Photochop: Corvette Stinger hood for C7
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Photochop: Corvette retro inspired hood for C7
First off, I must apologize for my poor photo editing skills. I thought it would be nice to see some more heritage design blended with the modern design. Below is the result.
inspiration (note the middle linear hood bulge and vents on both sides):
with vents:
without vents:
inspiration (note the middle linear hood bulge and vents on both sides):
with vents:
without vents:
Last edited by ELOC; 02-07-2013 at 11:34 AM.
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Not bad photo editing, except that is not a Stinger hood. The Stinger hood was available only in 1967 on the BB cars with a few exception where they ran out of the standard hood and had to use the Stinger on some SB cars.
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Would probably make the car slower because the C7 hood was designed in the wind tunnel. And I think I remember reading that the hot air exiting the C7 hood vent helps with downforce and airflow over the car.
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This is the "Stinger" hood:
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The hood vents are already into production, but I think it would look better if they were painted with the car.
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sting ray. Also they used the one word name not 2 words.
Using LT-1 and possibly L-88 all go back to C3
Last edited by Ronstar; 02-07-2013 at 01:02 PM.
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yes, correct, thats not the stinger hood. Plus its enough with the heritage. I want a modern car now. Im also tired of the mustang too. They need a new look also.
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Although I am not 100% sold on the new C7, I sure don't want a through back. It is a new generation, not a remake of an older Corvette. After all GM tried that with the Camaro and missed.
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I bought my daughter a new SS convertible and I don't agree with you at all. According to true car the Camaro average sell price is closer to list than any of the other retro cars. I think you "missed" on your opinionated evaluation.
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camaro looks great, just a little claustrophobic for me. Window sills kind of high also for me.
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Lets keep the C2 hood on the C2 and the C7 hood on the C7.
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