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Jan 17, 2017 | 12:22 PM

Snowwolfe

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2018 changes - your thoughts?

Any predictions on what will change for the C7? A few minor color or trim changes seem to happen every year. My prediction is roughly a 10% boost in HP and torque for the LT1 motor. This motor has 4 years or more of beta testing and GM will now up the power to roughly 500 to generate more sales. New mustang is getting a boost. Dodge is coming out with the Demon.
Been wrong before, and will be wrong again. Guess we will find out in April

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Jan 17, 2017, 12:24 PM

Patman

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I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year

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Jan 17, 2017 | 12:24 PM

Patman

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I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year

Jan 17, 2017 | 12:28 PM

vettnutt

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10% ~ 46 hp...I don't think so.

Jan 17, 2017 | 12:52 PM

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I predict they will come out with yet another new shade of gray since that seems to be the thing they like to do almost every single year

The new color will be Sebring Grey

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:07 PM

Z06 1of38

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Round tail lights....

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:26 PM

mschuyler

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Round tail lights....

On the C8, maybe.

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:32 PM

sunsalem

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Originally Posted by snowwolfe

My prediction is roughly a 10% boost in HP and torque for the LT1 motor. This motor has 4 years or more of beta testing and GM will now up the power to roughly 500 to generate more sales.

That would be nice.

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New mustang is getting a boost. Dodge is coming out with the Demon.

The Corvette is not a Muscle Car...the Camaro is.

Jan 17, 2017 | 01:43 PM

Skid Row Joe

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Round tail lights....

Ugh.....let's hope not. 60 years was enough, IMO.

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Jan 17, 2017 | 02:16 PM

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Slight changes to colors and trim.

No drive line changes.

Those would be my bets.

Oh, and that ZR1 (or whatever they're going to call it).

Jan 17, 2017 | 02:19 PM

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I bet they add Autonomous Braking (front anti-collision)......I find it puzzling that GMs technology showcase vehicle doe not have this feature.

Jan 17, 2017 | 02:23 PM

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Squeaky Wheel

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Blind Spot Mirrors and Rear Cross Traffic warning. All optional of course.

Jan 17, 2017 | 02:34 PM

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Turn signal indicators in the HUD. Like in every C5 and C6 before the current model. Can't figure out why they removed that handy and useful detail.

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Jan 17, 2017 | 02:50 PM

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Larry/car

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Trim, paint colors, and computer software upgrades.

Jan 17, 2017 | 02:54 PM

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I would love to see a decent cup holder. My 15 is my fifth Vette. I love the car, but the cup holder is pure junk

Jan 17, 2017 | 02:57 PM

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sunsalem

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Ugh.....let's hope not. 60 years was enough, IMO.

Amen to that.

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Blind Spot Mirrors and Rear Cross Traffic warning. All optional of course.

I just can't understand why B.S. mirrors weren't originally put on the C7.

They worked so well on my 2012 CTS-V it just seems like it would have been a no-brainer.

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Jan 17, 2017 | 03:00 PM

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george vee

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Zr1

Jan 17, 2017 | 03:17 PM

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Greg00Coupe

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Higher price.

Jan 17, 2017 | 03:19 PM

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A A8 transmission that is reliable.......

Jan 17, 2017 | 03:23 PM

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dvilin

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For sure.

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Higher price.

Jan 17, 2017 | 03:27 PM

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Tom McMahon

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Originally Posted by Always Red Dave

A A8 transmission that is reliable.......

Should be RPOMX0 10R90 (Ten speed automatic transmission)

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