08-14-2014, 09:26 PM | #15 |
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Rendering is kinda meh, too Lotusish - but the though of a mid engine ZR1 makes my pants tight!
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Just a thought.... Could you develop a Mid engine C7 choking on a whole lot of R&D cost but possibly making up for it by lowering R&D costs for a future C8? Even if that would work you would be tipping your hand about the performance of the C8.... That doesn't seem like a good idea. Never mind I'm just rambling... |
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08-15-2014, 01:39 AM | #17 |
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Eh, some people don't know but Lotus did help GM before with the C4 ZR-1
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08-15-2014, 02:50 AM | #18 |
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08-15-2014, 03:37 AM | #19 |
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That looks pretty awesome, and I think I would be in love if it ever was produced
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08-15-2014, 08:29 AM | #20 |
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Keep the Corvette name for front engine and make this one the Stingray. It sort of has that look.
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08-15-2014, 08:55 AM | #21 |
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that is sweet, but GM is no Ferrari..they would have to branch off to dedicate builds like this, as it would be special order only(not mass-produced)..a Veyron specs competitor. Nothing like shooting for the top...let's see if GM has the cajones to battle Bughatti.
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08-15-2014, 09:01 AM | #22 |
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I would be amazed to see the vette transform into a mid engine supercars. I also would like it a lot. I'm sure it would be unattainable to most though. I'm very sure that Rick Hendrick would own number one.
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08-15-2014, 11:14 AM | #23 |
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Yes, I love the idea. It's crazy the Vette is a capable car, but you still have some idiots who refuse to call it a supercar, only because it's American.
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08-15-2014, 11:20 AM | #24 |
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they're finally building the Corvette Indy from 1988 ?
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08-15-2014, 11:23 AM | #25 |
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This image is pretty sweet!
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08-15-2014, 11:32 AM | #26 |
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For half a century, people have been saying that the next Corvette will be going to a rear-mid engine layout. It hasn't happened yet ... why should the C8 be an exception?
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08-15-2014, 11:32 AM | #27 |
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A $150-200k car that 99% of us can dream about via the internet. Not impressed.
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08-15-2014, 11:54 AM | #28 |
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