GM designers C7 inspiration?
01-19-2013, 01:54 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
GM designers C7 inspiration?
Every time I look at the front end of the car, I can't help but think there are 3 generation of corvettes integrated into the front end of this C7 design.
It has the 1953 Corvette grill, and the pointed edge of the front end reminds me of the Mako Shark concept, with the fender lines of the C3 Corvette. Every time I look at the C7's front end just reminds me of sharks. I am sure if someone would paint brush a shark unto to it this car will look mean.
It has been said that car designers can get their inspiration by buildings, animals, or simply by everyday objects that we take for granted and some how incorporate it into the car design. For some reason it seems someone at GM looked at the shark body, and incorporated into the C7 front end.
It has the 1953 Corvette grill, and the pointed edge of the front end reminds me of the Mako Shark concept, with the fender lines of the C3 Corvette. Every time I look at the C7's front end just reminds me of sharks. I am sure if someone would paint brush a shark unto to it this car will look mean.
It has been said that car designers can get their inspiration by buildings, animals, or simply by everyday objects that we take for granted and some how incorporate it into the car design. For some reason it seems someone at GM looked at the shark body, and incorporated into the C7 front end.
Last edited by John_R; 01-19-2013 at 02:18 PM.
01-19-2013, 02:00 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
OK.. I was thinking this was going to be another one of "those threads".... Given that I love sharks and especially the great white, I'll give you some credit for thinking outside the box!
Both look very mean!
Both look very mean!
01-19-2013, 02:33 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
^ Big time....
In addition, I already revealed the C7 inspiration that GM knocked off of directly....very clearly...you can see the similarities
In addition, I already revealed the C7 inspiration that GM knocked off of directly....very clearly...you can see the similarities
01-19-2013, 03:39 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
01-19-2013, 04:03 PM
#8
Le Mans Master
Well, its true fact that most of these designers surround themselves with many "current" objects and pictures...
clothing fashion
shoes
mens watches
street bikes
airplanes (maybe stealth or vintage)
organic objects (something Lexus has pulled a lot from)
They can cue color schemes, stitching, aero...all kinds of things from it.
Just crazy that they definitely used that airbus....definitely no stealth....
clothing fashion
shoes
mens watches
street bikes
airplanes (maybe stealth or vintage)
organic objects (something Lexus has pulled a lot from)
They can cue color schemes, stitching, aero...all kinds of things from it.
Just crazy that they definitely used that airbus....definitely no stealth....