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Old 08-28-2012, 09:35 AM
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I doubt we'll see anything as radical as the F12 with the aero bridge, moving brake ducts, completely flat undertray, etc but I expect it to at least be a no lift car.

Even the ZR1 was inferior aerodynamically to its competitors. GM really did great with the ZL1's aero package and I expect the C7 to continue that.
Old 08-28-2012, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Kappa
I doubt we'll see anything as radical as the F12 with the aero bridge, moving brake ducts, completely flat undertray, etc but I expect it to at least be a no lift car.

Even the ZR1 was inferior aerodynamically to its competitors. GM really did great with the ZL1's aero package and I expect the C7 to continue that.
I'm not suggesting it will be anything as radical as the F12...that is why I did the Pshop version of the C7...to show what I think it could be based on what potential 'venting' I have seen so far. This would actually follow, somewhat, the aero techniques the C6R and ZL1 have done.

That said, anytime you show a 76% improvement over the previous model (599), you've really done your homework. Now whether that aero improvement screws up the looks of the car or not is another discussion!
Old 08-28-2012, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
I honestly never looked at the rear end when the car was in front of me. Seeing it in person, like most cars, is a more rewarding experience. I also wasn't talking about the F12's looks but I certainly was not blown away by it's beauty.
Ah! To come to Pebble Beach. And not see the Ferrari's rear.



Why should we trust you on the C7's height?

Old 08-28-2012, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitrous Oxide
Ah! To come to Pebble Beach. And not see the Ferrari's rear.



Why should we trust you on the C7's height?

I did see it but it but paid little attention to it as I was just trying to get to the front.

What about the C7's height?
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I know, it's the C7 Alice Coupe "R"


I just spit my brew across my keyboard.



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