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Old 01-19-2012, 08:25 AM
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Don't know if this is a re-post..If so sorry about it.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chevy...photo-4762127/
Old 01-19-2012, 08:39 AM
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That's it and judging by the shape and style of the wheels in the last couple pics, it looks a hell of a lot like the jalopnik renderings.




Look at the front profile and head lights, dead on.


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Old 01-19-2012, 08:52 AM
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Another step closer...
Old 01-19-2012, 08:52 AM
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Very interesting....I can't wait to see more so, I can decide if I get a C6 or hold out for a C7
Old 01-19-2012, 08:54 AM
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That looks pretty close to a physical version of Jalopnik's renderings. All of us who called bull on Jalopnik only a couple of months ago may soon eat our words. Those wheels, those headlights, it's all almost dead on. The only difference I see is that the taillights may be circular, like the C6. But, who knows, this may be GM's way of fooling us. They may want us to think that the Jalopnik renderings will prove true, only to reveal a slightly different product when the times comes.

You can't tell much from this picture, but it is a clear evolution of the C6 style, which is exactly what GM said it would be. Call me selfish, but I already want to see more lol.
Old 01-19-2012, 08:59 AM
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left side wheels are different than right side.
I not feeling any love for it.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tascar7
left side wheels are different than right side.
I not feeling any love for it.
I believe it to be 2 different prototypes.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:04 AM
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Short front overhang.
Long distance between front door and front wheels.
Looks to be front mid engine.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:17 AM
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fantastic! I CAN DRIVE THE C7 ON SNOW!!

but really, way too close to jalopnik! although the rear bumper/decklid shape looks a little different.

Things I noticed:
-there is a seam across the roof above the b-pillar. that means there 'should' be a removable targa roof!
-looks like LED taillights with clear lenses.
-ridiculously evolutionary.

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Old 01-19-2012, 09:18 AM
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Jalopnik's renderings are TRUE!
Old 01-19-2012, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EVL JAKE
That's it and judging by the shape and style of the wheels in the last couple pics, it looks a hell of a lot like the jalopnik renderings.




Look at the front profile and head lights, dead on.

+1 Jalopnik
Old 01-19-2012, 09:25 AM
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Does look to have those crappy Jalopnik taillights behind that body covering. UGH!

Maybe it'll look better in person.
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Originally Posted by Dudeurgettnavette
Jalopnik's renderings are TRUE!
Not so fast. Given the differences in the placement of the rear seam of the targa top, it appears the halo of the C6 may still be there, unlike the Jalopnik rendering where this seam is farther back thus no halo. This is a big difference.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:28 AM
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Have to agree, it looks really close to the Jalopnik renderings....Not a good thing IMO.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by m48xhp
fantastic! I CAN DRIVE THE C7 ON SNOW!!
Does anyone think there is a little more credibility to the add rumors that were initially floating around? Of course this could just be temperature testing, but there is a chance that the C7 will at least offer one performance model with awd to remain competitive amongst younger buyers.
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It'd be irresponsible to release any car, even a sports car, without testing it on snow.
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Looks like it has been found! Looks promising to me if study the pics close. As fast as the rendering.... Well it close

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Old 01-19-2012, 09:46 AM
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i have a feeling the parallelogram-ish taillights are just a facade. the actual lenses on the car are round, the cover is just sitting on top of them. I think it is there to just through people off. i bet the taillights will ultimately be round.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:53 AM
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Wow, even the wheels are the same as the render. Jalopnik was spot on.

This car is going to be awesome. As I said before, a lot of people are going to hate it and end up buying one once they realize how good it will be. Happens with every new iteration of an iconic car.
Old 01-19-2012, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CWW17
I believe it to be 2 different prototypes.
You're right. Look at the exhaust pipes, they are clearly different. Also look at the camo patterns above the exhaust.

http://jalopnik.com/5877484/2014-che...-we-were-right

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