2014 Stingray

[FenwickHockey65]

The irony of the situation is that this site is known for Camaro fanboyism over anything else.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The irony of the situation is that this site is known for Camaro fanboyism over anything else.

May that never change.

[Juiced1]

I like it for the most part. The rear is going to take some time gettin used to and I'm not a huge fan of all the vents but the lines are sexy. The vents won't show to much on a black C7 either and it's going to be crazy fast. I would think mid to high 11's right out of the box and the Z06/ZR1 stuff should be nutz.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by TJ91

Devils Advocate

Revo was complaining about styling and power.

Styling wise, I love it. But if you stood around an auto show, or spoke to ALOT of people, you will see how mixed the reviews on this vette is in comparison to what it usually is.

Power wise, of course its great but my view is that this car is supposed to be the next step and a benchmark and we all know it is. But average consumers are going to see 450hp Corvette, 426hp Camaro, 420 Hp Mustang and go HMMMM
WE know it will perform great, but I think 480 wouldve put that wow factor that its lacking in terms of power not performance.

And Ultimately, this is a forum, people are gonna comment whether its good or bad. I praised the Vettes design in the inital threads about it and still do, But in the SS thread im bashing its design.

I think the other thing Revo was trying to get at was the Politics revolving the Stingray and our Forum that I wont comment on, but its awfully obvious.

Anyways love it or hate it, the next gen Vette is coming, I for one have it on my list of possible cars to get which includes the C63 AMG and Viper.

So then what was the concern when up to the end of last week the Camaro and the Corvette had exactly the same engine with exactly the same HP.

To be the benchmark, isn't an "at least" 450 HP enough? Doesn't anybody remember the ZL1 numbers? GM blew the original numbers into the weeds.

What I laugh about is 450 is a "joke" a "travesty". But miracle of miracles 475 wouild the cats behind??? So a 5% change goes from a POS GM should be embarassd about to the benchmark? And that is all without GM ever announcing an official number.

That's why some are picking on Revo.

Here is a prediction and you can not the post number and the time and date: When the official HP number is announced there will be at least one thread about "why can't the Camaro have that much HP. It just isn't fair that Chevrolet gives the Corvette a better engine than the Camaro"

Originally Posted by Revo1

TJ gets it. Cheers to you and a few others sir, you fellas are always




My time spent on C5 has dropped off drastically in the last 6 months or so, and responses to this topic have thrown the cause into sharp relief.

Sadly, my time spent here will only continue diminish. Seems this forum is more an arena for fans of the latest and greatest, rather than fans of the Chevrolet Camaro.

I'm sure I'll be missed.

/rant.

So you don't get why we are defending the opposing position? You made some bold statements, the "family" says "whoa, wait a minute" " You are basing tyour comments on an "unofficial" number. Why would anyone go against you. Why wouldn't everyone agree with me???

If you go you'll be missed.

If you stay, voice your passion. Voice your concerns. Voice your ideas. Just expect that some will agree and some won't............................and have fun with it.

Keep in mind, I've posted things that are absolute facts and had people disagree with me.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Revo1

The sucks.

Am I the only one that feels it's gaudy, garish and ugly? Throw in underpowered and you've got one horrible addition to the Corvette lineup.

I agree bro. DO.NOT.WANT.

[BloodRain]

When the camaro was first released I thought the rear tailights looked terrible and a longer bar style would have been better. Now I don't care and I love the rear end.

[buckeyemike]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Camaro: $30k, 426 HP.
Corvette: Add another $30k, OVER 24 HP, improved torque curve, a vastly better interior, and performance specs that will send a Camaro crying home to Oshawa.

You're so hung up on a freaking preliminary HP figure that you're ignoring the rest of the package.

Horse are all that matters to a bench racer.

To quote Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift - Congratulations, you can read the brochure.

[newmoon]

I think it's one of those things where we are all so used to the prior Vette that it will take a bit for this new car to grow on us. I remember when the new 5.0 was introduced I hated the rear look of the car, now I own one. Give it a little time and you will appreciate the styling changes.

[soloknight6]

I like the new Vette. But I saw the test mules in person, in San Diego. After the final tuning is done, they should be ~460hp/460tq. But HP isn't whats special about this Corvette. The 100% aluminum frame, lowest center of gravity on any car under $200,000, 70% more rigid than the C6 Z06 (It will handle), a luxurious interior, all sorts of electronic goodies, 0-60 under 4 seconds, 50/50 weight distribution (WHAT?!), estimated 3,000lb target weight (that's 1,000 lbs lighter than your 400hp l99 Camaro), the most carbon fiber on a car from the factory under six figures, a highly tunable DI V8 that will respond fantastically to bolt-ons, estimated 26 combined mpg, and a torque curve reminiscent of an LS7? *out of breath*

I really like the new Vette. But that's just me I guess...

[Forty5th]

^

The new C7 can't and won't please everyone but an Objective/Open Mind > Subjective/Rants.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by karguy

soloknight6,not to blow your bubble but the new C7 is actually heavier than the steel framed regular C6...

Not to blow your bubble: but no numbers have been released, yet. :wink:

[soloknight6]

Originally Posted by karguy

soloknight6,not to blow your bubble but the new C7 is actually heavier than the steel framed regular C6...
But the insurance companies will lighten your wallet because aluminum frames will be costlier to repair and quicker written off than steel ones...:wink:
Just stating the facts...
Can't wait for the C8...

No numbers have been released yet, but the C7 will not be heavier than the C6. That you can count on. And insuring an aluminum frame is not a big issue with insurance companies as many believe. you would be paying maybe $5-10 more a month. Not an issue if you can afford a 60k car. And when the C8 is unveiled 10 years from now, Im sure its all electric platform will be very impressive, and heavy. :wink:

[AKA-22]

Originally Posted by Revo1

No it's not....

I realize the car is light dude. Hasn't stopped the rest of the market from turning it up to 11.

go buy a mustang!!!!

[Angrybird 12]

So when is 450hp in a base model Corvette that will outrun a C6 Grand Sport underpowered? I am just amazed at some of these comments.
My opinion is this is the best looking Corvette since the last 67 rolled off the assembly line.