C7 Will Have A Split Window
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The "retro look" may be fine for the Camaro, Challenger and Mustang, but to bring back the split window after just one early year in production seems too far even for GM.
I remember back then that some folks were unhappy with lack of rear visibility with the split window 63 coupe. Then when the 64 came out, some owners actually had the 63 split window upgraded to the 64 large window.
At least they kept the engine in the front.....
I remember back then that some folks were unhappy with lack of rear visibility with the split window 63 coupe. Then when the 64 came out, some owners actually had the 63 split window upgraded to the 64 large window.
At least they kept the engine in the front.....
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I think it will return someday, but I don't know about the first year of the C7. I would never buy the first year of any vette generation anyway.
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I don't know what to say. Yes, it is a concept car and that's all, it's FUGLY.
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The original (1963) insurance industry concerns will still be valid arguments against this idea. I've driven 63's and I hated the split window as a driver. I think this idea will die before production. Hopefully the fins will also be buried.
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I predict the C7 will look nothing at all like that car.
That car pictured is nothing more than a concept that will never see production.
That car pictured is nothing more than a concept that will never see production.
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Welburn added, "With the back-up cameras and blind-spot detection systems that we have these days, the visibility issue is much less of a problem."
Great. More failure-prone components from AC/Delphi....
Great. More failure-prone components from AC/Delphi....
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I like the idea about this car, nut it needs work forsure.
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I like the spilt window look on the '63. Trying to duplicate it just looks dumb in my opinion. Maybe it can be a factory option for those who want it, then they can still use the C2 retro styling, with different window options.
