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Based on the latest information and CAD of the headlamp assembly I have revised my rendering of the ME to include a more paint-shop "accurate" nose and Aria style side scoop. It will be interesting to see the final rendition of the actual scoop. I also revised the fender top creases to be more like the GM design video of the Chevy sports-car -concept car which happens to be s bit like a C2-C3 and done this way look fairy good and the rear side window-scoop shape which is also similar to the GM design video car and the Aria.
I was able to straighten and flatten out the CAD images and assembly them roughly enough to get a decent idea of the overall shape and proportions of the car. I was also able to superimpose the headlamp assembly in place to discover the size of the headlamp. The front-on view is a best guess for now but should be relatively close. Of course some artistic license had to be take to fill in the blanks until we know more.
Let me know what you think.
Getting close. Take the Aria out of the side scoop near the rear wheel well.
Good job, glad to see you're continuing to evolve the render.
I'm not a fan of the ZR1-style splitter in the front view -- and it doesn't seem to match the actual contours of the nose. The side scoop is decidedly anti-Corvette too. It will be fun to see what the final rear end looks like.
Good job, glad to see you're continuing to evolve the render.
I'm not a fan of the ZR1-style splitter in the front view -- and it doesn't seem to match the actual contours of the nose. The side scoop is decidedly anti-Corvette too. It will be fun to see what the final rear end looks like.
If you are talking about the nose and scoop in the render directly above your message, that is taken directly from what is known about the car and is not really speculation. The main variance on the nose how pronounced to make the point on the nose. The black splitter is a bit big, there is one there but it flows more into the bottom bumper. On the scoops, those have been seen in many spy shots. The slit at the bottom that goes back toward the wheel well is a bit of artist's interpretation and is drawn from a concept car called the Aria, otherwise the scoops are spot on.
Last edited by Atari_Prime; 01-26-2018 at 10:48 AM.
If you are talking about the nose and scoop in the render directly above your message, that is taken directly from what is known about the car and is not really speculation. The main variance on the nose how pronounced to make the point on the nose. The black splitter is a bit big, there is one there but it flows more into the bottom bumper. On the scoops, those have been seen in many spy shots. The slit at the bottom that goes back toward the wheel well is a bit of artist's interpretation and is drawn from a concept car called the Aria, otherwise the scoops are spot on.
Thanks, The overall shapes and sizes are close. The final realization will be interesting to see and MUCH more exciting I am sure.!
The CAD image showing the side scoop shows the bottom edge being about mid wheel and something along the bottom line as shown by attachment holes.
Also you can see a substantial "bulge" in the center of the car for a coke-bottle shape.
Here is a new rendering based on the most current information and speculation. The overall stance, proportions and shape match the mule spy pics fairly well.
From the spy images it seems there is a larger more traditional structure in the nose area. The paint shop pics IMO show only an under-structure in the openings with the delta shaped buttresses. They seem too thin for and practical use. The top surface of the paint shop fascia shows similar curves and angles as the ZR1 hood so I followed the design thru. I opted to use similar details of the ZR1 such as the diffuser and hood exhaust port since they are race/test proven. I added a few cool looking top-fender louver vents for good measure.
The headlamps seem to line up similar to the C7 but look to be longer as shown and with the TRI bulb lamps. This design seems to account for the top most visible lamp from the side views. The side scoop, as seen in the spy and CAD images are approximately the correct size and shape while the final details are anyone's guess. I added a lower brake inlet as suggested above as well though the shape will likely be different and maybe similar to the C7 inlet.
Let me know what you think. Looking forward to more info and details!
Sadly, this looks incredibly accurate. GM would have better luck hiring Chris Bangle. The man responsible BMW atrocities such as the E90, E60, and E63 chassis.
The early spy pics show the c7 and c8 together and "seem" to be very similar size.
Would GM test a Caddy ME against a C7?
Looks even bigger than the C7 unfortunately. Based off the mules, we may have the tallest mid engine car in the world, with off road capabilities shown by the Silverado sized wheel gaps. lol
The sides also looks similar to this hybrid "vette inspired" hypercar
If the mid engine Corvette looks like the ARIA which I highly doubt, then it looks better than anything to ever come out of Italy. The Aria down right breath taking! God! I love it!
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I think what some of the renderings are missing is the trademark gills behind the front wheels. Would like to see more "Corvette Gills" in the renderings.
I think what some of the renderings are missing is the trademark gills behind the front wheels. Would like to see more "Corvette Gills" in the renderings.
just to see if it works...
Looks a bit out of place... like this anyway/... ; )
Last edited by firstvettesoon; 01-31-2018 at 06:42 PM.
01-26-2018, 06:39 AM
