C7 Corvette Thread

[coolmanvette75]

Being as every day there are more stories and pictures of it I thought we should have a thread. Today Motor Trend got what looks to be the best pics yet. They even got a few interior shots and what looks to be some sweet new seats. Check it out...

http://wot.motortrend.com/2014-chevrolet-corvette-rendered-c7-interior-spotted-263305.html

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2012/09/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-prototype-seats-up-close-1024x640.jpg

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2012/09/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-prototype-front-view-03-1024x640.jpg

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2012/09/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-prototype-front-view2-1024x640.jpg

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2012/09/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette-C7-prototype-rear-view-close-up-1024x640.jpg

I know there is still not a lot of information or pictures, but what do you guys think of the c7 so far?

[LTb1ow]

Prob fast, prob handles great, prob more than i can afford, and prob will be owned by a rich douch wo never pushes it.

[1320B4U]

Corvette forum members were slamming the new designs..stating too foreign (far east) looking. Seats are cool, but just remind me of lfa type design and the front of those pics looks a bit aston martin...hard to tell w/the wrap on it but appears to be less shapely overr front fenders and side than its predecessor....i hope they dont f' it up.

[maroman88]

yea i havent seen any renderings of the C7 that i like yet... long live the C5:)

[coolmanvette75]

yea i havent seen any renderings of the C7 that i like yet... long live the C5:)

To this day I still think the C5 FRC/Z06 is the best looking Vette ever made...

[sweetbmxrider]

c6 trumps c5 and this thing will probably look dope but it kinda looks catfish so that's lame.

[Blackbirdws6]

Seats are looking good and I'm happy they finally fill in the center exhaust area with all tips. Always kind of bothered me how there was a gap between the two pairs of tips. Looks like they may have some creative aero somewhere on the top of the rear fenders. I'm sure it will be a killer car.

[Featherburner]

To this day I still think the C5 FRC/Z06 is the best looking Vette ever made...Great looking car but not even close to the best looking vette! C2 coupe or convertible are the best looking vettes...period!

[Blackbirdws6]

To this day I still think the C5 FRC/Z06 is the best looking Vette ever made...

False, C6Z>FRC/C5Z. A vette looks so good with wider fenders.

[BonzoHansen]

False, C6Z>FRC/C5Z. A vette looks so good with wider fenders.
and no flippity dippity headlights

Great looking car but not even close to the best looking vette! C2 coupe or convertible are the best looking vettes...period!
yes, a well done mid year is the ultimate.

[coolmanvette75]

False, C6Z>FRC/C5Z. A vette looks so good with wider fenders.
I love the C6Z too but IMO it is too "big" (if that makes sense). The C5Z looks smaller and more nimble. Throw some L5 fender flares and one of those wrap around lip spoilers on and it is perfect. One day I will own one and those will be my first 2 mods...

[Slow-V6]

I think it looks interesting the C7. I am a C5 guy but damn, the C6 ZR1 looks insane!!

[1320B4U]

Jalopnik took drawing renderings and constructed what they think it will look like (base c7)...very ferrari 2+2 from the side...definately more of a european flair to it.

http://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/c7/Jalopnik:-This-Image-Will-Make-You-Fall-In-Love-With-the-2014-Chevy-Corvette.php

[Slow-V6]

After seeing that, I dont think I like so much. Hopefully it will change a bit before they actually build the production model.

[BurninrubberGT]

if the renderings are right, its going to be ugly

[redsoxsstink]

definantly not a fan of the blatantly obvious european styling... they call them american cars for a reason, bc they are like no others. with the c6 we built it and beat em now with the c7 we are looking to be them

[B4C]

at least it doesn't look like this
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u191/hellokathy55/Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray-Concept.jpg

[donnj]

interestingly different

[Blacdout96]

The only thing that would make me even remotely interested is if those vents in the car cover on the back hatch is to allow the engine heat to escape because they finally decided to step into the 21st century, and put the engine int he rear...................which is not the case.

[LTb1ow]

The only thing that would make me even remotely interested is if those vents in the car cover on the back hatch is to allow the engine heat to escape because they finally decided to step into the 21st century, and put the engine int he rear...................which is not the case.

This is america, if its not agile enough, add more horsepower. rear mount engine, teh lulz.

:lol:

[1320B4U]

We (gm) don't have a good track record like ford for rear mounted engine setups....fiero, corvair.....fail.





...here comes the part where fiero lovers come to bash.

[Featherburner]

We (gm) don't have a good track record like ford for rear mounted engine setups....fiero, corvair.....fail.





...here comes the part where fiero lovers come to bash.I don't know what you are talking about but Corvairs are great cars!

[madness410]

i cant really tell what the car looks like...there appears to be some sort of cover over it.

[NastyEllEssWon]

no corvettes after the 5th generation will be able to match the classy and badassy looks of the c5 z06. all hail the king.

[8hnpSS]

from all the other concepts / predictions ive seen thats not half bad. not a fan of the grille tho it looks fishy

[BullittSVT]

Late 60's, EARLY 70's C3= Sexiest Corvette of all time for anything pre C6.

But i've seen other pictures of this car, looks more European than Jap in design.. reminded me of an F12Berlinetta and an Aston all mixed up.

I like it and would probably be an early champion for it's style

[BigAls87Z28]

Jalopnik's pics and corresponding video are 99% accurate.

Here is your look of the LT1 and LT4 engine. Sort of, along with a little Stingray logo on the side.
Blah blah blah styling nonsense, this thing is going to look amazing. It's time GM steps away from the safety zone and stops listening to 70 year old Corvette owners. At the same time, you cannot throw out 60 years of heritage and evolution.
I don't agree with the move to mid-engine at all.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f13/3d-images-new-corvette-engines-113557/

[coolmanvette75]

Wait they are calling the genV the LT1 and LT4? Ohh god

[sweetbmxrider]

No LT5?

[BullittSVT]

Its going to hurt my brain asking people if they have a Gev 1, Gen 2, or Gen 5 block LT series engine

[coolmanvette75]

Info from the poster of these leaked pics...

Please no one flame me and don't shoot messenger. I have seen 5 or 6 detailed photographs and was asked not to distribute them. Nothing was said about describing what I see on them. I can try to answer questions beyond what I post below.

I have seen behind the scene details of the new C7.

I can give you some info that hopefully confirms I am not yanking your chain.

Everyone will rip me saying I am full of it but I figured you would appreciate the heads up.

I initially wasn't liking to early leaked photos... Like everyone but I think everyone will be falling in love with it.

I can answer many of the questions you may have.

I can't give you the department as it will potentially give away the leak.

LT4 engine.. Base model only for 2014, supercharged 2015.

Exhaust improved, dual note exhaust. Tips look exactly like c6

GM wanted to slim down "hips" of car so rear end is noticeably thinner.

They are aware of uproar on tailights and said, " they bitched about fixed headlights on C6 and then got used to it, it will be same with tailights.

Detroit auto show official press release 1/17/13

Center stack in interior similar to current but vertical passenger grab handle just to right of Nav unit.

Cluster has large flat screen about 4" high by 6.5" wide centered in middle. Speedo on left side of flat screen ( real speedo, not a digital graphic one) on right side of flat screen is fuel gauge upper right , above temp gauge.

Speedo gauge on left like a reverse capital D and the right side cluster looks like a capital D.

Steering wheel has flat bottom like an F1 car.

7 speed manual- reverse is far right and down.

Parking break handle is non existent as far as I can see but looks like it is a switch in center console like a window switch.... Maybe electronic. Just to right of ride control selector. Not sure how it works..

Ride control selector is in same place.

LED ambient lighting

Big front grill opening has a middle horizontal bar the color of the paint that I haven't seen in other drawings.

Crossed flag logo more V shaped.

Fender logo of a stingray fish.. Very cool.

Rear bumper "corvette" lettering is not the same color as car.

Rear tailights do resemble camaro/ Malibu but VERY angry looking.....

Convertible up and down button in same place.

Just passing along info from a lifelong corvette guy and collector...

Please be nice.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

LT4 engine, sweet

[Blackbirdws6]

The trolling possibilities, they are great. Sell stock new LT4 intake (painted red) to 4th gen LTx owner.

[coolmanvette75]

More mule pics. Open hatch and open hood. Hood seems to have vents/heat extractors of some sort...

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12q1/438075/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-spy-photo-photo-475594-s-520x318.jpg

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12q1/438075/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-spy-photo-photo-475602-s-520x318.jpg

[V]

Holy a-pillar blind spot batman! lol

[sweetbmxrider]

Guess it isn't mid-engine :(

[BigAls87Z28]

http://www.myc7.us/images/C5C6C7Comparison04.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Wow, that looks like an ugly ass euro trash car with some land barge of a 5th gen thrown in for good measure.

[88WS-6]

Oh no. Not the Camaro tail lights...

[sweetbmxrider]

I'm sorry Al but even you can not say that looks good.

[BonzoHansen]

yeah, that is the worst part of the camaro stretched out. Argh.

[WildBillyT]

The shape seems to work. It captures the essence of a nail so well.

You know, seeing as it's another nail in GM's coffin.

[coolmanvette75]

This is the updated rear angle. Much closer than the trinity rendering...

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/2694/c7trinityrevb.jpg

[1320B4U]

I see 370 z rear roofline and lexus lfa from beltline down..i just don't know.

[coolmanvette75]

Idk i kinda like it. I remember when everyone said the same thing about the c6. Look at what we think of it now. Quoting the chevy designers "They hated the C6 headlights when it first came out and now they love them. They will do the same thing with these tail lights"

[sweetbmxrider]

I still hate the tail lights on the 5th gen.

[WayFast84]

They need to redo the tail lights, bumper possibly rear window. It's rounded then just flattens. They need to pick a style and stick with it.

[BonzoHansen]

Idk i kinda like it. I remember when everyone said the same thing about the c6. Look at what we think of it now. Quoting the chevy designers "They hated the C6 headlights when it first came out and now they love them. They will do the same thing with these tail lights"

no, the back of that car sucks worse than the new camaro. and I liked the c6 lights from day 1

[1320B4U]

Camaro was somewhat reminescent of the 69 tails...corvette was always a step above and ahead of the camaro so it needs it own identity...no common fender or quarter coves etc..even the hoods were different back in the day. New camaro will be smaller from what i heard and hopefully the vette will have its own footprint...but they may even use the same instrument cluster nowadays.

[Blacdout96]

So that's what happens when a 370Z, Nissan GTR and a Camaro have a three way....

[sweetbmxrider]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg190/sweetbmxrider/lockedbigpal-2.gif

[fire-chickens]

well.... they've finally ruined their flagship car by putting those tail lights on the corvette..

[grazi]

That literally is the ugliest thing I have ever seen in my entire life

[Blackbirdws6]

Time to start shopping for a C6Z...

[BigAls87Z28]

Blah blah blah, enjoy your 4th gens.
This car is going to be stunning. I cannot wait to see it in the flesh.

[coolmanvette75]

I am also a firm believer that pictures do not do new cars any justice. I hated the C6 when I saw the first pics of it. Saw my first one in person right after they came out and loved it...

[LTb1ow]

Blah blah blah, enjoy your 4th gens.
This car is going to be stunning. I cannot wait to see it in the flesh.

You know, you don't always need to blindly say the newest and shiniest thing is the best. I mean, look where that got you with the LS1.

[Blackbirdws6]

I think the renderings are likely not too accurate. They likely have the general shape correct but the details look too busy IMO, something they wouldn't risk doing for this car.

[WildBillyT]

I think the renderings are likely not too accurate. They likely have the general shape correct but the details look too busy IMO, something they wouldn't risk doing for this car.

I am thinking the same thing, actually. No way is that how they will turn out. Can't be.

[LTb1ow]

I am thinking the same thing, actually. No way is that how they will turn out. Can't be.

GM won't do something stupid they said. It will sell like hotcakes they said.

[Blackbirdws6]

There is a healthy aftermarket available to trash up a vette. GM doesn't need to spend it's money doing the same.

[WildBillyT]

There is a healthy aftermarket available to trash up a vette. GM doesn't need to spend it's money doing the same.

I heard that the new C7 will already come with a tacky satin jacket with "Corvette" on the back.

And a Drakkar Noir air freshener.

[Blackbirdws6]

I heard that the new C7 will already come with a tacky satin jacket with "Corvette" on the back.

Should have done it in crushed velvet.

[91chevywt]

I'm liking the new look. It seems to me, GM is going after a specific market of "supercar" people with this new C7. The C6, even with its impressive specifications, never appealed to the type of person that shops for Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, etc; it appealed to "muscle car" guys. With the Camaro being a pretty impressive bang-for-buck car, there is no need to have a Corvette aimed at that same market. Pictures/posters of this car will be hanging up in teenagers' rooms.

[Mike]

Same market? Corvette topped at 115,000 this year

Yay for teenagers rooms. They don't buy the cars

[1320B4U]

A person that shops for a ferrari or lambo will NEVER buy a vette b/c its under the gm umbrella...the same insignia as a sonic. What they hope to do is possible pull some market share away from the sl550 or bmw-z roadster group (a stock vette vers a z roadster or grandsport vrs an sl550). With a hot design they may be able to make more buyers stray..they did it w/the c4, c5 and furthermore w/the c6 for more of everyday usage type vehicle. Its all in a manufacturers nature to pull an already established design and work off that....a hyundai genesis couple looks very similar to a g35/37. Making it look like an aston martin or lfa isn't a horrible thing to do, just have to do it the right way...i hope they succeed.

[BigAls87Z28]

You know, you don't always need to blindly say the newest and shiniest thing is the best. I mean, look where that got you with the LS1.

I'm not saying it blindly. I didn't expect the Corvette guys to go as far as they did in the design department, but so far they have impressed. Viper will look old and gray when C7 shows up, and it will be had for half price.

[sweetbmxrider]

The viper is damn sexy. Damn sexy. I am interested in actually seeing a real car to give my true opinion but that rendering is hideous. I'm a fan of the exotic/euro look too but that is god awful.

[transmaro93]

im with adam on this one... if that rendering is anywhere even near what the new vette will look like, i dont care for it.

[redsoxsstink]

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2012/09/vetterear.jpg

as seen on

http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/is-this-the-back-end-of-the-c7-corvette/

i really cant stand it. i like the tails on the camaro but not the vette

[coolmanvette75]

Wow they released the back render? Imo thats not as bad as I thought...

[BigAls87Z28]

Finally a good shot of the rear. This car is going to look very exotic, yet very American and in the end, very Corvette.
So happy that settled on this design.

[transmaro93]

im sure once it comes out for a little while people will get more used to it and accept it as the new design.. but i dont see anything in that rear end rendering that speaks anything corvette... all cars german japenese and american are slowly beginning to look like each other. kinda of sad if you ask me.

[1320B4U]

370z rear roofline like i said.

[Blacdout96]

I'm not saying it blindly. I didn't expect the Corvette guys to go as far as they did in the design department, but so far they have impressed. Viper will look old and gray when C7 shows up, and it will be had for half price.

I think your being a little excessive with the GM love. There are some things Al that we can certainly agree on, but when 8 out of 10 people are already disappointed by what the newest renderings are, it says something, that maybe GM should focus on making it a new generation Corvette instead of trying to make it the next chapter in the sports car world. I understand that GM will use certain styling cue's throughout their line ups (i.e. tail lights) but just like Aston Martin's newest Zagato, they reused the Nissan GTR's side window strake, which certainly knocks it down a couple of notches for not being original.

I don't know how to explain the rear, but it looks like it was squashed together, instead of flaring out, giving it a disproportional look. I'm guessing they are going for a little more european flare, but they'd be best to stick with the wide hips. I'm guessing it deals with the tail lights, their grouped too close together. Hopefully these are nothing but guess, or first round renderings, and that they improve upon the proportions.

The Viper Has been hanging on kids walls since it's renderings and unveiling in 1989, and has done nothing but made tongues in peoples mouth roll out. I will say that the most recent generation before production was ceased was not to my liking, and was bland, but a first generation GTS will always be on my want list till the day I'm rolling in the dirt 6 feet under. This current generation that I got the chance to see at the NYIAS and at Laguna Seca in both road and race form, I spent a combined amount of time of about 30 minutes looking at them, and I would of looked more but the wife was getting impatient. I can guarentee you that this current generation Viper will only be gray if you paint it that color.


And to compare the Viper to the Corvette is really Apples to oranges. The Viper is an exotic, and the Corvette is an affordable sports car, enough said.

[redsoxsstink]

get rid of the boy-racer tear drop design on the llights and the black side vent and it would look decent.

and who else this the vette flags are starting to look like a screaming chicken stollen off smokeys t/a?

[coolmanvette75]

http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2012/09/vetterear.jpg

as seen on

http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/is-this-the-back-end-of-the-c7-corvette/

i really cant stand it. i like the tails on the camaro but not the vette

Pretty crazy how accurate the Jalopnik rendering is...

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2011/11/c52a837b981bde3536270f164ca05252.jpg

[BigAls87Z28]

Remember when I said Jalopnik's rendering is 99% right?

Yeah.

[BigAls87Z28]

I think your being a little excessive with the GM love. There are some things Al that we can certainly agree on, but when 8 out of 10 people are already disappointed by what the newest renderings are, it says something, that maybe GM should focus on making it a new generation Corvette instead of trying to make it the next chapter in the sports car world. I understand that GM will use certain styling cue's throughout their line ups (i.e. tail lights) but just like Aston Martin's newest Zagato, they reused the Nissan GTR's side window strake, which certainly knocks it down a couple of notches for not being original.

Oh, so I guess if you love the way the car looks, you must hug GM nuts, but if you don't, you are right? This is how this plays out every time. I cannot possibly have a say in anything because I automatically pick a GM vehicle over anything else right? My opinion is instantaneously thrown out because I don't agree with 8 out of 10 people in this thread?

Who gives a **** if they used a similar DLO design for a rear window? It's a design element that has NEVER made it to any production Corvette. I guess it's not original because they didn't design some fancy window opening? But I guess when they tried to break out from the design and push the envelope, they are stupid and should rethink it.

Listening to people like the 8 out of 10 in this thread would cause the car to lose 50% of its handling, most of its features, gain a big block and probably a live axle.

I don't know how to explain the rear, but it looks like it was squashed together, instead of flaring out, giving it a disproportional look. I'm guessing they are going for a little more european flare, but they'd be best to stick with the wide hips. I'm guessing it deals with the tail lights, their grouped too close together. Hopefully these are nothing but guess, or first round renderings, and that they improve upon the proportions.

Nothing European about that car. Ferrari? Okay, I can see it, but Ferrari has always lead the design in performance coupes.
They shrunk the width to make it more appealing to European tastes, yet they didn't want to give up on the look, hence the heavily revised tail end and rear glass.

None of this is first round renderings. The Detroit Auto Show is in 4 months, this IS it.

The Viper Has been hanging on kids walls since it's renderings and unveiling in 1989, and has done nothing but made tongues in peoples mouth roll out. I will say that the most recent generation before production was ceased was not to my liking, and was bland, but a first generation GTS will always be on my want list till the day I'm rolling in the dirt 6 feet under. This current generation that I got the chance to see at the NYIAS and at Laguna Seca in both road and race form, I spent a combined amount of time of about 30 minutes looking at them, and I would of looked more but the wife was getting impatient. I can guarentee you that this current generation Viper will only be gray if you paint it that color.

Viper is two generations behind Corvette, and now there is a C7 coming out that will push it further.


And to compare the Viper to the Corvette is really Apples to oranges. The Viper is an exotic, and the Corvette is an affordable sports car, enough said.

Two door, two seat, long nose, short deck sports car made in America by an American car company, with a high horsepower engine won't be compared?
And Viper an exotic? Pushing it with that comment.

The biggest thing that will separate the two will be price, and that's only until ZR1 comes back out.

[Mike]

Now that I see a full car shot I don't hate it. I do wish the taillights were different.

[Blacdout96]

Oh, so I guess if you love the way the car looks, you must hug GM nuts, but if you don't, you are right? This is how this plays out every time. I cannot possibly have a say in anything because I automatically pick a GM vehicle over anything else right? My opinion is instantaneously thrown out because I don't agree with 8 out of 10 people in this thread?

Not really, because if I was along with 8 out of 10 people that like it, then it would be a general approval of the car, not a nut swinging fest. You do have a say, but you instantly go into defense mode if anybody has anything less then a positive remark about it instead of maybe laying back a little and letting it slide, and that's what posts you as a uber GM fanboi compared to a large majority on this site, and that will slant your answers somewhat.

It would be like having a Ford fan signing up, and any new Ford model that comes out, especially the Mustang, he would do nothing but run up and down the forums proclaiming how much better it is compared to (insert GM model) and is rewriting history. And if anybody was to disagree, pants would be unzipping, and a penis fight would ensue. I learned at a young age that you may have something in common with friends and family, but even pushing what it is on them annoys them, and can lessen the interest of those people. It's just best to let it out in small doses to keep the excitement strong.


Who gives a **** if they used a similar DLO design for a rear window? It's a design element that has NEVER made it to any production Corvette. I guess it's not original because they didn't design some fancy window opening? But I guess when they tried to break out from the design and push the envelope, they are stupid and should rethink it.

Well.....yeah actually.



Listening to people like the 8 out of 10 in this thread would cause the car to lose 50% of its handling, most of its features, gain a big block and probably a live axle.

I don't see a single person on here complaining about any of the other information so far provided, such as the LT series engines and power numbers, nor have I ever heard anybody complain about Corvette suspension, but 50% or more of people do usually buy a car because it looks good.
However, seeing the recent photo showing both the side and rear, the side looks great, but the rear looks to be designed with a straight line ruler, which is a shame because it throws off the rest of the lines.

Nothing European about that car. Ferrari? Okay, I can see it, but Ferrari has always lead the design in performance coupes.
They shrunk the width to make it more appealing to European tastes, yet they didn't want to give up on the look, hence the heavily revised tail end and rear glass.

That's exactly what I heard, that there was some emphasis to slim the rear slightly to assist in seeing past the rear fenders and to be a little friendlier to European purchasers, so yes that is agreeable, but I feel the lights should of been pushed out a little farther to present the wide stance.


Two door, two seat, long nose, short deck sports car made in America by an American car company, with a high horsepower engine won't be compared?
And Viper an exotic? Pushing it with that comment.

Not at all pushing it. The Viper has been given some Italiano flair thanks to Fiat ( though that's not saying it wasn't exotic before) But exotic to me besides where it may be coming from, is the availability, build numbers, and just how common place they are in every day life. Of course the Corvette is going to have more on the road, they have about 40 years on them, and price wise, the Corvette is a bargain, but certainly with low numbers, especially compare to the Corvette, the Viper is an exotic, no doubt.

I just want to say to the mods, please do not lock this thread. This is not an internet tough guy fight by any means, nor am I "trolling". I find this conversation interesting, and I enjoy debating with Al. I'm sure Al understand what kind of back round I an strong in, just as much as I understand that his back round is deep within GM. I do hope to continue this discussion, and I'm sure this discussion may raise questions and answers for fellow members.

[WildBillyT]

Side render looks 100x better than that of the rear. That rear shot is just truly rough to look at. For some reason it reminds me of an XLR rear. Like the budget ran out after the quarter panels were designed.

I for one will not lock it until it gets down to personal attacks and insults. I'll let the sweeping generalities go for now too :D

[V]

That rear shot is just truly rough to look at. For some reason it reminds me of an XLR rear. Like the budget ran out after the quarter panels were designed.

now thats just being mean, I LOVE the XLR!!!

[BonzoHansen]

now thats just being mean, I LOVE the XLR!!!

you and a handful of 80+ year old men, based on who i see driving those cars

[Mike]

now thats just being mean, I LOVE the XLR!!!

Stick with the cts. Xlr can't beat most of our cars

[WildBillyT]

you and a handful of 80+ year old men, based on who i see driving those cars

I saw John Force in one. That means the opposite of what you might think.

[BigAls87Z28]

Not really, because if I was along with 8 out of 10 people that like it, then it would be a general approval of the car, not a nut swinging fest. You do have a say, but you instantly go into defense mode if anybody has anything less then a positive remark about it instead of maybe laying back a little and letting it slide, and that's what posts you as a uber GM fanboi compared to a large majority on this site, and that will slant your answers somewhat.

I wasn't saying anything in defense, I just rolled my eyes at everyone complaining about the design of this car.


I don't see a single person on here complaining about any of the other information so far provided, such as the LT series engines and power numbers, nor have I ever heard anybody complain about Corvette suspension, but 50% or more of people do usually buy a car because it looks good.
However, seeing the recent photo showing both the side and rear, the side looks great, but the rear looks to be designed with a straight line ruler, which is a shame because it throws off the rest of the lines.

We'll see....

Not at all pushing it. The Viper has been given some Italiano flair thanks to Fiat ( though that's not saying it wasn't exotic before) But exotic to me besides where it may be coming from, is the availability, build numbers, and just how common place they are in every day life. Of course the Corvette is going to have more on the road, they have about 40 years on them, and price wise, the Corvette is a bargain, but certainly with low numbers, especially compare to the Corvette

Italian flair? That's a nice thing for people to say, but there is NO Italian in this car. Sure, Chrysler can play up the whole Fiat angle, but there is nothing Italian about this car. Just because you visited Olive Garden doesn't make you Italian.
Viper is a fantastic looking car and it will be a great driving car, but I don't buy into the Italian thing and that's a good thing.

[V]

Stick with the cts. Xlr can't beat most of our cars

xlr-v... 422hp:wink:

[donnj]

any late C1 will do it for me, hands down....fawn beige with white scallops to be exact. Gotta love the vids like this one, probably makes the purists lose sleep at night
EXG2iORBgi0

[LS1ow]

i love the look of the C7 and everything about it. The Taillights make it look so mean. you really think GM is gunna build a completly redesigned car and just throw some plain old round lamps out back ? im a huge fan of the C7

[BigAls87Z28]

i love the look of the C7 and everything about it. The Taillights make it look so mean. you really think GM is gunna build a completly redesigned car and just throw some plain old round lamps out back ? im a huge fan of the C7

What a fanboi

[Mike]

i love the look of the C7 and everything about it. The Taillights make it look so mean.you really think GM is gunna build a completly redesigned car and just throw some plain old round lamps out back ? im a huge fan of the C7

They did for every other generation

[sweetbmxrider]

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/RvQMhbaBKhsZ.zKXC6ZOwg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/290/2012/08/22/00-C7-Chevrolet-Corvette-Animation-Left-Front-Angle-1024x640-jpg_171022.jpg

And on the page of new cars, why hasn't BigPal cued us in on the ELR?

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KGThA5vtUBQbDHTPaHpxqg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/290/2012/11/15/09-cadillac-elr-jpg_221244.jpg

[OG]

:barf:

[BigAls87Z28]

Clue you in brah? Where have you been? They announced production over a year ago, snap out of it.

ELR is like a 2dr Volt. Only much better interior and will be more sport-oriented.

[Blacdout96]

So uh....is the Corvette sporting Pep Boy's Audi light strip that follows the bottom and side(s) of the headlamp assembly? How original.

[NastyEllEssWon]

lol if you look at the rear valance and the tails, it kinda looks like a sad face crying with tears streaming out of the eyes on the side. it just looks sad.

on a side note Al, its funny that you talk up every gm product no matter how crappy it looks. im still waiting for you to come home from the dealership with a 5th gen with how much you touted them being the next big thing...instead you came home with an impalibu

[BigAls87Z28]

So uh....is the Corvette sporting Pep Boy's Audi light strip that follows the bottom and side(s) of the headlamp assembly? How original.

I don't think we will see that design, but maybe copying the halo style from Camaro.

[Blacdout96]

I like the halo look, makes it look moar menacing

[IROCZman15]

ive been following this for a bit. did not like the look of those rear-end concept pics. AT ALL

that last side shot of the silver one above does make me much more of a fan. i'll never be able to afford one ever, but i don't see gm letting the purists down too much, nor do i see them allowing the car to become too european. i think (and hope) that it will turn out as another generation of awesome corvette models.

[IROCZman15]

oh, and donnj .. that video was awesome. it was the best post on this whole 4 page thread in my opinion

[12secondv6]

I like it

[BigAls87Z28]

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f13/2014-corvette-rear-end-interior-revealed-115296/

Moar leaks.

[LTb1ow]

Thats an ugly ass not even deserving a 'dat ass meme

[Blackbirdws6]

Interior reminds me of this from a MKIV Supra.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1993-Toyota-Supra-Turbo-interior-626x382.jpg

[sweetbmxrider]

I can't even begin to think of a witty and humorous comment to express my distaste in the design of the rear.

[Jersey Mike]

I'll hold out judgement for now, under confidence that they're not going to take a step backwards. I'll need to see it in person before I can bash/praise it.

[Mike]

Looks like the new Subaru/Toyota/scion thing

[Blacdout96]

The more that I see, the more it makes me wonder if they'll ever get to make a C8, or if they'll cancel the Corvette due to poor sales. Sorry, once again, nothing original, nor striking that ushers in a new era, sans engine.

[1320B4U]

Have to see more of an illustration other than drawings...even a cad design will bring it together more..either good or bad. At this point its pencil shavings of the interior.

[Slow-V6]

The interior looks like a 91-96 corvettes interior! I like the car up to the end of the doors then I hate it. Is that a small window behind the Doors? Like you said Blacdout I dont know if we will see a C8! I will be sticking with our C5. Hopefully the car doesnt look like the drawings. Please GM..

[BurninrubberGT]

I can't believe thats gonna be what the rear looks like...what are they thinking???

[BigAls87Z28]

Based on the NJFBOA index, the C7 should be the best selling Corvette ever.

I totally love it. Different green house design and body design without changing the shape. The modern rear end looks like a supercar tail end, and I'm sure there will be some sort of crazy aero thing that helps it keep the rear down at high speeds.

I kinda dig the C4-esque interior too. Lots of LCD screens...

[LTb1ow]

Based on the NJFBOA index, the C7 should be the best selling Corvette ever.

I totally love it. Different green house design and body design without changing the shape. The modern rear end looks like a supercar tail end, and I'm sure there will be some sort of crazy aero thing that helps it keep the rear down at high speeds.

I kinda dig the C4-esque interior too. Lots of LCD screens...

Al, you would like a ****ing geo metro if it was called the new vette and made by the precious.

[BigAls87Z28]

Yeah, because that has to be it. It has to be my "bias" and not my actual feelings towards the car.

[LTb1ow]

Yeah, because that has to be it. It has to be my "bias" and not my actual feelings towards the car.

Bias, feelings, whatever you want to call em, you ALWAYS side with us being dumb rednecks and GM being godly. Always.

I am anxious to see the car in real life, but, its not looking great so far.

[Blacdout96]

To me, it doesn't represent a revolutionary step in design. Look at the C1 to C4 each one was ungodly different from the other, the C6 and C7 to me are different....but not unrecognizable from one another. I'll be having problems deciphering which generation at a glance, even a C5 from time to time catches me off guard if its a C5 or C6 from the rear. Lights may be different, and size may be as well, but overall design just seems recycled. And that early 90's Japanese sports car interior tells me how far behind they are.

[BigAls87Z28]

To me, it doesn't represent a revolutionary step in design. Look at the C1 to C4 each one was ungodly different from the other, the C6 and C7 to me are different....but not unrecognizable from one another. I'll be having problems deciphering which generation at a glance, even a C5 from time to time catches me off guard if its a C5 or C6 from the rear. Lights may be different, and size may be as well, but overall design just seems recycled. And that early 90's Japanese sports car interior tells me how far behind they are.

I would say that C7 looks much different than C5 or C6. Greenhouse, front fenders, and the rear are all much different than previous generations. The exterior is an evolution, and that is what you do when you have a winning design. find me 1 sports car that doesn't evolve their design and reinvents the wheel every generation. this is probably the most have a heavily redesign Corvette in 20 years.

[BonzoHansen]

How can anyone make a judgment from what has been seen yet?

Bias, feelings, whatever you want to call em, you ALWAYS side with us being dumb rednecks and GM being godly. Always.

I am anxious to see the car in real life, but, its not looking great so far.
Qft, but I wouldn't bite the feeding hand either.

[BigAls87Z28]

Bias, feelings, whatever you want to call em, you ALWAYS side with us being dumb rednecks and GM being godly. Always.

I am anxious to see the car in real life, but, its not looking great so far.

You are a bunch of dumb rocks, but I don't "always" side with GM being godly.

[Lt1_8U]

I cant make a decision till i see it in person but i am disappointed they are changing the taillights up. Been the same since 1961! I just hope it still looks like a "corvette". Its a shame they use appearances from different cars into it. The corvette used to stand out on its own plain and simple.

[coolmanvette75]

Welp 2 days till the unveil and pics have been leaked of the front and back of the new car...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/192540_324952870953004_1637467066_o.jpg

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18b7j8c4jh1yzjpg/xlarge.jpg

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18b74vvsckqwtjpg/original.jpg

[BigAls87Z28]

And GM thought that websites would leak pics first. Oh well, still sexy as ****.

[Blackbirdws6]

Front end looks pretty mean.

[BurninrubberGT]

more leaked pics
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18b7i7e9k5g35jpg/original.jpg


oh wait..

[grazi]

Front end looks pretty mean.

Ya, the front pretty nasty, but for some reason the back keeps reminding me of a crossfire

[IROCZman15]

the front of it reminds me of a Ferrari 458 italia

[NastyEllEssWon]

Wow that is pretty close to the dodge viper styling...except someone took a crap all over the back of it. Viper is now the pinnacle of American Sports car styling :D

[maroman88]

im still keeping my C5, so far

[sweetbmxrider]

http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/long_nico/ss%20belly%20wiki.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KghVmOuYRbc/UA9aOYTNSYI/AAAAAAAAF48/-vd3Lh7nbeI/s1600/023.JPG

[WayFast84]

EWWWW. That ass. Who the hell hires GM designers?! It's like everyone that was part of good cars was let go and kept the people behind the Aztec. Judging by this hyped up, all new "Corvette" I'll be wasting my time waiting to see what the next gen Camaro even looks like before buying a new car.

[BonzoHansen]

...Judging by this hyped up, all new "Corvette" I'll be wasting my time waiting to see what the next gen Camaro even looks like before buying a new car.

do i understand this right? if the new vette was nicer you'd be down at the dealer buying a new one?

[coolmanvette75]

do i understand this right? if the new vette was nicer you'd be down at the dealer buying a new one?
:funny::owned:

[WildBillyT]

Front end looks great, sides look great, rear looks like ****.

[NastyEllEssWon]

do i understand this right? if the new vette was nicer you'd be down at the dealer buying a new one?



I understand the point youre making that if he's not in the market then he's obviously not the type of person theyre trying to sell the car to, but in defense of no one, after reading that I had a hard time trying to figure out exactly what demographic theyre trying to reach with this one. i know a lot of the times we wish cars would come out of concept stage a bit more radical than they usually do, but this is just....its ugly.

[WayFast84]

do i understand this right? if the new vette was nicer you'd be down at the dealer buying a new one?

You're not that far off buddy.

Edit.
Ask anyone I've talked to from this board recently, I said I wished I'd bought a vette.

But I'm trying to be more sensible right now, and GM offers one, ONE car to my demographic, and that car is a Base, RWD, V6, and heavy car. Lets be honest here, GM is trying to be something they are not, they succeeded.

[LTb1ow]

Oh i cant wait for your all to be reprimanded for your comments against such an awesome car,truly ahead of its time by the resident GM rep.

[PolarBear]

New Vette to be revealed later today

[Jersey Mike]

Probably going to look awesome in person. V2 went through this same bashing & now everyone and their mother ogles and hyperventilates when one passes. Wait until you've seen it in person before you put anything in stone.

I personally can't wait to see one up close.

[WayFast84]

Oh i cant wait for your all to be reprimanded for your comments against such an awesome car,truly ahead of its time by the resident GM rep.

Right!? He's gonna talk about how the Corvette is a major competitor to Italian supercars. He might even have statistics showing that the Cruze is the most popular car in high school and college parking lots, proving me wrong and shaming me into staying loyal with GM.

[sweetbmxrider]

You're damn right.

[NastyEllEssWon]

You're not that far off buddy.

Edit.
Ask anyone I've talked to from this board recently, I said I wished I'd bought a vette.

But I'm trying to be more sensible right now, and GM offers one, ONE car to my demographic, and that car is a Base, RWD, V6, and heavy car. Lets be honest here, GM is trying to be something they are not, they succeeded.




Actually I'm in the same boat as well. My Saturn is 100 percent paid off for a year now, been saving the payment money from that for a down payment on a new car. I've been car shopping the last few weeks now and I figured I'd give the Chevy lots a browse....its really discouraging to do so. Everything looks the same, just different sizes and what finally does look different (Camaro) looks like crap. I'd actually have no problem right now plopping the money down on a challenger but I'd rather pick something up LSx powered and holding out hope that GM can bring out a decent RWD car thats not hideous

[coolmanvette75]

:drool:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r270/429044_10151226378739087_737211645_n.jpg

[coolmanvette75]

http://i45.tinypic.com/2jba8ma.jpg

[LTb1ow]

Yea thats ugly.

[coolmanvette75]

Jackpot!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3198618-the-c7-fully-revealed-r-and-t-exclusives-received-confidentially-release-is-tomorrow.html

[sweetbmxrider]

Someone from matchbox designed that thing. And God saw it was bad and lost faith in humanity.

[coolmanvette75]

According to the magazine, base vette gets 471hp and comes standard with brembos. Z51 gets bigger brembos and magnetic ride control. Hmmm

[LTb1ow]

According to the magazine, base vette gets 471hp and comes standard with brembos. Z51 gets bigger brembos and magnetic ride control. Hmmm

Factory optioned ugly?

[donnj]

Sting Ray...

[amargari]

Watching the release video now. 350hp, carbon fiber hood and roof, 7sp manual trans.

[band77one]

450hp right?

[amargari]

Sorry, I mistyped yes 450hp

[coolmanvette75]

Wow that red/black in the unveil car looked sick. Def can't wait to see/drive one in person...

[LTb1ow]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/21540293.jpg

[maroman88]

atleast its still a targa top... carbon fiber targa top on that car, no more clear?

[Tru2Chevy]

450/450 + 7spd manual....nice

IMO it looks good from the front, great from the side, and like crap from the back. Can't possibly imagine who thought it was a good idea to put 4 year old tail lights on the all-new awesome flagship car. I certainly didn't expect 4 perfectly round tail lights or even something too similar looking to the C6 tails, but I really hoped that the lights would be much different than all the renders we have seen. :facepalm:

atleast its still a targa top... carbon fiber targa top on that car, no more clear?

Hood and roof are CF.

- Justin

[Blacdout96]

Did GM buy Lotus again, or am I missing something here. Not sure why they unveiled an Evora, yet they keep saying Corvette.

[Blackbirdws6]

Really like the car except for the rear. I was hoping real shots would make it look better from the back. The performance should be outstanding. It's prob good I don't drive one lol.

[Jersey Mike]

It's the rear for me as well, but I'm sure in black paint, it will look more subtle.

[Tru2Chevy]

It's the rear for me as well, but I'm sure in black paint, it will look more subtle.

I actually think it looks a little more bearable in the red....even with the surrounds the tail lights don't stick out as much.

Black might tone down the entire back more though.

- Justin

[WayFast84]

I actually think it looks a little more bearable in the red....even with the surrounds the tail lights don't stick out as much.



- Justin

I came back in here to say this, but it could just be because the picture in red that I saw was not shot directly from the back and was at an angle where I could see the rear and sides.

[MyFirstZ]

I like it a lot.

can't wait to judge it in person.

you can see where they went from the c5 into the c6 but not so much into the c7

regardless I'm liking it. can't wait to see the z06 and zr1 if they make it to them

[Mike]

I came back in here to say this, but it could just be because the picture in red that I saw was not shot directly from the back and was at an angle where I could see the rear and sides.

Back from where?

[Paul Huryk]

My FB news feed is all clogged up with pics of this... Do I care? Not really - but it beats every football post that all my relatives are going nuts over.

[Teds89IROC]

hmm not sure how I feel about it overall. The only aspect that makes me question is the back. The drivetrain sounds pretty sweet though, as well as the front appearance.

[BigAls87Z28]

Going by the great scale of NJFBOA, should be a huge hit. Looks great in person. Rear is busy, but functional. Lots of big tech in the car that you guys are going to love.

[BigAls87Z28]

EWWWW. That ass. Who the hell hires GM designers?! It's like everyone that was part of good cars was let go and kept the people behind the Aztec. Judging by this hyped up, all new "Corvette" I'll be wasting my time waiting to see what the next gen Camaro even looks like before buying a new car.

Funny you mention the Aztec. Tom Peters designed that, the C6, and the C7. He is charge of all GM performance design.

Here are some live shots.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f70/revealed-2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-115678/

[Blacdout96]

Going by the great scale of NJFBOA, should be a huge hit.

Last time I checked, there isn't a shortage of 50+ year olds going through mid life crisis, so looks like there is still a market profitable enough to keep the Corvette in production.

[LTb1ow]

Al, if i go trade in my truck and get one, will my opinion that its an ugly POS be held to higher standard or are you just so far up in the clouds nothing we say/comment will mean anything?

[sweetbmxrider]

Going by the great scale of NJFBOA, should be a huge hit. Looks great in person. Rear is busy, but functional. Lots of big tech in the car that you guys are going to love.

Finally!

[band77one]

what is the purpose of introducing a 7th gear ? isnt six enough lol

[Blackbirdws6]

what is the purpose of introducing a 7th gear ? isnt six enough lol

We want all the overdrives.

[JerzLT1]

Looks like a Genesis and a GTR mixed, but I'd drive the **** out of that car. Ill take my $60k+ and put it into a car to go way faster though

[PolarBear]

what is the purpose of introducing a 7th gear ? isnt six enough lol

My guess is a close ration 5 speed to 1:1 and then two overdrives

[WildBillyT]

Really like the car except for the rear. I was hoping real shots would make it look better from the back. The performance should be outstanding. It's prob good I don't drive one lol.

I feel the same way. Car looks really good but the rear just doesn't seem to flow with the rest of the car.

Last time I checked, there isn't a shortage of 50+ year olds going through mid life crisis, so looks like there is still a market profitable enough to keep the Corvette in production.

Recently I had dinner with two 50+ guys who have multi-car collections full of rare/valuable stuff. Both of them are also Corvette guys who had seen the spy shots. Neither one cared for the rear in the new Vette. Their thoughts?

It will sell because it's a new Vette, plain and simple. Not because the style team did a nice job. If it sells very well it's because of the powertrain and chassis guys. That rear is proof that GM still has a way to go style-wise. The whole car should look nice.

what is the purpose of introducing a 7th gear ? isnt six enough lol

I would guess that it's twofold- one, to keep up with Porsche, and two, to hit the almighty MPG numbers while still having a ton of power.

[Jersey Mike]

I would guess that it's twofold- one, to keep up with Porsche, and two, to hit the almighty MPG numbers while still having a ton of power.

This is where I'd put my money as well.



----

Fact is, the car's evolved. GM is keeping up with the Jones's... In this case, if it's going to set it's sights on KO'ing other supercars, it needs to look the part.

----

I think everyone is just bashing it because it's a LT1 :lol:

[BurninrubberGT]

functional but ugly

I like the front, but the rest, eh

[PolarBear]

GM is keeping up with the Jones's...

The problem is, at least from what I have read, that it isnt keeping up. Since they made it a 3 pedal car with a single clutch a lot of people are unhappy on the corvette boards, because it isnt on par with the exotics they are trying to beat.

[Blacdout96]

Recently I had dinner with two 50+ guys who have multi-car collections full of rare/valuable stuff. Both of them are also Corvette guys who had seen the spy shots. Neither one cared for the rear in the new Vette. Their thoughts?
That's just two, there's thousands of more that don't think the same way.

Go to a local coffee n' cars run, and find the guy sitting in a fold out chair next to his bone stock C5/C6, with the fake children playing hide and go seek leaning on his car, wearing the Corvette patched up polyester jacket, ask him what he thinks of the New Corvette, and I'm more then sure he'll be riding on the nutswinging express that Al is the conductor on :lol:.

[WildBillyT]

That's just two, there's thousands of more that don't think the same way.

Go to a local coffee n' cars run, and find the guy sitting in a fold out chair next to his bone stock C5/C6, with the fake children playing hide and go seek leaning on his car, wearing the Corvette patched up polyester jacket, ask him what he thinks of the New Corvette, and I'm more then sure he'll be riding on the nutswinging express that Al is the conductor on :lol:.

I agree that 2 is a very small sample size, but couple that with the reaction here and you figure there may be thousands that agree as well. If you go to any group of fanboiis they will pound the drum that their make and model is the greatest thing ever and overlook its deficiencies. Kind of like 4th gens with glass rears and piston slap. Or 3rd gen Novas with ****** cooling systems and grandma interiors. Or 2nd gen fbodies with damn the torpedoes shiny chrome bumpers.

Time will tell. I'm sure the Corvette will sell just fine, at least while the C7 is brandy-new. I remember when a C5 sales brochure was $50 to get at the dealer, and there was a wait list.
However the GTO didn't sell well, and people picked that apart too. The arrogant quote about the C6 headlights is still very true. Although they tried the same thing with the Avalanche and its rubber "trim" and that failed.

Edit:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3019195-c7-camaro-stern-gets-a-stern-response-from-me.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3199254-why-are-a-lot-of-people-complaining-about-the-rear-end.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3154003-the-official-c7-information-and-picture-thread-15.html

There are more 'Vette guys expressing displeasure in the rear design than guys that like it in these 3 threads.

http://s2.postimage.org/kynxzkya1/130113112625_gallery_2014_chevrolet_corvette_lar.j pg

^ that car is beautiful though.

[Slow-V6]

The rear resembles a camaro to much. It looks good but just looks like a camaro. The seats look like 5th gen seats as well. The interior is nice but is very 91-96 C4ish. The car looks longer and not as wide as a C5/C6 so I wonder if its as cramped as a C4 on the inside? Back seat windows look strange on a 2 seater. The c4's had a 7 speed tranny as well.. 4+3.. Front end looks good and from the side it looks good. The back is my issue.

[Mike]

A lot of "vette"guys hated the c6 too. Then they ran out and bought them

[Slow-V6]

A lot of "vette"guys hated the c6 too. Then they ran out and bought them

Think most of it had to do with the fixed headlights.

[BonzoHansen]

I prefer the C6 to anything since the mid years.

[Jersey Mike]

The problem is, at least from what I have read, that it isnt keeping up. Since they made it a 3 pedal car with a single clutch a lot of people are unhappy on the corvette boards, because it isnt on par with the exotics they are trying to beat.

No, you're certainly right in that aspect. While I can't say that I've done my homework and brushed up on all the mechanics and tech on this car versus other supercars, I can give my two cents as a layman and a spectator.

The purists and diehard gearheads aren't going to put this car in the black. From a business standpoint, the stuff you can see is more influential than the stuff you can't. And from the sounds of the specs, it will still have enough oomph to keep everyone happy.

[The_Bishop]

After seeing the real-life pics of it, I (flame suit on) like the look. It's definitely a more modern, bordering on futuristic look for the Corvette. If I had a spare mattress full of money I'd buy one.

[PolarBear]

The c4's had a 7 speed tranny as well.. 4+3..

As much as 4+3=7 it wasnt a 7 speed :lol:

[sweetbmxrider]

After seeing the real-life pics of it, I (flame suit on) like the look. It's definitely a more modern, bordering on futuristic look for the Corvette. If I had a spare mattress full of money I'd buy one.

Get off my lawn!

[1320B4U]

So far the best pic i've seen was wildbillt's in gray. Doesn't look too bad in that cyber gray color. More ferrari 2+2 imo. The one on cnn i just saw didn't sell me too much.

[Dudbird113]

Only ugly thing is the tail lights rest looks good. Back hatch thingy does look like a italian pos supercar

[The_Bishop]

Get off my lawn!

Are you old enough to utter that phrase?!

[Jersey Mike]

Only ugly thing is the tail lights rest looks good. Back hatch thingy does look like a italian pos supercar

Total dud IMO!

[MyFirstZ]

I like the taillights ....... no they aren't iconic 4 but fits the design of the car where 4 separated wouldn't work as well.

[sweetbmxrider]

Are you old enough to utter that phrase?!

Are you young enough to like the new vette in a non-nut hugging way?

:lol:

[WSex]

to be honest when the c6 came out i wasnt all for it, i was a huge fan of the c5. but little by little it grew on me and now i cant stop dreaming of the c6's. soon ill feel the same about the c7

[MyFirstZ]

you won't be the only one trust me

[The_Bishop]

No nut-hugging here. I just think it looks very 'future', which is apparently not what everyone else expected. I like it, though.

[sweetbmxrider]

Are you young enough to like the new vette in a non-nut hugging way?

:lol:

No nut-hugging here. I just think it looks very 'future', which is apparently not what everyone else expected. I like it, though.

:bertstare:

[Slow-V6]

This is an american car. Why does it matter what Ferrari or Lambo does? We are always gonna be behind because thats the way they see us. I have been to Italy, France, All over Eruope and they could care less what we do. We are still a new country to them. I remember when we had a port call in Portsmouth England and a bunch of us went to this Australian Bar called the Walk about. We drank with a bunch of English sailors and this is what we talked about. They know we have a more powerfull military and what not but in there eyes we will always be the younger brother/sister.

The Corvette is still gonna be an american made car and Top Gear is gonna pick it apart for being to plastic or what not. Gm has pissed off Thousands of Corvette enthusiast in there hopes of attracting what? International sales? A lot of my buddies who have imports say they really did the C7 because it looks like its from Japan! Great now the Vette is being looked at as a Japanese car!!

I like the way it looks except for the rear and the back windows. Unfortunatly my next vette will be a C6 and not a C7. I would have liked to have gotton a C7 But as of now I am not to impressed by the looks of it. Maybe when I see it in person it will change my mind.