2014 Corvette
Racer
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I read the article and it seems like this is actually the 2014 ZR1. This is a well known car website and they swear this is it; they don't want to publish the pictures so GM doesn't take legal actions against the possible sources.
http://jalopnik.com/5858683/exclusiv...chevy-corvette
The car is narrower, the actual pictures of the test mule here.
http://www.corvette-web-central.com/CorvetteC7.html
Edmunds also confirmed a 7 speed dual clutch.
http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/...ncereport.html
The rear looks a little rice, not too thrilled about the small tail lights but this r just drawings we'll see...
http://jalopnik.com/5858683/exclusiv...chevy-corvette
The car is narrower, the actual pictures of the test mule here.
http://www.corvette-web-central.com/CorvetteC7.html
Edmunds also confirmed a 7 speed dual clutch.
http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/...ncereport.html
The rear looks a little rice, not too thrilled about the small tail lights but this r just drawings we'll see...
Last edited by Ed32; Nov 14, 2011 at 09:25 PM.
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As I've been doodling Corvettes for the past few weeks, I can't but see something that makes sense. Except for the area behind the side windows, i have to think it's pretty much on. It was designed by the Camaro guys so I suspect this is it guys!
And you know, I actually like it. Rear window might be tweeked a bit and the rear lights go back to round, but thinking it's the one.
And you know, I actually like it. Rear window might be tweeked a bit and the rear lights go back to round, but thinking it's the one.
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Not all bad in my opinion. Some nice subtle features like the sidemarker lights and the hood. Maybe it's time for a fast back again in the cycle. This concept looks more chiseled than our C6's which in my opinion are the perfect combination of smooth and chiseled creating a truly elegant but all business look. It could certainly grow on me though. Headlights are great but the tail lights are out of character. Just my 3 cents.
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Their currently testing the C7 in a C6 body.
As much as people would love to think they know for sure what it looks like, the simple fact of the matter is, is no one knows for sure except the people inside GM, or the ones contracted by GM..
Its to far out for GM to start leaking drawings to the public to gauge their reaction.
As much as people would love to think they know for sure what it looks like, the simple fact of the matter is, is no one knows for sure except the people inside GM, or the ones contracted by GM..
Its to far out for GM to start leaking drawings to the public to gauge their reaction.
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"That" web site also claims to have spent time with it and the "normal" C7. Well isn't that special. So they post the drawing of the ZR1 which about 95% of Corvette buyers WILL NOT buy (ie cannot afford or do not want to afford) instead of posting what the standard Vette looks like that would be of interest to the vast majority of potential Corvette buyers. Pure crap....
Their 'story' is also crap----GM knows where these cars are every second of the day (presuming the body is actually that far along)....pics or drawings makes no difference...if GM feels someone 'slipped' they know who to go to in an instant. A car pic can easily be altered in photoshop to remove any background information that would have given away the car's location at the time the pic was taken.
Considering they claim to just recently have spent time (hours) with the car.....GM isn't gonna know who had possession recently.......yeah, right.
Their 'story' is also crap----GM knows where these cars are every second of the day (presuming the body is actually that far along)....pics or drawings makes no difference...if GM feels someone 'slipped' they know who to go to in an instant. A car pic can easily be altered in photoshop to remove any background information that would have given away the car's location at the time the pic was taken.
Considering they claim to just recently have spent time (hours) with the car.....GM isn't gonna know who had possession recently.......yeah, right.
Last edited by Z06LUST; Nov 14, 2011 at 10:07 PM.
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Think 599 Ferrari, twin turbo 3.5L V8, 7 speed-will be cool Bob Lutz will make sure of that. Have faith GM brothers and sisters, you will want it when it hits the road in 16 months!
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What I can tell you is that anyone with privileged information and
choose to divulge it would be met with a firestorm of legal problems.
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It looks like GM cares about what this website publishes, otherwise they wouldn't mind to mention it in Facebook. This is probably the first time they said anything about speculations and rumors.
"Today Jalopnik posted renderings of what they think the next-gen Corvette will look like. We appreciate their enthusiasm but you'll have to wait a little longer to see what the next Corvette will actually look like."
Then Jalopnik posted in the Corvette facebook their article "GM issues weak-*** denial on our 2014 Corvette exclusive"
The drawing may not be completely accurate (on purpose), but I think it may be pretty close. I don't like it but I don't hate it yet...we'll see. That's just my two cents...
"Today Jalopnik posted renderings of what they think the next-gen Corvette will look like. We appreciate their enthusiasm but you'll have to wait a little longer to see what the next Corvette will actually look like."
Then Jalopnik posted in the Corvette facebook their article "GM issues weak-*** denial on our 2014 Corvette exclusive"
The drawing may not be completely accurate (on purpose), but I think it may be pretty close. I don't like it but I don't hate it yet...we'll see. That's just my two cents...
Last edited by Ed32; Nov 14, 2011 at 11:00 PM.