Do you think the C7 Tailights Look like the Camaro Tail Lights ??

[1analguy]

While I agree w/ most of what you're saying, the hood vent for the radiator flow does make sense because it keeps the hot air out of the engine compartment. That's of course assuming they did it right w/ shrouding and seals.

They did do it right with shrouding, seals, etc. However, "hot" air from the radiator is actually cool... when compared to the heat coming off of the exhaust manifolds. They only vented the radiator air (well, about 1/3 of it anyway) through the hood to cut down on front end lift, as catbert correctly pointed out.

 

[73shark]

I didn't realize they only vented a third of the air 'til I read an article the other day. Thought it would be like the Shelby w/ the Aurora V8 that I watched being built at their factory about ten years ago. I think it vented 100%.

 

[1analguy]

That Shelby has to have the largest hood vent on any street vehicle in automotive history. Thanks to you, now I know why.

As another question regarding air flow and amounts of such, I noticed that only the center 1/3 of the grill is actually open to air flow. The rest of the grill is blocked off/fake. That's not much grill area to provide all the cooling, so I'm wondering if the C7 actually draws some of its radiator air from underneath...like some earlier Corvettes...

 

[73shark]

If you're ever in Las Vegas, it's an interesting tour. Been a couple of times.