JWell

And many more here, http://rumors.automobilemag.com/spie...le-170675.html

onedaydreamcar

You may need to put on your flame suit....

Cobra4B

You must not get around much.... a forum member actually took all of those pictures. He's posted up the marginal ones and sold the good ones to all the car rags.

BlueOx

#23 has hood and rear fender vents, I think for downforce.


#31 has a carbon fiber rooftop.

Cobra4B

Nice catch... the hood vent is to vent air flowing through the radiator. The naca ducts at the top of the quarter panels are probably to feed air to trans/diff coolers.

More and more all the little things in the Jalopnik renderings are showing up.

JWell

I saw some of the other pics in the other threads. I had not seen these before but if they have already been posted then I apologize.

CSixDude

I believe those gaps at the rear fender you are calling vents are just places where the camoflage couldn't be fitted real well, and that's why they have large exit scoops on the rear to let the air out. I watched those vents flap at speed as I followed a car. I don't think there is anything mysterious behind the pillar at all.

BuckyThreadkiller

You think carbon fiber? Or is one just the painted roof done in a matte and the others might be the clear top with an interior insert?

Any clue CSix? You're the man who's seen these guys.

BlueOx

Well, there were other shots a day or two ago that showed the fender and hood vents in the same position as the Jalopnik/C&D images.



...you can see the rear fender vent very easily here...

Cobra4B

No... they are new. Just giving you crap for giving the props to Automobile Magazine

I like that we can finally see the hood vent in the one

JoesC5

Even the camo shots are different from one car to another. Look at the rear shot of #33 (top photo post #1)and you will see that the top of the rear fender noticeably curves downward from the highest point which is directly over the rear axle to the rear of the bumper.

Then look as the side view of #31 (bottom photo of post #1)and the top of the rear fender continues sloping upward from the axle to the rear of the bumper.

From these latest shots which gives a good viewing of the rear of the hood and the wipers, it dosn't appear that the hood has a power buldge, and if it does, it's very little, unlike the C6.

How can anyone say the Jalopnik renderings are correct when no two camo'd C7 are the same due to obvious difference in padding under the Camo. between cars.

Cobra4B

It appears the rear fascia will incorporate a real diffuser for once. I wonder if they'll be covering the rear cradle and exhaust too? I doubt it as it'd make working on the car that much tougher for the average owner etc.

petermj

Interior pillar trim indicates air bags, they look quite hideous. Surprisingly enough, GM did not bother to slim down the exterior pillar posts a bit, same old fugly stuff like on C6. The exterior trim looks painted or CF maybe? The front looks a lot like Aston Martin, along with the stance of the vehicle.

Kinda disappointing the rear tires are 285 instead of something wider for better hook up.

Overall, seems like a rehash of C6 but with better stance and more agressive profile. Seems GM is catering to older folks with this car which is really too bad.

Cobra4B

You don't need massive tires to do the job if the compound is right. I run my race car on 245s due to class rules and it hooks up just fine. Bigger tires = more rolling resistance and rotational weight. Best to have the right size for the job.

HHZ06

I just found out that these mules were actually done in Los Angeles at this shop...
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/wcc-...an-re-wrapped/

Of course I'm just kidding.

Cobra4B

Clearly you've just found the new C7 mule with the cargo/storage option

petermj

Well, I think you do... My C6 fishtailed like **** with stock size, no more fishtailing with 325. If C7 has no issues with 285, then this is not a good sign at all.

JoesC5

I agree with the huge A pillers. Appears to have air bags in them.
Steering wheel looks like a video game steering wheel from some 10-15 years ago.

If those are the seats that will be final, then GM had better increase the production of the 2013 seats, as there is going to be a huge demand to retro fit them into the C7. Looks as if the ones that want the C7 to look "futuristic" just got their wish.

Cobra4B

Your C6 had runflats. Try a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tire and you'll find a very different result. Furthermore, aerodynamics can enhance traction to where a smaller tire can be used. The C7 clearly has more aerodynamic aids than a C6: integrated front splitter, vented hood, rear diffuser etc.

JoesC5

And GM can't stick a sticky tire on the car that increases rolling resistance, that lowers gas mileage and wears out in 3,000 miles.

The Cup tires on the ZR1 grip much better then the PS2 tires of the same size, but the owner pays a hefty price in tread wear.