Fully exposed C6 body
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Thanks 64 for the link tip. Despite the lack of fittings this seems a better guide to the finished car than the "spy" shots with both ends of the car hidden in a paper bag. If the overall size is much the same as previous model (which seems likely) it is interesting to see the shorter front over-hang and fixed lights. The higher wing/fender and fixed lights seem an odd direction when the whole idea of retaining the push-rod engine is to achieve an extremely low bonnet/hood line. Overall the silhouette seems less "extreme" than the C5 which may encourage more sales to main-stream customers but regrettably to me will make the Corvette more like an "ordinary" car.
However, I've recently renewed my subscription to Road & Track to keep an eye out for articles on the C6 launch!! Might end up as a day trip to Holland to talk to the dealer..... Don't tell the wife.
However, I've recently renewed my subscription to Road & Track to keep an eye out for articles on the C6 launch!! Might end up as a day trip to Holland to talk to the dealer..... Don't tell the wife.
I think those high creased wings are supposed to echo the C3 front arches. I guess it doesn't work since nobody is noticing that.
Incidentally, I wasn't saying the Honda was a better car per se, I was simply lamenting the lack of vision in the C6. To me, the Honda concept looks like it's taken a C5 and made it 21st Century and in doing so makes the C6 look a little pedestrian in the looks department. But we'll see....
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Thursday 13th November 22:10
Incidentally, I wasn't saying the Honda was a better car per se, I was simply lamenting the lack of vision in the C6. To me, the Honda concept looks like it's taken a C5 and made it 21st Century and in doing so makes the C6 look a little pedestrian in the looks department. But we'll see....
>> Edited by LuS1fer on Thursday 13th November 22:10
You enthusiasts/owners do know that the designer of the Pontiac Aztek, yes that fugly SUV, is designing the C6 exterior aesthetics? A recipe for disaster, but I think he is doing great. @ first glance for me (styling is a preference opinion), I love the look of the cars (without studying the design - making comments like this part of the body is reminiscent to an older Vette gen, or there is this technical detail - like the low hood line, which is useful for track racing). There is good reason to 'reject' the C6 design, as posted here and elsewhere on sites such as corvetteforum, z06vette, etc, but then when I see the fugly cars designed in the present, the future (concept cars), the pressure on designs from external influence - crash safety regs, pedestrian regs, I appreciate a design, which may have a few 'issues'. And this car is a big step in looks for its market than the Aztek was for its market. I'm reserving judgement until January.
Lu5ifer, I have a habit of saying things, which other members know - whether said, implied, or not. We have to appreciate that the C6 isn't meant to look high tech, well it has to have some high tech element in it, but it is also meant to be a slightly retro design. And Honda, with their typical 'Jap tech' and nice designs, well, have done what you say. Their car also takes elements from well recieved (to me, although some of the cars the HSC has borrowed styling cues from I have a few reservations about - can't speak for everyone else) sports cars. It has done well in the process IMHO - looks technologically stunning. All it needs now is an excellent engine and transmission (not refinement - but power). I'm sure it'll have the looks and chassis. But then you probably know this as well.
>> Edited by z064life on Friday 14th November 00:01
Lu5ifer, I have a habit of saying things, which other members know - whether said, implied, or not. We have to appreciate that the C6 isn't meant to look high tech, well it has to have some high tech element in it, but it is also meant to be a slightly retro design. And Honda, with their typical 'Jap tech' and nice designs, well, have done what you say. Their car also takes elements from well recieved (to me, although some of the cars the HSC has borrowed styling cues from I have a few reservations about - can't speak for everyone else) sports cars. It has done well in the process IMHO - looks technologically stunning. All it needs now is an excellent engine and transmission (not refinement - but power). I'm sure it'll have the looks and chassis. But then you probably know this as well.
>> Edited by z064life on Friday 14th November 00:01
Hey Steve C!
I used to work in Brussels and there is a dealer in Zaventum (near Brussels airport) that sells Corvettes. It is only 2 hours drive from the Tunnel and there is a Cora supermarket nearby which sells excellent wine very cheaply.
If you are serious about a trip to Europe perhaps we should do a Corvette convoy!
I used to work in Brussels and there is a dealer in Zaventum (near Brussels airport) that sells Corvettes. It is only 2 hours drive from the Tunnel and there is a Cora supermarket nearby which sells excellent wine very cheaply.
If you are serious about a trip to Europe perhaps we should do a Corvette convoy!
www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?s=685b734ca9fc6a2dd0b62df371259bbd&threadid=48268
Even more pics of the C6 - this time as a full car, not a shell, with no camourflage (sp?).
Even more pics of the C6 - this time as a full car, not a shell, with no camourflage (sp?).
I might have to eat a slice of humble pie to if it looks THAT good! Shame it seems a little too much of a "what can we do to a C5?" type of design rather than something totally different.
If F*RD actually release that Mustang concept car they've been showing I think we'll see a few Corvette owners move over to the dark side. I see a blue oval in my future.......
If F*RD actually release that Mustang concept car they've been showing I think we'll see a few Corvette owners move over to the dark side. I see a blue oval in my future.......
malc350 said:
I might have to eat a slice of humble pie to if it looks THAT good! Shame it seems a little too much of a "what can we do to a C5?" type of design rather than something totally different.
If F*RD actually release that Mustang concept car they've been showing I think we'll see a few Corvette owners move over to the dark side. I see a blue oval in my future.......
Yeah, I love the design as well. The Corvette C6 was always emphasised by the designers to be a C5.5 - that is to keep the essence of the C5 design, but make necessary improvements (E.G. fixed headlingts, as they are more reliable, less weight, more aerodynamic etc, although the C5 is very aerodynamic). One look at the design (which has a lot of other criteria involved, and the brief is more detailed) instantly shows the C5 in it. But IMHO that is good, because I liked the C5 and I hate to see a nice design ruined.
I wish there were some pics of the front.
>> Edited by z064life on Monday 17th November 22:10
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