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Jan 13, 2014 | 11:31 AM

#21

red03vette

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Originally Posted by envyz06

The reveal presentation was pretty crappy, wish they showed more of the car!

we only got to see the car for a few seconds it seemed, even my wife commented. "why aren't they showing the car" not sure. but i'm thinking we will see plenty in the coming days. looking forward to it. i just love all things Corvette.

Jan 13, 2014 | 11:51 AM

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Corvette_Ed

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Originally Posted by oldschoolvette

but if you took 1/4 the base price and modded your C5 you would be better off

Why does it have to be one over the other? Why not both?

Personally, I'm sold, and the targa roof was the clincher. The C7 Z06 will be my next Corvette.

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:03 PM

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66dts-v

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The C7R is bad ***, too. Wow, 625/635 LT4, sweet deal.

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:04 PM

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STALION

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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed

Why does it have to be one over the other? Why not both?

Personally, I'm sold, and the targa roof was the clincher. The C7 Z06 will be my next Corvette.

I don't understand trying to compare the C5 to any other generation corvette. The c5 is it's own animal and always will be. The c7 is the evolution and the future. I get people don't always accept change, but the C7 is a beast...like it, hate it, it's here to stay and will only get better

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:08 PM

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66dts-v

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Originally Posted by STALION

This. From my LT1 C4 to now, the advancement and performance increases each generation has been amazing.

Considering the C1 was NOT a performance car, this is quite the statement with a C7Z.

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:27 PM

#26

Corvette_Ed

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Originally Posted by 66dts-v

The C7R is bad ***, too.

Yes it is. I like the paint scheme they used on it too. The silver stripe by the fender cove really sets off the yellow and adds a nice touch of "nasty" to the car.

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDog II

Absolutely stunning! 625 horsepower - 635 ft. lbs. of torque - 6-speed manual OR 8-speed automatic with a removable roof panel. Chevrolet did their homework.

I'm very impressed with the car. Will be interesting to see what the MSRP is.

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:34 PM

#28

Masterofsod

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Yesssss. I literally hate my C5Z right now. It could also be because it is done for the winter and I drive a Corolla every day!

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Jan 13, 2014 | 01:11 PM

#29

JaxEagle

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Originally Posted by oldschoolvette

but if you took 1/4 the base price and modded your C5 you would be better off

Hmm, on power alone yes but on getting it to the ground just as effectively ad handling, downforce, etc. (not to mention the same reliability) it might be tough to do that on 1/4 of the cost.