CJ1971 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Anybody seen the new 2014 Corvette yet? Let the critiquing begin.... And just for comparisons sake... The real 2012 Ferrari Berlinetta... There's no denying where GM has gotten their styling cues from, along with Camaro-ish tail-lights, but like they say... Copying is the highest form of flattery... Cliff Edited January 20, 2013 by CJ1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think we just had the very same discussion on a thread not too long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) I think we just had the very same discussion on a thread not too long ago. That is true, but that was before we all know what it really looks like, not artist rendering's and guessing Edited January 14, 2013 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Not sure I would be flattered if my designs were copied for that Vette............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Man they stole quite a bit from the GTR too, they changed their motto too by stealing SAABs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't like it. They're getting farther away from what the Corvette is. It's not a Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Man they stole quite a bit from the GTR too, they changed their motto too by stealing SAABs. AH HA! That's what they stole the sideglass from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Somebody on the Dodge Avenger forum noticed this.......... Now that the 2014 Corvette has a confirmed design, I noticed it looks a little familiar... You know, they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 the chevy looks like a angry kid with braces lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 the chevy looks like a angry kid with braces lol ROFL, Wonder how long before a chrome grill kit will be offered for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Somebody on the Dodge Avenger forum noticed this.......... Noticed the similarities with the Viper too but didn't have a good comparison pic, like above, so thanks. Thought it might cause a riot between us Mopar guys & the Chevy guys... Lol! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What car does not have "similarities" to other cars? "Look, Dude! It's got four wheels ... they stole that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What car does not have "similarities" to other cars? "Look, Dude! It's got four wheels ... they stole that!" I could add to that but wont, and just say, best reply so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 What car does not have "similarities" to other cars? "Look, Dude! It's got four wheels ... they stole that!" There's a difference between just "similarities" & necessities. All automobiles need wheels, doors ( of some sort ), an engine, again of some sort/variety, etc, making these things "necessities". Similarities are a different kettle of fish. Have you ever seen a Ferrari look vaguely "similar" to a Mustang? Or a Lamborghini look "similar" to a Dodge Challenger? Once you understand the difference between the 2, similarities & necessities, your argument that all cars are " similar" is quite incorrect. It's about design, creativity, indivualism of brands etc.... & not wanting to "look" like every other car, or a particular car, out there today. In this instance GM's new 2014 Corvette doesn't appear to have ANY individualism/creativity etc... It simply looks like a parts pack, working man's Ferrari Berlinetta cross Viper cross GTR35.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ugly, butt ugly, and the pics I saw, they used the Camaro rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I know I'm going to catch hell for saying this, but you know what? I think it's an improvement over the current 'Vette. Meaner and a lot less 'flabby' looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I know I'm going to catch hell for saying this, but you know what? I think it's an improvement over the current 'Vette. Meaner and a lot less 'flabby' looking. The new Viper stole its front from the C6 if you compare the two. Plus, the Viper is just getting too long in the tooth design wise. Same basic body style since it came out. No roll bar on the convertable anymore either. Yes, the new Vette draws a lot from Ferrari and the Japanese crowd, but yes, it is now less flabby looking. When and who is going to be doing kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 There's a difference between just "similarities" & necessities. All automobiles need wheels, doors ( of some sort ), an engine, again of some sort/variety, etc, making these things "necessities". Similarities are a different kettle of fish. Have you ever seen a Ferrari look vaguely "similar" to a Mustang? Or a Lamborghini look "similar" to a Dodge Challenger? Once you understand the difference between the 2, similarities & necessities, your argument that all cars are " similar" is quite incorrect. It's about design, creativity, indivualism of brands etc.... & not wanting to "look" like every other car, or a particular car, out there today. In this instance GM's new 2014 Corvette doesn't appear to have ANY individualism/creativity etc... It simply looks like a parts pack, working man's Ferrari Berlinetta cross Viper cross GTR35.... I would have to agree. The car doesn't have any individualism. I personally think they veer further and further away from what we all know as the classic American corvette, this to me looks like a European version. They said its based off the stingray but I don't see it. If anything I think they should of at least added the split back window to give it some separation from the rest. Overall I think they missed the mark but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think the GM stylists did a great job, except for the taillight treatment Looking forward to a kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 More pics... Don't know about you guys but... What's the G-O with the rear tail-light/fascia? Seriously ugly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Whalen Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I really like the C6 - this one looks more hyped up and angry, although is does look better in the pics Cliff put up (the red one looks nicer). I find it all a bit busy and agree with the others about the back, they've moved away from the classic design. We'll have to see what it looks like on the road and what its driving dynamics are like before we can get the final perspective on it. Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think it will take awhile to "adjust". They got rid of the "green house" and brought back the StringRay name plate. I think it is like it was when they went from the 62 to 63 Vette's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Corvettes haven't been right since the Bill Mitchell and Zora Duntov days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I like it, but yeah,the rear end is too Camaro-ish. Could maybe Ferrari have stolen they're design cues from GM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I know I'm going to catch hell for saying this, but you know what? I think it's an improvement over the current 'Vette. Meaner and a lot less 'flabby' looking. Agreed. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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