2014 C7 Chevrolet Corvette

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

I hope you're joking

0-60 around 4.2 and quarter around 12.6. That's on a stock car. Yes, a monster.

[DarkSunrise]

Just saw this video yesterday. Phenomenal car! I don't particularly like the way the C7 looks, but the performance of the C7 Z06 (w/s3 aero package) in Randy Pobst's hands is incredible, especially considering it's a stock street car. The 1:30 laptime at RA matches the Evasive FR-S, which was on better tires and purpose built for the track. Very impressive.

[Dipstik-sportech]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

0-60 around 4.2 and quarter around 12.6. That's on a stock car. Yes, a monster.

I guess we have differing opinions on what constitutes a monster. I've always seen the convertible, auto corvette as a mid life crisis car for fat older men lol.

[Levi]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

I guess we have differing opinions on what constitutes a monster. I've always seen the convertible, auto corvette as a mid life crisis car for fat older men lol.

Those are not differing opinions, it is simply your opinion that is just 100% wrong.

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

No need to tell me that. I would be all over an NSX if I could afford one. haha.

I'm really hoping Honda comes out with a mid-engine turbocharged inline 4 cylinder coupe, like the rumors are saying... if the S2000 retained the double wishbone setup and rigid chassis, but was a coupe, had a slightly longer wheel base, and a mid-engine layout, with a turbocharged engine making 350-400hp or more, it would be the ultimate "affordable" sports car, IMO. A smaller, more agile, more affordable "baby NSX" is probably my ideal car, if such a thing were to exist.

I always wondered why Toyota had the balls to make MR2s for a whole 20 years but Honda didn't even have a rear wheel drive offering other than the NSX for quite a while.

I would personally not buy an NSX unless it was going to be a garage queen, they're too rare and expensive. I'd be borderline okay with driving a Lotus Evora or Porsche 911 around if I had the money, but it would still be a somewhat occasional car. I've grown to appreciate all the scratches and dents on my MR2 because when I drive it around people think it looks like a Porsche, then they see the Toyota badge, then they see the dents, and then it's clear that my car is not expensive lol. I think the reason Porsche is doing so well with the Boxster and Cayman is that they're everyday cars, and an actually potent midengined competitor from Japan could pull that market away pretty easily IMO. The ratio of 911s to Boxster/Caymans on the road is tiny.

I would be all over a basic, compact mid-engined car that comes in under 35k, financial responsibility be damned. Someone just has to make one so I can go into debt for it.

[Dipstik-sportech]

Originally Posted by Levi

Those are not differing opinions, it is simply your opinion that is just 100% wrong.

Mmmm no I'm not. Research the demographic that buys an automatic corvette convertible then come back and tell me I'm wrong. Hell just google mid life crisis car and the vette is the #1 answer almost 100% of the time. Get a pink one and you can roll with barbie!!!

[kiichiro]

I'm 42
10 lb overweight,ok maybe 15
I drive a brz
And no I don't want a vert vette
But I will take a hardtop in manual !
Im am about to drive a stingray a second time in fully loaded trim and yeah we may be trading in our second BRZ, the 1st one turned into a porsche

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

Mmmm no I'm not. Research the demographic that buys an automatic corvette convertible then come back and tell me I'm wrong. Hell just google mid life crisis car and the vette is the #1 answer almost 100% of the time. Get a pink one and you can roll with barbie!!!

The target demographic doesn't have anything to do with the merits of the car. That would be like saying the Miata is a POS because it's a "bitter divorcee" car.

I would have long ago been driving the shit out of a Miata (or an MR2, for that matter) if I wasn't 6'5".

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

It would definitely make the car better. A true mid-engine car will always be better than a front-midship. Better weight distribution = more grip and a lower polar moment = faster to change directions = better cornering. It would also allow more room up front for electric motors.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...percar-cdsynd/


Seats are no big deal. Anybody can buy great aftermarket seats for most sports cars for $600-$1500 a piece without much trouble... not really something to think about in an $80K car, IMO.

what is "better weight distribution"? the vette is already rear biased and thanks to a transaxle, most of the weight is in the middle of the car already.

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

No need to tell me that. I would be all over an NSX if I could afford one. haha.

I'm really hoping Honda comes out with a mid-engine turbocharged inline 4 cylinder coupe, like the rumors are saying... if the S2000 retained the double wishbone setup and rigid chassis, but was a coupe, had a slightly longer wheel base, and a mid-engine layout, with a turbocharged engine making 350-400hp or more, it would be the ultimate "affordable" sports car, IMO. A smaller, more agile, more affordable "baby NSX" is probably my ideal car, if such a thing were to exist.

Don't get me wrong, front mid-ship is still better for weight distribution and turn-in than your standard front-heavy FR car, but mid-engine is ideal...

define affordable. i dont even think so much of that is possible. mid engined cars with double wishbones have to be huge since both the engine and the suspension take up space. also, you are describing a cayman. just get one of those.

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Just saw this video yesterday. Phenomenal car! I don't particularly like the way the C7 looks, but the performance of the C7 Z06 (w/s3 aero package) in Randy Pobst's hands is incredible, especially considering it's a stock street car. The 1:30 laptime at RA matches the Evasive FR-S, which was on better tires and purpose built for the track. Very impressive.

Dont fool yourself. The c7 z06 a purpose built track car but is also drivable on the street.

[Dipstik-sportech]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

The target demographic doesn't have anything to do with the merits of the car. That would be like saying the Miata is a POS because it's a "bitter divorcee" car.

I would have long ago been driving the shit out of a Miata (or an MR2, for that matter) if I wasn't 6'5".

I'm sorry bud but I just can't call a car a monster that runs neck and neck with a stock sti or evo. If you want a percmformance car you buy the 6spd, if you want a monster you buy the z06 and if you wanna kill yourself you buy the zr1. The Corvette convertible is a coastal cruiser not a track monster. I've never known anyone that days "I want a monster of a car, I know a C6 auto vette!!" I the miss use of the word monster have something do do with it.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Dont fool yourself. The c7 z06 a purpose built track car but is also drivable on the street.

I don't think we're using the term "purpose built track car" in the same way because that should be a contradiction in terms.

The Evasive FR-S was built solely for the track. There was literally zero effort made to keep the car streetable, and as a result (and not surprisingly) it's not driveable on the street. It's taken everywhere in an enclosed trailer. Stripped, gutted, and caged. Helmet required, no airbags. 6-pt HANS, race seats, kill switch, fire extinguisher. One-off, custom fabricated parts throughout. Runs on race gas. 4+ fluid coolers, would probably break in sub-zero temperatures used as a street car. Full engine build, no chance of passing CARB. The list goes on and on, but this is a purpose built track car.

To me, the C7Z is not a purpose built track car. Too many concessions were made to keep it streetable (CARB certification/emissions, pedestrian safety, crash safety/airbags, cold-weather requirements, noise levels, pump gas). The purpose built track car in the Corvette lineup is the C7R.

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by Levi

Those are not differing opinions, it is simply your opinion that is just 100% wrong.

And that's just your opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Just because you don't agree with them, doesn't mean they are wrong. I do slightly agree though. Not saying the corvette isn't impressive, I just don't think a base C6 convertible automatic is. Now a track spec Z06/ZR1 different story.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

I'm sorry bud but I just can't call a car a monster that runs neck and neck with a stock sti or evo. If you want a percmformance car you buy the 6spd, if you want a monster you buy the z06 and if you wanna kill yourself you buy the zr1. The Corvette convertible is a coastal cruiser not a track monster. I've never known anyone that days "I want a monster of a car, I know a C6 auto vette!!" I the miss use of the word monster have something do do with it.

No, that's cool. I was only disagreeing with attaching a demographic reputation to the merits of the platform.