C7 Corvette Intro Date
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C7 Corvette Intro Date
Attached is some information I gleaned from Automotive News. This ought to start the News Groups and rumors flying again.
"Corvette: GM will market a limited-edition 2009 Corvette producing about 650 hp. The model will have styling cues that separate it from other Corvettes. Pricing will approach $100,000, about a $30,000 step up from the highest-horsepower Vette today - the 2007, 505-hp Z06.
Production of the redesigned Corvette is to start in April 2012 for the 2013 model year. Three design proposals have been selected; the final decision is expected to be made this summer. Contrary to some reports, a mid-engine model is not planned; the front-engine layout will be maintained."
"Corvette: GM will market a limited-edition 2009 Corvette producing about 650 hp. The model will have styling cues that separate it from other Corvettes. Pricing will approach $100,000, about a $30,000 step up from the highest-horsepower Vette today - the 2007, 505-hp Z06.
Production of the redesigned Corvette is to start in April 2012 for the 2013 model year. Three design proposals have been selected; the final decision is expected to be made this summer. Contrary to some reports, a mid-engine model is not planned; the front-engine layout will be maintained."
Burning Brakes
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From: Plant City Florida
sounds like a long way off, but C5 to C6 was 7 yrs. I know there's been talk about the blue devil being produced a bit earlier than the C7 model, but right now it's just a rumor regarding the date(s).
Burning Brakes
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From: East Bay CA
GMX721 = C7
GMX731 = C7 Z06
http://www3.sympatico.ca/tedkrygier/future.htm
There have been many other pieces of info that point to
MY2011 as the beginning of C7, including comments from
Bob Lutz. Will schedules slide in the Corvette program??
That seems to happen often - money looks to be tight.
GMX731 = C7 Z06
http://www3.sympatico.ca/tedkrygier/future.htm
There have been many other pieces of info that point to
MY2011 as the beginning of C7, including comments from
Bob Lutz. Will schedules slide in the Corvette program??
That seems to happen often - money looks to be tight.
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