jaki30

Should GM take a chance and leak a photo or two to judge consumer reaction? Since the C7 will be around for a while, wouldn't it be prudent for GM to be able to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the C7 design while there is still some opportunity to make a change or two?

BlueOx

I doubt they will. They sure wouldn't do it to judge consumer reaction as they have other ways they do this.

I'd rather they leaked other significant information in a series of well written, high quality videos that make the rounds on YouTube, blogs, forums, etc. where GM controls the message. These would differentiate the C7 from the C6 and the competition to show what will make the C7 unique and new. They need to pound home the power, innovation, history, and value of the brand going forward.

BluegrassMotorsport

No, it's too early. If they were to show the C7 now, people would become bored of it by the time the release day comes around. They need to keep it a secret for as long as they possibly can in my opinion. They have done a fine job thus far.

sajonf

That, and if it was a knockout they would sell far less C6s this year.

Jinx

It's too early because they can't afford to poison C6 sales with anything specific that prompts people already thinking about buying a Corvette to back off.

Think of all the C6s already on dealer lots, and the manufacturing infrastructure that needs to keep running through December, and the fact that C7 won't be ready to be delivered to customers for at least a year.

And it's too late because C7 design has to be locked in already.

And as BlueOx points out, if they wanted feedback, they'd do it in a much quieter and more controlled fashion. You can be sure that they've already done that.

.Jinx

OnPoint

Only if it was shrouded in shadows and weird angles and backgrounds so you couldn't really get a sense of what it actually looked like.

I.e. only purpose would be to keep the fire of speculation stoked.

But not actually show it.

michaelinmech

Only GM knows when it's time to take a leak

tuxnharley

SanDiegoBert

And if it looks like a chopped and channelled Camaro? I think C6 sales would show a nice bump, including my purchase.

SanDiegoBert

Although I hate to use the words "rearend" and "leaks" in the same sentence, I hope The General leaks some pics of the C7 rearend.

It will help me decide to get a 427 Vert, or wait for the C7.

LS1LT1

I think that will actually happen in time, much like the renowned Camaro ZL1 videos that were quite prevalent prior to it's actual release (and still running in some ads even now as well).

Jinx

Now that we've heard C6 production will end before C7 is revealed, you could really be stuck. You're faced with hoping to get something off a dealer lot as opposed to ordering the 427 Vert the way you want it.

I don't envy you.

SanDiegoBert

We really don't know when the C7 design will be actually revealed, although we do know the "official" date. It will likely be leaked sufficiently enough way before the official date.

2K3Z06

If the C7 is a hot looking car, like the C5 was in 97. The C6 is DOA. My dealer has a shitload of C6;s on the lot.

jb_va2001

Just because you weren't asked to comment on the design, doesn't mean they didn't get a lot of input.

GM would be foolish to leak anything substantial on the C7 with so much time left to sell remaining C6. Once people get a look at the C7, dealers will be forced to sell off any remaining C6 at fire sale prices just to clear the stock.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of C7 hype once GM cuts off C6 production.

Cheers,
JB

SanDiegoBert

Heh, it won't be GM doing the leaking . . .

jb_va2001

The subject I replied to was "Should GM leak a photo?".

SanDiegoBert

Ah so. Makee mistakee. GM ain't gonna do the leaking, anyway.

Coal is King

Maybe they could accidentally drop a photo in a bar....seems to work for Apple!

SanDiegoBert

I'm guessing one of the many C7 vendors is going to try to cash in on a leak. Guessing and hoping, actually.