If you look at the c5 and the c6 introductions the corvette has gotten physically smaller, maintained 3200 lbm for the base model, and the base model performance matched the previous generation's top performer. The c7 will get 30+ mpg highway, it will weigh 3000-3100 lbm, and it will match the z06 performance ratings. Most people that are in the market for a corvette are happy with a OHV small block in the front driving the rear wheels. The only tech piece that it really needs is a dual clutch transmission. No driver can match the speed and precision.
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2007 C6 z51 416ci, KW variant III, Wilwood WS6, Traqmate.
2005 F-350 PSD 4x4 DRW Lariat
2013 Mustang GT Grabber Blue, track pack, Brembo, Recaro, 3.73s
2009 Jetta Auto 2.5 liter
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