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

[mitch_]

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

[Z28DUNC]

yes please!

[Vet Guru]

Now were talking!

[mitch_]

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

[AdeTuono]

So; how does it drive?

[mitch_]

Better than a Z06!

[the-esses]

In depth comparison here...

http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/corvette/2012/...

[DrMoriarty]

oh i like this.

[malc350]

Someone once said "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything". Well: "




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[roscobbc]

Reminds me of a 21st century upscaled version of an Integra Type R overdosing on steriods - love it!!!!!

[AdeTuono]

mitch_ said:

Better than a Z06!

Now then...

[mitch_]

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

[zapbrannigan]

I like it!

[Gixer]

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

[7YEL]

Looks good in white



http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/updates/2011-cad...

[mitch_]

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...

[GW65]

mitch_ said:

This car is always going to be Marmite. All the best designs are.

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.

[Vet Guru]

I Think it looks great, Who else does anything like this? The Germans? Japs?
one of the best looking cars and performance to match for less than £80k.

[BlackZeD]

Watched Top Gear USA on telly last night, its a freakin fast car.
Was quicker than a Ferrari California in a drag race and round
the track the "wagon" version (estate to us) was the faster against
the coupe, and only just behind a Balboni Lambo ! !
If i could afford a ZR1, one of these would be my daily motor . . . i wish.

Dave.

[mitch_]

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.....