Here it is, the 2014 Corvette Stingray ...

[Dreamliner]

Yep, they're calling it the Stingray:

http://www.autoblog.com

[toon66]

Yep, they're calling it the Stingray:

http://www.autoblog.com

Major design overhaul. For the first time in a good while, you may not be required to have a mullet or wearing drawstring workout pants at the time of purchase.

[PIMking]

CLA underneath it looks so much better than Barbie and Ken mobile. That thing looks like a hotweels car

[PIMking]

I also like how you can see swirl marks in the paint already. Good ole GM craftmanship

[toon66]

Yep, they're calling it the Stingray:

http://www.autoblog.com

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130113/DETROIT/130119924


Check out this video. Impressive. Hope this new body style will be racing at Sebring this year.

[Juggernautz]

Rear ends looks similar to the Camaro so I'll keep my Camaro lol..

[GolphinGator]

Looks nice. I have a 12 Challenger just because it is close to what I grew up with, as far as looks. I have the RT loaded so pretty much hands free Navi, phone ect. and gives you the old school feel when you put the metal to the petal. I am sure the Vet is nice for a second vehicle as the Challenger is. What is the price tag on that car?

[toon66]

Looks nice. I have a 12 Challenger just because it is close to what I grew up with, as far as looks. I have the RT loaded so pretty much hands free Navi, phone ect. and gives you the old school feel when you put the metal to the petal. I am sure the Vet is nice for a second vehicle as the Challenger is. What is the price tag on that car?

I've always wanted to drive a Challenger and have considered upgrading my rental while on business travel. How do they handle and ride?

My dad had a Roadrunner I guess around 1970, I was a very young kid then. I remember being pinned to the seat every time he mashed the pedal which seemed like about every time I was in the car. :)

[Dreamliner]

Did you guys realize they're going to discontinue the Challenger and bring back the Barracuda ? Believe it debuts Fall 2014 as a 2015 model.

Everything old is new again.

[toon66]

Did you guys realize they're going to discontinue the Challenger and bring back the Barracuda ? Believe it debuts Fall 2014 as a 2015 model.

Everything old is new again.

Had not heard that. Kinda makes me want to do a burnout in the parking lot of Pin-a-rama bowling alley down south of Gandy.

[Speedofsand]

The new C7 is a beauty. I think I'll see a couple Stingrays on display at the Rolex24. I like the all the vents and body lines. The vents all came straight from the Compuware team. The tail lights look Camaro-ish at first but they are growing on me. They would look cool on the DP Vette.

[secgator]

Did you guys realize they're going to discontinue the Challenger and bring back the Barracuda ? Believe it debuts Fall 2014 as a 2015 model.

Everything old is new again.

So you're saying there IS a chance for the Pinto to return????

[toon66]

So you're saying there IS a chance for the Pinto to return????

Yes, a hybrid Pinto will bring Detroit back from the ashes.

[northgagator]

Yes, a hybrid Pinto will bring Detroit back from the ashes.

Along with the Gremlin, Javelin, and the VW Thing.

[toon66]

Along with the Gremlin, Javelin, and the VW Thing.

If you think about it, a Jeep Wrangler is sort of a modern day version of a Thing. Open air and most owners really don't take those things off-road.

[secgator]

Well, I'm just waiting for Chevy to unleash its new Vega....super-hybrid with a flux capacitor and I'm heading straight to the dealership to order that baby!

[Speedofsand]

Interesting 1953 Corvette engineering test video. Never before seen.
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2013/01/09/exclusive-1953-corvette-engineering-test-videos-from-the-gm-archives/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EypwSDp_48

[GolphinGator]

I've always wanted to drive a Challenger and have considered upgrading my rental while on business travel. How do they handle and ride?

My dad had a Roadrunner I guess around 1970, I was a very young kid then. I remember being pinned to the seat every time he mashed the pedal which seemed like about every time I was in the car. :)

They drive and handle great. The only bad thing I have found is it has a large blind spot that takes getting use to. Also recommend the back up camera as you can't see low just behind the car.

[malscott]

I haven't liked the Corvettes since the 60's. The 427 with Legs pipes was the one that caught my attention. This is the first since then that looks decent. The again, that video was more flash-I would have appreciated a better 360 view of the car then all the video production crapola. Specs would be good. It's funny at the races in Long Beach the Vettes always do really well. Beat the Italian cars and Porsche's lots of times.

[steve6137]

They drive and handle great. The only bad thing I have found is it has a large blind spot that takes getting use to. Also recommend the back up camera as you can't see low just behind the car.

I drive a 2012 Challenger SRT and I agree about the blind spot. A minor drawback.
If you get aggressive with it, the car handles great for how big it is, and the 392 engine is a beast.

[toon66]

I haven't liked the Corvettes since the 60's. The 427 with Legs pipes was the one that caught my attention. This is the first since then that looks decent. The again, that video was more flash-I would have appreciated a better 360 view of the car then all the video production crapola. Specs would be good. It's funny at the races in Long Beach the Vettes always do really well. Beat the Italian cars and Porsche's lots of times.

The Vettes dominate in their class at Daytona and Sebring.

[Dreamliner]

The Vettes dominate in their class at Daytona and Sebring.

They smoked the Aston Martins, a few years back, even when they were required to detune and carry more weight to level the playing field.

Whenever I see a race (and this may be true of Grand-Am) where Porsches are passing Corvettes, I know it's rigged.

[Speedofsand]

There has only been one Vette at Daytona the past few years. Boris Said drives it. Sebring has the 2 Compuware (factory) vettes, and a couple in GTE Am class that all made podiums last year but didn't win. Hoping for more next year in GrandAm. There are lots of Aston Martins this year.

[toon66]

The Compuware team and the Cadillac CTS' flat own their respective classes at Sebring.

[Dreamliner]

I know I want be shocked if this new entry level Corvette performs basically on par with the new Viper on a road coarse.

[g8r925]

I love the looks of that car, seeing the challenger, and the camaro with the retro look, makes me wish to the car gods that they would do a retro Monte Carlo SS from the 80's. I have a 85 original but would love to drive one with a modern touch to it.

[Dreamliner]

I love the looks of that car, seeing the challenger, and the camaro with the retro look, makes me wish to the car gods that they would do a retro Monte Carlo SS from the 80's. I have a 85 original but would love to drive one with a modern touch to it.

They're unveiling the Chevy SS next month.

[g8r925]

They're unveiling the Chevy SS next month.

I'll have to take a look at that. thanks:yes:

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[Al E Gator]

Looks kinda Ferrari 599/F12-Viper-GTR-Camaro-ish...not too bad, though. Curious to see what they'll do with the Z06/ZR1 versions.

[GolphinGator]

I drive a 2012 Challenger SRT and I agree about the blind spot. A minor drawback.
If you get aggressive with it, the car handles great for how big it is, and the 392 engine is a beast.

I know from nailing my RT that the SRT is bad ass. I just didn't want to put up the extra cash as the wife drives ours to work. I live out in the country and take it out a drive it like I stole it with the petal shifter and have a hard time keeping my head up enough to watch the tac. I know that 392 is a beast. :yes:

[Dreamliner]

Looks kinda Ferrari 599/F12-Viper-GTR-Camaro-ish...not too bad, though. Curious to see what they'll do with the Z06/ZR1 versions.

I'm guessing they'll call the Z06 successor the Z07 and that it'll be out next year. Don't know what they'll call the next ZR1, but I'm willing to bet that it will scald cars that cost ten times as much at the Nurburgring.

[Juggernautz]

Looks kinda Ferrari 599/F12-Viper-GTR-Camaro-ish...not too bad, though. Curious to see what they'll do with the Z06/ZR1 versions.

Point I made in my last post...

[Tebowism0823]

Could be my next toy. Would look nice with a customer orange and blue paint job :)

[toon66]

Could be my next toy. Would look nice with a customer orange and blue paint job :)

Petty Blue and orange trim.