C7 Most Significant Feature
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C7 Most Significant Feature
After attending a Father's Day car show in the Napa Valley today (Yountville), and taking my first close look at a Ford GT40... Amazing race quality build, the thing that stood out the most was the similarity in the cooling system. Air entering the front and exiting through a direct large vent in the hood reminded me of the C7. A very good thing for the upcoming Corvette as far as I am concerned, and the most significant change from the C6. Enough reason alone to get a C7. What do you think?
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Honestly, it's the looks and the improved interior. The rest is better but no so much that you just "gotta have it". You can get a new C6 now that goes just about as fast and costs maybe ten's of thousands less at discount.
The only reason you won't is because it looks better and has a better interior.
I personally think the new Direct Injection engine is probably the best new feature. But, it's not so much about outright performance as it is about being efficient. DI is not new to many cars, but it is new to Corvette.
The only reason you won't is because it looks better and has a better interior.
I personally think the new Direct Injection engine is probably the best new feature. But, it's not so much about outright performance as it is about being efficient. DI is not new to many cars, but it is new to Corvette.
Last edited by Sin City; 06-16-2013 at 10:27 PM.
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After attending a Father's Day car show in the Napa Valley today (Yountville), and taking my first close look at a Ford GT40... Amazing race quality build, the thing that stood out the most was the similarity in the cooling system. Air entering the front and exiting through a direct large vent in the hood reminded me of the C7. A very good thing for the upcoming Corvette as far as I am concerned, and the most significant change from the C6. Enough reason alone to get a C7. What do you think?
Of course the Ford GT40 has a Cd of .39, not quite as good the C5's .29 or the C6's .287 which do not have the hood vents. But better than the 1963 C2 with it's .43 Cd and it's fake hood vents. The hood vents on the GT40 were more about ducting the radiator's cooling air out then it was about aero(but they didn't want to duct it below the car), since the engine compartment was located behind the passenger compartment and the radiator was located in the front of the car.
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Ford GT40's are pretty rare but they were the hot ticket back in the sixties, even though they were designed strictly for racing.
Of course the Ford GT40 has a Cd of .39, not quite as good the C5's .29 or the C6's .287 which do not have the hood vents. The hood vents on the GT40 were more about ducting the radiator's cooling air out then it was about aero(but they didn't want to duct it below the car), since the engine compartment was located behind the passenger compartment and the radiator was located in the front of the car.
Of course the Ford GT40 has a Cd of .39, not quite as good the C5's .29 or the C6's .287 which do not have the hood vents. The hood vents on the GT40 were more about ducting the radiator's cooling air out then it was about aero(but they didn't want to duct it below the car), since the engine compartment was located behind the passenger compartment and the radiator was located in the front of the car.
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It has a V8. . . and that V8 doesn't shut itself off while you're in the middle of the intersection waiting to turn left.
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Stiffer chassis, even though made of aluminum, is a nice feature which will enhance handling in a meaningful way. Add everything up and the C7 truly is a remarkable achievement.
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It does. Seems like an elegant way to both reduce lift and cool the radiator.
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I agree with the frame being the single biggest feature. I think the idea of adding mass where most beneficial, and lightening it where mass is not needed, as opposed to rails of one thickness will see a very nimble yet sturdy car. I just think this is a great foundation which will enhance every other feature it brings to the table.
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3rd gen MSRC & PTM gets my vote.......
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Configurable dash display and driver mode settings are pretty high tech. The interior upgrade is very nice and a big improvement.
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Seriously though, it's tough to pick one feature as being the most significant because there are so many cool things about the C7. But if I have to pick just one, I'll go with the driver mode selection system. Even though we haven't seen all of its functionality, it looks like it is going to be pretty cool.
Seriously though, it's tough to pick one feature as being the most significant because there are so many cool things about the C7. But if I have to pick just one, I'll go with the driver mode selection system. Even though we haven't seen all of its functionality, it looks like it is going to be pretty cool.
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Technology and interior. Performance and looks aren't a deciding factor for me because the C6 GS already has that in spades.
I'm selling my C6 because the interior and tech are soooooooo dated. I'm going to be moving into a CTS-V Coupe until the C7 fever dies down and discounts start flying around.
I'm selling my C6 because the interior and tech are soooooooo dated. I'm going to be moving into a CTS-V Coupe until the C7 fever dies down and discounts start flying around.
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I agree and would and its the cars ability to communicate with each of these systems along with NPP to alter the driving experience depending on the various settings etc...and conditions...
That ability to alter its purpose and refine the driving experience will make the many years of ownership the most enjoyable.
Add in the stunning good looks and the super car leading performance capability and you ve got what many would again consider a world class sports car.
JMO
That ability to alter its purpose and refine the driving experience will make the many years of ownership the most enjoyable.
Add in the stunning good looks and the super car leading performance capability and you ve got what many would again consider a world class sports car.
JMO