C3R Concept

[Vettezuki]

Ok. If Chevy goes this direction for a C7, I just might have to go for it.

YouTube- Chevrolet Corvette C3R Stingray concept

[Vettezuki]

Blue with white stripe for me. Get the interior right and push the lightness, overall balance and refinement without losing the ballsy American rip your face off attitude.

[Vettezuki]

What really catches my attention about this is the re-proportioning. I love my 82' C3, but it's a touch long on the front. If I were to reshape it, it would be like this.

The rear window is a separate question. This has the earlier C3 "Italian" style back instead of the later style fast back. I think it looks great in this rendering.

[Vettezuki]

Don't need the rear chrome bumper. Chrome on the front should be more of a hint rather than a statement. Obviously no pop-up headlights. Should be integrated into the fenders, perhaps something like the Sideswipe vette.

[BRUTAL64]

I get the impression you might like this version.;)


Hey, you want to go talk to Dick G?

[Vettezuki]

I get the impression you might like this version.;)


Hey, you want to go talk to Dick G?

Yeah, somebody is on to something for my taste. This shape just works for me, what can I say. I might even be able to overlook that it's made by Socialists. Desire does a funny thing to a man.

I've spoken to Dick a few times (on the phone and in person). They did the rear wheel bearing setup and spherical bushing installation for my trailing arms. He's a very nice old man. If you just ran into him on the street you'd never know he was a no BS bad ass race driver and capable system designer.

They liked my LSx C3. :thumbs_up:

[Ultraperio]

I'll be honest, coming into the thread i was already disapproving. I couldn't picture the C3's lines put into a modern context.

After seeing it I am impressed. I would tone down the rear deck lid, get rid of the crhome, and ditch the gills and scoops tho.

[enkeivette]

Chrome needs to go, front end needs to be less 69 vette like and more nascar like. I like the gills, sort of breaks up the body.

The rear bumper could be a little less tall too. I'd like it if it came up higher like it does on a C3.

[BRUTAL64]

Yeah, somebody is on to something for my taste. This shape just works for me, what can I say. I might even be able to overlook that it's made by Socialists. Desire does a funny thing to a man.

I've spoken to Dick a few times (on the phone and in person). They did the rear wheel bearing setup and spherical bushing installation for my trailing arms. He's a very nice old man. If you just ran into him on the street you'd never know he was a no BS bad ass race driver and capable system designer.

They liked my LSx C3. :thumbs_up:

Who doesn't like that LS x C3????:drool2:

[enkeivette]

Who doesn't like that LS x C3????:drool2:

Corvette's are gay. It's all about VTEC.

[Vettezuki]

Corvette's are gay. It's all about VTEC.

And the more powerful they are, the gayer the driver . . :inout:

[BRUTAL64]

Corvette's are gay. It's all about VTEC.

Did you fall and hit your head???:rolleyes:

[C5Natie]

That concept is bad ass! I would sell both of my balls for it. LS7 C3!

[BADDASSC6]

Seriously it's a beutiful car, but it's a step in the wrong direction. Level the old styling for the Challengers, Mustangs, and Carmaros. Corvettes need to focus on attracting a younger crowd and providing the best possible performance value. With the new 5.5L powerplant I predict that the C7 will be much smaller than the C6. GM just killed the Solstice and I'm sure that that chassis will be the C7 chassis. GM is promising thaqt the C7 will not take a backwards step in performance. That means that it will get a serious size reduction. Look for a curvier 8/10ths scale C6 like car with direct injection a DSG. I will be holding out for a few years praying for a Zo6 of Zr1 option.

[Vettezuki]

Seriously it's a beutiful car, but it's a step in the wrong direction. Level the old styling for the Challengers, Mustangs, and Carmaros. Corvettes need to focus on attracting a younger crowd and providing the best possible performance value. With the new 5.5L powerplant I predict that the C7 will be much smaller than the C6. GM just killed the Solstice and I'm sure that that chassis will be the C7 chassis. GM is promising thaqt the C7 will not take a backwards step in performance. That means that it will get a serious size reduction. Look for a curvier 8/10ths scale C6 like car with direct injection a DSG. I will be holding out for a few years praying for a Zo6 of Zr1 option.

It's a good point. I'm not as positive as you about the reuse of the Kappa platform for a C7 (got a source?), but a small < 3,000 lb Vette with 400+BHP out of 5.5L would be shit hot. A ZO6/ZR1 option would be magnificent and maybe shut up the Europeans once and for all. Oh, and there's no excuse for not having a first rate interior any more. Just good enough isn't good enough. If I drop $50k+ on a car, spend a little extra to make it a nice environment. I know this is an old rant, but it's also one of the things they MUST do if they want to appeal to younger guys.

[BRUTAL64]

It's a good point. I'm not as positive as you about the reuse of the Kappa platform for a C7 (got a source?), but a small < 3,000 lb Vette with 400+BHP out of 5.5L would be shit hot. A ZO6/ZR1 option would be magnificent and maybe shut up the Europeans once and for all. Oh, and there's no excuse for not having a first rate interior any more. Just good enough isn't good enough. If I drop $50k+ on a car, spend a little extra to make it a nice environment. I know this is an old rant, but it's also one of the things they MUST do if they want to appeal to younger guys.

C2 sbcs started out under 3,000 lbs.:pot_stir:

[kdracer73]

Saw this at Fuddruckers tonight. It's a 06 Vette with the 64 body kit. The front end was a little short to make it look right.

[BRUTAL64]

Saw this at Fuddruckers tonight. It's a 06 Vette with the 64 body kit. The front end was a little short to make it look right.

Not real bad from that angle.:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

Saw this at Fuddruckers tonight. It's a 06 Vette with the 64 body kit. The front end was a little short to make it look right.

That's pretty cool. Did it look like a good kit or was it sloppy like a lot of kits are?

[kdracer73]

That's pretty cool. Did it look like a good kit or was it sloppy like a lot of kits are?

It was the Demo car from the company and it was flawless. It had a huge crowd the whole time . Wish I had better pics of it.

[Leedom]

I like almost everything about the concept but the rear window. Slope is back a little more the Vette I have known in my lifetime and I think it is a nice interpretation of its forefathers.

[kdracer73]

Here is one for the Mustang guys !! http://www.retrobuilt.com/

[Leedom]

Here is one for the Mustang guys !! http://www.retrobuilt.com/

Very nice. Only thing I am not to sure of is the chrome opening in front. Looks kind of like an afterthought.

[kdracer73]

Very nice. Only thing I am not to sure of is the chrome opening in front. Looks kind of like an afterthought.



Blame Ford and Shelby for that, that was how they looked !