C5.5????
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Drifting
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C5.5????
I'm sorry, but from the "spy photos" and talking to dealers that actually have seen the C6, that the C6 is nothing more than a redesigned C5. The exhaust, basic shape, and "look" are nothing more than a "tweaked" C5. Yes, there are performance upgrades (6.0 liter and 400+ hp :) :) :) ) and a new interior, but, in my opinion, the new C6 still looks like a "tweaked" C5. Anybody else feel the same or have an opposing opinion?
If you look at all the other "C" changes, they are radically different from the previous model year. My current license plate is "98 C5." If I buy a '05, I'll get license plates that read "05 C5.5."
Also, what's the "buzzz" on transmissions? Will GM FINALLY offer a steptronic for us auto guys?
If you look at all the other "C" changes, they are radically different from the previous model year. My current license plate is "98 C5." If I buy a '05, I'll get license plates that read "05 C5.5."
Also, what's the "buzzz" on transmissions? Will GM FINALLY offer a steptronic for us auto guys?
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Re: C5.5???? (Chris Tabor)
I wouldn't call them radically different. Every year change you can still tell they are corvettes and I see the same thing happening here.
From the 1990 model to the 1992 model, a complete new interior, engine, and redesigned front & rear bumpers, rear glass, etc all changed...but it was still a c4...so if they're not changing it that much, what makes it worthy of a c6 designation?
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Re: C5.5???? (98-C5)
Would you call a '58 a "tweaked" '56? Would you call a '68 a tweaked of a '67 (with a little Mako thrown in?) The C5 is an awesome automobile. Or have you forgotten??? I was currently looking at a Ferrari for my next car.
Based on what I'm reading on this forum, I think I'll wait until the official roll out. :flag
Based on what I'm reading on this forum, I think I'll wait until the official roll out. :flag
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Drifting
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Re: C5.5???? (keith5)
Keith5.........Forgive me for my C1 ignorance. As such, I cannot comment on your '56/'58 comparison. However, a '68 is definitely not a "tweaked" '67. Other than engine options and four taillights, the two cars have nothing in common. (This, of course, is just my opinion.)
"I don't know...it sounds like it's not changing that much...
From the 1990 model to the 1992 model, a complete new interior, engine, and redesigned front & rear bumpers, rear glass, etc all changed...but it was still a c4...so if they're not changing it that much, what makes it worthy of a c6 designation?"
My point, exactly. Well put, PaceThis.
I am in no way trying to start a "C6 flame war." Hay, we're all brothers (and sisters) here. Right?
"I don't know...it sounds like it's not changing that much...
From the 1990 model to the 1992 model, a complete new interior, engine, and redesigned front & rear bumpers, rear glass, etc all changed...but it was still a c4...so if they're not changing it that much, what makes it worthy of a c6 designation?"
My point, exactly. Well put, PaceThis.
I am in no way trying to start a "C6 flame war." Hay, we're all brothers (and sisters) here. Right?
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Re: C5.5???? (98-C5)
C3 had a new body and new interior, but used the same frame and suspension. It was a reskin, not a redesign.
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
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Re: C5.5???? (Jinx)
C3 had a new body and new interior, but used the same frame and suspension. It was a reskin, not a redesign.
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
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Re: C5.5???? (Jinx)
No matter what, we always end up back to square one...nobody (limited few) know exactly the production C6. One thing that is a given fact, you will recognize it as a Corvette. No matter what year you look at, it looks Corvette. No matter what year, it shares parts with other GM cars, no matter what year the Corvette is still a Corvette and usually takes its design cues from what is going on in the sportscar world at that time it was built. Why would the C6 be any different. Agree with previous post on new frame, interior, etc. but it still will look like a Corvette.
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Re: C5.5???? (Scissors)
How about if we say it another way...
As Jinx pointed out there are more differences between the C5 and the C6 than there were differences between the C2 and the C3. This is not speculation, it is based on comments from Hill. So why is there still controversy about the new Gen I.D.? Sour grapes about the end of the C5? Its called progress. Your C5 will run just as strong on January 4 as it did on January 3. It is a great car! The C6 will also be a great car and it earns the right to be called the C6.
As Jinx pointed out there are more differences between the C5 and the C6 than there were differences between the C2 and the C3. This is not speculation, it is based on comments from Hill. So why is there still controversy about the new Gen I.D.? Sour grapes about the end of the C5? Its called progress. Your C5 will run just as strong on January 4 as it did on January 3. It is a great car! The C6 will also be a great car and it earns the right to be called the C6.
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Re: C5.5???? (LongTimer)
:iagree:
From what Hill has said, the C6 will be a major advancement from the C5 for the reasons stated above. The only reason I can think of for any concern being expressed is that the photos we have seen to date are very reminicent of the C5. Is this purely the result of good camo, or will there be a greater similarity between the C5 and C6 than other models? I don't know, and few do at this point in time. What I do know is that if the C6 lives up to even most of the hype concerning improved performance and interior, I will certainly consider buying one. I love the looks of my C5, so why would I suddenly sour on a C6 just because it looked "too much" like a C5?
Doc
From what Hill has said, the C6 will be a major advancement from the C5 for the reasons stated above. The only reason I can think of for any concern being expressed is that the photos we have seen to date are very reminicent of the C5. Is this purely the result of good camo, or will there be a greater similarity between the C5 and C6 than other models? I don't know, and few do at this point in time. What I do know is that if the C6 lives up to even most of the hype concerning improved performance and interior, I will certainly consider buying one. I love the looks of my C5, so why would I suddenly sour on a C6 just because it looked "too much" like a C5?
Doc
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Re: C5.5???? (98-C5)
Who gives a crap? The C5 looks like a tweaked C4 and the C3 looks like a tweaked C2. In fact, the C2 was the only Corvette that looked like nothing else before it.
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Re: C5.5???? (PaceThis)
I wouldn't call them radically different. Every year change you can still tell they are corvettes and I see the same thing happening here.
I don't know...it sounds like it's not changing that much...
From the 1990 model to the 1992 model, a complete new interior, engine, and redesigned front & rear bumpers, rear glass, etc all changed...but it was still a c4...so if they're not changing it that much, what makes it worthy of a c6 designation?
I don't know...it sounds like it's not changing that much...
From the 1990 model to the 1992 model, a complete new interior, engine, and redesigned front & rear bumpers, rear glass, etc all changed...but it was still a c4...so if they're not changing it that much, what makes it worthy of a c6 designation?
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Re: C5.5???? (Jinx)
C3 had a new body and new interior, but used the same frame and suspension. It was a reskin, not a redesign.
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
C6 has a new body, a new interior, a new engine, and a new frame. They're all different parts. It is more different from C5 than C3 is from C2.
This C5.5 talk is based on nothing more than low-res photographs of camouflaged vehicles. It's absurd.
.Jinx
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Re: C5.5???? (ZO6Pilot)
WOW!!!! Some great comments here. And, yes, I must admit that I've learnd a few things and now have another opinion about the new "C6."
Call it the C20, if you like. It's going to be a great car!!!
Thanks, everybody, for contributing to this post.
Call it the C20, if you like. It's going to be a great car!!!
Thanks, everybody, for contributing to this post.
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Re: C5.5???? (98-C5)
I'm sorry, but from the "spy photos" and talking to dealers that actually have seen the C6, that the C6 is nothing more than a redesigned C5. The exhaust, basic shape, and "look" are nothing more than a "tweaked" C5. Yes, there are performance upgrades (6.0 liter and 400+ hp :) :) :) ) and a new interior, but, in my opinion, the new C6 still looks like a "tweaked" C5. Anybody else feel the same or have an opposing opinion?
If you look at all the other "C" changes, they are radically different from the previous model year. My current license plate is "98 C5." If I buy a '05, I'll get license plates that read "05 C5.5."
Also, what's the "buzzz" on transmissions? Will GM FINALLY offer a steptronic for us auto guys?
If you look at all the other "C" changes, they are radically different from the previous model year. My current license plate is "98 C5." If I buy a '05, I'll get license plates that read "05 C5.5."
Also, what's the "buzzz" on transmissions? Will GM FINALLY offer a steptronic for us auto guys?