is, Aston Zagato, etc. Not a bad thing IMO. Still looks decidedly Corvette with more flair and some Euro influence.
Isn't that always how it works? If you look at most cars from any era, they tend to share a design language. And I think it tends to represent the era well.

So is it that the GTR has ushered in the new era design language? Has the GTR's philosophy of beauty through functionality taken a hold?

Make no mistake, I'm not trying to put down the c7. I think its a gorgeous car. Along with GTRs, Vipers, the new ferrari(can't remember the name either), etc.

I wonder how long this look will last? until the 2020s?


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