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Old 01-17-2017, 12:22 PM
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Any predictions on what will change for the C7? A few minor color or trim changes seem to happen every year. My prediction is roughly a 10% boost in HP and torque for the LT1 motor. This motor has 4 years or more of beta testing and GM will now up the power to roughly 500 to generate more sales. New mustang is getting a boost. Dodge is coming out with the Demon.
Been wrong before, and will be wrong again. Guess we will find out in April
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I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year
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I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year
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10% ~ 46 hp...I don't think so.
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Originally Posted by Patman
I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year
The new color will be Sebring Grey
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Round tail lights....
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Originally Posted by Z06 1of38
Round tail lights....
On the C8, maybe.
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Originally Posted by snowwolfe
My prediction is roughly a 10% boost in HP and torque for the LT1 motor. This motor has 4 years or more of beta testing and GM will now up the power to roughly 500 to generate more sales.
That would be nice.


New mustang is getting a boost. Dodge is coming out with the Demon.
The Corvette is not a Muscle Car...the Camaro is.
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Originally Posted by Z06 1of38
Round tail lights....
Ugh.....let's hope not. 60 years was enough, IMO.
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Slight changes to colors and trim.

No drive line changes.

Those would be my bets.

Oh, and that ZR1 (or whatever they're going to call it).
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I bet they add Autonomous Braking (front anti-collision)......I find it puzzling that GMs technology showcase vehicle doe not have this feature.
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Blind Spot Mirrors and Rear Cross Traffic warning. All optional of course.
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Turn signal indicators in the HUD. Like in every C5 and C6 before the current model. Can't figure out why they removed that handy and useful detail.

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Trim, paint colors, and computer software upgrades.
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I would love to see a decent cup holder. My 15 is my fifth Vette. I love the car, but the cup holder is pure junk
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
Ugh.....let's hope not. 60 years was enough, IMO.
Amen to that.

Originally Posted by Squeaky Wheel
Blind Spot Mirrors and Rear Cross Traffic warning. All optional of course.
I just can't understand why B.S. mirrors weren't originally put on the C7.
They worked so well on my 2012 CTS-V it just seems like it would have been a no-brainer.

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Higher price.
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A A8 transmission that is reliable.......
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For sure.
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Higher price.
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Originally Posted by Always Red Dave
A A8 transmission that is reliable.......
Should be RPOMX0 10R90 (Ten speed automatic transmission)

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