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Old 08-17-2014, 05:55 PM
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Old 08-17-2014, 06:37 PM
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How many threads do we really need on the exact same topic???
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
How many threads do we really need on the exact same topic???

Not to mention Motor Trend is usually full of s***...

Remember their "expose" on how the new C7 was going to look?
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B.s.
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Motor Trend's track record is not even equal to the blindfolded monkey with a dart.
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Not to mention Motor Trend is usually full of s***...

Remember their "expose" on how the new C7 was going to look?
I wouldn't put much faith in what MT reports.
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Originally Posted by CaryBob
Motor Trend's track record is not even equal to the blindfolded monkey with a dart.
Old 08-17-2014, 11:34 PM
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GM doesn't have the ***** to build that.
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This was written by a kid
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Not to mention Motor Trend is usually full of s***...

Remember their "expose" on how the new C7 was going to look?
I think that was the special "Gothic Black Lipstick Edition".

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Originally Posted by jr3
I think that was the special "Gothic Black Lipstick Edition".

That looks like a Grand Sport on crack.
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Tip to OP - take a look at the first page of posted threads before submitting 'breaking news'...

Sorry, but this "article" is getting far more traction than it should.
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Not happening within the C7 layout.
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Never say never. Remember the "Four rotor" Vette? Almost happened.
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Originally Posted by CaryBob
Motor Trend's track record is not even equal to the blindfolded monkey with a dart.
I agree! Someone had to become the National Enquirer of the automotive world and it looks like MT continues to campaign diligently for that lofty position. Coming next month: Elvis sighted driving mid-engine Corvette in Lostcows, Nebraska. With Photos!!!
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Originally Posted by mkr1966
Never say never. Remember the "Four rotor" Vette?
Wankle?

barely; but it didn't happen.
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I see something different. Just look. Cadillacs with a 4 cylinder standard. Ford F-150 with a V6 not only standard, but encouraged. BMW's with a 4 cylinder. All looking toward the 2017 MPG standard.

I think that in the future, the Corvette will be smaller and have high performance V6. The C8 will be a much smaller vehicle, lighter, and with new, smaller powerplants.

MY opinion only.

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