Comments on: New Corvette Spied on Set of Transformers 2 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/ A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Merlothttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-74783 Merlot Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:40:44 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-74783 Josh, as a former Fiero and 'Vette owner.....I think you nailed it on the head. why cant Pontiac take over the flagship for a bit. Vette could be the 'Americas muscle car' and the Fiero (or mid engine performance car) could be the 'exotic contender'.... Anyone remember the zr1 engine in the back of a bizarre Camaro looking stingray 'Vette? It was a concept, they built two, and one remains intact at the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, tucked away in the corner....that was around '95ish they did that. It was hated. Then they built the c5... Josh, as a former Fiero and 'Vette owner…..I think you nailed it on the head. why cant Pontiac take over the flagship for a bit. Vette could be the 'Americas muscle car' and the Fiero (or mid engine performance car) could be the 'exotic contender'….

Anyone remember the zr1 engine in the back of a bizarre Camaro looking stingray 'Vette? It was a concept, they built two, and one remains intact at the Corvette museum in Bowling Green, tucked away in the corner….that was around '95ish they did that. It was hated. Then they built the c5…

]]> By: Joshhttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-48646 Josh Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:15:11 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-48646 Chevy says that they are constantly looking at making the Vette a Mid engine car, but the idea gets shot down with every new generation. THEY want to see it be Mid Engine, but the added cost and complexity shoots down the idea every time. Plus, as Nick said, people would riot in the streets. They should bring the Fiero back... that was a fun car, minute the who "Spontaneously combusting" thing. Chevy says that they are constantly looking at making the Vette a Mid engine car, but the idea gets shot down with every new generation. THEY want to see it be Mid Engine, but the added cost and complexity shoots down the idea every time. Plus, as Nick said, people would riot in the streets.

They should bring the Fiero back… that was a fun car, minute the who "Spontaneously combusting" thing.

]]> By: Willhttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-48072 Will Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:27:06 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-48072 Nick, I think you're just against a mid-engine Vette because you hold on to the idea of the Corvette being America's best muscle car, which means fast, powerful, and fantastic bang for the buck. But should it be kept that way? I dunno... maybe you have a point. But if not a mid-engine Corvette, than perhaps a mid-engine car from a more stratospheric GM brand? I'm thinking the Cadillac XLR would fit the bill nicely, just make it mid-engine, really fast, and better looking— in short, I want it to be a production Cadillac Cien. Nick, I think you're just against a mid-engine Vette because you hold on to the idea of the Corvette being America's best muscle car, which means fast, powerful, and fantastic bang for the buck. But should it be kept that way? I dunno… maybe you have a point.

But if not a mid-engine Corvette, than perhaps a mid-engine car from a more stratospheric GM brand? I'm thinking the Cadillac XLR would fit the bill nicely, just make it mid-engine, really fast, and better looking— in short, I want it to be a production Cadillac Cien.

]]> By: Nicholas Borgiahttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-47953 Nicholas Borgia Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:22:09 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-47953 A Corvette should never, ever be anything other than front-engine, rear-drive. I like the idea of a mid-engine car under a different name, but you stick a Corvette badge on it and people will riot in the streets. A Corvette should never, ever be anything other than front-engine, rear-drive. I like the idea of a mid-engine car under a different name, but you stick a Corvette badge on it and people will riot in the streets.

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-47450 Chris Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:56:16 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-47450 Couldn't agree more, Will. Problem with GM is that they never build the <em>really</em> cool concepts of theirs. Couldn't agree more, Will. Problem with GM is that they never build the really cool concepts of theirs.

]]> By: Willhttp://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/comment-page-1/#comment-47447 Will Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:16:24 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/07/17/new-corvette-spied-on-set-of-transformers-2/#comment-47447 Hot damn! Now that is cool. GM has been having a lucky streak so far, but let me just offer a few suggestions, if they do build this. So listen up, Lutz. First, make it mid-engine. Cool design + mid-engine + Corvette badge = a car that will scare the running lights out of Porsche, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, and, dare I say it, Ferrari? Second, make it fast. Like, FAST fast. The new ZR1 ain't bad, but I would like to see a Corvette best a Ferrari when it comes to top speed. I know, I know, CAFE regulations are coming, no more fast cars, blah blah blah. Stop looking for ways to not do it, GM, and start looking for ways to get it done. Third, actually BUILD the damn thing. Why have a cool car if you're not going to do anything with it? Just a few tips. Hot damn! Now that is cool.

GM has been having a lucky streak so far, but let me just offer a few suggestions, if they do build this. So listen up, Lutz.

First, make it mid-engine. Cool design + mid-engine + Corvette badge = a car that will scare the running lights out of Porsche, Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, and, dare I say it, Ferrari?

Second, make it fast. Like, FAST fast. The new ZR1 ain't bad, but I would like to see a Corvette best a Ferrari when it comes to top speed. I know, I know, CAFE regulations are coming, no more fast cars, blah blah blah. Stop looking for ways to not do it, GM, and start looking for ways to get it done.

Third, actually BUILD the damn thing. Why have a cool car if you're not going to do anything with it?

Just a few tips.

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