C7 Chassis - speculation
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C7 Chassis - speculation
Anyone think the Corvette team is taking notes on the latest supercar platforms?
I know the Mclaren is a midengine platform but imo there is a sutble resmblence, would anyone agree? Biggest difference (and possibly advantage) is obviously the use of a carbon tub for the cabin.
Both incorporate a conventional double wishbone independent suspension on all four corners.
What chassis/handling enhancments do you all want to see done? In fact what needs to be done to correct the issues that plauge the current gen C6 models?
Mclaren carbon/aluminum frame
C6 aluminum frame
I know the Mclaren is a midengine platform but imo there is a sutble resmblence, would anyone agree? Biggest difference (and possibly advantage) is obviously the use of a carbon tub for the cabin.
Both incorporate a conventional double wishbone independent suspension on all four corners.
What chassis/handling enhancments do you all want to see done? In fact what needs to be done to correct the issues that plauge the current gen C6 models?
Mclaren carbon/aluminum frame
C6 aluminum frame
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With the technology on hand, corvette has a chance to squelch the mid-engine biased, porsche loving crowd; I know because I'm one of them. If corvette adapted a similar hydraulic cross-over roll-bar setup similar to the mp4, the higher polar moment of inertia would be negated. Why? In addition to the inboard-push-rod style suspension seen on the stingray concept, and with the knowledge that spring rates can honed back in conjunction with Magnetorheiological shocks, I'd say its safe to infer a world of grand-sport level comfort with infinitely better handling. carbon fibers and the RTM process for carbon is still expensive, but comparing to the cost of $1.50/lb aluminum, could be viable; albeit I'd rather them charge less, keep steel and reserve carbon for the next z06/zr1. -For the record it cost roughly 10k for a tub nowadays. Hopefully the "new combustion process" is the long awaited HCCI, and very well could be given the vvt ability of the Mahle Cam-In-Cam. I really cant see that much weight being shed form the current car given GM's need to market to a younger audience, but expect for a sublimely handling gt.
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with the technology on hand, corvette has a chance to squelch the mid-engine biased, porsche loving crowd; i know because i'm one of them. If corvette adapted a similar hydraulic cross-over roll-bar setup similar to the mp4, the higher polar moment of inertia would be negated. Why? In addition to the inboard-push-rod style suspension seen on the stingray concept, and with the knowledge that spring rates can honed back in conjunction with magnetorheiological shocks, i'd say its safe to infer a world of grand-sport level comfort with infinitely better handling. Carbon fibers and the rtm process for carbon is still expensive, but comparing to the cost of $1.50/lb aluminum, could be viable; albeit i'd rather them charge less, keep steel and reserve carbon for the next z06/zr1. -for the record it cost roughly 10k for a tub nowadays. Hopefully the "new combustion process" is the long awaited hcci, and very well could be given the vvt ability of the mahle cam-in-cam. I really cant see that much weight being shed form the current car given gm's need to market to a younger audience, but expect for a sublimely handling gt.
