C7 Shortfall
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Burning Brakes
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C7 Shortfall
I just read the Car and Driver Jan 2013 article, "Corvette, Declassified" - so disappointing....
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
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From: Mont Belvieu Texas
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All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Buy the ZR version with bi-turbos
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Nobody has seen exactly what the lights will look like. Until 1/13/13 keep your opinions to yourself.
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
8 speed auto, or 7 speed manual standard on the C7.
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
Nobody has seen exactly what the rear hatch or side windows will look like. Until 1/13/13 keep your opinions to yourself.
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
Anyone that can make that comment without fully seeing the vehicle in person, isn't worth ink printed on the paper.
Buy the ZR version with bi-turbos
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Nobody has seen exactly what the lights will look like. Until 1/13/13 keep your opinions to yourself.
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
8 speed auto, or 7 speed manual standard on the C7.
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
Nobody has seen exactly what the rear hatch or side windows will look like. Until 1/13/13 keep your opinions to yourself.
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
Anyone that can make that comment without fully seeing the vehicle in person, isn't worth ink printed on the paper.
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I just read the Car and Driver Jan 2013 article, "Corvette, Declassified" - so disappointing....
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
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Put on all the turbos you want but I'd rather put my money on an equally powered car that's naturally aspirated. In other words, I'd much rather spend $95k on a 640hp NA V10 Viper than I would on a 640hp twinturbo V8 Viper, for instance. There's a reason why Ferrari and Lamborghini stick to naturally aspirated engines. The GTR and Volkswagen S6/S7 can go to hell for all I care. I wish my 640 had an NA engine. Oh well, at least the 'stang and z4 do. And my C7 will too 
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I just read the Car and Driver Jan 2013 article, "Corvette, Declassified" - so disappointing....
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
All these supposedly great engine modifications. Excuse me but the state-of-the-art is for for twin turbos. For comparison, turn 2 pages in the magazine and they flaunt the lethal Audi S6 with a 420-hp, twin -turbo 4.0 liter V8 that goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds.
Square, Camaro taillights - you've GOTTA be kidding me!
Six speed auto transmission - the standard is 8 speeds my friends...
Flat, boring rear window, useless rear-side windows, it's a very sad day for corvettes!!!
The last paragraph in the C7 article says this is "arguably the most attractive, relevant Corvette since the 1963-67 "midyear" Sing Ray."
Really?! Give me a break!!
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Jumping to such conclusions before you've even seen the C7 is pretty, umm, ridiculous, don't you think??
I was disappointed to see the hidden headlights go when the C6 came out, but I love the C6 (especially wide-body models) now. I'll probably love the C7.
Final note: I'd much rather have a NA engine than a turbo if it was up to me. The best example I can think of is the Ferrari 458 vs. the McLaren. The Ferrari sounds incredible at high revs (as does the C6 Vette in my opinion). The McLaren is a very similar car to the Ferrari on paper, but it has a microscopic engine with twin-turbos on it, and it doesn't sound nearly as good. To me, a car has to look good, drive well, but also sound like a proper sports car.
I was disappointed to see the hidden headlights go when the C6 came out, but I love the C6 (especially wide-body models) now. I'll probably love the C7.
Final note: I'd much rather have a NA engine than a turbo if it was up to me. The best example I can think of is the Ferrari 458 vs. the McLaren. The Ferrari sounds incredible at high revs (as does the C6 Vette in my opinion). The McLaren is a very similar car to the Ferrari on paper, but it has a microscopic engine with twin-turbos on it, and it doesn't sound nearly as good. To me, a car has to look good, drive well, but also sound like a proper sports car.
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Seriously?......you have to remind us that we AREN'T getting the most awesome meanest looking Stingray in history??????
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Thanks ALOT!
When the body kit comes out for the REALLY awesome Stingray, I'm gonna be building it!
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