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Old 06-24-2015, 01:36 AM
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What do you guys think? Those who know about this edition vette or the mako, was it just an appearance package or something special?

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2015/06/23/gm-registers-a-trademark-for-corvette-manta-ray/
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Could be the Zora!!!!
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Care to explain how?
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It is the next generation Corvette car that will be front-wheel drive and feature a 4 cylinder turbo.
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Originally Posted by DaveN007
It is the next generation Corvette car that will be front-wheel drive and feature a 4 cylinder turbo.
... 4 cylinder twin turbo
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The all new, SmartVette
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Originally Posted by NofakeJake
... 4 cylinder twin turbo
Are there even any car manufacturers that sell TT I4's???
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bringing back the Corvair...finally!



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You guys crack me up!
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Originally Posted by four0nefive
Are there even any car manufacturers that sell TT I4's???



http://www.dreyerreinboldbmwnorth.co...der-engine.htm

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/05/2...an-st/#image-1

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I guess there are manufacturers that make TT I4's! Thanks for the links Mike.
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Originally Posted by four0nefive
I guess there are manufacturers that make TT I4's! Thanks for the links Mike.
You're welcome!

Hey, if Apple is making watches, you know a TT 4 cylinder had to be next
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Originally Posted by NofakeJake
You're welcome!

Hey, if Apple is making watches, you know a TT 4 cylinder had to be next
Of course!
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69 Corvette show car


http://www.corvettes.nl/gm_prototype...ray/index.html
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Originally Posted by VetterFlyer
Manta is a bigger species than a stingray ain't it?
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Very interesting indeed. Here's my front page take on it...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...-ray-corvette/
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Back in the early '70s GM had the Manta Ray and a couple other cars on display in the original Corvette Corral at Wisconsin's Road America. I remember watching them drive the Manta Ray out of the Corral at the end of the weekend and watching those rear brake lights flip up when the driver stepped on the brake pedal.

I kind of wish that GM would cease trying to turn the Corvette into a series of cars each model year. The Corvette was originally a very unique single model auto in the Chevy line up from '53 thru '62. With the Stingray in '63 it became a two car line up with the introduction of the coupe in addition to the original convertible. Now days there were standard Vettes, Gran Sports, Z06, 427 Convertible, and ZR1 in the C6 line up. GM should be concentrating its efforts on improving the quality of the product rather than continuing to introduce more variations of the car.

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Originally Posted by Phil~
Could be the Zora!!!!
INDEED, that will be the new mid engine car. With out a doubt. Cold hard fact that this car has been approved for production.

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GM is starting a movie franchise with the "Manta Ray" as the protagonist. It's a super hero themed film about a misanthropic loaner that decides to take a vacation at the beach. Upon entering the water, he encounters a large menacing looking creature. As he bends down to get a closer look, the manta strikes with brute force. Somehow the DNA of the Manta and the DNA of the man mix as a lightning bolt strikes the two at exactly the same moment. From that moment on, the man has strange powers. He's able to tell which stores have the best Black Friday deals months in advance, and can always estimate the correct amount of pasta to boil, regardless how many guests arrive.

At least it'll be better than Transformers.

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Originally Posted by Black&White
INDEED, that will be the new mid engine car. With out a doubt. Cold hard fact that this car has been approved for production.
MmmmK



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