GM really knocked it out of the park, in my opinion, with the redesign. Designing some parts completely new and bringing in some historical design ideas that made the Corvette one of the best.. Well done GM.
@krocialblack
11 жыл бұрын
I own a C5 and very happy with it. Lovely and fun car to drive! I love all generations of Corvettes. C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7. Anyone who says differently is NOT a true Corvette enthusiast. You gotta love em all to be part of the Corvette family!
@Jsimonds93
9 жыл бұрын
The corvette will b always America's first and only true sports car!! ;)
@BocaChevy
11 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the c7! Looks sophisticated and modern while staying a true corvette. Great job GM, again. Too much concentration on tradition will only hold the Corvette back.
@dodoz44
11 жыл бұрын
As a C6 owner, the part when they accelerated the ZR1 on the Autobahn made me smile and giggle a little :D Oh that lovely sound and feeling.
@Willyy_The_Kid
11 жыл бұрын
I got off of school yesterday for spring break and completly forgot about Friday my favorite day of the week because of this show
@CarAddictGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah....Corvettes....Any Year...Any Make...I Love Them All!
@MotorTrendWatch
11 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Jesticles85
11 жыл бұрын
my job is working on corvettes, both new and classic so im looking at them every day. lemme tell ya, i think the C7 is a great evolution of corvette and i cannot wait to have one at the shop!
@GHOSTJERKER
11 жыл бұрын
The ole widebody Grand Sport is a thing of beauty!!!
@centillionare
11 жыл бұрын
This car has such a great history. Can you imagine how fast the C7 ZR1 will be....
@travish9378
11 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my Vette. They're truly a thing of beauty
@Xenophene01
11 жыл бұрын
I only liked the first made corvettes. But seeing this new beast makes me wish I had one. Good job.
@retardedbikingmorten8049
11 жыл бұрын
Wow you have a 1980 Stingray!? That's the most beautiful car ever made!
@kjz28
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. Its not like I don't like European cars, but I defend good cars no matter the make. And the Corvette is in a class of one.
@TheKnightRider24
11 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Corvettes of all time is the new C7 Stingray!
@Ironsights51
11 жыл бұрын
C2 Grand Sport is just... Just.... ORGASMIC!
@Mn9barca
11 жыл бұрын
the C7 is without doubt one of the most beautiful cars in history.
@14Supercarandreas14
11 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video, reminding us of the past and the change in the generations, loved it!
@GlassTopRX7
11 жыл бұрын
The biggest flaw in the new vette is all the sharp edges. Curves and flowing lines are timeless. The integration of the vents is functional but so crude looking in execution.
@nikistarr4281
11 жыл бұрын
When I was looking to buy a C5 Corvette, I didn't like the C6 till I drove it. Wow! It was hands down my choice after that. I ended up buying a C6 with the Z51 handling package. I've loved it everyday I've owned it. I want a ZR1 now ......but I know that I'll have to drive the C7 first. I'm sure that as soon as I drive the new C7....I'll like it even better. It will all come down to the test drive.
@ShiftedPerspective
11 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Great synopsis of the generations
@cristianemanuel9519
11 жыл бұрын
not a corvette guy, but i have to say, out of all generations the C5 is the best looking
@duanegarbett7100
11 жыл бұрын
cant wait to see some road and track tests of the C7!
@TheRealBoyardee
11 жыл бұрын
A good point considering that's the part of the car the competition will see the most.
@KlunkerRider
10 жыл бұрын
I just wish the C7 didn't have those dam Camaro taillights, I have seen this car at the LA Auto Show and now on the road, but those arfing taillights just wreck it for me, its a personal subconcience thing for me, everything else new body-wise doesn't bug me so much but those taillights just cheapen the look. I hope after some time goes by someone comes out with a replacement body panel for the rear end that uses the traditional ROUND taillights like a proper Corvette should have... its a personal subconcience thing for me.
@KesterInc
10 жыл бұрын
yeah...its your personal call styling wise whether you like it, but there are some after market round lights you can get
@KlunkerRider
10 жыл бұрын
Cody Kester Thanks, glad to know that option is out there. I grow more warm to this car each time I see it, right up till I see the rear lights,but I'll look into that.
@y0ungfoo1ish46
9 жыл бұрын
***** couldnt have said it better my self ... its part of the cosmetic evolution dude ....
@KlunkerRider
8 жыл бұрын
LOL well this design has finally been validated, by *Ferrari* no less, seen their latest front engined model ? I did a double take at it
@kjz28
11 жыл бұрын
The pushrod engine is used because it gives a lower profile and lower center of gravity than that of OHC. The guys at Jaguar and Aston said they were jealous of the roof line when they saw the C7. The materials on this car are mostly aluminum, carbon fiber, magnesium, and some titanium. The transverse leaf spring is quite effective, BMW even acknowledged how well it works. It allows for the coil springs to be mounted bellow the hub,improving the center of gravity.Per dollar nothing comes close.
@Nemoticon
11 жыл бұрын
Not everyone in Europe is like that... the cool thing about UK & the USA is that there are huge groups of people who love ALL cars, not just one brand or from a single nation. I like Vette's because to me they are awesomely pure; plastic body, RWD V8 = HUGE FUN! Personally, I reckon the C2 Sting Ray is up there with the S1 E-Type as the 60s all time greats xD
@ethownzbh
11 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: for aerodynamic purposes, the c5 took design ques from one of my favorite cars ever, the fd3s rx7
@aban1100
11 жыл бұрын
the corvette ex is the next car I will draw. It looks so elegant and look at the body very nice curves.
@Mr1911Forever
11 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy and even I HAVE to admit that the Corvette is an AMAZING machine for it's ability to stomp the hell out of AMG, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Saleen, Panoz, Audi, and any other manufacturer that participates in a race against it. The Corvette in an amateur's hands is something of a waste because, as you pointed out, it's steering capabilities can be VERY daunting. In the hands of a master, however... that can put a Corvette in the winner's circle over ANYTHING else.
@MrKamale18
11 жыл бұрын
C7 is on top of my christmas wish..
@totallysick9999
11 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. GM has done well with this new Vette.
@utubedano
11 жыл бұрын
The new one looks AWESOME! Nice!
@vcdrny
11 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites of all time was always the StingRay follwed by the MakoShark, so I"m very happy they gave the old StingRay a new face. Like always when they make big changes people complain about it but if they don't change nothing people complain too, all that needed is for GM to give let is loose and have someone put it on the track and street. Come on GM let's see some numbers and smoke coming from the tires.
@DtWolfwood
11 жыл бұрын
C2 will forever be my favorite :P
@TheWoebegoneJackal
11 жыл бұрын
Still miss the flip-up headlights, but the new car gives me a MakoShark vibe, which is really the only 'Vette I've completely loved. I'm liking what I've seen so far.
@fardashusmani8310
5 жыл бұрын
Certainly it’s a joy to drive all of them but I got to stick to my favorite C6 which had achieved tramandous fam & set the stage high in the super car world.
@vtwin4life
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome car. You could turn this video into a drinking game. Every time he says "compelling" you drink.
@scootosan
11 жыл бұрын
What makes earlier productions great was the ability to option the way you wanted (all manufactures). Today pick your color and engine. The lastest example has a fish on it, we know what happens to a fish left out too long.
@CamaroAmx
11 жыл бұрын
unlike Jess, Elana is an editor of Hot Hod, works on her own cars and Hot Rod's and her daily driver is a 70 Challenger she built. they both have their positives.
@WolverineNerd
11 жыл бұрын
I love all the Corvette generation's but if I gotta pick three favorite gens, I'd go with the C3, C6 and the new C7. In my opinion the C3 looked too be the roughest toughest and most likely the fastest car for it's time. I would pay money just too hear a Mako Shark with a 427 big block rev. :) The C6 now brought us the GT-R & Mustang Shelby killa with that beautiful LS9 and it's carbon fiber interior. The C7 front looks like the C3 NOT a Ferrari and I just LOVE the rear Camaro styled lights.
@Grabonator86
11 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for the first reviews of that car
@saiedalavi155
11 жыл бұрын
TNX Motertrend it was amazing
@younginng3661
11 жыл бұрын
I wish I hit the lottery.. I would buy this beautiful ride for my uncle.. :)
@splewy
11 жыл бұрын
The original Corvette had neither hidden headlamps, nor 4 round taillamps (the other thing people are complaining about). I'm not sure why everyone is up in arms. Besides pop-up headlamps would be as out of place on a modern car as a cassette player. Yes, the C6-C7 is probably the biggest styling evolution since C1-C2, but the car still looks good. Kudos to Chevy for not going the Porsche 911 route.
@SaleemHodge
11 жыл бұрын
As usual great video and very well put together. Overall I like the new design. The rear is interesting but not bad. For me the stock tires just don't fit with the rest of the car. Can't wait to see the after market ones. Also to those that say this car doesn't stand up to the Europeans, your right but looking at it the wrong way. Super cars are hand built in low volume where as all the parts on the vet are mass produced to come off of an assembly line. In that sense it is very impressive.
@MitchDJohn
11 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the C5, so its still my favourite generation, but hot damn, does the C7 ever look good!
@fluffychicken383
11 жыл бұрын
wish i was in l.a. i would love to visit that museum!
@Ohthatchanel
11 жыл бұрын
The c7 is so good looking and a seven speed manual wow
@luisbriales2210
11 жыл бұрын
I agree, love it. Outstanding.
@retrojaxed2
11 жыл бұрын
your right.i worked a lot with the c5,and still to this day i see one one the road my head turns,not so much with the c6.its less aggressive.
@farmerallis
11 жыл бұрын
The C6 ZR1 is going to be a tough car to top. I'm anxious to see how the new C7 will stack up against it on the track.
@jacobturner6646
9 жыл бұрын
The C3 is the best looking Vette there's been.
@jdmr1c3ing
7 жыл бұрын
WitherTux but the slowest
@nightcorenation256
6 жыл бұрын
Your forgetting one
@Jedi391
6 жыл бұрын
Jacob Turner Everyone’s got there favorite.
@bavarianbanshee
11 жыл бұрын
I never noticed before but the C5 looks like a fusion of an RX-7 and an NSX.
@TheEZGZ
5 жыл бұрын
I would like to see an article or vid on which one of your available shop cars gets driven the most by staff member. ("The Pick of the Litter Car") Like when there are errands to run in a company car which one is driven most and why.
@2414kels
11 жыл бұрын
I like the look just my opinion some will love some will hate it, but I love it my father have a 67 stingray amd pass it to my brother love that car. This one I think looks really good.
@75283skate
11 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of the third generations.
@mynorbarrios1845
11 жыл бұрын
total new generation thanks !
@dailydoseofcandy
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elana,
@YOUGOTIT210
11 жыл бұрын
She is very appealing and the car is also.
@spiegel3269
11 жыл бұрын
It's the starting model. There'll be higher Hp versions in the years to come. But for 2014 it's the only version available.
@EliAngwin
11 жыл бұрын
It's funny how they mentioned everything about the 80's corvette in about 8 seconds.
@driving_in_paradise
11 жыл бұрын
great video. Love the new vett! First, i was sceptical as to why, the 6.2 Liter V8 only produces 450HP. Then after some thinking, i noticed, who needs HP if you got torque! I was just trying to compare it with the AMG 6.2 liter V8 with 571HP (depending what model), but then i noticed it got about the same amount of Nm, for a lot less. Of course you, might not get the best handling, but you cant get a better sport car for that price!
@dragoonuvl
11 жыл бұрын
If you really wish to go into an indepth argument then so be it. You said, "Your saying that moving a few pounds a few inches makes up for that? for the weight? for the inefficiency?" Which I rebutted explaining to you that the Ls3 is lighter than the M156 used in Mercedes-Benz AMG/ Black Series models. I also stated the Transmission was relocated along with different metallic alloys, being utilized within the frame to redistribute weight towards a 49/51 split. Continuing-
@bigboss15570
11 жыл бұрын
I like the c1 to c5 corvette they look awesome
@myelectroncloud
10 жыл бұрын
C2 - The only model that can be considered as a piece of objet d'art...
@mengieboy
11 жыл бұрын
Pop-up headlamps still look awesome, but yeah it's not the modern car image anymore. But i think people are just complaining that the tail lamps look too much of its brother, the Camaro, and should have been changed. Think people just wanted the Corvette team to be a lil more creative on the creation of the tail lamps instead of just putting a slightly changed Camaro tail lamp.
@racerdjh
11 жыл бұрын
Corvettes are good no matter what
@catheterhero
11 жыл бұрын
too everyone who thinks it looks like the Camaro, you're 100% wrong. It looks like a futuristic Corvette. This car looks absolutely amazing. The C6 was so damn boring looking. This is motion at a stand still.
@nickgost
11 жыл бұрын
8:53 all of my feels right there
@Boss1186
11 жыл бұрын
I understood that "stingray" was not the name of a famous Corvette race driver only when they unveiled the C7 and showed the symbol of the ray...
@olov244
11 жыл бұрын
one day i will have them all corvettes are my pokemon :P
@jo23bulls
11 жыл бұрын
World class at a fraction of the price
@BLAZEDGODD
11 жыл бұрын
67 stringray 427/435hp 4speed muncie dream car right there
@5vpremee
11 жыл бұрын
That's the thing about American Innovation; they don't always get it right off the bat, but when they do it's always pure bad-assery.
@1503ADHAME
11 жыл бұрын
Excuse me but 51k$ is pretty affordable. And btw it's Corvette's Chief Engineer who said that it has a reputation of "The successful plumber's car".
@IHawk3ye
11 жыл бұрын
how do you not like the back it's so sweet
@DiXenChannel
11 жыл бұрын
I totaly love the new c7 it's an amazing cat
@CrialCrial
11 жыл бұрын
Love the new Stingray.
@rockzs74r
9 жыл бұрын
Come on guys, you should forget the fact that c7 had camaro taillights. It's actually beautifull. Even car critics praised it. Its always difficult for a thing that already had cult status, because whenever we do a revolutionary thing there are fanboys who disliked it and they were a lot. Not to mention that c7 could become the new giant killer. Since in some track it could beat gtr
@y0ungfoo1ish46
9 жыл бұрын
rockzs74r very well said as a salesman for chevrolet i can attest to this vehicle being one of the best on the market performance AND cosmetic
@GrotrianSeiler
11 жыл бұрын
Very well-done piece.
@stargazervx6789
11 жыл бұрын
C1 and C7 are the best ones
@CadillacTbilisi
11 жыл бұрын
best sports car world have ever made
@Aaroncmrust
11 жыл бұрын
wait so this new corvette that they showed, is that like the starting model? or like the ZR1, ZO6 upgraded new models?
@4izm0v
11 жыл бұрын
GM needs to make something like the C1, not a performance car but a convertible. It can be FWD but RWD is preferred and doesn't need a V8.
@retardedbikingmorten8049
11 жыл бұрын
I'm just a little mad at Chevy for making this future style look on their new car instead of keeping the original look. I really miss the old Stingray! But you're probably right. At the end of the day, things have to move on and you just have to accept things as they are... It's just as if... Trashing the old look is like trashing Corvette all together... But I still can't get myself to forgive Corvette >:( Anyway cheers mate! Have a good one!
@dragoonuvl
11 жыл бұрын
"Your saying that moving a few pounds a few inches makes up for that? for the weight?" Moving the engine is just one of the things the Corvette engineers utilized to increase teh Corvettes handling abilites. Such as but not including to changing metallic frames/ locations, gearbox placement, engine internals, etc. The Ls3 weights 418 pounds or 189.6 kg The M159 weights 439 pounds or 199 kg Both are the same displacement... Continuing-
@4244john
11 жыл бұрын
The first corvette didn't have circle rear lights, besides, i think it was time to change the rear lights don't you think? i honestly thing they're pretty nice.
@RMAGEDN740
11 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS CAR!!
@jeembomb
11 жыл бұрын
the exhausts look great, my only problem with it is the tail lights
@sambassmanstoner
11 жыл бұрын
C1 is my favourite 'Vette. Don't really like the new design, but if it works it works, eh?
@jeepdude1987
11 жыл бұрын
Umm... The lights made her top borderline sheer. Just incase anyone at Hot Rod or Motortrend care.
@kjz28
11 жыл бұрын
You prefer the plastic slab with four trailer lights for a back on the C6 then?
@20CorvetteZr109
11 жыл бұрын
C6 my favorite still
@Grabonator86
11 жыл бұрын
I really start to like the back. It looks a bit camaro like but i like the design of the Camaro and the Corvette looks even much better. What i dont like verry much are the exhausts in the middle, i like 2 on the left and 2 on the right side but i will get used to it. The front lights look really cool with LED lights. The difference between a C6 and C7 is pretty big but i think for the most part they did an excellent job.
@DobeliusDobbe
11 жыл бұрын
C4 section was over quickly, lol.
@Kahdir
11 жыл бұрын
Good informative episode!
@kirosun
7 жыл бұрын
Why are the C4, C5 and C6 all referred to as "the ZR1" in other videos? 6:00 he refers to the "Track"(whatever that is) of the C5 as being from "the ZR1" 7:12 he calls the C6 "ZR1"
@Law19157
11 жыл бұрын
Ya know I don't mind the tail light design anymore, it's kind of grown on me and I wouldn't change it
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