BetterMostC6

Has GM taken it off of hold yet? Is it going ahead as 2012 model? It seems since the new CAFE demands came out C7 news has gone silent? Lets face it the 2009s will be coming down the line in just 3 weeks. That makes only 2 more years for C6 and we have not even seen one spy photo of a C7 test mule yet. Makes me wonder.

From C6ZO62C8

yeah got me a little concerned about the future of the C7

Corvette.C6-R

It's waay to early for a C7 anyhow. I wouldn't be mad if the C6 kept going till 2015.

vette-oholic

does this count as a spy photo?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2050129

sickblackvert

the c5 run was 8 yrs 97-04, the c6 run will be 8 yrs 05-12

4 more years of the c6....09 10 11 12.. they have some time to make it

you can get yours in fall of 2012


i love this concept, it shows gm is making the car more aggresive. i love the new front head lights too, they are very small giving it a retro look like a stingray with hidden headlights. the name of the vette in the transformers movie is stinger.

vette-oholic

thats a good guess that the c6 will run 8 yrs, but do u have inside info?

I personally think the c7 will come out in 2010 for 2011 model year

sickblackvert

well it is my educated guess

the transfrmr movie will come out next summer 2009 by then the 2010 vettes will be coming out. then just 3 yrs for gm to develop, test and market the car and in fall of 2012 you can be in your new c7.
i think they need time to get the c7 just right, gm cant afford to screw it up. ive seen pictures of the new camaro 3-4 yrs ago.

vette-oholic

I kinda see where ur comin from, but i think the camaro was a special case since it was a discontinued car brought back and because of the whole retro thing..

oh well i guess only time will tell

sickblackvert

well i dont think we are supposed to be seeing these spy shots until next summer when the movie comes out, then 3 yrs of hype and for them to make it

with alot of anticipation the dealers will be able to charge their mark ups when it comes out

Gohard777

The photo in the picture looks like the Retro Vette that Gohard was talking about a year ago. 'They' are not making this happen yet and might not at all. The C-7 is still on hold. PM MAJZ06 if you would like to know how I know this stuff, I'm not trying to give false info about anything, don't give a d*m about glory that I've been accused of looking for, I got into a lot of trouble for trying to talk to my Vette Brothers and tried to learn my 'Lesson" ..............

From C6ZO62C8

I for one will not accuse anyone of any glory seeking, information reguarding the C7's future would be welcomed, as long as it seems plausable

vette-oholic

I agree, but I wonder why there was always meantion of a z07??
Maybe z07 was codeword for C6??

cb5300

Ugh....I hope not...

Gohard777

Don't know anything about a Z07. GM was supposed to call the ZR1 an SS or a Z08 not a Z07. And if you want a ZR1, you will probably have to order a Z08 option, wait and see. The picture looks like the Vette that was made a couple of years ago, I just got back from the GM Heritage Museum and will try to post some pictures from there....
Concept Vettes, you will then see what GM does for fun..........

Shrike6

After reviewing the historical record on the timelines between generations, and the design process, I've made a couple guesses.
The basic layout and overall design of the C7 is nearly done. Maybe details are still being hashed out, but the basic look is set. Choices still yet to be made may involve some powertrain and interior stuff. The size, shape, design and plan for the car's image should be done. More development of interior, trim, colors, options remain.
What I'm suggesting is that, right now, if you could look at what they have, you'ld be seeing something VERY close to the final product. I'd like to know where they are as far as the drivetrain, as that is probably getting lots of extra attention, and they are still developing it.
Anything we've seen so far is unlikely to look anything like an approved design.
Sure wish I could be in on the process.
GM

Racer X

It would not surprise me if the frame/chassis did not change much. Perhaps they will use the aluminum frame in all models to lower weight and increase mileage. Maybe even CF fenders and hood, and titanium exhaust. Maybe a move to Direct Injection, which would bring a small increase in power, maybe to 450-475 hp. Of course this would make the standard model weigh less than the Z06 so maybe the Z06 would get DI as well and move to 550hp.

They may need to change the hoodline or front end hard points to comply with EU pedestrian safety regulations.