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Old 12-18-2012, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I willing to predict that the C7's width comes in a little wider then the base C6(72.6") and a tiny bit narrower then the wide body C6(75.9").

I'm going for 74.8". What say everyone else?
I predict 75.0"
Old 12-18-2012, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by millpond
I predict 75.0"
That 75 stuff has me worried. I think 73 inches is better because the car already feels to big for most secondary roads. My daughter's Mini is a blast to drive and I was hoping for something in between..
Old 12-18-2012, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I willing to predict that the C7's width comes in a little wider then the base C6(72.6") and a tiny bit narrower then the wide body C6(75.9").

I'm going for 74.8". What say everyone else?
I say I hope you are right......
Old 12-18-2012, 12:22 PM
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I think the rear lights look pretty menacing and cool in this shot.
Old 12-18-2012, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I willing to predict that the C7's width comes in a little wider then the base C6(72.6") and a tiny bit narrower then the wide body C6(75.9").

I'm going for 74.8". What say everyone else?
Just a guess but it might be shorter (48") by 1". The width is harder to guess as the padding of the camo messes with the apparent width.
Old 12-18-2012, 12:28 PM
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Since they went back and used the LT1 engine designation is it possible they are also going back and using a C4 style tail light shape?Not round,not half like the Camaro,but a little of both....
Old 12-18-2012, 12:31 PM
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I am thinking 75
Old 12-18-2012, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jinx
Is that a calliope under the rear bumper?
It's a 4-pipe ORGAN to make sweet music with!
Old 12-18-2012, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
Just a guess but it might be shorter (48") by 1". The width is harder to guess as the padding of the camo messes with the apparent width.
I agree with you on the height. I believe they will be back to the C5's height of 47.7", from the base C6's 49.1" and the wide body's 48.7".

What do think the width of the C7 will be?
Old 12-18-2012, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I agree with you on the height. I believe they will be back to the C5's height of 47.7", from the base C6's 49.1" and the wide body's 48.7".

What do think the width of the C7 will be?
I've never really thought about width as the camo/padding just makes it too hard to tell. The only reason I thought about the height was because it looked short next to other cars in spy shots. That is the one place where camo has no effect.
Old 12-18-2012, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
I've never really thought about width as the camo/padding just makes it too hard to tell. The only reason I thought about the height was because it looked short next to other cars in spy shots. That is the one place where camo has no effect.
Ignore the camo and make a guesstimate from the rear view mirrors, you can almost see where they connect to the body at the base
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Have to agree as well, that's exactly what I thought .
Old 12-18-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1320vetteran
Ignore the camo and make a guesstimate from the rear view mirrors, you can almost see where they connect to the body at the base
I think it's easier to look at the width over the "B" pillers and then judge the distance the rear fenders stick out. I doubt if there will be any change in the width over the "B" pillers(C6 vs C7) as that would change the size of the passenger compartment, which I doubt will become smaller on the C7.
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I willing to predict that the C7's width comes in a little wider then the base C6(72.6") and a tiny bit narrower then the wide body C6(75.9").

I'm going for 74.8". What say everyone else?
Your estimate seems correct. The ones in the pic do look good given the quality of the photo. Tail lights, however, are a different story.
Old 12-18-2012, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I think it's easier to look at the width over the "B" pillers and then judge the distance the rear fenders stick out. I doubt if there will be any change in the width over the "B" pillers(C6 vs C7) as that would change the size of the passenger compartment, which I doubt will become smaller on the C7.
True..great point.
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Well, we now have confirmation on at least 2 colors. ZebraCamo and Black.
Old 12-18-2012, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I willing to predict that the C7's width comes in a little wider then the base C6(72.6") and a tiny bit narrower then the wide body C6(75.9").

I'm going for 74.8". What say everyone else?
I'm pretty sure that the base body is going to be wider. Maybe not having wider tires but definitely have the wheels pushed out a bit further.

This image from one of the teaser videos has had a few of us thinking that they threw us a hit on the subject.

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Old 12-18-2012, 01:45 PM
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It's hard to tell from the pic but I don't necessarily think the tail lights are square...could be a camo illusion
Old 12-18-2012, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Phanni
seen near Crossville Tennessee early yesterday morning.
Well wrapped in black car covers..
Wow those exhaust tips look like thier 5 inch trumpets for the LT1 to sing thru...
Old 12-18-2012, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rad928music
Wow those exhaust tips look like thier 5 inch trumpets for the LT1 to sing thru...
Definitely larger then those shown in some of the spy shots. I'm guessing the car closest to the camera is a Hi-Po version as it appears to also have a full width spoiler. In the earlier spy shots, the cars with the smaller exhaust tips appeared to have a small spoiler about the same size as the base C6.

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