Corvette powered but not a Vette as such.......

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Who wants to see our new CTS-V Coupe then?

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Ok, seeing as you asked so nicely............

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Better than a Z06!

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This car is always going to be Marmite. All the best designs are. It is absolutely unmistakeable and looks far more impressive in person. As for the drive I think the V Series cars are amazing all rounders, particularly as auto's. I have a theory that this car is faster to 100mph in the real world than a Z06 as it requires little skill to launch effectively. I'm smitten that's for sure. M

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Gixer said:

We spotted a black one on the M25 a few weeks ago. It did look very nice.

Was it German registered? One of GM's press cars was here a little while ago. Not aware of any Coupes, V Series or otherwise over here at the moment...

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GW65 said:

Really? Lambo Muira? GT40? E-type? Etc. I wouldn't have commented on it otherwise, but let's be honest: it's pretty ugly and the colour really doesn't do it any favours. It may drive well, but it's no looker.

More than welcome to your opinion Gary but in fairness there are plenty of other cars I can mention. Rolls Royce Phantom had a terrible reception when it was launched, two years later things picked up and it never looked back. Having only had the car on display for a couple of days I can tell you now that people walk straight past Corvettes without so much of a glance. I'm sure not all of these people love it but so far its reception has been 75% positive to 25% negative.

P.S. I actually find E-Types duller than beige paint. I'll grant you the other two, though some non-car loving folk can think that GT-40s are kit cars.....

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malc350 said:

Front designed by Victor Kiam.Stevie Wonder.

Well why not, he did a good job on the C4 Callaway Corvettes.....

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G4HKS said:

I have to say whilst I find the Victor Kiam quote amusing, if that came buzzing up behind me I would sure notice it - it's a breath of fresh air in comparison to the blandomobiles on our roads today.

Credit where it's due, I like the in yer face styling and haunched up rear. Dare I ask how much?? Say it quietly.

I just wish I could drive it everywhere backwards.

List is £74,000 OTR. This one is going to be a demo for a little while unless someone is desperate for it before the 1st March.

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GW65 said:

While we're on the subject of different homes for Vette engines... How much would a Camaro ZL1 cost OTR over here?

Anywhere from £55,000 to £62,000 I would suggest....

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G4HKS said:

Cheers Mitch. I thought it would be that sort of money. If it was RHD the numbers would be good I'm sure. Maybe I need a trip to Manchester...

That suggests that you think LHD is to the cars detriment but we actually see it the other way round. It's because Corvettes are LHD only that their values have held up so well. We depreciate cars faster and harder than any other country in Europe which is why so many Corvettes left the UK and headed for Germany, France and Belgium. Being LHD this car will always have a target audience in these countries and will undoubtedly remain more valuable as a result. Besides, all the best cars are LHD including my 8C Spider!

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We are looking at sourcing a couple and will be supplying them to order. They are not going to be brought to Europe by GM as the homologation for the Camaro would not count for the ZL-1 given the extensive changes to bodywork and drivetrain.

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For the avoidance of doubt the range of V-Series cars actually starts at £67,000 OTR for the Sedan, £69,000 for the Wagon and £70,000 for the Coupe. By comparison to other cars over here I don't think that's excessive and if you think that a higher spec Camaro ZL-1 will be into £60k's by the time it is in the U.K. then I would personally put the money towards a CTS-V Coupe instead.