The Skinny On The C7 Introduction
09-20-2011, 06:39 PM
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Drifting
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The Skinny On The C7 Introduction
I just returned form the ALMS race at Laguna Seca and spoke not only to the Chevy folks but also had the opportunity to go into the C6R garage and spoke to a few of the mechanics. What they said is basically the same thing that I have been told by the GM of my dealer when he returned from Detroit a few months ago. IF EVERYTHING GOES ON SCHEDULE, the C7 will hit the showrooms as a 2014 model in either summer or fall of 2013. The car is redesigned inside and out. It will be smaller and lighter than the C6. It will have a front mounted pushrod V8 with direct injection for the 2014 or, if not, the 2015 model. It will offer both a 6 speed tranny along with a true 6 or 7 speed dual clutch paddle shifting tranny, hopefully in the 2014 model. The interior will be completely different and will be on par with Audi quality. The stock C7 will out perform the stock C6 and have better fuel economy. Don't look for any pictures until spring 2013 at the earliest because there will just not be any out there. All of the stuff that has been seen in the magazines and on the web is not even close to what the C7 will look like. But the exterior design is finsihed. Chevy is keeping the wraps on this car bigtime. So keep you pants on and be patient...good things are worth waiting for. Finally, the only big thing for the last C6, the 2013 model, is a 60th anniversary edition . That's it folks!
09-20-2011, 08:59 PM
#2
Drifting
I just returned form the ALMS race at Laguna Seca and spoke not only to the Chevy folks but also had the opportunity to go into the C6R garage and spoke to a few of the mechanics. What they said is basically the same thing that I have been told by the GM of my dealer when he returned from Detroit a few months ago. IF EVERYTHING GOES ON SCHEDULE, the C7 will hit the showrooms as a 2014 model in either summer or fall of 2013. The car is redesigned inside and out. It will be smaller and lighter than the C6. It will have a front mounted pushrod V8 with direct injection for the 2014 or, if not, the 2015 model. It will offer both a 6 speed tranny along with a true 6 or 7 speed dual clutch paddle shifting tranny, hopefully in the 2014 model. The interior will be completely different and will be on par with Audi quality. The stock C7 will out perform the stock C6 and have better fuel economy. Don't look for any pictures until spring 2013 at the earliest because there will just not be any out there. All of the stuff that has been seen in the magazines and on the web is not even close to what the C7 will look like. But the exterior design is finsihed. Chevy is keeping the wraps on this car bigtime. So keep you pants on and be patient...good things are worth waiting for. Finally, the only big thing for the last C6, the 2013 model, is a 60th anniversary edition . That's it folks!
09-20-2011, 09:49 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
I just returned form the ALMS race at Laguna Seca and spoke not only to the Chevy folks but also had the opportunity to go into the C6R garage and spoke to a few of the mechanics. What they said is basically the same thing that I have been told by the GM of my dealer when he returned from Detroit a few months ago. IF EVERYTHING GOES ON SCHEDULE, the C7 will hit the showrooms as a 2014 model in either summer or fall of 2013. The car is redesigned inside and out. It will be smaller and lighter than the C6. It will have a front mounted pushrod V8 with direct injection for the 2014 or, if not, the 2015 model. It will offer both a 6 speed tranny along with a true 6 or 7 speed dual clutch paddle shifting tranny, hopefully in the 2014 model. The interior will be completely different and will be on par with Audi quality. The stock C7 will out perform the stock C6 and have better fuel economy. Don't look for any pictures until spring 2013 at the earliest because there will just not be any out there. All of the stuff that has been seen in the magazines and on the web is not even close to what the C7 will look like. But the exterior design is finsihed. Chevy is keeping the wraps on this car bigtime. So keep you pants on and be patient...good things are worth waiting for. Finally, the only big thing for the last C6, the 2013 model, is a 60th anniversary edition . That's it folks!
second, i dont think the mechanics will know anything other than the ins and outs of the 5.5L.
third, the GM at your dealer doesn't know squat. he's trying to sell you a car.
nevertheless, everything you said is right on track of whats been said and may likely be correct....hopefully!
09-26-2011, 09:41 PM
#6
Race Director
Thanks for the interesting speculation and I look forward to the C7!
09-27-2011, 12:45 AM
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It's not like anythng he reported seems far fetched. Besides most of what he said is what we've already heard from credible sources...unless you know something we don't. Otherwise the sarcasm really wasn't needed.
09-27-2011, 01:35 AM
#8
There should be some camouflage test Corvette soon. Chevrolet needs to develop the C7 about now since this is Fall 2011 and new Corvette is out Fall 2013 ->2014 model year!
I have high hopes for the C7 to be competitive with their competition in both quality of materials, workmanship, power, handling and looks !
I have high hopes for the C7 to be competitive with their competition in both quality of materials, workmanship, power, handling and looks !
09-28-2011, 09:38 AM
#11
Melting Slicks
rumors without substance are worse than sarcasm... and there are no credible sources that divulged any real info, all is speculation from sources that pretend to know something...
09-28-2011, 11:14 AM
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