C7 Vette update

**shady milkman** · 12-09-2009, 09:52 AM

looks good...the rear lights would have to be changed tho...the vette NEEDS to have the 4 oval taillights......if it didn't the wold would end.

**Zinergy** · 12-09-2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

looks good...the rear lights would have to be changed tho...the vette NEEDS to have the 4 oval taillights......if it didn't the wold would end.

The c4 zr1 had square.

I always wondered how the vette would be with a midengine design. The engine being right over the rear end is an amazing thing. Anyone who has driven a car hard with the engine in the back knows what real control is. The zr1 is fast around a track no doubt about that but it also extremly prone to spin outs. I have read multiple test where testers were testing cars with close or more power than the zr1 and they only have trouble in the zr1. Engine over rear axle is a beautiful thing when big power comes into play it gives even more benefits.

**SHines-IT** · 12-09-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

The c4 zr1 had square.

I always wondered how the vette would be with a midengine design. The engine being right over the rear end is an amazing thing. Anyone who has driven a car hard with the engine in the back knows what real control is. The zr1 is fast around a track no doubt about that but it also extremly prone to spin outs. I have read multiple test where testers were testing cars with close or more power than the zr1 and they only have trouble in the zr1. Engine over rear axle is a beautiful thing when big power comes into play it gives even more benefits.

Not in the Vette damn it....

My Corvette has square lights, lol.

**justinmc978** · 12-09-2009, 05:20 PM

yeah all 1991+ c4s do

**AKA Speedy** · 12-09-2009, 07:53 PM

I Haven't seen this mag article, but I know from owning transformers 2 (the movie this car debuted in) and listening to behind the scenes interview with Lutz... GM has no intention on actually producing this retro vette as the C7. maybe as a limited production piece, but its only purpose was to serve as side swipe in the movie (who was originally a red Ferrari).

If they did it would be a step in the wrong direction. the current C6 recorded the lowest drag coefficient in GM history. Its definitely the most Aero Efficient vette ever produced. this split window (which the window isn't even functional just cosmetic) doesn't look like an improvement. I don't know wind tunnel numbers, but just from looking at it, it doesn't look better IMO.

**justinmc978** · 12-09-2009, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by BrianH.WS6

I Haven't seen this mag article, but I know from owning transformers 2 (the movie this car debuted in) and listening to behind the scenes interview with Lutz... GM has no intention on actually producing this retro vette as the C7. maybe as a limited production piece, but its only purpose was to serve as side swipe in the movie (who was originally a red Ferrari).

If they did it would be a step in the wrong direction. the current C6 recorded the lowest drag coefficient in GM history. Its definitely the most Aero Efficient vette ever produced. this split window (which the window isn't even functional just cosmetic) doesn't look like an improvement. I don't know wind tunnel numbers, but just from looking at it, it doesn't look better IMO.

well yeah i'm for certain the transformers vette wont be production, and for good reason

**SHines-IT** · 12-10-2009, 12:45 AM

If they produce anything mid engine, and I think GM should. Just don't call it a Vette.

**justinmc978** · 12-10-2009, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

If they produce anything mid engine, and I think GM should. Just don't call it a Vette.

**Zinergy** · 12-10-2009, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

If they produce anything mid engine, and I think GM should. Just don't call it a Vette.

Agreed. I just said it would be interesteing to see if the vette would be a better performer.

**shady milkman** · 12-10-2009, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

The c4 zr1 had square.

I always wondered how the vette would be with a midengine design. The engine being right over the rear end is an amazing thing. Anyone who has driven a car hard with the engine in the back knows what real control is. The zr1 is fast around a track no doubt about that but it also extremly prone to spin outs. I have read multiple test where testers were testing cars with close or more power than the zr1 and they only have trouble in the zr1. Engine over rear axle is a beautiful thing when big power comes into play it gives even more benefits.

damn it Zinergy ..you know what i am talking about.
i wouldnt call the c4's rears square either..they are rounded on the edges am i correct ...its a squrcile

**Zinergy** · 12-10-2009, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

damn it Zinergy ..you know what i am talking about.
i wouldnt call the c4's rears square either..they are rounded on the edges am i correct ...its a squrcile

Yes ik what you mean, they are not perfect squares lol. But they arent circles like these

I also love the people of walmart sign in the corner

**shady milkman** · 12-10-2009, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

Yes ik what you mean, they are not perfect squares lol. But they arent circles like these

I also love the people of walmart sign in the corner

lol true..that is my car!

**Zinergy** · 12-10-2009, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

lol true..that is my car!

I thought you were black not mexican?

blacker then wesleysnipes

**shady milkman** · 12-10-2009, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

I thought you were black not mexican?

blacker then wesleysnipes

ziiiing well played sir

**Ramairgod84** · 12-10-2009, 04:32 PM

Try looking at the vette like this. the stingray. Replace those rear duct-grill ish looking things, with the normal taillights. Next, take away the body molding thats on the side windows. Draw out the rear hatch lines for the trunk. Rework the interior, and you have a pretty realistic look at what the next vette may look like. I know they said they want to incorporate more "retro" design cues, but they did that with the c6 too. The taillights on the c6 are reminescent of the old 70s taillights, or are supposed to from what old articles said. The old body lines. Oh and the front, well...im not sure

**SAGGIN** · 12-11-2009, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by 402 Guru

looks sexy but there goes the rear view a camera mounted rearview mirror sounds like a must standard. its the Transformers corvette

This will not be the C7 Vette.

**Mecinoid** · 12-12-2009, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by SiggyZ

Exactly my point. Corvette is and to me, should always stand for front engine, rear wheel drive.

Now, I'd like to see a AWD Vette. If executed right it could be a winner.

**Goat-E** · 12-12-2009, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

it is like a straight 4 or rotary engine powered Corvette ....leaves a bad taste in most peoples mouths..those are just not "corvette"

The original corvette was an inline 6 cylinder. A 360* view . . . I don't think this will be a production vehicle. Also FYI the 63' had a split window. I'm not a big Vette fan.
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**Smittro** · 12-12-2009, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by Goat-E

The original corvette was an inline 6 cylinder. A 360* view . . . I don't think this will be a production vehicle. Also FYI the 63' had a split window. I'm not a big Vette fan.

Yup a 1953 (first year) Corvette had a I6 called the "blue flame" mated to a 2spd power glide and a solid axle...