C7 Corvette

[Cookie Monster]

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-secret-info-and-renderings-news







Looks OK from those pics. Not sure if I like it yet.

[Colonel Cadillac]

Still not a fan of the huge ass. It does look like it will have good visibility though. How real are these renderings, any ideas?

[CALL_911]

Looks like a transformer.

[Xer0]

I like the front, hate the rear.  Like the rear makes me angry that's how much I hate it.

[SVT666]

I like the front but hate the rear.

[68_427]

Still a rendering.

[2o6]

They really need to specify the "artist's rendering" title of these photos.

[68_427]

No doubt it's very close, but still not quite the real thing.

[sportyaccordy]

These renderings are based on service manual drawings that leaked

Overall I like it, though I kind of wish it looked more like a Corvette. They made big strides in the exterior from the C5 to the C6. This looks more like an AM Zagato.



Other than that, and the damn leaf springs, looks like a winner. No more interior gripes.

[S204STi]

"Likewise, the fiberglass-reinforced plastic leaf springs in use under Corvettes for three decades carry on."

LOL, come on guys...  I mean, I know they work, but man....  It seems like these would make chassis tuning excessively costly and complicated.

[Onslaught]

Not sure about the ass end. Kind of reminds me of the camaro back there and that's not a good thing. And the ugly ass vents on the hood are too much.

[hotrodalex]

The Corvette is #4 on the C&D Lightning Lap and can run the 'Ring in 7:19 and you guys still complain about the leaf spring? Obviously it's working better than 99% of the other suspensions out there...

[S204STi]

The Corvette is #4 on the C&D Lightning Lap and can run the 'Ring in 7:19 and you guys still complain about the leaf spring? Obviously it's working better than 99% of the other suspensions out there...

Did you read the post?  This is going to turn into ShitSPIN, I can see it now...

[GoCougs]

C&D all but confirmed that that is indeed what the C7 will look like.

The lol leaf springs continue as it sounds like they're carrying over the C5/C6 space frame chassis so keeping the existing suspension layout was essentially mandatory.

Also, I've read more on the new LT1. GM claims it's the most significant rework of the SB Chevy V8 since its debut in 1955.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

This should be merged with the other C7 thread.

The Corvette is #4 on the C&D Lightning Lap and can run the 'Ring in 7:19 and you guys still complain about the leaf spring? Obviously it's working better than 99% of the other suspensions out there...

I've said this so many times that I'm tired of repeating it..........

[FoMoJo]

The lines are a bit more reminiscent of the C3/C4 styling (a bit more curvier) than the recent models.  Not too bad.

[Payman]

Lots of fussy details here that look tacked on, like those gaudy chrome gills. I hope the A-pillar comes in body colour. Final judgement when I see an actual car and interior.

[Payman]

This should be merged with the other C7 thread.I've said this so many times that I'm tired of repeating it..........

I know. It's not like it's truck style leaf springs... it's a highly engineered transverse leaf spring (singular) that compliments a conventional sports cars rear suspension set up.

[MX793]

What I find most intriguing is the 7 speed manual that apparently will only use 4 gates for all gears (including reverse).  Almost sounds like a return of the 4+3.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

What I find most intriguing is the 7 speed manual that apparently will only use 4 gates for all gears (including reverse).  Almost sounds like a return of the 4+3.

I can't wait to see how that works.

[Lebowski]

I generally like it, but am not a big fan of the rectangular tail lights.  Corvette taillights should always be 4 round.

The leaf springs don't bother me, particularly if packaging is the reason they go that way as I've read (for those that actually buy the car, the decent trunk space is nice and was a big reason why the C6 was the only 2-seater I seriously considered as a daily driver back in '05-'06).

[MX793]

I generally like it, but am not a big fan of the rectangular tail lights.  Corvette taillights should always be 4 round.

Unless it's a '91-'96.  Then square is OK.

[Payman]

Leaked drawing of the IP. Again, reserving final judgement until I see the real deal, but unimpressed so far. What the hell is #17? A screen in the steering wheel hub?  Where is the e-brake handle?

[giant_mtb]

"Likewise, the fiberglass-reinforced plastic leaf springs in use under Corvettes for three decades carry on."

LOL, come on guys...  I mean, I know they work, but man....  It seems like these would make chassis tuning excessively costly and complicated.

On the other hand, since they've been using and modifying the system for 30 years, you'd think they'd be total experts at leaf springs.  Perhaps an advantage.

[giant_mtb]

Leaked drawing of the IP. Again, reserving final judgement until I see the real deal, but unimpressed so far. What the hell is #17? A screen in the steering wheel hub?  Where is the e-brake handle?

17 is probably the air bag.

[Onslaught]

17 is the airbag

[MX793]

Leaked drawing of the IP. Again, reserving final judgement until I see the real deal, but unimpressed so far. What the hell is #17? A screen in the steering wheel hub?  Where is the e-brake handle?

Probably an electric E-brake (if so, I'm guessing 23 is the E brake button).

[Catman]

Side vent looks a little ugly but the rest is OK.

[Payman]

Looks like the Solstice interior, which isn't promising.

[Payman]

Probably an electric E-brake (if so, I'm guessing 23 is the E brake button).

I hope you're wrong.