Next Gen Vetter Getting Better? - Page 3

Justin · 12-10-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I love everything about that rendering!!! That is AWESOME! It's got the Stingray front end w/ the lower facia in a kind of lambo style. It's got the C5/6 midsection and rear end w/ the rear hatch similar to that of the retro as well. That is an awesome rendering. I love the looks!!!

Seriously! I'd chop off my arm to have that in my driveway. *drools*

*DGthe3* · 12-10-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Hey, DCT IS a go! That's soooo cool.

Check out pg 69, under the Toledo plant 'promises.
http://www.futureoftheunion.com/docs.../bookpages.pdf

Dammit, makes me want to wait even longer for the Camaro......or not.:p

DCT? not sure what that means

2001ragtop · 12-10-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamcruiser

Honestly, I'm kind of tired to see the Vette looking more and more Asian with each generation.....

Here! Here! I've been saying that same thing (not just about the vette, but also the viper itself. Let's be honest, all american cars look (like a foreign car) now, but to me at least the sports cars should not look like that).

For reference, the Camaro shouldn't be looking more stylish than the Vette, but (the show car) does now.

LSxcellent · 12-10-2007, 07:17 PM

The reality that GM must be running into is that they can continue to add more power, but they have no chance of getting it to the ground.

I admit, AWD _would_ make a faster car... there's no doubt that advanced AWD cars can be a lot faster.

But I agree, keep in RWD and just keep making in lighter... that's more the spirit of Corvette.

~LSx

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-10-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

DCT? not sure what that means

Dual Clutch Transmission. It's an automated Manual gearbox more or less. And it's quick as hell! I always had my reservations, whether or not GM would develop their own...apparently they are

*DGthe3* · 12-10-2007, 07:44 PM

Ah, so expect a dual clutch transmission in a rear wheel drive next generation corvette around 2012? Makes sense

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-10-2007, 07:54 PM

more than likely. Also, here's a link to the latest Winding road magazine:
http://magazine.windingroad.com/wind...ingroad.com%2F
hopefully, it's on page 123. if not, navigate there. Because the heads of the Corvette program, and racing give a few nods of the direction the C7 Vette will be taking.

MTron · 12-10-2007, 08:08 PM

DCT is dual clutch transmission. basically there are 2 clutches, one that selects 1st 3rd and 5th and the other selects 2nd 4th and 6th. When u are in first gear the first clutch is engaged and the second clutch pre selects 2nd gear, when u tap the gear up lever/paddle/shifter/ w/e the first clutch disengages and the 2nd clutch engages. you are now in 2nd gear, meanwhile the 1st clutch preselects 3rd gear to when you tap up again it puts you in third gear, and so on and so on. I believe this system will also do automatic downshifts when you are in too high a gear, ie in 4th gear and you slam on the brakes it will bring you down to 3rd or 2nd automatically. all upshifts are up to you.

stovt001 · 12-10-2007, 08:16 PM

Oh I hope we see DCTs on more performance cars than the Corvette.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-10-2007, 08:18 PM

I hope it will. The Vette has always been the Pioneer of all GM things performance. NOT complaining

12-10-2007, 07:17 PM	#32
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	At some point, more power = smoke. The reality that GM must be running into is that they can continue to add more power, but they have no chance of getting it to the ground. I admit, AWD _would_ make a faster car... there's no doubt that advanced AWD cars can be a lot faster. But I agree, keep in RWD and just keep making in lighter... that's more the spirit of Corvette. ~LSx __________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

12-10-2007, 07:44 PM	#34
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Ah, so expect a dual clutch transmission in a rear wheel drive next generation corvette around 2012? Makes sense __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-10-2007, 07:54 PM	#35
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	more than likely. Also, here's a link to the latest Winding road magazine: http://magazine.windingroad.com/wind...ingroad.com%2F hopefully, it's on page 123. if not, navigate there. Because the heads of the Corvette program, and racing give a few nods of the direction the C7 Vette will be taking. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-10-2007, 08:18 PM	#38
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I hope it will. The Vette has always been the Pioneer of all GM things performance. NOT complaining __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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12-10-2007, 08:08 PM	#36
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	DCT is dual clutch transmission. basically there are 2 clutches, one that selects 1st 3rd and 5th and the other selects 2nd 4th and 6th. When u are in first gear the first clutch is engaged and the second clutch pre selects 2nd gear, when u tap the gear up lever/paddle/shifter/ w/e the first clutch disengages and the 2nd clutch engages. you are now in 2nd gear, meanwhile the 1st clutch preselects 3rd gear to when you tap up again it puts you in third gear, and so on and so on. I believe this system will also do automatic downshifts when you are in too high a gear, ie in 4th gear and you slam on the brakes it will bring you down to 3rd or 2nd automatically. all upshifts are up to you.

12-10-2007, 08:16 PM	#37
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Oh I hope we see DCTs on more performance cars than the Corvette.