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Old 04-26-2017, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ColoradoGS
Maybe they hired the guy in charge of "colors" for Mercedes:



https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehic...b=tab-exterior



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UGLY colors for an UGLY car. That MB doesn't deserve any better colors. LOL.
Old 04-26-2017, 05:23 PM
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Another parts bin car with an odd color for 2018. Many sleepless nights to come up the
carbon decal.
Old 04-26-2017, 05:25 PM
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Not for me....color or decals...
Old 04-26-2017, 05:43 PM
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Pass and that bit of graphic on the front fender
Old 04-26-2017, 05:48 PM
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Those wheels on the 2018 Ceramic Matrix Gray appear to be a new type of wheel. Has anyone seen this wheel before. I first thought it was the GS wheel but they appear different.
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Makes me think about the 25th and 35th ann. Pontiac trans am cars. OH THE STICKERS...






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Old 04-26-2017, 06:23 PM
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I was able to get a photo of the inside but was told to "Close the door!" before I could get a better photo of the new carbon fiber steering wheel which you can still see in this photo.

The interior is the Jet Black Suede that was only offered previously as one of the Design Packages:

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If they can do this(?) why not an orange metallic like Lamborghini has used. Or the beautiful metallic green on the AMG GTR?

C'mon GM give it a try?!
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Originally Posted by Keith@VetteFinders
I was able to get a photo of the inside but was told to "Close the door!" before I could get a better photo of the new carbon fiber steering wheel which you can still see in this photo.

The interior is the Jet Black Suede that was only offered previously as one of the Design Packages:

Somethings missing.... Hmmmm. Oh right. FUZZY DICE ! So the mystery of the steering wheel is solved. Carbon fiber 'spit' with suede.

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Old 04-26-2017, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-C6 of Jax
Those wheels on the 2018 Ceramic Matrix Gray appear to be a new type of wheel. Has anyone seen this wheel before. I first thought it was the GS wheel but they appear different.
Several new wheels are available for 2018.
Old 04-26-2017, 08:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing the photos.

I am a big fan of Arctic White Vettes. I will withhold judgement until I see more photos or see it in person.
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I'll take a look at it this weekend, but I'm pretty meh about it and GM's paint choices.

They need to step out on a limb with their paint, especially if they want to capture the younger market.

How many versions of Grey/White/very light blueish silver do they need?

Bring back a bright orange/green or something else different....I'm sure it won't sel like a red or black but it gets you a lot of attention/positive press for your brand
Old 04-26-2017, 10:27 PM
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It's a Miata color. It's even called Ceramic.


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Like others here, I will reserve judgement until I see....................................t he end of this sentence. YUCK!.
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Color looks very interesting and I have a feeling I would really like it in person! But what's up GM with all the cheap decals and hash marks??? Enough already!!

But Kudos to what seems like a nice color! I think Range Rover and Lambo offer a similar color. Also, like one of the other poster mentioned, the Corvette team should look at Mercedes for some very nice colors and their matte colors are amazing!! And stay away from geriatric colors like dark green, burnt orange (lighter exotic oranges can be nice) and burgundies.
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Good to see you hear, Dave. However, moving away from "geriatric colors" would not be good for Corvette sales.

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Old 04-27-2017, 03:11 AM
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I love it!

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They blacked out the halo also....
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I like the color. Not a fan of the hash marks. But it may be possible to not have them installed when ordering.


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