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Old October 21st 12, 02:51 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013

From AB









Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit

New Crossed Flags logo illustrates the character of the all-new,
"C7" Corvette

BRASELTON, Ga. – Chevrolet today confirmed the seventh-generation
Corvette will debut on Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. To
start the countdown to 1.13.13, Chevrolet is showing the new Crossed
Flags logo for the new 2014 Corvette.

"The all-new, seventh-generation Corvette deserved an all-new
emblem," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design.
"The new Crossed Flags design reflects the character of the next
Corvette. The flags are much more modern, more technical, and more
detailed than before – underscoring the comprehensive redesign of the
entire car."

The new Crossed Flags logo was unveiled at Road Atlanta, where
Corvette Racing celebrated a sweep of the 2012 production-based
American Le Mans Series GT championships.

Chevrolet secured the manufacturer's championship; Corvette Racing
secured the team championship, and Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner
captured the drivers' championship with four wins in the nine races
preceding Petit Le Mans, the 2012 ALMS season finale.

These championships make Corvette Racing the most successful team in
ALMS history, with a total of 77 class wins, eight drivers'
championships, and nine manufacturer and team championships since
2001. The team has also taken seven class victories in the 24 Hours of
Le Mans since 2001. Corvette Racing will campaign the C6.R for the
2013 ALMS season. The C7.R is expected to make its racing debut in
2014.

"Winning the ALMS championships with the Corvette C6.R, against
prestigious competitors from Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW is the perfect
send-off for the sixth-generation Corvette," said Tadge Juechter,
Corvette chief engineer.

"The seventh-generation Corvette will build on that
success," Juechter continued. "With the new Corvette, we set
out to build a world-challenging sports car with design, refinement,
efficiency and driver engagement that is second to none. The result is
a truly all-new Corvette. There are only two carryover parts from the
C6 used in the C7 – the cabin air filter and the rear latch for the
removable roof panel."

The Crossed Flags logo has been a hallmark of the Corvette since its
1953 introduction. It has always incorporated a pair of flags, one a
racing checkered flag and other featuring the Chevrolet
"bowtie" emblem and a French fleur-de-lis. The design has
evolved over the years, and has been featured on more than 1.5 million
Corvettes built between 1953 and today.

For the seventh-generation Corvette, the Crossed Flags design is a
more technical, more angular and more swept appearance – in proportion
that symbolizes the new car. It is also a more detailed
representation, showing greater depth, color and attention to detail.

More than 100 variations were considered before the final design was
selected.

The new Crossed Flags design will be featured on the 2014 Chevrolet
Corvette, which will debut for credential media on Sunday, Jan 13,
2013 in Detroit. Chevrolet will offer a limited number of tickets for
Corvette enthusiasts, with proceeds benefiting the National Corvette
Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky.

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Old October 22nd 12, 04:55 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013


"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
news
> From AB
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>
> New Crossed Flags logo illustrates the character of the all-new,
> "C7" Corvette
>
> BRASELTON, Ga. – Chevrolet today confirmed the seventh-generation
> Corvette will debut on Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 2013, in Detroit. To
> start the countdown to 1.13.13, Chevrolet is showing the new Crossed
> Flags logo for the new 2014 Corvette.
>
> "The all-new, seventh-generation Corvette deserved an all-new
> emblem," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design.
> "The new Crossed Flags design reflects the character of the next
> Corvette. The flags are much more modern, more technical, and more
> detailed than before – underscoring the comprehensive redesign of the
> entire car."
>
> The new Crossed Flags logo was unveiled at Road Atlanta, where
> Corvette Racing celebrated a sweep of the 2012 production-based
> American Le Mans Series GT championships.
>
> Chevrolet secured the manufacturer's championship; Corvette Racing
> secured the team championship, and Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner
> captured the drivers' championship with four wins in the nine races
> preceding Petit Le Mans, the 2012 ALMS season finale.
>
> These championships make Corvette Racing the most successful team in
> ALMS history, with a total of 77 class wins, eight drivers'
> championships, and nine manufacturer and team championships since
> 2001. The team has also taken seven class victories in the 24 Hours of
> Le Mans since 2001. Corvette Racing will campaign the C6.R for the
> 2013 ALMS season. The C7.R is expected to make its racing debut in
> 2014.
>
> "Winning the ALMS championships with the Corvette C6.R, against
> prestigious competitors from Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW is the perfect
> send-off for the sixth-generation Corvette," said Tadge Juechter,
> Corvette chief engineer.
>
> "The seventh-generation Corvette will build on that
> success," Juechter continued. "With the new Corvette, we set
> out to build a world-challenging sports car with design, refinement,
> efficiency and driver engagement that is second to none. The result is
> a truly all-new Corvette. There are only two carryover parts from the
> C6 used in the C7 – the cabin air filter and the rear latch for the
> removable roof panel."
>
> The Crossed Flags logo has been a hallmark of the Corvette since its
> 1953 introduction. It has always incorporated a pair of flags, one a
> racing checkered flag and other featuring the Chevrolet
> "bowtie" emblem and a French fleur-de-lis. The design has
> evolved over the years, and has been featured on more than 1.5 million
> Corvettes built between 1953 and today.
>
> For the seventh-generation Corvette, the Crossed Flags design is a
> more technical, more angular and more swept appearance – in proportion
> that symbolizes the new car. It is also a more detailed
> representation, showing greater depth, color and attention to detail.
>
> More than 100 variations were considered before the final design was
> selected.
>
> The new Crossed Flags design will be featured on the 2014 Chevrolet
> Corvette, which will debut for credential media on Sunday, Jan 13,
> 2013 in Detroit. Chevrolet will offer a limited number of tickets for
> Corvette enthusiasts, with proceeds benefiting the National Corvette
> Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky.
>


Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to trash
their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car? Also
ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
go home when the days work is done, and not before.


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Old October 22nd 12, 01:05 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Observer
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013

On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
> wrote:

>
>"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
>news
>> From AB
>>
>>
>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>

> -snip-
>>

>
>Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
>rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to trash
>their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
>car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car? Also
>ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
>the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
>go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>



Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
  #4  
Old October 22nd 12, 03:11 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013



"Observer" wrote in message
...

On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
> wrote:

>
>"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
>news
>> From AB
>>
>>
>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>

> -snip-
>>

>
>Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
>rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
>trash
>their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
>car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car?
>Also
>ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
>the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
>go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>



Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
_________________

As should be obvious, that guy is a troll. Please don't reply to his crap.

AJM
'93 40th Anniversary coupe, 6 sp (both tops)


  #5  
Old October 22nd 12, 05:54 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Observer
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013

On Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:11:23 -0400, "CardsFan" > wrote:

>
>
>"Observer" wrote in message
.. .
>
>On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
>>news
>>> From AB
>>>
>>>
>>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>>

>> -snip-
>>>

>>
>>Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
>>rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
>>trash
>>their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
>>car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>>variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car?
>>Also
>>ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
>>the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
>>go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>>

>
>
>Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
>good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
>_________________
>
>As should be obvious, that guy is a troll. Please don't reply to his crap.
>
>AJM
>'93 40th Anniversary coupe, 6 sp (both tops)
>



Sorry and noted.
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Old October 23rd 12, 04:50 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013


"CardsFan" > wrote in message ...
>
>
> "Observer" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
>>news
>>> From AB
>>>
>>>
>>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>>

>> -snip-
>>>

>>
>>Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
>>rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
>>trash
>>their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
>>car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>>variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car? Also
>>ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
>>the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
>>go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>>

>
>
> Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
> good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
> _________________
>
> As should be obvious, that guy is a troll. Please don't reply to his crap.
>
> AJM
> '93 40th Anniversary coupe, 6 sp (both tops)
>


Not a troll here. I own a '64 roadster. I just enjoy how GM plays owners
who always have to have the latest gizmos in their ride. Their marketing
strategy is to just put in enough new stuff to get you to trade in your few
years old Vette. Then you buy new and GM will do it again. Repeat owner
will end up taking $35k hits between cars. Ouch.


  #7  
Old October 23rd 12, 12:58 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Bob I[_2_]
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, startproduction in Q3 2013



On 10/21/2012 10:55 PM, uncle_vito wrote:

>
> Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
> rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to trash
> their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
> car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
> variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car?
>


Why apply rube-goldberg design to good engineering? Seems the only turd
around here is the vito clown.
  #8  
Old October 23rd 12, 03:34 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Dad[_1_]
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013


"Bob I" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> On 10/21/2012 10:55 PM, uncle_vito wrote:
>
>>
>> Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM
>> cheapo
>> rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple
>> to trash
>> their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world
>> class
>> car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct
>> injection,
>> variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental
>> car?
>>

>
> Why apply rube-goldberg design to good engineering? Seems the only
> turd around here is the vito clown.
>

Right on both accounts, Vito has an agenda and little knowledge of
engineering. Most of his rhetoric comes from magazines or the he said,
she said group.

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Old October 23rd 12, 03:52 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Observer
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013

On Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:50:38 -0700, "uncle_vito"
> wrote:

>
>"CardsFan" > wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>> "Observer" wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"MummyChunk" > wrote in message
>>>news9adnbDjGb9oYB7NnZ2dnUVZ_jqdnZ2d@giganews. com...
>>>> From AB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>>>
>>> -snip-
>>>>
>>>
>>>Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
>>>rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
>>>trash
>>>their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
>>>car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>>>variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car? Also
>>>ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state where
>>>the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock. They
>>>go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>>>

>>
>>
>> Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
>> good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
>> _________________
>>
>> As should be obvious, that guy is a troll. Please don't reply to his crap.
>>
>> AJM
>> '93 40th Anniversary coupe, 6 sp (both tops)
>>

>
>Not a troll here. I own a '64 roadster. I just enjoy how GM plays owners
>who always have to have the latest gizmos in their ride. Their marketing
>strategy is to just put in enough new stuff to get you to trade in your few
>years old Vette. Then you buy new and GM will do it again. Repeat owner
>will end up taking $35k hits between cars. Ouch.
>


Ok, I'll decide then if you are a troll and decide whether to cut this
off.

Meanwhile in reference to your post, almost all car makers do the same
thing, not just GM. I suppose you could say food makers do the same
too, as in "new and improved" versus "old and the same". Would you
want to buy any product if it said "old and the same" ?

I think you will have to find another avenue to put Corvette down
because your last two posts I read, don't seem to be valid nowadays.
Further, if you truly own a '64 Vette, why would you want to put any
Corvette down (new or old)? That makes me ponder if you are telling
the truth about owning any Corvette but for the moment I'll consider
you eccentric vs. a liar vs. a troll.
  #10  
Old October 23rd 12, 08:14 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
tww1491
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Default 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to debut at Detroit Auto Show, start production in Q3 2013



"Bob I" wrote in message ...



On 10/21/2012 10:55 PM, uncle_vito wrote:

>
> Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM cheapo
> rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
> trash
> their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world class
> car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
> variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car?
>


Why apply rube-goldberg design to good engineering? Seems the only turd
around here is the vito clown.

A 2.0 ltr DOHC 4 valve I4 reving 9000 rpm worked well for the Honda S2000,
which was far removed from a Rube Goldberg design. But, then the S2000 is a
different concept than the Vette and a very different driving experience
from my viewpoint. And, both are quite enjoyable with very decent 6 speed
manuals.

 




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