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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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C8? They're predicting what a 2022 model will look like?

I would have thought the Mr. Fusion generator would have allowed smaller packaging.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguar5822
Agreed, they'd need to redesign that air intake though.
Yeah, something like the Maclaren F1 had would be pretty serious.
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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller
C8? They're predicting what a 2022 model will look like?

I would have thought the Mr. Fusion generator would have allowed smaller packaging.
2022 model is supposed to do a quarter mile in under a second.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by davidwp97




From autoweek.com
This is one guy that should quit his "day job". This car is so ugly.

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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GM needs to chit or get off the pot. The Corvette becoming rather boring in comparison to some new stuff coming out...

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jrhunkler
GM needs to chit or get off the pot. The Corvette becoming rather boring in comparison to some new stuff coming out...

What rims are these?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JQuest54
I love it but it has a problem...

It can't be built for the mASSES of America. American cars have to be made for the average American in which case means someone who is fat. Mid engine cars are generally a little "difficult" for your average morbidly obese fat guy to get in and out of. Ever see a 250 lbs+ guy in a Gallardo? If you have been in any of those types Ferrari/GT40/Lamborghini/R8 then you know how much lower they are than a corvette not to mention the seats are so much more snug.

I wish these pics were true but GM needs to sell the car to more than a few thousand people a year.

And the grill is the exact same from the Stingray concept.

Yes. I have definitely been in a Gallardo. I wouldnt call myself fat (most people wont) but i am definitely right around 250. The gallardo surprised me.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Well, that makes the C7's of the world even more unique

A more selective clientele
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C-6 sucks C-5 rocks the C-6 corvette is a piece of crap i bet the C-8 is a lot of money
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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I certainly hope the C8 is better looking than what is pictured by the OP. It's fun to dream though... who knows what it will look like. I can't even think about the C8 with my growing anticipation about the C7 !
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Originally Posted by Bronboy
that looks absolutely amazing. Might look a little futuristic for the time though. Thoughts?
Bad to the bone! This ride is hot!
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
C-6 sucks C-5 rocks the C-6 corvette is a piece of crap i bet the C-8 is a lot of money
I just sold my 08/C6/Vert. Your right the base model sucks but the Grand Sport C6 ROCKS in the looks department!
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C8? Already? Show me the C7 first
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Originally Posted by JQuest54
I love it but it has a problem...

It can't be built for the mASSES of America............

I wish these pics were true but GM needs to sell the car to more than a few thousand people a year.
Moreso, if it's built with the siting as shown, as a daily driver it's probably NG for most people. Folks that can afford these cars usually have some difficulty turning their heads that far - like me.
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only time will tell what they do with the vette
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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller
C8? They're predicting what a 2022 model will look like?


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Hate it.
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Isn't that the C9?
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jrhunkler
GM needs to chit or get off the pot. The Corvette becoming rather boring in comparison to some new stuff coming out...

Wow, thats sexy. Look at those curves, the lines, the beauty of it all in one package. The car is pretty nice too.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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C7 first, than worry about the C8.
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