Quarter windows. For sure or no ?
09-01-2012, 06:38 PM
#21
As I recall the C6 Coupe is known for having a sturdier than usual roof structure with the fairly large B pillar. The Jalopnik C7 renderings make me question this mostly glass design-especially with the likelihood of federal requirements for increased robustness during rollover incidents. Perhaps there is a very sturdy bit of structural support hidden near the seam line between the window and "windowette".
Yes, I am quite aware with its low center of gravity these cars are far less likely to roll over but I Don't expect a federal agency to recognize this as part of any coming regulatory changes since they tend to "one size fits all" directives.
Yes, I am quite aware with its low center of gravity these cars are far less likely to roll over but I Don't expect a federal agency to recognize this as part of any coming regulatory changes since they tend to "one size fits all" directives.
09-01-2012, 06:42 PM
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Ox, The Jalopnik pic does show those shut lines on top of the fenders, something I completely missed. That makes for a big hatch, similar to the C6.
Having those quarter windows seems to lower the car, so they can work well but I still find something odd about how they were illustrated on Jalopnik
Having those quarter windows seems to lower the car, so they can work well but I still find something odd about how they were illustrated on Jalopnik
This is one of those details we will have to wait to see how they come out. I am getting to be a fan of that rear end. Looks nasty!
09-01-2012, 07:43 PM
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Stunning!
If that is even close to the C7, I can't wait to buy one. But, I'll patiently wait a few MYsfor the inevitable peformance upgrades.
09-01-2012, 09:44 PM
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Looking at the above red rendering, I could see where they would have the area of the glass & deck lid behind it open only. It seems like the simple solution & the hatch opening lines would not effect the design too much. This of course is speculation on my part which is based on a rendering that is speculating from spy photos & unconfirmed 2nd party renderings. To sum it up, we do not know much at this point but fun to speculate.
09-02-2012, 06:50 AM
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Looking at the above red rendering, I could see where they would have the area of the glass & deck lid behind it open only. It seems like the simple solution & the hatch opening lines would not effect the design too much. This of course is speculation on my part which is based on a rendering that is speculating from spy photos & unconfirmed 2nd party renderings. To sum it up, we do not know much at this point but fun to speculate.
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09-02-2012, 07:50 AM
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I'm gonna go out on a major limb here and say that, based only on what I have seen so far, there will be NO removable top on the C7.
The removable top of the C6 was the one thing that I thought made little or no sense. Why bother with an expensive piece like this anymore? If someone really wants to have an open top, make them buy a convertible!
The removable top of the C6 was the one thing that I thought made little or no sense. Why bother with an expensive piece like this anymore? If someone really wants to have an open top, make them buy a convertible!
09-02-2012, 08:17 AM
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09-02-2012, 08:35 AM
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I'm gonna go out on a major limb here and say that, based only on what I have seen so far, there will be NO removable top on the C7.
The removable top of the C6 was the one thing that I thought made little or no sense. Why bother with an expensive piece like this anymore? If someone really wants to have an open top, make them buy a convertible!
The removable top of the C6 was the one thing that I thought made little or no sense. Why bother with an expensive piece like this anymore? If someone really wants to have an open top, make them buy a convertible!
But what I liked best about my C6 was the removable top and especially that I purchased only the transparent one. With it in place it let the light coming threw which opened up the interior of the car. My only problem was that the top is a little heavy resulting in me taking it off more and more infrequently. Likewise a vert is $5000.00 higher in price, less $750 if you get the transparent top.
One solution, though I too am going out on a limb, would be to make an option to have the center section of the top only fixed transparent so that a cover could be removable from inside if the intruding heat requires it at time. The red areas would then be continuious from the C to the A pillar. But please, no moon roof or pop up!
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09-02-2012, 11:02 AM
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09-03-2012, 07:57 AM
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You make a good point if the above rendering of the C7 has a rear quarter window. As I envision its top removed it leaves only the red area just above the quarter window in place thus ruining the look IMO. With the halo B pillar gone it just doesn't look right to me.
But what I liked best about my C6 was the removable top and especially that I purchased only the transparent one. With it in place it let the light coming threw which opened up the interior of the car. My only problem was that the top is a little heavy resulting in me taking it off more and more infrequently. Likewise a vert is $5000.00 higher in price, less $750 if you get the transparent top.
One solution, though I too am going out on a limb, would be to make an option to have the center section of the top only fixed transparent so that a cover could be removable from inside if the intruding heat requires it at time. The red areas would then be continuious from the C to the A pillar. But please, no moon roof or pop up!
But what I liked best about my C6 was the removable top and especially that I purchased only the transparent one. With it in place it let the light coming threw which opened up the interior of the car. My only problem was that the top is a little heavy resulting in me taking it off more and more infrequently. Likewise a vert is $5000.00 higher in price, less $750 if you get the transparent top.
One solution, though I too am going out on a limb, would be to make an option to have the center section of the top only fixed transparent so that a cover could be removable from inside if the intruding heat requires it at time. The red areas would then be continuious from the C to the A pillar. But please, no moon roof or pop up!
09-03-2012, 08:46 AM
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Look at the camo car roof, now look at the rendering, notice the center recess of the actual car is not as profound like the rendering depicts. Another aspect, check the side rails, the rendering has a higher wider profile than the camo car, which is somewhat like the C6. The leading edge, above the windshield, leads us to believe that the top is removable. The trailing edge of the roof seems to have an unusual extension, but is just a painted stripe hiding actual features to keep us guessing. I'm guessing the roof will be removable.
09-03-2012, 09:11 AM
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Look at the camo car roof, now look at the rendering, notice the center recess of the actual car is not as profound like the rendering depicts. Another aspect, check the side rails, the rendering has a higher wider profile than the camo car, which is somewhat like the C6. The leading edge, above the windshield, leads us to believe that the top is removable. The trailing edge of the roof seems to have an unusual extension, but is just a painted stripe hiding actual features to keep us guessing. I'm guessing the roof will be removable.
09-03-2012, 09:33 AM
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I think we still have not seen the actual car. Let's look at what has been seen of the real car. The molded production front bumper doesn't match the rendering. We can't tell much from the back side of the production rear panel, except the general outline seems to match the rendering? The roof on the camo car also doesn't have the same profile and dimensions shown on the rendering. What about a rear spoiler, none detected on the rendering, appears there on the camo car. The rendering is probably close, I think when the actual car is released we will see a much refined highly desired version.
09-03-2012, 10:20 AM
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I think we still have not seen the actual car. Let's look at what has been seen of the real car. The molded production front bumper doesn't match the rendering. We can't tell much from the back side of the production rear panel, except the general outline seems to match the rendering? The roof on the camo car also doesn't have the same profile and dimensions shown on the rendering. What about a rear spoiler, none detected on the rendering, appears there on the camo car. The rendering is probably close, I think when the actual car is released we will see a much refined highly desired version.
I think this pic just shows tape covering the wire from whatever sensor that is on top of the car. The hatch lines do appear to match the rendering.
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09-03-2012, 10:24 AM
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