[Official] C7 Corvette Thread

Shamu · 01-15-2013, 08:02 AM

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

sfearl1 · 01-13-2013, 07:38 PM

They stole synchro rev match from us!

m4a1mustang · 01-13-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

They stole synchro rev match from us!

Hopefully they made it better. There's a noticeable difference on upshifts with SRM on vs. off.

travisjb · 01-13-2013, 08:09 PM

Despite the rear, like it. Rear actually looks a little better in these pics with the lower half in black. I could see this being a great track car for me once the used inventory shows up in 2-3 yrs

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-13-2013, 08:12 PM

After a busy sunday with my wife, I had almost forgot that today is Vette revelation day. I jumped on here right now cuz I figured there would be first pics. I don't know what the specs are yet, and i'm hoping they will be very impressive. The interior is awesome and love the wraparound cockpit. It embodies what a Corvette cockpit should look like. Very high quality.

The exterior. As it stands right now... It looks like a "High Priced Rice-Mobile"... Not impressed. That style without a revision soon will wear thin fast. Too much garbage going on in the back. Too many contrasting carbon pieces everywhere making for a loud confusing look. If i were to purchase this car based on performance-ONLY... I would see BLACK as the color of choice to HIDE the ridiculous riceness of the body. NOT happy with the Taillights @ all. The taillights actually piss me off.

GM either gets the interior or the exterior right... They almost never get both. DISAPPOINTING!!
I will now go looking for specs...

m4a1mustang · 01-13-2013, 08:14 PM

All we know so far is 450hp/450lb-ft, sub 4.0 0-60, and 1+ G skidpad.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-13-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

All we know so far is 450hp/450lb-ft, sub 4.0 0-60, and 1+ G skidpad.

I like what they done to the interior and the engine sounds awesome. 450 lbs of torque on a lighter chassis??? DAMN... Excited to see this engine in the lighter iteration of the camaro in 2015.

Lemers · 01-13-2013, 08:15 PM

Cant convince the wife to go from 2 seat car to 2 seat car

6MT · 01-13-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Cant convince the wife to go from 2 seat car to 2 seat car

I couldn't convince my wife to buy a cheaply made, American made car. Even though, it looks to be very good value for the money.

There are many objective reviews by a trio from England on this model's previous incarnations. Will the new one meet the standard?

flame away

Lemers · 01-13-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I couldn't convince my wife to buy a cheaply made, American made car. Even though, it looks to be very good value for the money.

There are many objective reviews by a trio from England on this model's previous incarnations. Will the new one meet the standard?

flame away

Cheaply made American cars...Yeah I don't like BMWs much either.

6MT · 01-13-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Cheaply made American cars...Yeah I don't like BMWs much either.

Keep 'em coming

shadoquad · 01-14-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I couldn't convince my wife to buy a cheaply made, American made car. Even though, it looks to be very good value for the money.

There are many objective reviews by a trio from England on this model's previous incarnations. Will the new one meet the standard?

lol "objective"

Their reporting is mostly entertainment, if you're referring to Top Gear.

And they absolutely loved the C6 Z06. I watched the review before I started shopping them. Clarkson also advocated the C6 ZR1 in both their salt flat special and during their review against the Audi R8

Shamu · 01-14-2013, 12:24 AM

Think we knew about synchro rev match before most people did.

I got unusual attention being a 370z owner at vette driving school last month. also sounds like all braking and traction control systems are much improved over C6.

The car will be released in early August at Spring Mountain track in NV.will be an invitational event.

I think it's funny everyone is obsessing over styling. It essentially has same or better structure as outgoing Zo6. Pretty much makes Zo6 obsolete. This cars capabilities and handling will make it a real superstar. If a car ever needed rev match Vettes do! It's sort of a gimmick on the Z but with vette with odd pedal placement to keep brake pedal and accelerator separated its nice not to have to make that awkward heal toe.

6MT · 01-14-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

lol "objective"

Their reporting is mostly entertainment, if you're referring to Top Gear.

And they absolutely loved the C6 Z06. I watched the review before I started shopping them. Clarkson also advocated the C6 ZR1 in both their salt flat special and during their review against the Audi R8

But Clarkson also said he would never buy one. As a car to occasionally drive on actual roads. Track use... no problem. But real world where you actually have to take it onto a road.... nope!

13fairlady · 01-13-2013, 08:26 PM

Well, Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette at 7pm tonight. They are bringing it back with the Stingray nameplate. What's your thoughts?? I think I'm in live with the car..ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358130406.875382.jpg

01-15-2013, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	Part 2 of 2 of The Interview Series - 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Z51 - CAR and DRIVER - YouTube __________________ Grant

01-13-2013, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	They stole synchro rev match from us! __________________ Scott

01-13-2013, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Despite the rear, like it. Rear actually looks a little better in these pics with the lower half in black. I could see this being a great track car for me once the used inventory shows up in 2-3 yrs frost and m4a1mustang like this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-13-2013, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	All we know so far is 450hp/450lb-ft, sub 4.0 0-60, and 1+ G skidpad. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-13-2013, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Cant convince the wife to go from 2 seat car to 2 seat car __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-13-2013, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	After a busy sunday with my wife, I had almost forgot that today is Vette revelation day. I jumped on here right now cuz I figured there would be first pics. I don't know what the specs are yet, and i'm hoping they will be very impressive. The interior is awesome and love the wraparound cockpit. It embodies what a Corvette cockpit should look like. Very high quality. The exterior. As it stands right now... It looks like a "High Priced Rice-Mobile"... Not impressed. That style without a revision soon will wear thin fast. Too much garbage going on in the back. Too many contrasting carbon pieces everywhere making for a loud confusing look. If i were to purchase this car based on performance-ONLY... I would see BLACK as the color of choice to HIDE the ridiculous riceness of the body. NOT happy with the Taillights @ all. The taillights actually piss me off. GM either gets the interior or the exterior right... They almost never get both. DISAPPOINTING!! I will now go looking for specs...

01-14-2013, 12:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	Think we knew about synchro rev match before most people did. I got unusual attention being a 370z owner at vette driving school last month. also sounds like all braking and traction control systems are much improved over C6. The car will be released in early August at Spring Mountain track in NV.will be an invitational event. I think it's funny everyone is obsessing over styling. It essentially has same or better structure as outgoing Zo6. Pretty much makes Zo6 obsolete. This cars capabilities and handling will make it a real superstar. If a car ever needed rev match Vettes do! It's sort of a gimmick on the Z but with vette with odd pedal placement to keep brake pedal and accelerator separated its nice not to have to make that awkward heal toe. __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 01-14-2013 at 12:33 AM.

01-13-2013, 08:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
13fairlady Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 7 Drives: 2013 Sport 6MT Blue Rep Power: 13	2014 Corvette: Thoughts? Well, Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette at 7pm tonight. They are bringing it back with the Stingray nameplate. What's your thoughts?? I think I'm in live with the car..ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358130406.875382.jpg

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