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C7 'Vette Just $1,400 More Than Outgoing Model
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Derek Kreindler
(IC: employee)
Published: April 26th, 2013
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While I’m not taken with the styling of the C7 Corvette, it’s hard to argue against the value proposition; $51,995 ( $1,400 more than the base C6 Coupe) will get you into a base model C7 Corvette, while the droptop model will cost $56,995. For the improvements in performance, fuel economy and interior materials, it’s a paltry increase. I can’t help but wonder about rumors of an entry-level C7, with a smaller displacement V8 and less feature content. What kind of pricepoint could Chevrolet realistically offer that car at? $52k doesn’t exactly make it a car for the everyman, but for what you are getting, it’s almost impossible to beat.
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Published April 26th, 2013 1:18 PM
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If the Japanese finally manage to succeed in grenading their own currency and economy, GM may need to keep costs in check to compete. Last time the Yen was low, things were looking rather scary for the Big once was 3.
I like the looks of the Corvette and I hope they do sell them in great numbers. GM needs some cash and the US needs more employment. TTAC missed the launch of another GM product. This might even give this Corvette a good run for its money around a race track. Imagine the Chev SS, but better, much, much better. TTAC where are you with this one. http://www.news.com.au/national-news/hsv-commodore-super-sedan-is-holdens-fastest-ever/story-fncynjr2-1226629539865
What a chocolate mess of a car. It looks like some kind of Nippon nightmare. Too many damn vents, holes, strakes and candy looking crap everywhere. That's not American muscle, that's foofoo looking import silliness. And, yes, get the hell off my lawn!
Wouldn't an "entry level" Corvette end up as direct competition with the higher-end Camaros?