[Official] C7 Corvette Thread

[Shamu]

Part 2 of 2 of The Interview Series - 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Z51 - CAR and DRIVER - YouTube

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Why would they do that? They already have one with a de-tuned LS9. I could see them starting to use the new LT1, but the LS7 wouldn't really make sense. That motor is going away since the Z06 will be and thats the only car that makes use of their 7.0L

Like Mike said it is because they have the engine and it is cheap to do.
Also, the ZL1 uses an LSA motor which is in the CTS-V. I think the reason for it is to create more sales and because it will give them the "fastest" NA American Muscle car probably (against the Mustang & Challenger).

[Shamu]

After seeing this one I'm less offended by tail lamps

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Revealed - YouTube

[bigdog1250]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Like Mike said it is because they have the engine and it is cheap to do.
Also, the ZL1 uses an LSA motor which is in the CTS-V. I think the reason for it is to create more sales and because it will give them the "fastest" NA American Muscle car probably (against the Mustang & Challenger).

That's what I meant, LSA (not LS9). Too many damn LS motors. I still don't think they'll offer the LS7 in the camaro... but we'll see. Why offer 500hp when you can have 580? I see the LT1 going into the camaro instead.

The LS7 is only used in the Z06 and is hand built for it, so i'm guessing they don't have a huge stack of them lying around like they would for other LS motors.

Care to place a bet?

[m4a1mustang]

I want this... now.

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

That's what I meant, LSA (not LS9). Too many damn LS motors. I still don't think they'll offer the LS7 in the camaro... but we'll see. Why offer 500hp when you can have 580? I see the LT1 going into the camaro instead.

The LS7 is only used in the Z06 and is hand built for it, so i'm guessing they don't have a huge stack of them lying around like they would for other LS motors.

Care to place a bet?

Well they showed a Camaro with the LS7 in '08 and they have shown VINs already with the LS7 identifier for 2014, so the rumors are strong.
Also, I can see them putting the LT1 in the Camaro a few years after the Vette has it and they redesign the Camaro to the ATS platform.

[Econ]

I will be ordering one in blue.

[m4a1mustang]

ermegherdddddd

[Sibze]

Blue

[Caustic]

Originally Posted by DLSTR

Been looking at it more. Digesting the dimensions and specs. The car is just too big still. No reduction in length and the weight is above 3000lbs. Nice from the side not so much from the back.

I like smaller powerful shapes. The car is going to be great but too big for me. Price wise I can get a 2009 or 2010 911.

One thing I didnt like about either Vette I had mid and late 90's was the size after sometime of owning. Either way they did make a newer Vette. Im sure it will sell well.

The Corvette is nearly identical in size to the 911. Length and width are the same. But if anything, it certainly looks lower than any 911 could.

[Sibze]

I think I might like the white the most but then it's not THAT sporty

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by Sibze

I think I might like the white the most but then it's not THAT sporty

White is Classy
Black is just ghetto
Yellow would be too much of an attention whore.
Brown would be too much drama

....

Wait are we talking about the corvette still?

[BlackZeda]

The overall shape of the car looks great, put please, add more cheap plastically vents and crap....

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

The overall shape of the car looks great, put please, add more cheap plastically vents and crap....

you mean functional vents that help the car go faster and be more efficient.

I wouldnt call that crap.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

you mean functional vents that help the car go faster and be more efficient.

I wouldnt call that crap.

Agreed.