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Old 06-23-2017, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by spinkick
The spoiler is in response to the ACR crowd and to a lesser extent the Zl1 1LE
I sincerely doubt the dead ACR came into the designers' minds when they were sketching it up.
The big wing is all about function over form.

Those star rims are horrid.
Old 06-23-2017, 05:11 PM
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The C7 needs air intake in the front, someone says it looks awful, the car needs to handle as good as the ACR viper, oh.. the wing looks awful. What the hell, just let it overheat and let the ACR out handle it.

Cannot have ice cream with out the cake.

Car looks nasty, all ready to kick some butt, that's what the C7 needs.
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Im typically on the conservative side of styling etc but I like wheels and wing. I think the whole thing looks fabulous. Im reserving final decision on appearance till I see it without camo and in person though.

I think I saw somewhere that GM had patents on active aero so I wonder if there will be some of that applied to the final year or two for the ZR1(maybe that big wing will go active like that on some Porsches, McLaren, and the like) or will it be reserved for the C8 upper models. I would probably opt for the active aero instead of this if I had a choice.
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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI
That wing looks terrible.
Yep, GM seems to like bolting on awkward looking ground effects, spoilers, stickers, on their halo cars these days. Stuff that belongs on a Scion or a Civic from the aftermarket
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Same Ole picture posted plenty of times, how about a picture of the new Big Mac with cheese.
hold the pickles

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Old 06-23-2017, 06:14 PM
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I really don't care, never going to purchase a ZR1.
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The wheels are in camouflage. Look closely at the lines.
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Love the front bumper change. Wheels are not so good. Spoiler is a bit much.
Old 06-23-2017, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowridr

I think I saw somewhere that GM had patents on active aero so I wonder if there will be some of that applied to the final year or two for the ZR1(maybe that big wing will go active like that on some Porsches, McLaren, and the like) or will it be reserved for the C8 upper models. I would probably opt for the active aero instead of this if I had a choice.
I would too.

Originally Posted by OBSSSD
Yep, GM seems to like bolting on awkward looking ground effects, spoilers, stickers, on their halo cars these days. Stuff that belongs on a Scion or a Civic from the aftermarket
People complain the C7 isn't fast enough.
GM puts new parts on the platform to make it do just that.
Then people complain about the aesthetics.
Old 06-23-2017, 06:51 PM
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I wonder if this car will be track ready -- just like the Z06? I guess we'll have to ask Tadge.
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I just bought my Z06 knowing the ZR1 was coming to a dealer near you soon . Problem is it will be to expensive for my budget. I cant see GM discounting the ZR1by 12%-15% for at least 3 years. Buyers will pay a premium for the ZR1 and I don't like buying MSRP or a couple of thousand off deals. I am sure it will be a great Corvette and yes it will be faster than my new Z06! As long as the base C8 doesn't have more than 650HP when it arrives in a few years.
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Originally Posted by \Boost Monkey/
^ Agreed.


My one gripe is that those wheels are absolutely horrible.... Horrible.
Agreed with the agree'er. Love all but the wheels. But those will most likely be different. At least I hope so.
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Originally Posted by sunsalem
I sincerely doubt the dead ACR came into the designers' minds when they were sketching it up.
The big wing is all about function over form.


I'm sure the ACR's 13 Track Records were/are fresh on their minds when the "Engineers" put that wing on.
Old 06-23-2017, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rtkelly
that paint job. omg. is that the new ceramic matrix grey?
Really, that was what I was thinking - so much for the all new, big bucks paint shop.
Old 06-23-2017, 07:14 PM
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Here's why those rims may look familiar to some of you. I believe they appeared initially on the 599GTB. Might even be on the test zr1s as a friendly "middle finger" to the boys at Ferrari

In any case, it's a gorgeous car.
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Originally Posted by Slowridr

I think I saw somewhere that GM had patents on active aero so I wonder if there will be some of that applied to the final year or two for the ZR1(maybe that big wing will go active like that on some Porsches, McLaren, and the like) or will it be reserved for the C8 upper models. I would probably opt for the active aero instead of this if I had a choice.
If you notice, the fastest Porsches have big fixed wings as well. Only the lower models have the active rear spoiler...
Old 06-23-2017, 08:26 PM
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and I just noticed that the 1/4 fender vents don't have the "scoop" of the Z06/GS models. Just open like the 2014 car. Wonder if the scoop created too much drag?

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Old 06-23-2017, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nikeair042
Why o why with that spoiler?
'Cause downforce.
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I can't wait for this....it's going to be awesome! I'm glad a lot of you guys don't like it. It will make it a lot easier for us that do like it to get one.
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Old 06-23-2017, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 2cnd Chance
Think more "function over form", this car will be crazy fast!
How did Honda get to style those already cliche front scoops and the goofy wing out back!?!?!

Yuk


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