Rank The Generations in Terms of your Favorites
01-27-2015, 10:29 AM
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C7 will be getting one- a home run by GM
C2 (a 67 327/350 3.70 rear) talk about response when you are mid way through a gear
C3 had a 68 and a 79-loved the look of the hood from the dash
C2 classic design with more oomph than the C1
C1 classics
C6 close but no cigar
C5 don't like the look
C4 a step forward technology wise from the C3 but major step back design wise.
C2 (a 67 327/350 3.70 rear) talk about response when you are mid way through a gear
C3 had a 68 and a 79-loved the look of the hood from the dash
C2 classic design with more oomph than the C1
C1 classics
C6 close but no cigar
C5 don't like the look
C4 a step forward technology wise from the C3 but major step back design wise.
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01-27-2015, 10:41 AM
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01-27-2015, 10:42 AM
#25
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C3 is my favorite for sure
01-27-2015, 10:44 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
C7
C6
C5
I do now also really like my dad's C6, and my friend's C5...but I had to grow to appreciate those since they're all Corvettes.
I'll be perfectly honest and say I never even gave a thought to buying a Chevrolet until the C7 Corvette. Now I own two Chevys, so good work Detroit/USA
C6
C5
I do now also really like my dad's C6, and my friend's C5...but I had to grow to appreciate those since they're all Corvettes.
I'll be perfectly honest and say I never even gave a thought to buying a Chevrolet until the C7 Corvette. Now I own two Chevys, so good work Detroit/USA
01-27-2015, 10:46 AM
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The C7 has definitely transcended generations and prospective Corvette buyers. I've heard from my cousin who manages a large import dealership that specializes in Porsches that the Porsche crowd and industry is extremely "worried" as he put it about the C7 and they have definitely noticed themselves losing sales and having to compete with the Corvette more than ever before.
01-27-2015, 10:54 AM
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Finalist 2020 C7 of the Year -- Unmodified
For me look wise.
C7
C6
C5
C3
C2
C4
C1 I know it is a vette and respect it but I cant relate to it in any way.
C7
C6
C5
C3
C2
C4
C1 I know it is a vette and respect it but I cant relate to it in any way.
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01-27-2015, 12:04 PM
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01-27-2015, 12:06 PM
#33
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Based on actually owning all generations except the C6....
C7 (Convertible Z51), no doubt the best Vette yet....so far, test of time will tell.
C2 Just sold a SWC that I restored to top flight and got Bloomington Gold, car drove like a truck, was uncomfortable, hot, and not the easiest car to drive, but LOVE THE STYLE, it is an ICON and feel privileged to have owned one.
C5 (Convertible Electron Blue, never had a single major problem with this car, it was perfect)
C4 (lucky to own a 96 CE Lt-4, LOVED THIS CAR, Car was HOT ROD, really hated to let this go)
C1 (62 Fuelie, miserable car to drive, very uncomfortable, a lot of engine issues, maintain, but wonderful to look at, was never really able to get the fuel injection to work right in the summer with a lot of humidity)
C3 (Owned a 76 L-48, enough said, cheaply made with no power, pieced fell off, an alarm system that was worthless, had to hit starter with hammer every once in a while during summer to get it to start, just a miserable car)
C6 Could not rank fairly, because I never owned one, I just think its a C5.5 version....no disrespect intended to C6 owners, but that is my thought.
C7 (Convertible Z51), no doubt the best Vette yet....so far, test of time will tell.
C2 Just sold a SWC that I restored to top flight and got Bloomington Gold, car drove like a truck, was uncomfortable, hot, and not the easiest car to drive, but LOVE THE STYLE, it is an ICON and feel privileged to have owned one.
C5 (Convertible Electron Blue, never had a single major problem with this car, it was perfect)
C4 (lucky to own a 96 CE Lt-4, LOVED THIS CAR, Car was HOT ROD, really hated to let this go)
C1 (62 Fuelie, miserable car to drive, very uncomfortable, a lot of engine issues, maintain, but wonderful to look at, was never really able to get the fuel injection to work right in the summer with a lot of humidity)
C3 (Owned a 76 L-48, enough said, cheaply made with no power, pieced fell off, an alarm system that was worthless, had to hit starter with hammer every once in a while during summer to get it to start, just a miserable car)
C6 Could not rank fairly, because I never owned one, I just think its a C5.5 version....no disrespect intended to C6 owners, but that is my thought.
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01-27-2015, 12:40 PM
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Interestingly enough, the ZR1 designation was first around for the C3 (which I actually just learned fairly recently).
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ZR1 & ZR2 (1970–1972)
The ZR1 special engine package was a $1,221.00 option available exclusively with the LT-1 engine option. It included the solid-lifter small-block engine, heavy-duty four-speed transmission, power brakes, aluminum radiator, and a revised suspension with special springs, shocks, stabilizer bar, and spindle-strut shafts. Since it was competition equipment, the ZR1 could not be ordered with power windows, power steering, air conditioning, a rear-window defogger, wheel covers, or a radio. Only 53 1970-1972 ZR1's were built (25 in 1970, including 8 convertibles, 8 in 1971, and 20 in 1972).[42]
The ZR2 special engine package was a $1,747.00 (1 year only) option originally planned for 1970,[43] but officially released in 1971. It included the special equipment in the ZR1 package, but for the 454 LS-6 engine. Per GM policy, 1971 Corvette engines were detuned to run on low-lead fuel, except for the LS-6 V8, which was rated at 425 bhp (317 kW) on premium fuel. 188 cars in the 1971 model included the LS-6 engine, with only 12 with the ZR-2 package, including only 2 convertibles.[44] Some believe the "ZR" lettering to stand for "Zora Racer", named after chief Corvette engineer Zora Duntov, but in 2008, Corvette Production Manager Harlan Charles said, "the reality is the codes are usually random and get meaning from enthusiasts."
The ZR1 special engine package was a $1,221.00 option available exclusively with the LT-1 engine option. It included the solid-lifter small-block engine, heavy-duty four-speed transmission, power brakes, aluminum radiator, and a revised suspension with special springs, shocks, stabilizer bar, and spindle-strut shafts. Since it was competition equipment, the ZR1 could not be ordered with power windows, power steering, air conditioning, a rear-window defogger, wheel covers, or a radio. Only 53 1970-1972 ZR1's were built (25 in 1970, including 8 convertibles, 8 in 1971, and 20 in 1972).[42]
The ZR2 special engine package was a $1,747.00 (1 year only) option originally planned for 1970,[43] but officially released in 1971. It included the special equipment in the ZR1 package, but for the 454 LS-6 engine. Per GM policy, 1971 Corvette engines were detuned to run on low-lead fuel, except for the LS-6 V8, which was rated at 425 bhp (317 kW) on premium fuel. 188 cars in the 1971 model included the LS-6 engine, with only 12 with the ZR-2 package, including only 2 convertibles.[44] Some believe the "ZR" lettering to stand for "Zora Racer", named after chief Corvette engineer Zora Duntov, but in 2008, Corvette Production Manager Harlan Charles said, "the reality is the codes are usually random and get meaning from enthusiasts."
ZL1 (1969)
For the 1969 model year the ZL1 option was offered featuring an all-aluminum 427 cu in (7.0 L) big-block engine listed at 430 hp (321 kW) gross, it propelled the ZL1 through the 1/4 mile in 12.1 seconds. The option cost $4,700 (the ZL1 was a $3,010 option that consisted of aluminum cylinder block and heads on top of the $1,032.15 L88 option).[40][41] Though generally believed to deliver at least 100-hp (75 kW) more, this has been proved as only rumors, proper testing of the engine reveled closer to 460 hp (343 kW) gross and net rating of only 376 hp (280 kW).
According to Motor Trend in a late 1968 road test, the Corvette ZL1 was the fastest production car ever produced (up to that time). For decades, automotive experts believed only two were built (yellow and white coupes), however Car and Driver in December 1969, revealed a third red ZL1. It was purchased by a Gulf Oil engineer who still owns and occasionally races it.
For the 1969 model year the ZL1 option was offered featuring an all-aluminum 427 cu in (7.0 L) big-block engine listed at 430 hp (321 kW) gross, it propelled the ZL1 through the 1/4 mile in 12.1 seconds. The option cost $4,700 (the ZL1 was a $3,010 option that consisted of aluminum cylinder block and heads on top of the $1,032.15 L88 option).[40][41] Though generally believed to deliver at least 100-hp (75 kW) more, this has been proved as only rumors, proper testing of the engine reveled closer to 460 hp (343 kW) gross and net rating of only 376 hp (280 kW).
According to Motor Trend in a late 1968 road test, the Corvette ZL1 was the fastest production car ever produced (up to that time). For decades, automotive experts believed only two were built (yellow and white coupes), however Car and Driver in December 1969, revealed a third red ZL1. It was purchased by a Gulf Oil engineer who still owns and occasionally races it.
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01-27-2015, 12:49 PM
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Figured as much. I just wanted to clarify what you meant, apologies if I came off condescending
Interestingly enough, the ZR1 designation was first around for the C3 (which I actually just learned fairly recently).
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Corvette history is quite interesting to me, and if I could go back in time and tell my dad to make an investment, this would be it:
Who knows how much those are worth now!
Interestingly enough, the ZR1 designation was first around for the C3 (which I actually just learned fairly recently).
Chevrolet_Corvette_%28C3%29Corvette history is quite interesting to me, and if I could go back in time and tell my dad to make an investment, this would be it:
Who knows how much those are worth now!
