Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,928
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 6,928 |
At first glance, I like the new 'vette. It'll definitely be a great performer on the track and GM finally ceded to complaints about the interior. I do, however, think the Corvette is getting too close to "cartoonish" territory, like the Viper(Vettes and Vipers now look too much the same to me). The front is Viper, sides are GTR, and the tail is Camaro-ish...the car does look quite good though, esp in red.
Half of communication is listening. You can't listen with your mouth.
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422 |
Farewell - June 4, 2020
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786 |
Drool!!
I agree with Leno. Looks like a vet redesigned by a European. I'd buy one if I actually had $$
One question. Is a sports care really allowed to go ding-ding when you leave the door open? It really detracts from the he-man image of the vet.
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703 |
Can't wait to see how well it performs.... and what the next Z06/ZR1 will do!
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422 |
A lot of the YouTube comments are about how people hate the changes... OK. So I understand some level of attachment to the easily recognized round taillights, but it is that same attitude of hating change that has made the Corvette a "boring" looking car to me. The Stingray looks so amazingly agressive and still has the Corvette cues all over too. They finally took the early 90's looking body style and made it current for that level of vehicle.
Farewell - June 4, 2020
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786 |
I would say "Corvette cues all over" is understated. It is unmistakably a Corvette, but it is a dramatically different look. I always thought that is what designers aim for in a makeover. Over the years vette designers have consistently managed to do this. You can take cars from the 50's through to this model and they are unmistakably from the same family.
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703 |
I would say "Corvette cues all over" is understated. It is unmistakably a Corvette, but it is a dramatically different look. I always thought that is what designers aim for in a makeover. Over the years vette designers have consistently managed to do this. You can take cars from the 50's through to this model and they are unmistakably from the same family. I agree with this
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422 |
Yes, exactly, but for once it actually looks significantly different after so many years of the almost same look (at least to non-Corvette experts).
Farewell - June 4, 2020
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,444 Likes: 16
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,444 Likes: 16 |
What I find unique are the lines. They are not round, but straight. I'm liking it more and more all the time. I'm looking forward to see what the Z06/ZR1 models look like. Hopefully, they keep both, Z06 N/A and ZR1 boosted. I'd also like to see the removable top on the performance models. My C6Z needs a playmate....
|
|
|
Re: New Corvette
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,422 |
Farewell - June 4, 2020
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,964
Posts442,603
Members15,631
|
Most Online2,699 Aug 8th, 2024
|
|
0 members (),
677
guests, and
3
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|