GM Reveals 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray - Page 30

SummoneR · 01-15-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Forty5th

I'm glad it's a major departure. I'm glad the new Stingray is far from retro. And I'm glad it's more exotic-like and will likely have a global appeal, not simply penned to please the purists. IMO change is good for the Vette so it's about time. GM thought outside-the-box. Kudos. I'd certainly seriously consider one once those ADMs subside... likely in 2014.

I agree! This is how I feel about it. The 4th Gen Camaro died because sales sucked because the design though tit was better in the end IMO it just was not radical enough. The 5th Gen blew up in sales because it was so different from the 4th Gen. This new Vette needed to be drastically different to continue to compete IMO>

motorhead · 01-15-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I love the Corvette too, and to me this new Corvette is as fresh and exciting as the 63 Split Window Coupe was. I did own a 65 Stingray in the 70's and this one is just as much a Corvette as that one was.

I'm glad you like it just as the majority seem to on here. GM needs to have a winner here. I want to like it ,but the back side is just to much for me. It looks like something Hot Wheels Designed. I'm hoping that when I see a real one in front of me that it changes my mind. All I know is from the very first glimpse of the Camaro, I was sold.

motorhead · 01-15-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

I keep hearing this Kansas song in my head... not sure how your hearing is...

My hearing sucks. To many years of guns, loud music and loud cars.

Angrybird 12 · 01-15-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I'm glad you like it just as the majority seem to on here. GM needs to have a winner here. I want to like it ,but the back side is just to much for me. It looks like something Hot Wheels Designed. I'm hoping that when I see a real one in front of me that it changes my mind. All I know is from the very first glimpse of the Camaro, I was sold.

I can tell you why I was sold on the 5th gen Camaro, because it brought back so many memories to me of the 69 SS I came so close to owning but it slipped through my fingers. I always regretted not being able to buy it. As soon as I saw the new Camaro I knew it was on my next car list.

I was never really a fan of the C1 Vette, but the first day I saw a C2 at 9 years old I knew I wanted one..10 years later I had one. If I could afford to keep my Camaro and buy a C7 I probably would. But since I am retired on a fixed income now it is beyond my wildest dreams...

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 01:49 PM

Different strokes for different folks. Can't please these purists no matter what. Let them be... in denial, in refusal, in discontent, in dissatisfaction, whatever, etc. Chances are there will be more likes than dislikes on the new Stingray anyway.

If you like it then that's what counts, and if you dislike it then that's respected as well as your personal choice. One thing for sure, I love looking at this pic below over and over... because it pays homage to the past while boldly embracing/changing (and challenging) its future. Like many and I have said, change is good for the new vette. The Vette's major milestone is

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Frojas3440 · 01-15-2013, 01:50 PM

I never used to like Corvettes but this car right here is just a thing of beauty!!! Im speechless!!!

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Frojas3440

I never used to like Corvettes but this car right here is just a thing of beauty!!! Im speechless!!!

Completely agree. Breaks the Vette out of its motorhead, gearhead, or rich old man mentality. Worldwide appeal is GM's approach. For many purists lost, there will be tenfold more admirers gained. I think it's a good move. Times change. Look at what Porsche did when they transitioned from air-cooled to water-cooled. That was a huge debate. At least now the new Vette is different, for the better.

radametz · 01-15-2013, 02:05 PM

Alright so here's my $0.02 on the taillights: With the sharp crisp lines of the Stingray, round taillights would've looked completely out of place and borderline hideous. I'd actually like to see someone Photoshop some round lights on there just to see what it would look like. And, as was stated before, the reason this car has such sharp lines is because of the hours and hours logged in the wind tunnel. Notice how a lot of high-end performance cars seem to have very similar lines as of late? This is why.

IMO, Chevrolet hit a homerun with the Stingray. I've had numerous friends who have only liked European sports cars tell me within the past 2 days that they would buy a Stingray in a heartbeat. Great job by GM!!

Frojas3440 · 01-15-2013, 02:19 PM

You took the words right out of my mouth: "Breaks the Vette out of its motorhead, gearhead, or rich old man mentality."

motorhead · 01-15-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Frojas3440

You took the words right out of my mouth: "Breaks the Vette out of its motorhead, gearhead, or rich old man mentality."

That will only be proven when rap stars and basket ball players park them in there garages just to look at like they do with other supercars.

tramtwo · 01-15-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Forty5th

Different strokes for different folks. Can't please these purists no matter what. Let them be... in denial, in refusal, in discontent, in dissatisfaction, whatever, etc. Chances are there will be more likes than dislikes on the new Stingray anyway.

If you like it then that's what counts, and if you dislike it then that's respected as well as your personal choice. One thing for sure, I love looking at this pic below over and over... because it pays homage to the past while boldly embracing/changing (and challenging) its future. Like many and I have said, change is good for the new vette. The Vette's major milestone is

.

Shouldn't we by now be talking about the good ole days when cars just rolled?

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

That will only be proven when rap stars and basket ball players park them in there garages just to look at like they do with other supercars.

I don't see a problem with that... just like, say for example, certain folks or groups go googoogaga on John Deeres, Remingtons, etc...

The point is maybe the new Vettes breaks out of the mold on stereotyping the typical owner. Time will tell...

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Shouldn't we by now be talking about the good ole days when cars just rolled?

And maybe soon the Stingray will literally fly once the Z06 and ZR1 variants rolls out...

2cnd chance · 01-15-2013, 03:00 PM

After looking at and reading the lengthy information released, what are they going to do to this Corvette to make it into a Z06 or ZR1? Brakes, wheels, tires, engine?
The C6 Z06 and ZR1 have the aluminum structure which adds many $$$$$ to the base Corvette, but the C7 base now has the aluminum structure. So again what will the changes be? Anything significant?

01-15-2013, 02:05 PM	#414
radametz Drives: 2013 CRT 2SS/1LE; 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 648 View My Garage	Alright so here's my $0.02 on the taillights: With the sharp crisp lines of the Stingray, round taillights would've looked completely out of place and borderline hideous. I'd actually like to see someone Photoshop some round lights on there just to see what it would look like. And, as was stated before, the reason this car has such sharp lines is because of the hours and hours logged in the wind tunnel. Notice how a lot of high-end performance cars seem to have very similar lines as of late? This is why. IMO, Chevrolet hit a homerun with the Stingray. I've had numerous friends who have only liked European sports cars tell me within the past 2 days that they would buy a Stingray in a heartbeat. Great job by GM!! __________________

01-15-2013, 01:49 PM	#411
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Different strokes for different folks. Can't please these purists no matter what. Let them be... in denial, in refusal, in discontent, in dissatisfaction, whatever, etc. Chances are there will be more likes than dislikes on the new Stingray anyway. If you like it then that's what counts, and if you dislike it then that's respected as well as your personal choice. One thing for sure, I love looking at this pic below over and over... because it pays homage to the past while boldly embracing/changing (and challenging) its future. Like many and I have said, change is good for the new vette. The Vette's major milestone is .

01-15-2013, 01:50 PM	#412
Frojas3440 Yogi Drives: Cyber Gray 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Rochelle, NY Posts: 68	I never used to like Corvettes but this car right here is just a thing of beauty!!! Im speechless!!!

01-15-2013, 02:19 PM	#415
Frojas3440 Yogi Drives: Cyber Gray 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Rochelle, NY Posts: 68	You took the words right out of my mouth: "Breaks the Vette out of its motorhead, gearhead, or rich old man mentality."

01-15-2013, 03:00 PM	#420
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	After looking at and reading the lengthy information released, what are they going to do to this Corvette to make it into a Z06 or ZR1? Brakes, wheels, tires, engine? The C6 Z06 and ZR1 have the aluminum structure which adds many $$$$$ to the base Corvette, but the C7 base now has the aluminum structure. So again what will the changes be? Anything significant?

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