[Official] C7 Corvette Thread

Caustic · 01-14-2013, 07:20 PM

Lots of people are saying the new Vette copied bits from the GTR. Aside from a likeness in the engine vent on the front fenders, I see nothing else that looks in any way like a GTR. I just don't see it. And if you were to look at each car sitting next to each other in a parking lot, the GTR would look like a Ford F150.

And just as an fyi, that engine vent has been a part of the design language of the Vette since the early 60s.

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...

bigdog1250 · 01-14-2013, 07:13 PM

Honestly I don't think the Vette looks similar to the GTR that much at all. Yes it's kinda angular but so is a lambo. Yes the A pillar is black, but that's not a huge design cue. Every shape is different, the roof line, the fenders, the hood...

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-14-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Honestly I don't think the Vette looks similar to the GTR that much at all. Yes it's kinda angular but so is a lambo. Yes the A pillar is black, but that's not a huge design cue. Every shape is different, the roof line, the fenders, the hood...

but it uses the accenting and sculpture philosophies. especially side and rear. It's definately there. And its clear.

travisjb · 01-14-2013, 07:14 PM

^ it's closer to the 599 IMHO than the GTR ... here's an older comparo shot based on the jalopnik render... I had an old college prof who said that if you dropped aliens on our planet and had them compare ferrari and corvette they wouldn't see a difference... half the room gasped in horror, the rest were dumb-struck lol... this helps his point

Caustic · 01-14-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

^ it's closer to the 599 IMHO than the GTR ... here's an older comparo shot based on the jalopnik render... I had an old college prof who said that if you dropped aliens on our planet and had them compare ferrari and corvette they wouldn't see a difference... half the room gasped in horror, the rest were dumb-struck lol... this helps his point

That actual quote about aliens was from a Top Gear episode comparing the two (with a C6). This is a much closer comparison than any other car, but I think the C7 deviates from that path further than the C6 did.

spearfish25 · 01-14-2013, 07:39 PM

Did a quick Google advanced search and didn't see anything.

Did you guys know the new C7 will have a 7-speed manual with SRM?!? Me likey.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-14-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Did a quick Google advanced search and didn't see anything.

Did you guys know the new C7 will have a 7-speed manual with SRM?!? Me likey.

Yes, its ARM in the chevy. (Active rev matching)

Mike · 01-14-2013, 09:03 PM

FL 4Motion · 01-14-2013, 09:16 PM

still a bit leary about the rear end but i love the side and front profiles plus the interior upgrades wiht the sport comp seats and all the track goodies, damn...

bigdog1250 · 01-14-2013, 10:03 PM

While I'm sure all angles on the car will look much better in person (not that they're bad in pictures) this one is by far my favorite:

daisuke149 · 01-14-2013, 10:04 PM

This car in white stirs things in my loins...

bigdog1250 · 01-14-2013, 10:05 PM

The other reason why I'll love the C7... it will have a targa top!!! The best roof option of all

TaylorRyan370 · 01-15-2013, 12:32 AM

I love it. Seeing the C6 photo next to the C7 makes the C6 look so dated. The C7 looks like a race car.

nuTinmuch · 01-15-2013, 12:40 AM

Can't afford to jump ship now, but I'll snag a used one in four or five years!

Seriously hoping my dad trades in his C6 -- this thing is just mean.

01-14-2013, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caustic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 243 Drives: '02 Acura NSX Rep Power: 13	Lots of people are saying the new Vette copied bits from the GTR. Aside from a likeness in the engine vent on the front fenders, I see nothing else that looks in any way like a GTR. I just don't see it. And if you were to look at each car sitting next to each other in a parking lot, the GTR would look like a Ford F150. And just as an fyi, that engine vent has been a part of the design language of the Vette since the early 60s. bigdog1250 likes this.

01-14-2013, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	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... __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-14-2013, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Honestly I don't think the Vette looks similar to the GTR that much at all. Yes it's kinda angular but so is a lambo. Yes the A pillar is black, but that's not a huge design cue. Every shape is different, the roof line, the fenders, the hood... __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

01-14-2013, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	^ it's closer to the 599 IMHO than the GTR ... here's an older comparo shot based on the jalopnik render... I had an old college prof who said that if you dropped aliens on our planet and had them compare ferrari and corvette they wouldn't see a difference... half the room gasped in horror, the rest were dumb-struck lol... this helps his point __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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01-14-2013, 09:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701616	still a bit leary about the rear end but i love the side and front profiles plus the interior upgrades wiht the sport comp seats and all the track goodies, damn...

01-14-2013, 10:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	While I'm sure all angles on the car will look much better in person (not that they're bad in pictures) this one is by far my favorite: __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

01-14-2013, 10:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	This car in white stirs things in my loins... Mannysrt8 likes this.

01-14-2013, 10:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	The other reason why I'll love the C7... it will have a targa top!!! The best roof option of all __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

01-15-2013, 12:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 13	I love it. Seeing the C6 photo next to the C7 makes the C6 look so dated. The C7 looks like a race car. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

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nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Can't afford to jump ship now, but I'll snag a used one in four or five years! Seriously hoping my dad trades in his C6 -- this thing is just mean. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

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