# 2014 Corvette/C7 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 13, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172 "2013-01-13T17:34:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/21 "2013-01-13T21:39:22Z")
If I was driving this car, I wouldn’t use any gear past 4th…unless i was on the highway ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/22 "2013-01-14T04:24:28Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > When did it rape Ferraris and Vipers? Same for vice versa, they all are pretty close to one another > > ---------- Post added at 10:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ---------- > > Also 7 speed manual, seems like a lot of shifting, six is enough IMO 1989 when the first generation ZR-1 came out. It sent a shockwave through the European exotic community. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/23 "2013-01-14T04:34:44Z")
I like it. I feel like most corvettes are pretty appealing when they are “new” however once the new generation comes along, the old ones seem really dated. They just don’t seem to age well. X… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/24 "2013-01-14T05:47:04Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > I like it. > > I feel like most corvettes are pretty appealing when they are “new” however once the new generation comes along, the old ones seem really dated. They just don’t seem to age well. > > X… Very true. Probably because you see so goddamn many of them. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/25 "2013-01-14T06:18:10Z")
I think it looks great, I’m not sold on the rear bumper treatment but that may change after seeing one in person. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/26 "2013-01-14T06:32:06Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Hate the camaro ish rear end X2. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/27 "2013-01-14T06:51:32Z")
I bet it can’t turn and the interior sucks… ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/28 "2013-01-14T07:01:30Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I bet it can’t turn and the interior sucks… Seats are looking better than before, as for the rest of the car and interior “quality” I will reserve judgement until I can see it in person. ![http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/789/medium/IMG_6940.JPG](http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/789/medium/IMG_6940.JPG) ![http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/789/medium/IMG_69371.JPG](http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/789/medium/IMG_69371.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/29 "2013-01-14T07:04:20Z")
Red leather: not looking good since forever. ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/30 "2013-01-14T07:09:58Z")
You guys stole my thunder… I had a whole thread ready to go!! More pictures from the autoshow of the real car please… BigRon, Jeller if you can please send them out. I would love to see them! ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/31 "2013-01-14T07:13:38Z")
> [@TORQDSS](#): > > You guys stole my thunder… I had a whole thread ready to go!! More pictures from the autoshow of the real car please… BigRon, Jeller if you can please send them out. I would love to see them! I stole them from here: [Revealed: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | GM Inside News Forum](http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=11258f049f676edafd783a7f0746b6db&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyspeed.com%2Fshowthread.php%3F237234-2014-Corvette-C7&v=1&libid=1358176378309&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gminsidenews.com%2Fforums%2Ff70%2Frevealed-2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-115678%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyspeed.com%2Fshowthread.php%3F237234-2014-Corvette-C7%2Fpage2&title=2014%20Corvette%2FC7&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gminsidenews.com%2Fforums%2Ff...ingray-115678%2F&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13581763853852) ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/32 "2013-01-14T07:15:19Z")
> [@TORQDSS](#): > > You guys stole my thunder… I had a whole thread ready to go!! More pictures from the autoshow of the real car please… BigRon, Jeller if you can please send them out. I would love to see them! Your not making the trip? I should have my recap next week some time, unless someone gives me supplier tickets. What show are they planning on revealing the Chevy SS? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/33 "2013-01-14T07:19:37Z")
Really like the looks until you get the the Camaro tail lights. Why is it that every modern Vette it seems like the design guys start in the front and by the time they get to the back bumper the A.D.D. kicks in and they just lop off the mold and go play with some other shiny thing? And seriously… You guys are bitching about having to shift an extra gear? Do any of you even own manuals? Ever driven a car with more than double digit torque? I can’t remember the last time I shifted 1-2-3-4-5-6 in the GTO when just cruising around. More like 1-3-6, or that “almost complete stop” at a stop sign where you roll 2nd to 4th in 30mph residential stop and go. Or in a hurry and wind out 1st and a little of 2nd then shift to 6th in a 45 zone where you cruise 53. This isn’t some torque-less Honda that can’t get out of it’s own way without getting into vtec la-la-land. I do so much driving in 35 zones I’d bet my 4th gear has about 1/8th the engagements as 5th since I shift 1-3-5 a TON. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/34 "2013-01-14T07:19:58Z")
> [@nickpavlyukh](#): > > looks like gm is running low on ideas? new camaro looks similar in the back Called design language, the Malibu has a similar tail light treatment as well. When you can make your halo car resemble your more reasonable offering, it should correlate to increased sales. ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/35 "2013-01-14T07:34:39Z")
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Performance Features and Options Data ``` Engine Horsepower / Torque Fuel delivery Compression ratio Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Chassis LT1 6.2L V-8 450 / 450 (estimated) Direct Injection 11.5:1 7-speed with Active Rev Match 6-speed paddle-shift Std, Z51, Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Tires Wheels Three Available Option Groups Available Roof Options Michelin Pilot Sport ZP run-flat 18" front / 19" rear, 19" front / 20" rear (Z51) 1LT, 2LT, 3LT Painted Carbon Fiber, Visible Carbon Fiber, Transparent Wheelbase (in/mm) Overall length (in/mm) Overall width (in/mm) Overall height (in/mm) Weight distribution (%) Track (in) Brake Diameter (in) 106.7 / 2710 177 / 4495 73.9 / 1877 48.6 / 1235 50 / 50 (front/rear) 62.8 / 61.6 (front/rear) 12.6 (13.6 Z51) (front), 13.3 (rear) ``` ---------- Post added at 10:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:32 AM ---------- > [@BigRon](#): > > Your not making the trip? I should have my recap next week some time, unless someone gives me supplier tickets. > What show are they planning on revealing the Chevy SS? I don’t know but if I find out I will pass that along. I would be there with you but I am taking a vacation soon and South Carolina should be a little more enjoyable than Detroit in January. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/36 "2013-01-14T07:39:45Z")
> [@TORQDSS](#): > > I don’t know but if I find out I will pass that along. I would be there with you but I am taking a vacation soon and South Carolina should be a little more enjoyable than Detroit in January. 🙂 I don’t know what you are saying, it was 60 degrees on Saturday and I was running in shorts and washing the cars. I am waiting to see what those estimated numbers end up being, but 400 ft/lbs at 2k rpms should launch quite nicely. Edit: Feb 21st for Chevy SS production reveal ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/37 "2013-01-14T07:44:25Z")
Man, if only STM tuned these things… ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/38 "2013-01-14T08:08:57Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > I shift 1-3-5 a TON. I was always going 1-4-6 in mine, in 6th at about 35mph. I actually LOVED that 1-4 skip shift feature. I once pulled away from a toll booth and the car seemed “off” to me. Looked down and I was in 3rd instead of 1st. ---
**Author:** ![SaNTi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@SaNTi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SaNTi)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/39 "2013-01-14T08:52:19Z")
I like it. ---
**Author:** ![STEALTTH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stealtth/32/7582_2.png) [@STEALTTH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STEALTTH)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2013, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172/40 "2013-01-14T09:31:32Z")
Car looks great. I think they did a really nice job of keeping with some of the heritage of the car, but bringing in a more progressive look. I love the back end and it doesn’t look like a Camaro. Should there be a resemblance? Sure, they have been doing that forever. When you see those cars side by side, you’ll notice how different they really are. Good job GM. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2014-corvette-c7/228172.md?page=3)