stic5

Maybe I've overlooked it, but there's something going on at the Detroit auto show that I haven't seen anyone write about in the press. It looks as if Chevy is finally starting to do something with the concept of making a Corvette line of sporty vehicles.





Notice the Corvette emblems on both of these concept small sport coupes. These concepts certainly don't have Corvette layouts or performance, but they are attractive, sporty, and youthful. Those emblems didn't get placed there by mistake. Chevy has said they are targeting a younger more global audience with the C7, and these seem to be doing the same thing from an entirely different angle. Maybe Corvette is about to become something of a sub-brand within Chevy, and if so these two concepts would make excellent entry level models.

dfarese

What the heck?

GForceSS

Hope not, and I kind of doubt it. Corvette is a model rather than a line and I cannot recall any car manufacturer ever doing what you mentioned. Still, very interesting photos.

m48xhp

sweet baby jesus, NO!

z edge

NOT A C7!

though the white car looks like a rocket, pretty cool imo.

dboz

I kind of like them both.

BMWDAD

red looks like a modern version of a 1975 BMW 2002

white looks like a better version of an Accord Coupe

entry level thoughts here at 20 ish

danl72

No thanks.

jedblanks

I think they are toying with the idea of having Corvette go the way of Ram, as in separating it as a brand to remove the Chevy Stigma

2009CSR #45

The white one sure does have the same body lines as the jalopnic drawing. Maybe a mule car hiding in plain sight?

Blackkaz04

so when are they going to unveil the C7.....this week??

stic5

Come on guys why all the negative reaction? They are both really cool concept cars and expanding the Corvette "line" will do nothing but ensure both the future of Corvette and the number of cool cars made by Chevy. I think it's a win-win.

Process Black

The cross flags have been on many chevrolet performance vehicles in the past. Even the Corvair had them. This is nothing new. It just so happens that the Corvette is the only vehicle to retain them.

Notice that the crossed flags on these concepts lack the fleur de lis? Only the Corvette crossed flags include that.

Dudeurgettnavette

To you maybe, but the rest of us think they look like troll cars.

68ragtop69

From what I read recently, the Dodge branding will be dropped from the new Viper. Apparently, Chrysler wants to have all of their performance vehicles under the SRT banner. Maybe Chevy wants a performance sedan & coupe (by using the CTS-V platform) and they are thinking about making a performance line???

stic5

Really? Is that what everyone thinks? Are you telling me that nobody thinks that either of those cars (I prefer the red one) with a turbo 4 and a stick shift wouldn't be a blast to drive? More importantly, are you telling me that they wouldn't be a success with young people? Maybe I'm biased. I'm way younger than the average age on this board and I drive a Cobalt SS Supercharged as my daily driver, which is of course a garage mate to my '69 Vette. But then again, isn't it people like me that Chevy wants and NEEDS to target?

68ragtop69

Good eye!! It looks like there is a gold bow-tie in the middle of the red flag??

CPhelps

This.
The 130R looks pretty good to me, and if they included the 270hp 2.0L Turbo 4, could be very fun to drive depending on the weight.

The TRU 140 looks pretty cool as well, but I prefer rwd.

tuxnharley

Haven't the crossed flags been used on many past "SS" (Super Sport) models? I don't think they have ever been exclusive to Corvette.

stic5

You guys are going WAAAAYYYY back in time to think of cars that also had the crossed flags on them. In the modern era, I think this shows that there's something in the works. Especially since it's on not one but two concept cars.