Chevrolet Blue Devil Corvette in 2009 – C7 in 2012

true, that someone who doesn't care about badging might like this car, but also, they could use the $100K and get a another car and mod the hell out of it and probably outperform the vette too.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 2:30:31 PM | | Votes: -1   

im sure it won't be the same kind of idiot that spends 100,000 dollars on a toyota ls600. at least the corvette name speaks to the masses.

— merc07 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 3:53:42 PM | | Votes: 2   

Thats not to mention that a Ferrari, Lambo, and other expensive cars would cost you an arm and a leg for routine service.

After a 6+ routine services you would realized you could have bought a base Corvette with that money.

— Johnel (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 6:59:09 PM | | Votes: 2   

Why wouldn't it? The current Z06 did Car & Driver's lightning lap around Virginia International raceway in less than 3 minutes. It's the quickest time for any car they've ever tested, including the Ford GT, the current (997) Porsche 911 Turbo, and the 911 GT3 on racing slicks. Pretty impressive. If the current Z06 already outperforms these cars, then expect the Blue Devil to outright embarrass them.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 5:59:03 PM | | Votes: 0   

none of the cars you just mentioned except im assuming the m3 cls cost less 100,000. second the cars mentioned for the most part the 67,000 Z06 can run with on power and performance, a 150 more horses, and a higher level performance would be corvette into supercar territory im sure.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 11:06:46 PM | | Votes: 1   

What's your point? The most expensive Bentley models (Arnage & Brooklands coupe) use pushrods. These are ultra exclusive European models for the inanely rich. If it's good enough for Bentley, it's fine for the Corvette. Pushrod engines are physically smaller than overhead cam engines of the same displacement. So Chevy's 7.0 liter V8 is physically about the same size as Mercedes-Benz's 6.2 liter V8. The fact is that this 'primitive' engine lays down 505 horses, 470 lb. ft. of torque, and gets gas mileage that is far superior to both the AMG 6.2 V8 and the BMW M 5.0 V10.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 6:04:23 PM | | Votes: 3   

I wonder if pushrod 27 has ever seen bent GM puchrods and the valves they have been operating. I'm sure that rarely happens on a Corvette today but, generally speaking, overhead cams allow for reliable operation up to much higher RPMs. DOHC engines can produce more power than pushrod engines of the same displacement because the valve train can be operated at much higher RPM.

Drivers of cars like the Bentley Arnage and Brooklands coupe are far less agressive than Corvette drivers who need a high-revving DOHC engine.
As for the suspension, Corvette's are great for straight-line acceleration as in street dragging but a more sophisticated suspension is required for the type of driving done by owners of the more expensive European sports cars.

Having said that, I must admit however that I would personally chose the Corvette (if I could fit in it comfortably) becasue it offers better value and its body will not rust out in the long term like steel cars do.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 11:00:09 AM | | Votes: 1   

Where to start...
-If you're going to say "...7:43 ain't all that good, X did it in x:xx..." then shouldn't the x:xx be a lower number than 7:43?
-Saying the Skyline, as good as it may be, is one of the most advanced cars in the world and then comparing the Vette to a brick, which spanked the Skyline by all of 10 seconds (an eternity in racing) doesn't really help with your argument does it? I guess one could say you're insulting the Skyline...
-Words cannot explain magnitude of ignorance of you saying "7:43 ain't all that good" as anyone with the slightest bit of knowledge of the Ring knows that any sub 8 minute time is an incredible feat.
-Regardless of what technology is used, in the end, the Vette won the race in spades and did it with the least amount of money. I guess you forgot how much the Z-Tune Skyline cost...

— A4ORCE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 11:04:41 AM | | Votes: 1   

The '08 has a much improved interior with a lot of stitched leather on the dash. I'm still not a huge fan of the interior but at $50k you are really paying for the performance.

One would hope that at $100K the interior would be improved even more.

— lewishamiltonpimp (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 6:03:20 PM | | Votes: 2   

Absolutley. Most of these fanboys have never been near a C6. Probably because they're still in grade school. They think it beneath them to even consider it as a great car because someone told them that their grandpop's 1968 F150 had pushrods. And again, most of them hear 'leafsprings' and think live axle pick up truck lol.

I have a 335i which is my 3rd BMW and 6th or 7th German vehicle. I am seriously considering a 2008 LS3 C6. The interiors are catching up and the '07 is a rocket ship. And that isn't the LS3.

Having said that, nearly everything else made here by the big three really is rubbish. Yes there are exceptions including my Suburban of course.

— lewishamiltonpimp (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2007 9:34:22 PM | | Votes: 1   

GM is my favorite North American manufacturer but suffers from occasional bad judgment even today. Yesterday, my wife and I looked at the 2008 Saturn VUE which arrived the other day at our local dealer. We were thoroughly disappointed. The seat cushions are far too short and the interior plastic is mediocre. The engine air vents on the side look fake whether they are real or not. Lack of proper seat height adjustment is a deal-breaker for many people. Too bad my wife finds the Outlook too big as the Outlook is fabulous except for the fact that, again, the front passenger gets an inferior seat.

What really gets me mad is that GM is giving the Chinese better Buicks instead of making them available to the loyal customers who made GM what it is. GM should seriously consider opening a Saturn satellite division in Siberia so that the entire product planning organization responsible for the 1008 VUE would have an opportunity to transfer there.

The only GM vehicle left on my shopping list is the 2008 Cadillac CTS and if I am disappointed again, that will be the last straw.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 10:32:21 AM | | Votes: 1   

No true performance? At least say something smart, like 'it lacks refinement' or 'i don't like the styling.' The base C6 will embarrass any Boxster, Cayman, or 911 Carerra model. The Z06 outruns and outhandles both the GT3 and the 997 turbo. M3, M5, M6, R8, RS4, Ford GT, F430, Gallardo... none of these cars can keep up with a Z06. If the Vette doesnt have true performance, than nothing does. Idiot.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 8:42:26 AM | | Votes: 1   

Thierry, its better to stay quiet and have people just assume you are a moron than to open your mouth and confirm it.

You clearly have no idea what you are talking about.

— lewishamiltonpimp (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 9:51:23 AM | | Votes: 1   

I believe its Mark Twain who said that. and it goes:

"Its better to stay silent and look a fool, rather than speak and remove all doubt."

at least give credit where credit is due when you quote.

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/2/2007 10:02:06 PM | | Votes: 1