C7 Chevy Corvette Front and Rear Fascias Revealed by Supplier Video - Page 11

mhoward1 · 01-16-2013, 06:38 AM

While I know that is only a video game, but it sure shows how things have changed if a high production base model car can do over 200 MPH.

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delongedoug · 01-16-2013, 11:08 AM

Seriously! I have a book of 'Supercars' and their criteria was hitting the 200mph club. The Z06 had made it in and now the base C7 will.

I don't know what the new pricing will be like, but you can get into a brand new C6 for under $50k and they have a top speed of 190mph. I wouldn't want anything less than a full weld in cage if I was pushing it on the track. Corvettes never really did it for me, but what a performance bargain!

SkiWrex · 01-16-2013, 11:19 AM

ahh the LT1 returns, hopefully it sounds as aggressive as the the one from the 90's.

The Dayman · 01-16-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiWrex

ahh the LT1 returns, hopefully it sounds as aggressive as the the one from the 90's.

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Start-up Exhaust: Video - YouTube

Start-up/idle. No revving

Rootus · 01-16-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dayman

Start-up/idle. No revving

Sounds like every other Chevy I can remember hearing. Not horrible, but they could take some lessons from Ford on how to make muffler music. Maybe it's a firing order issue :shrug: (I know the LS1 was practically a Ford design, but I don't think they adopted 13726548 did they?)

Timmysubie · 01-16-2013, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dayman

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Start-up Exhaust: Video - YouTube

Start-up/idle. No revving

Exactly how I felt. I was like "oohhhh that tickles a little... more please".. and then to not rev I kept checking the play bar to see if the video had paused.

SkiWrex · 01-16-2013, 02:10 PM

http://youtu.be/t2LYSXejk44

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dayman

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Start-up Exhaust: Video - YouTube

Start-up/idle. No revving

Sounds nothing like the 1990's LT1, BUT it has a supercar tone to it

Hondaslayer · 01-16-2013, 02:37 PM

Alright,

After seeing the grey, unnnngghghhhhhhh Ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff ffff

I can go with it.

mhoward1 · 01-16-2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delongedoug

Seriously! I have a book of 'Supercars' and their criteria was hitting the 200mph club. The Z06 had made it in and now the base C7 will.

I don't know what the new pricing will be like, but you can get into a brand new C6 for under $50k and they have a top speed of 190mph. I wouldn't want anything less than a full weld in cage if I was pushing it on the track. Corvettes never really did it for me, but what a performance bargain!

I have already seen rumors that with the new Aero, and improvements to the ZR1 motor, it may see 240+ MPH.

TypeC · 01-17-2013, 12:12 AM

I love Vettes and all, but that is HIDEOUS! Tacky, ugly, and tasteless. WTF? The C6 (especially wide body models) were beautiful!

Scooby921 · 01-17-2013, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiWrex

ahh the LT1 returns, hopefully it sounds as aggressive as the the one from the 90's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dayman

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Start-up Exhaust: Video - YouTube

Start-up/idle. No revving

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmysubie

Exactly how I felt. I was like "oohhhh that tickles a little... more please".. and then to not rev I kept checking the play bar to see if the video had paused.

They sound a bit like Corsa's C6 exhaust. Less bass, bit more rasp. I smile and look every time they fire one up in the garage and head out to the test site.

http://corsaperformance.com/product_...px?product=719

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiWrex

http://youtu.be/t2LYSXejk44

Sounds nothing like the 1990's LT1, BUT it has a supercar tone to it

That sounds like ass.

SCRAPPYDO · 01-17-2013, 11:40 AM

THe sound a car makes at idle is not really a fair comparison to how it really sounds while driving.

and M5 and M3 sound like old tractors with an exhaust leak at idle, but once they are at song, they sound glorious.

warpath · 01-17-2013, 11:50 AM

Convert:

WRXHillClimb · 01-17-2013, 12:05 PM

GT-R needs to take roof line lessons from this.

White out · 01-17-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCRAPPYDO

THe sound a car makes at idle is not really a fair comparison to how it really sounds while driving.

and M5 and M3 sound like old tractors with an exhaust leak at idle, but once they are at song, they sound glorious.

I had an E36M3, the sound it made in the upper rpms

Turbo4me · 01-18-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaslayer

That's not pro-touring, that's what happens when overweight 50 something white guys try to be "edgy" and "in touch with the youth"

No, that is what happens when some young punk tries to make a nice car look 'better' by putting crap like that on it.

tylerzero · 01-21-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXHillClimb

GT-R needs to take roof line lessons from this.

This.

My bro-in-law has a C6 Grand Sport and is currently expriencing Corvette envy with the C7.

The Duke · 01-21-2013, 03:34 PM

Saw it in person at Detroit. The more I see it, the more I just see the current Corvette with a front grill and some scoops. The only "new" part is the rear, which is hit/miss. I haven't really decided on how I feel about it.

Bryan T · 01-21-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warpath

Convert:

I can't put into words how terrible I think that looks. Was this designed by a committee?

hkerekes · 01-21-2013, 06:31 PM

Convertible C7

Hondaslayer · 01-21-2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo4me

No, that is what happens when some young punk tries to make a nice car look 'better' by putting crap like that on it.

We can at least agree that it looks wretched.

delongedoug · 01-21-2013, 08:04 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5977767/the-new-...-hits-the-road

Scooby921 · 01-22-2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Duke

Saw it in person at Detroit. The more I see it, the more I just see the current Corvette with a front grill and some scoops. The only "new" part is the rear, which is hit/miss. I haven't really decided on how I feel about it.

From the outside, perhaps. Overall shape is not significantly different. The front end got some styling changes. Headlights seem to be a more significant change. Of course the rear end is completely new. The rear hatch / glass canopy is a rather major change. They've done away with the complete greenhouse style and added C-pillars to the vehicle. I expect this provides more chassis rigidity in the coupes.

The bigger changes are the interior and driveline. Everyone has their own opinion on the interior styling. The driveline changes are quite fantastic. New engine with more base power. New transmission with an extra gear which can do a lot for acceleration and/or top speed as well as fuel economy. The rear diff has an eLSD which can do a lot of magical things for performance and putting power to the ground.

Overall it is a pretty big step forward from the previous generation.

WRXHillClimb · 01-22-2013, 11:51 AM

Wow I didn't realize how horrible a 1/2 unpainted plastic back end looked until the blue one in that jalopnic link. I honestly cvan't make up my mind now.

subyski · 01-22-2013, 12:17 PM

I'm not sure about the rear end. As a Corvette fan, the rear end doesn't seem to have the Corvette-ness feel. I'm sure it will grow on me once I see it in person. For some reason, when I see the rear end with the new logo, I think Pontiac Firebird. The front and side looks sharp.

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01-16-2013, 06:38 AM	#251
mhoward1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9481 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: FFR Challenge #43 Vehicle: 2011 Carrera 4s 2009 BMW M5	While I know that is only a video game, but it sure shows how things have changed if a high production base model car can do over 200 MPH. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-16-2013, 11:08 AM	#252
delongedoug Scooby Specialist Member#: 124113 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: To infinity Vehicle: and beyond!	Seriously! I have a book of 'Supercars' and their criteria was hitting the 200mph club. The Z06 had made it in and now the base C7 will. I don't know what the new pricing will be like, but you can get into a brand new C6 for under $50k and they have a top speed of 190mph. I wouldn't want anything less than a full weld in cage if I was pushing it on the track. Corvettes never really did it for me, but what a performance bargain!

01-16-2013, 11:19 AM	#253
SkiWrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 142559 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Utah Vehicle: 02 psm wagg 06 GSXR 1000	ahh the LT1 returns, hopefully it sounds as aggressive as the the one from the 90's.

01-16-2013, 02:37 PM	#258
Hondaslayer Brain Stew Moderator Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 1998 Forester,lifted 1975 VW Westfalia tin top	Alright, After seeing the grey, unnnngghghhhhhhh Ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff ffff I can go with it.

01-17-2013, 12:12 AM	#260
TypeC Scooby Guru Member#: 9794 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Texas Vehicle: 02 2.5LWRX-Retired 335i w/twins	I love Vettes and all, but that is HIDEOUS! Tacky, ugly, and tasteless. WTF? The C6 (especially wide body models) were beautiful!

01-17-2013, 11:40 AM	#262
SCRAPPYDO Scooby Guru Member#: 873 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Just outside of Houston TX Vehicle: 2013 Golf R 1971 240Z	THe sound a car makes at idle is not really a fair comparison to how it really sounds while driving. and M5 and M3 sound like old tractors with an exhaust leak at idle, but once they are at song, they sound glorious.

01-17-2013, 11:50 AM	#263
warpath Scooby Specialist Member#: 84622 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: -=OT B-Lister=- Vehicle: 2010 EVO X GSR 1992 MKIII Supra	Convert:

01-17-2013, 12:05 PM	#264
WRXHillClimb Scooby Specialist Member#: 206907 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Abq, NM Vehicle: 2005 Honda s2000 White	GT-R needs to take roof line lessons from this.

01-21-2013, 03:34 PM	#268
The Duke Scooby Specialist Member#: 264877 Join Date: Nov 2010	Saw it in person at Detroit. The more I see it, the more I just see the current Corvette with a front grill and some scoops. The only "new" part is the rear, which is hit/miss. I haven't really decided on how I feel about it.

01-21-2013, 06:31 PM	#270
hkerekes Scooby Specialist Member#: 66310 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: PastyWhiteBitchTits Vehicle: 12 BOSS, 89 Ranger 05 SV650, 03 Beetle	Convertible C7

01-21-2013, 08:04 PM	#272
delongedoug Scooby Specialist Member#: 124113 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: To infinity Vehicle: and beyond!	http://jalopnik.com/5977767/the-new-...-hits-the-road

01-22-2013, 11:51 AM	#274
WRXHillClimb Scooby Specialist Member#: 206907 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Abq, NM Vehicle: 2005 Honda s2000 White	Wow I didn't realize how horrible a 1/2 unpainted plastic back end looked until the blue one in that jalopnic link. I honestly cvan't make up my mind now.

01-22-2013, 12:17 PM	#275
subyski Scooby Specialist Member#: 202642 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Centennial, Colorado Vehicle: '08 2.5i,'65 Stang '80 Vette L82,'73 914 2.0	I'm not sure about the rear end. As a Corvette fan, the rear end doesn't seem to have the Corvette-ness feel. I'm sure it will grow on me once I see it in person. For some reason, when I see the rear end with the new logo, I think Pontiac Firebird. The front and side looks sharp.