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James Robbins' C7 Corvette interpretation

James Robbins' C7 Corvette interpretation

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The C7 Chevrolet Corvette has been the subject of rampant speculation since the C6 came out, with everything from all-wheel drive to mid-engine orientation supposedly planned. Most of those rumors have been shot down, and we're told the Stingray concept is only a general study in possible directions. So what to expect of the C7 'Vette? This artist's interpretation may be a good starting point.

Far from the outlandish and whimsical postulations of some, James Robbins' vision of the future Corvette is actually quite reasonable--and quite attractive. It's also perhaps the most accurate, given what little we know about the next iteration of America's super coupe.

Things we do know: it will still be front-engine/rear-drive, it won't be a radical departure from the existing model, and it will almost certainly have to meet tougher fuel efficiency goals. Those three things combine to make another evolutionary step forward from the C6, much like the C6 itself built on the C5, the safest bet. That means similar proportions, wheelbase, and silhouette, with changes coming primarily to the bodywork.

James Robbins' C7 Corvette interpretation

James Robbins' C7 Corvette interpretation

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In Robbins' renderings, we see a combination of angular and curved surfaces interacting to cut the familiar Corvette shape--with a few tweaks--into an otherwise very smooth, aerodynamic shape. The end result? An appealing, fresh-faced take on the very long-lived Corvette theme.

There, of course, a few details we could do without: the odd wraparound fin/spoilers at the rear; the lack of the classic four round tail lights; the chrome accent on the front fender vent; and the oddball front air dam/slitted fog light setup.

Still, it's the closest approximation to what our imaginations expect, and enough to get the idea of a turbocharged V-6 'Vette working in the back of our heads again.

[James Robbins via YankoDesign]





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Comments (6)

  1. By Dom Posted: 12/28/2010 2:00pm PST

    Back end could be spot on, the front end not quite though. Deeper headlights and the wings will merge into the window cill line - giving a stronger presence.
     
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  2. By rickster Posted: 12/28/2010 7:36pm PST

    I've always thought that Corvette should have graduated to it's own stand alone brand and marketed more thru Cadillac dealerships. My local Chevy dealership is lucky if they ever get a nonorder car to put in the showroom. As a Pontiac Solstice GXP owner, this is the car that should have been in your local Chevy dealer to replace the Corvette.
     
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  3. fb_1577670714 avatar Robert Helfrick Posted: 12/29/2010 9:42am PST

    Big MW Z3 anyone?
     
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  4. By  gazzed Posted: 12/30/2010 7:37pm PST

    Front grille winglets ( or l.e.d. lamps ) reminiscent of Ferrari 458.. apart from protruding tail lamps, rest of the bodywork has very minimal change from previous Corvettes.
     
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  5. fb_100001816004698 avatar Giovanni Williams Posted: 7/16/2011 10:50pm PDT

    NOOOO..gm stick with the twinturboV8 producing 1200Hp and smoke the veyron
     
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  6. iwngnwn avatar iwngnwn Posted: 11/17/2011 1:32am PST

    nice face...
    Ban Terbaik Di Indonesia GT Radial
     
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