Next Gen Corvette to Reflect European Styling - Page 2

*DGthe3* · 03-10-2010, 02:50 AM

I'm not sure European styling is a good place to look for inspiration for the Corvette. There are few cars which are as big of an American icon as the Corvette. When I think of European styling (particularly sports cars), I think more smooth and flowing. But the Corvette should be bolder and brasher. It needs to be loud and proud.

tom_vilsack · 03-10-2010, 03:47 AM

wish they would go back to there roots...

big mistake if they make some euro knockoff...and batmobile is silly...

did we learn anything about bringing back the camaro from where it once came????

Stingr69 · 03-10-2010, 06:25 AM

The problem with Corvette low sales volume is a little bit about perception and a lot about price. The product has some weak spots in the interior - appearance and perception of value. The marketing needs to focus more on getting a new message out to the right demographic. Focus the message on what they want and tell them how a Corvette will deliver it. That just isn't happening and hasn't been happening for some time. Price is kind of high if you want anything more than the base model. Add a few toys and the cost goes up a lot but you don't get much more satisfaction out of it. The potential buyer gets frustrated at that point and just moves on to "something else" because the Vette does not offer a good perception of value.

Just how I see it. I know that is how it typically goes for me when I look at buying one.

-Mark.

2010 SSRS · 03-10-2010, 07:38 AM

Nice

BEARS-SS · 03-10-2010, 07:51 AM

I absolutely love the back end of that car, the front...not so much.

Apex Motorsports · 03-10-2010, 08:57 AM

The interior has been a big let down not only for the Corvette but for most American made vehicles for a long time. I'm glad GM is finally doing something to step it up.

Rogue Leader · 03-10-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

No way! Not only could you never be able to say that this designer stole a popular idea from some kid, but they look NOTHING alike! You would have a hard time making them look farther apart if you drew two retro Camaro's.

+1000

Aside from both being a retro design based upon the same car, both of those are so ridiculously completely different there is no way you could make a logical assertion that one was in any way influenced by the other.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-10-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

But the Corvette should be bolder and brasher. It needs to be loud and proud.

I think this is what is meant about not straying from it's heritage. I think a few tweaks involving some European flavor though can add that little extra to draw in buyers not normally considering a Vette. The overall quality of all of GM's car has gone way up and certainly the Vette will be no exception. This will go a long way to ensuring the health of this great American iconic vehicle.

AZCamaroFan · 03-10-2010, 11:51 AM

I hope they don't stray too far. The Corvette was selling great until the recession. Probably the Camaro took some sales last year too.

AngryAmish · 03-10-2010, 11:53 AM

Not to mention the kid's design steals a little bit from the old school Ferraris...regardless if it was intentional or not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

No way! Not only could you never be able to say that this designer stole a popular idea from some kid, but they look NOTHING alike! You would have a hard time making them look farther apart if you drew two retro Camaro's.

chevydude26 · 03-11-2010, 09:56 PM

i really like the stingray concept

a_Username · 03-11-2010, 10:14 PM

IMO, the Corvette should reflect AMERICAN styling.

2000v6 · 03-11-2010, 11:34 PM

Honestly, I'd say that the exterior should either be the stingray concept or the 50th anniversary concept.

ViperTomcat · 03-11-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

Honestly, I'd say that the exterior should either be the stingray concept or the 50th anniversary concept.

That concept would need alot of tweaking to reach production.

GM already announced that the next-gen Corvette will get the Stingrays split rear window.

03-10-2010, 02:50 AM	#15
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'm not sure European styling is a good place to look for inspiration for the Corvette. There are few cars which are as big of an American icon as the Corvette. When I think of European styling (particularly sports cars), I think more smooth and flowing. But the Corvette should be bolder and brasher. It needs to be loud and proud. __________________ 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

03-10-2010, 07:51 AM	#19
BEARS-SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 454 View My Garage	I absolutely love the back end of that car, the front...not so much. __________________

03-11-2010, 09:56 PM	#25
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	i really like the stingray concept __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

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Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	The problem with Corvette low sales volume is a little bit about perception and a lot about price. The product has some weak spots in the interior - appearance and perception of value. The marketing needs to focus more on getting a new message out to the right demographic. Focus the message on what they want and tell them how a Corvette will deliver it. That just isn't happening and hasn't been happening for some time. Price is kind of high if you want anything more than the base model. Add a few toys and the cost goes up a lot but you don't get much more satisfaction out of it. The potential buyer gets frustrated at that point and just moves on to "something else" because the Vette does not offer a good perception of value. Just how I see it. I know that is how it typically goes for me when I look at buying one. -Mark.

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AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	I hope they don't stray too far. The Corvette was selling great until the recession. Probably the Camaro took some sales last year too.

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