[Various] C7 Corvette (OFFICIALLY) Unveiled! - CarForum.net - Car Forums, Automotive News and Community

**Mike** · 01-13-2013, 08:15 PM

Big news!

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The new car is debuting with two trims: Stingray and the return of the Z51 (which was briefly the Grandsport). The Stingray is the base and gets the stingray badges above the front vents. The Z51 adds larger Brembo brakes, larger wheels, and optional variable-damping Magnetic Ride Control.

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Prudent specs if you don't wanna read:
-All new LT1 6.2L with VVT, cylinder deactivation, and direct injection
-Stingray and Z51 trims
-7 speed manual or 6 speed auto gearbox
-Base model will pull over 1G on skidpad
-Base model will haul to 60 in under 4 seconds
-Massive increase in chassis rigidity

**S D** · 01-13-2013, 09:21 PM

Looks wicked, will look even better in person I'm sure.

What's the base curb weight on this new gen. vette?

**lautinjr** · 01-13-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed_Demon

Looks wicked, will look even better in person I'm sure.

What's the base curb weight on this new gen. vette?

99lbs lighter then last gen, plus Hard top will be lighter.

**Kenny McCormick** · 01-13-2013, 11:04 PM

I like it. I'm not fond of the bespoke tires on the top-end model, though. I'd also love to have a switch that lets me turn the variable displacement stuff off, if I buy a Corvette I do so knowing it's going to be a bit thirsty. Let me hear all eight singing, if I want good economy I'll drive something economical :P

psp4ever · 01-13-2013, 11:23 PM

omg gorgeous.

**Mike** · 01-14-2013, 10:51 AM

TBH I'm most concerned about the cylinder deactivation and 7 speed manual. Cylinder deactivation sounds great in theory, never works that great and doesn't give much fuel economy increase in reality though. 7 speed manual IMO is too many gears, I hope 7th gear is VERY tall and just used for holding highway speed and getting 35 mpg.

True story, current Z06, 7.0L V8, with manual, pulls 28 mpg...

**Kenny McCormick** · 01-14-2013, 12:47 PM

The nice thing about a row-your-own gearbox is that you don't have to use 7th gear.

Also, it's based off the old 6-speed, chances are the old box will bolt right in.

**lautinjr** · 01-14-2013, 09:36 PM

This gear box is completly new and supposed to be amazing from what I heard.

**S D** · 01-14-2013, 09:40 PM

It had better be if it's going into a modern american made car that looks as great as that. Same holds for the engine and interior.

**Mike** · 01-15-2013, 12:48 PM

^interior is astonishingly good. World class compared to the C6 interior which is lifted from an 80s Hyundai.

01-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#2
S D Forum Editor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the garage. Posts: 1,667 Rep: 51	Looks wicked, will look even better in person I'm sure. What's the base curb weight on this new gen. vette? __________________ Simplify, then add lightness.

01-13-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
Kenny McCormick Spah sappin' mah susp! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth...I think Posts: 3,165 Rep: 96	I like it. I'm not fond of the bespoke tires on the top-end model, though. I'd also love to have a switch that lets me turn the variable displacement stuff off, if I buy a Corvette I do so knowing it's going to be a bit thirsty. Let me hear all eight singing, if I want good economy I'll drive something economical :P __________________ Tired Iron ain't got no time to wear out... My rigs: 1985 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci OHV inline six \| 4-speed OD manual \| 310K \| No power brakes \| Running 85% - Steering linkages torqued down. Needs to hit an alignment rack now, but is driveable 1984 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci six \| granny four \| 3.55 rear end \| 210K \| Has had antique tags for six months :P, is running fine 1997 Ford Explorer XLT \| 4.0L Vulcan V6 \| 5-speed automatic \| shift-on-the-fly 4WD \| 210,000 miles \| Running 100% 1989 Ford F150 \| 300cid six...again \| 5-speed \| 4x4 \| 160K \| Literally just drove it home yesterday. Might need a clutch soon.

01-13-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
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01-14-2013, 10:51 AM	#6
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,145 Rep: 129	TBH I'm most concerned about the cylinder deactivation and 7 speed manual. Cylinder deactivation sounds great in theory, never works that great and doesn't give much fuel economy increase in reality though. 7 speed manual IMO is too many gears, I hope 7th gear is VERY tall and just used for holding highway speed and getting 35 mpg. True story, current Z06, 7.0L V8, with manual, pulls 28 mpg... __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

01-14-2013, 12:47 PM	#7
Kenny McCormick Spah sappin' mah susp! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth...I think Posts: 3,165 Rep: 96	The nice thing about a row-your-own gearbox is that you don't have to use 7th gear. Also, it's based off the old 6-speed, chances are the old box will bolt right in. __________________ Tired Iron ain't got no time to wear out... My rigs: 1985 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci OHV inline six \| 4-speed OD manual \| 310K \| No power brakes \| Running 85% - Steering linkages torqued down. Needs to hit an alignment rack now, but is driveable 1984 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci six \| granny four \| 3.55 rear end \| 210K \| Has had antique tags for six months :P, is running fine 1997 Ford Explorer XLT \| 4.0L Vulcan V6 \| 5-speed automatic \| shift-on-the-fly 4WD \| 210,000 miles \| Running 100% 1989 Ford F150 \| 300cid six...again \| 5-speed \| 4x4 \| 160K \| Literally just drove it home yesterday. Might need a clutch soon.

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01-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#8
lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,032 Rep: 191	This gear box is completly new and supposed to be amazing from what I heard. __________________ Please help reduce our mini van population and wear condoms!

01-14-2013, 09:40 PM	#9
S D Forum Editor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the garage. Posts: 1,667 Rep: 51	It had better be if it's going into a modern american made car that looks as great as that. Same holds for the engine and interior. __________________ Simplify, then add lightness.

01-15-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,145 Rep: 129	^interior is astonishingly good. World class compared to the C6 interior which is lifted from an 80s Hyundai. __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim