[Official] C7 Corvette Thread

[bigdog1250]

Black will look wicked on this car. I really want to see it in Yellow, as corvette yellow is probably the best shade of yellow that cars marques offer. I'm really tempted by the red though... looks soo good!

And of course blue isn't bad, I want to see the dark blue in person though.

[speedfreek]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

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

When you get to a car this caliber they aren't going to your local Autozone and taping them to the car. Those cheap plastic-looking (i believe is what you are going for) vents are all functional.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Plastically?

[Econ]

Can't wait to see what people do to this car in the aftermarket. The corvette community has crafted some wicked machines historically.

[red6spd]

7 speed stick with rev matching. Dam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ground breaking stuff man.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by red6spd

7 speed stick with rev matching. Dam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ground breaking stuff man.

oh please i got a 7 speed with rev match.......

[DLSTR]

Originally Posted by Caustic

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.

Autoblog said it is longer than a 911 and no change in overall length. The article also said it was originally thought to be below 3000lbs. It will not be. Nice car still of course.
Edit - Just did a bit more looking and its only .2 longer in overall length than the current 911. Certainly not a big deal!


--And although GM has yet to release the car's weight (we only know it won't be under 3,000 pounds as previously rumored),--

[Shamu]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

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

I wouldnt call that crap.

Agreed we know hood vents are CF and functionally send warm air from radiator over car to assist in down force. Rear intakes are used to cool tranny and diff. All functional. This car is real deal!

[Shamu]

Originally Posted by DLSTR

Autoblog said it is longer than a 911 and no change in overall length. The article also said it was originally thought to be below 3000lbs. It will not be. Nice car still of course.
Edit - Just did a bit more looking and its only .2 longer in overall length than the current 911. Certainly not a big deal!


--And although GM has yet to release the car's weight (we only know it won't be under 3,000 pounds as previously rumored),--

I'm betting about 3125. But with lower CG. We know motor weighs more but frame is 100 lbs lighter, lighter hood and roof, lighter seats, lighter suspension. It's likely very close to Zo6 with carbon fiber hood option.

[bigdog1250]

It's going to be around 3200. They said they shed 100 lbs, but they they added it all back with new tech and safety equipment. Should be right around the current C6's weight. Still nothing to shake a finger at. Same or lighter than our car plus an extra 120hp and 180 ft lbs... mmm yea it will be plenty fast. I'm thinking at least a 3.8 to 60.

[travisjb]

seems like the industry fixation on nurburgring times is kinda over, but still would be curious to see how it stacks up there or on some us road courses

[didymus]

Guys this thread needs more fanboyism.

[UNKNOWN_370]

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.

I think it has enough power to be slightly above 3000lbs. But i do agree, length should have been cut.

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Black will look wicked on this car. I really want to see it in Yellow, as corvette yellow is probably the best shade of yellow that cars marques offer. I'm really tempted by the red though... looks soo good!

And of course blue isn't bad, I want to see the dark blue in person though.

Black will definitely save it from some overdone design queues.

[bigsix]

I think this new gen. Corvette continues a theme of American cars becoming higher-quality products for international consumption.

It's probably no coincidence that the C7 looks similar to a Ferrari FF, 458 italia, and F12 Berlinetta. I like this. Meanwhile, the Corvette keeps a large V8 + Manual transmission for the drivetrain.

If GM continues upping their game and making high quality cars that can compete with the best from Europe, a lot of success and great reputation can follow (! ! !)

[TreeSemdyZee]

Originally Posted by didymus

Guys this thread needs more fanboyism.

I want one, I want one, I want one.