New Corvette C7

G-MAN2004 · 14 Jan 2013 at 18:38

We'll get to the specifics of its genetic makeup and appearance in a minute, but for now, you'll want to focus on these key bits: The all-new LT1 small-block V8 holds on to the same 6.2-liter displacement as the C6, here producing 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque backed by either a seven-speed manual or a six-speed paddleshift automatic. And although GM has yet to release the car's weight (we only know it won't be under 3,000 pounds as previously rumored), it's promising a better power-to-weight ratio than the Porsche 911 Carrera and Audi R8. In fact, Chevy pledges the C7 will run from 0-60 in less than four seconds and Z51 Performance Package examples will achieve cornering grip of over one g right out of the box. Further, 60-0 braking distances are said to be consistent with that of the outgoing Grand Sport and so are its lap times – impressive for a standard model.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/13/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-stingray-everything-there-is-to-know/

Looks so awesome.

acemastr · 14 Jan 2013 at 18:45

7 speed manual? be forever changing!

The Running Man · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:03

Needs bigger spoiler.

mrk · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:04

I like the trumpet display on the rear

Brookert · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:05

Will it have steering?

Yaayuh! · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:09

First corvette I like the look of. Hopefully it's not horribly plastic like and they've tamed the back end in cornering.

Clarkey · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:26

Rossi~ said:
and they've tamed the back end in cornering.

What was wrong with it before?

Helios1234 · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:27

AUTOCAR said:
The new Stingray is set to make it to the UK though official imports by Chevrolet in left-hand drive later this year, priced just above £50,000.

The new Chevrolet Corvette C7 will be offered in right-hand drive, but not before 2015. Speaking at today's Detroit motor show, Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter confirmed the car will emerge “after 2015”.

-VK- · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:32

Oh my...oh...I need one.

*FS - 1 x soul*

PMKeates · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:34

Needs more power

*waits for ZR1*

Andrew Moore · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:36

-VK- said:
Oh my...oh...I need one.

*FS - 1 x soul*

Didnt you sell that to work where you are now?

Makhaira · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:44

Have to see what it's like as a car, but in terms of looks that's a definite piece of artistry. Looks utterly stunning, possibly my new favourite car for design.

-VK- · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:52

Andrew Moore said:
Didnt you sell that to work where you are now?

They give refunds!

Only thing I'm not so sure on is the bonnet filter, hrmmm!

Gibbo · 14 Jan 2013 at 19:54

Brookert said:
Will it have steering?

Since the C5 they've steered pretty well.

thecremeegg · 14 Jan 2013 at 20:05

Porn

danza · 14 Jan 2013 at 20:42

Actually having to post in here again as this thing looks so awesome. WANT.

Lashout_UK · 14 Jan 2013 at 20:49

Gibbo said:
Since the C5 they've steered pretty well.

Even the C4 goes pretty well. Or a C3 with a Gymkhana package - but then that's quite an old-school "handles well". Takes some doing.

Jez · 14 Jan 2013 at 21:25

Gibbo said:
Since the C5 they've steered pretty well.

Indeed, the C6 drives as well as anything i have ever driven. Just where does this myth that the corvette is a straight line only barge actually come from?

Blackhawk47 · 14 Jan 2013 at 21:27

I like it...really like it and the interior looks great (definitely an improvement imo).

Not so sure about the camaro style rear lights - I kinda miss the round lights haha or the random black plastic vents, think it is a bit OTT.

Still awesome though, does anyone have any videos/sound clips or anything?

Deathwish · 14 Jan 2013 at 21:33

Damn, does anyone need a lung or kidney? First born? Anything?