Community Question: Is The 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Trying Too Hard?
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Through the past month or two, no vehicle has been more talked about than the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray. And rightfully so, as the Corvette has proudly resided as an American icon for over 60 years now, and the latest in the bloodline stands as perhaps the most radical and outstanding model to-date, from an aesthetic, performance, and technology standpoint.
But therein lies the rub. Just look at the C7. Really, look at it. While it is easily one of the most striking shapes to come out of GM Design since the Cadillac Cien Concept, it’s also downright zany. As if a Ferrari 599 copulated with an F-22 Raptor, sprouted offspring, which in turn got intimate with the product of a Nissan GT-R and the outgoing Corvette C6. And then from that hot car action came the new Stingray. And while everything about the new Stingray’s design serves a purpose, the amount of vents, extractors, inlets, and diffusers is almost too high to count.
Oppositely, the current Porsche 911 has almost none, which may lead to inferior lap times, but at the same time retains a very clean and timeless look, never appearing to over-reach. But does the Stingray? Let’s hear you input in the comments below.
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Nah, I would say World Class is trying just enough 🙂
You’ve been stuck in the office way too long. Will somebody please take Mani out on a long drive in the New Corvette, topping out with a 200mph run?
Thank you.
Greatest looking Vette ever! Definitely NOT trying too hard
If trying to do your best is wrong? Then I like being naughty! Just take it all in 🙂
I have a serious problem with the black vents. They should be body coloured.
Its a base Stingray. Wait for the uplevel models.
If the Corvette is trying too hard then cars like the Viper, Ferrari F12, Aventador, and Viper are downright neurotic. I think it’s modern, aggressive, and has just the right look to it (for a Corvette). Could it be made better, yeah, particularly in the rear. But it’s pretty awesome, and among the best looking cars on the planet as it sits. I imagine the Z06 and ZR1 will take things up another notch, and I can’t wait.
Now, me personally, I would like something a little more sophisticated for my daily driver… something a little less racy and mature–something a little more British. Maybe Cadillac will step up???
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Pardon me for saying it but Hell No! This is the best looking ‘Vette ever. It succeeds in doing what only the original did in 1953 at the Motorama. It has captivated not just Chevy and Corvette diehards but also the wider public. and they are really talking about it. It is a stunning piece of design work by GM. I can’t wait to see the Convertible!
Product of a “Nissan GT-R” and the outgoing Corvette C6, you went to far on that! You should have stopped at “Ferrari 599 copulated with an F-22 Raptor”.
The C6 while having a more sculpted look always seemed a little bit on the plain side (I have always loved it though). Not so much as a “kit car” like the Viper has always looked (to me any way).
What do I mean by that? Kit cars are or were typically fiberglass bodied cars and in being so you can’t get sharp edged body lines or a lot of detailed trim integration without a lot of cutting and grinding. Just look at all those kit cars from the past. It is why todays concept car have carbon fiber bodies.
The C7 looks world class by todays “Super Car” standards, and the Corvette is a global car now so I’m backing it!
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One Word : No
Well, I wouldn’t say it’s trying too hard. It has and will always beat the competition with relative ease.
Not trying too hard at all. The C7 looks awesome! However, there is one thing that almost ruins the whole thing for me. Why would you put a retro looking 50s Corvette grille on the front of this car. There is absolutely nothing 50s looking about it. The grille doesn’t look right.
Why would it being trying to hard? It is most definitely.. When something good comes out there always has to be that one to say otherwise.. But no I think it looks great, I’m excited to see the others as well as this on the track. And how does this look like a GTR? Way different..
Look at side view pic of this car, the front fender detail, and the rear window shape and pillar. Those are GT-R’s. Are you blind or something sir? 🙂
Hardly. You say this as if the GTR has some type of monopoly on fastback styling and fender vents. The Vette has ALWAYS had side fender vents. The GTR only spawned em on the R35. Oh and I love how the GTR has cribbed the Vette’s rear lights since the Ken-Mary (second gen) GTR. Fastback roofline, side vents, and angular styling are as much elements of modern car design as classic traditional elements of sports car design from the past.
If anything the R35 GTR is stealing design elements from other cars, not the other way around.
It hits the mark pretty well, just as it is, without breaking a sweat.
I think it looks great. If they would have backed off on anything, they would get criticized for being too conservative!
I would say no,but it is very different from the C6.The thing is anything less would have been a disappointment,I think once we all see it in person we will feel very different in opinions of this vehicle.To really appreciate this car I say you must see the car looking down from about 15 feet up.I seen the seen a C6 coupe from that angle and let me tell you I could really see the C2 styling cues in that vehicle.The only thing I would say the was really went out on a limb is the Stringray name.
I’m trying to hard not to laugh that this could be a question. The people in charge met their goals while meeting head on the problems of the past such as interior appointments and not so great seats. When the car is public tested, some things may not be perfect, but the positives of this design are many. No one will ever have a perfect sports car as judged by everyone, but the C7 comes closer in my mind then anything and for many thousands less.
No it seems more refined,todays standard, ever inch has something to look at, and all the scoops and vents have a purpose,and the interior, i will bet it looks better in real life.
Not at all, it’s perfect (except for the black vents) Trying to hard would make it look like a Lamborghini, gold chains & hairy chest included!!
Are you kidding me? The vette’s not tying AT ALL. The competition just isn’t trying hard enough therefore makes the vette look like it’s trying too hard