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Thread: C7 Corvette vs Nissan GTR
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01-07-2008, 09:02 AM #1
C7 Corvette vs Nissan GTR
As a Corvette owner and enthusiast, I "like" the concept behind the new supercharged ZR1. When these car's hit the local streets, it's going to be reeeaaally interesting to say the least, yes indeedy. However, I just don't see it on the same level as the upcoming GTR. Rumor has it though that the C7 Corvette will be incorporating something that the new ZR1 should have, that is to say, AWD (Click Here)! GM needs to make this happen, I mean, can you imagine an AWD Corvette? Yup, I can too....
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01-09-2008, 05:35 AM #2
Yeah don't get me wrong, it would be nice but... after one of the guys on here get ahold of one and really start making power with it, the cost to upgrade the drive train inorder to handle the power is going to be double as expensive! Plus awd cars are fun in the snow and such, but who is driving their awd corvette in the winter? I love awd cars like the STI but, I love power sliding and donuts, drifting, or whatever you want to do with rwd. Thats still realatively cheap instead of selling my left one inorder to do a donut. Just my opinion.
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01-09-2008, 06:25 AM #3Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
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01-09-2008, 06:54 PM #4
Why does the 'vette "need" AWD? I'm tired of hearing it, AWD has it's own drawbacks. If the system isn't broke why fix it? BTW, it's rumored that a new GTR has been wrecked already, so much for AWD and traction control
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01-09-2008, 07:45 PM #5
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i thought the ZR1 was still a C6.....
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01-10-2008, 03:36 AM #6
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01-10-2008, 04:52 AM #7
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awd on a Vette doesn't sound marketable at all. besides that, can you imagine the electronics nightmares?
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01-11-2008, 01:21 AM #8
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01-11-2008, 05:15 AM #9
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01-30-2008, 08:10 AM #10
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Ditto the weight penalty.
AWD on a Vette is neat in theory, but living down here in the South, I wouldn't bother with it. I would rather have a lighter and fast RWD version.
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02-11-2008, 07:19 PM #11
AWD on a vette?
um, no. Vette's make their name for being uber light. Add a Drop box and another drive axle and your light rocket ship just turned into a B51 bomber that can drive in "snow".
Big nayy from this side.
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02-11-2008, 09:13 PM #12
the vette is still supposed to have a quicker 0-60 time then the gtr even thought it is not awd
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02-11-2008, 09:43 PM #13
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A vette with awd would be new winter beater in another 10 years if they did it! Other than that the awd Vette idea sucks.
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02-12-2008, 03:08 PM #14Originally Posted by Frosty
Originally Posted by Frosty
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02-12-2008, 06:59 PM #15
Not only would awd on a vette be the worst idea ever, but the heritage in the corvette. You can't change something 55 years old! That would be like putting a 4 banger in our vehicles. You just don't do it. Anyways with the right stall/tires or even launch you can most of the time beat an awd out of the hole. To me awd is basically training wheels for people who can't drive/launch.
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02-12-2008, 07:58 PM #16
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02-12-2008, 08:08 PM #17
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02-12-2008, 08:10 PM #18
AWD will definitely be a turn off for me
You guys have touched all the points -and very valid ones- as to why it will suck
Even with the option of turning it off, still not right
Some things in life go hand in hand, AWD and a Corvette is not one of them2007 Audi RS 4
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02-12-2008, 09:02 PM #19
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02-13-2008, 03:32 AM #20
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