Corvette C7

[DarkAvengerZR1]

It is just, Corvette C6 is my favorite car of all time. Z06 version is, but the others are also really fine to me! Lol

 

[Jay]

Clearly the C6 draws in the ladies

 

[DarkAvengerZR1]

Not really... lol

 

[ND4SPD]

Clearly the C6 draws in the ladies

Not really... lol

Lol, anyways...
So after going through photo's of test mule's in C6 bodies and camo'd C7's I've realized something. There seems to be a lack of rear sway bar.

I wonder if this new car has a setup similar to Mclaren's adaptive ride control on the MP4-12C.
Most likely the newest iteration of the F55 Magnetic ride control, which I love quite a bit in my car.

 

[DarkAvengerZR1]

 

[ND4SPD]

Anyone else just realized that the Jalopnik sketch of the C7 even has the wheel design spot on from what we're now seeing on the mules?

Point in case:

 

[RocZX]

Anyone else just realized that the Jalopnik sketch of the C7 even has the wheel design spot on from what we're now seeing on the mules?

I never noticed that, just more proof that Jalopnik was right.

 

[ND4SPD]

I've just got some more supposed real leaked photo's courtesy of a certain forum. I think the Stingray name is back!
Supposed pics of the engine bay showing what's supposedly the LT1 and LT4, interesting that we'd go back to that pattern of engine names.

Person who leaked these photo's also said this.

Please no one flame me and don't shoot messenger. I have seen 5 or 6 detailed photographs and was asked not to distribute them. Nothing was said about describing what I see on them. I can try to answer questions beyond what I post below.

I have seen behind the scene details of the new C7.

I can give you some info that hopefully confirms I am not yanking your chain.

Everyone will rip me saying I am full of it but I figured you would appreciate the heads up.

I initially wasn't liking to early leaked photos... Like everyone but I think everyone will be falling in love with it.

I can answer many of the questions you may have.

I can't give you the department as it will potentially give away the leak.

LT4 engine.. Base model only for 2014, supercharged 2015.

Exhaust improved, dual note exhaust. Tips look exactly like c6

GM wanted to slim down "hips" of car so rear end is noticeably thinner.

They are aware of uproar on tailights and said, " they bitched about fixed headlights on C6 and then got used to it, it will be same with tailights.

Detroit auto show official press release 1/17/13

Center stack in interior similar to current but vertical passenger grab handle just to right of Nav unit.

Cluster has large flat screen about 4" high by 6.5" wide centered in middle. Speedo on left side of flat screen ( real speedo, not a digital graphic one) on right side of flat screen is fuel gauge upper right , above temp gauge.

Speedo gauge on left like a reverse capital D and the right side cluster looks like a capital D.

Steering wheel has flat bottom like an F1 car.

7 speed manual- reverse is far right and down.

Parking break handle is non existent as far as I can see but looks like it is a switch in center console like a window switch.... Maybe electronic. Just to right of ride control selector. Not sure how it works..

Ride control selector is in same place.

LED ambient lighting

Big front grill opening has a middle horizontal bar the color of the paint that I haven't seen in other drawings.

Crossed flag logo more V shaped.

Fender logo of a stingray fish.. Very cool.

Rear bumper "corvette" lettering is not the same color as car.

Rear tailights do resemble camaro/ Malibu but VERY angry looking.....

Convertible up and down button in same place.

Also, take note of this. Between the open hatch of the C7 and the Jalopnik sketch, the body line's seem spot on.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I think it will look pretty awesome.

 

[Shoe67]

Out of the long quoted post above, the thinner tail and larger grill will be really nice

 

[homeforsummer]

Steering wheel has flat bottom like an F1 car.

Parking break handle is non existent as far as I can see but looks like it is a switch in center console like a window switch.... Maybe electronic. Just to right of ride control selector. Not sure how it works..

*Sigh*

Guess it was only a matter of time before America started fannying about with stuff like this too. No longer is the U.S. the last bastion of Keep It Simple, Stupid...

 

[Tornado]

"Yeah, we know it looks awful. Why don't you just deal with it."


That ought to work out real well for you, GM.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

Also, take note of this. Between the open hatch of the C7 and the Jalopnik sketch, the body line's seem spot on.

What about the other stuff that doesn't? The windows are different. Doors don't line up the same way. The front overhang is longer in the sketch. I also don't see the "side molding" by the hatch and spoiler.

 

[ND4SPD]

What about the other stuff that doesn't? The windows are different. Doors don't line up the same way. The front overhang is longer in the sketch. I also don't see the "side molding" by the hatch and spoiler.

I'm just saying the Jalopnik rendering seem's the most accurate.
Again, how about these two photo's.



Doors seem to line up the same way, the front overhang seems about the same too.
Same goes for the windows, they look quite similar.

On this mule, you can kind of see this supposed rear window where the camo isn't properly on.

And, if you look at this photo closely of the camo'd car you'll also see the vents on top of the rear fender like the ones on the Jalopnik renderings.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

That does seem pretty close if the headlights aren't fully revealed. I'm not exactly convinced by the rear window and hatch area.

 

[ND4SPD]

That does seem pretty close if the headlights aren't fully revealed. I'm not exactly convinced by the rear window and hatch area.

That's the fun part of supposed renderings and fully camo'd cars. So much speculation and hype! Can't wait to see this car fully unveiled.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

I prefer it without the carefully analyzed sketches. Then the camo does its job and I can wait until the car gets released.

 

[Wyvern_64]

When IS is supposed to be unveiled?

 

[Slash]

January 17th I think.

 

[Joey D]

Yup January sounds about right since I'm guessing it's going to be shown at the Detroit auto show.

 

[Organ-Donor]

I'm never going to get used to ugly Camaro style tail lights. I really hope they don't look like the sketch and keep the normal 4 oval lights. I hate the sharp lines too. If I wanted a Camaro I would buy a Camaro.

 

[Slash]

Yup January sounds about right since I'm guessing it's going to be shown at the Detroit auto show.

Thats the rumor so far. That date might have been confirmed but I'm not sure.

I'm never going to get used to ugly Camaro style tail lights. I really hope they don't look like the sketch and keep the normal 4 oval lights. I hate the sharp lines too. If I wanted a Camaro I would buy a Camaro.

TBH if done right I don't think it'll be too bad as I like Jalopnik's render.

 

[ND4SPD]

Here's a cool little find. A local Corvette tuner that goes by the name of Caravaggio has been working on this C6 they call the "supercoupe" well before C7 rendering's came about. Apparently they got flooded by the amount of calls they got after the jalopnik renderings. I think it looks pretty damn good, and it does look quite a bit like the C7 renders. Here's what they've said about it and the bit about showing it to automotive designer's is pretty interesting......

Well I thought I would share some photos of a car that we have been working on for a while. It started with a concept drawing and a 2005 Corvette convertible. The idea was to take the Corvette to the next level as far as design. The idea was shown to several designers in the Automotive world and needless to say they all thought it was a great idea. So began the journey, it was an even bigger undertaking then we thought. The idea was to change the roof line on the car and leave the rest of it alone.

 

[McLaren]

Would love to see that when it's finished. Caravaggio are the ones responsible for most of the interior upgrades available for the cars.

 

[YSSMAN]

*Sigh*

Guess it was only a matter of time before America started fannying about with stuff like this too. No longer is the U.S. the last bastion of Keep It Simple, Stupid...

I was surprised about the possibly electronic emergency brake. It seems counter-intuitive with the sports car notion, but then again, I'm not up on the safety requirements for these cars now.

I'm interested to hear how GM is handling the 7-speed manual, and whether or not this thing is getting the 8-speed automatic that they're working on.

 

[Nessy]

Give me that Caravaggio over the new Corvette Anyday... (that's if the new Vette turns out anything like those renders iv'e been seeing).
And yes, i know it has the same rear glasshouse/buttresses... but it suits the existing body better imo.

 

[DarkAvengerZR1]

It looks so much cool. I hope the C7 looks more near that Caravaggio indeed.

 

[ND4SPD]

Caravaggio is located about half an hour from me. I think I'll ask what the progress is on the supercoupe. If they let me look at it, I'll definitely make the drive over with my camera!

 

[Horde_R35]

This can go here...

 

[Slash]

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