Here are some screen captures:

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image...otype_rear.jpg

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image...otype_side.jpg

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image...pe_quarter.jpg

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/image...type_front.jpg

I disagree...look at how the fenders sit perfectly where they are supposed to as opposed to the earlier C6 mule which had a substantial offset both in the front and rear. Like it or not, this is the C7 with actual body panels.

I already responded to this on Facebook, but ... No Way this series of videos were "captured" while the car was out testing. This video was made available intentionally by GM to try to stem some of the negative publicity that's coming from this site and others concerning the LETDOWN of this C7. I don't think it worked though, as that side profile of the car is even more ghastly than first thought. That front end is longer than the hood of '74 Lincoln! The wheels/tires appear to all be the same size with no staggering.

No feeling of being "LETDOWN" here. I'm feeling very optimistic about this car.

http://homepage.mac.com/platinumcreative/VetteBK.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/platinumcreative/VetteWT.jpg

I never really looked at being blind as something that could have benefits. I guess you learn something new every day. I'm sure your guide dog is cute too.

I have to say, the whole car, bumper to bumper, sucks compared to the stingray concept, but the part that sucks the hardest, by far, is that abominable, eye-clawing rear end. Please, for the love of God, get those tail-lights off there. We've already had to put up with years of bitching from Euro-fans that our cars have the same steering wheel as a Cobalt. What do you think it will do to the international appeal if it has the same back end as a Camaro?

So... this means you won't be buying one?

Nice! :thumbs:

Cheers, :cheers:
JB

Holding off final judgement until the camo comes off and a production intent car is unveiled. To think any other way is stupid. It's like trying to tell if a girl is hot while she's wearing a full body cast.

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the rear end of the c6 is the best looking of any corvette if not any other car out there. With the C7 they screwed up the nice curvy shape and then added ugly tail lights that are totally different from the corvette tradition. The that huge rear valence just takes that bad idea and makes it even worse...

FYI "longer wheelbase" does not automatically mean "better handling". A longer wheelbase makes a car ride better by soaking up road imperfections/movements better; the car doesn't "teeter totter" as much. It also increases high speed stability, but at the expense of quick transitions. A car with a shorter wheelbase is more tossable. The idea is to find the right mix for your intended use. You wouldn't want to auto-x a long wheelbase car just as you wouldn't want to run open road racing (Silver State Classic) or the Texas Mile in a short wheelbase car.

I'm with you.

ugly:ack:
GM still poor:toetap:

I like it. As importantly, my wife says: It's a gorgeous car; I want one."

This car will be awesome guaranteed! If you could drive this car today, I don't think any of you would pass up on the offer. Just to sweet of a ride!

Is it just me, or does it look like there's way too much "nose" ahead of the front wheels?

Just seems like a lot of front-end overhang, more so than the C6.

Whatever. Looks like a C6 to me under there.

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Just like the C5 in C4 clothing. I am betting this is not close to the final body design. I will bet it will be more like the NSX layout but retaining the front engine. Push the windshield way forward, the interior way forward and keep it from looking awkward by adding the rear quarter window. Just my .02 which isn't worth a plug nickel.

Hmmm, this long wheelbase could be a view of things to come. Could be a number of Corvette models and they may even have one AWD version like this...
http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/...i_FF_04pop.jpg
Ferrari AWD with over 208 mph speed.

Are you being sarcastic?

Not a bit. They want to expand the Corvette audience to Euro drivers, not live in the past. Why not have ONE model that is AWD?

Are you suggesting that Porsche and Ferrari don't know what they are doing? The FF is an amazing car and their AWD system is something that added very little weight.