new generation vette
While my opinion isn't as strong as others' in this thread, I do have to agree with them. Chevy seems to have been running into, or under The Rock lately, and I think it'd be nice if they would step up to the challenge.
My own vette is a late C3, and my favorite thing about her is her looks. Her hp is a measly 175, but since the engine isn't original, I may let hubby have his way with it, and boost the hp to 250-300. Even that may wind up being too much for me to handle. I think I'm just getting irked by all the 4 and 6 cylinders having more hp than my 350.
I grew up liking the muscle cars of the 60s, and those are the cars I tend to admire. Plus the engines are simple enough, even I can follow along an explanation! These computerized new cars are frightening! (so are the repair bills)
Anyhow, I think Chevy should throw caution to the wind with their next generation, or their 50th anniversary. Bring it back to its powerful roots, innovative body design and improvements in ride and handling. How many Corvette owners really care about fuel consumption or price? We just want to drive them!...and I'd really like to be able to tell them apart from other makes of cars!
I read the news release Rob posted here, and it sounds like Corvette is getting back on the right path. However, I will probably never own anything but a C3 Corvette. I'd just like to see Corvette remain at the forefront and keep the legend alive.
I wonder what the significance of Dodge Viper revealing a new style during Corvette's 50th is? Perhaps a challenge that Chevy will meet?
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