Just as the first Transformer movie gave the general public a hint of the new Camaro, does this new Corvette concept in the Transformer sequel hint of things to come?

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that's not a corvette, it's a robot in disguise

 

Nice.

If they really do that to the Corvette, I'll be incredibly disappointed.

The new Camaro is freakin' sweet! But that... that's just not even a Corvette.

 

I guess it is just a concept but here's a better pic:

 

It's too... "spaceship" like. If the Corvette was a television series, this model would definitely be jumping the shark.

 

Maybe the interior is nice...

 

That would be a nice surprise!

My biggest complaint of any GM car is that their interiors look like poop.

 

Well I for one welcome the change in Corvette's styling. I think most of their past models "look like poop." This model is more appealing to me than their most recent years' cars.

 

I like the look of the car personally.....

 

me too

 

I read earlier on one of the Corvette forums that it was a mock-up to thoerize what a high-performance car (yes, possible future Corvette) could look like if based on the Volt platform. Although it almost looks more Cadillac-y than Corvette-y with those hard angles.

Regardless of what it's based on, I like it too. IBut in the real-world they will have to raise the roofline a bit to give more driver visability and headroom. It's always this way with concept cars - the show car has a chop-top look because us gear-heads associate that with the custom performance cars that hot-rodders made, but when it comes to real production and meeting peoples' real-world driving needs the roofs always have to be raised a bit, changing the lines and look.

 

I'm not saying I don't like the overall design. It's just not really "Corvette" looking. Indeed, it looks more like a Caddy design. One thing I DO like is that it looks like they're trying to go for a more "sting ray" look with the front end. Another sting ray Vette would be awesome.

 

It has a lot of overlap with the front-end look of the 2002 Cadillac concept "Cien". The Cien would have been a mid-engined supercar, and the idea died - but you can definately see some heritage there - especially in the headlights.

http://www.automoblog.net/2006/07/24...-cien-concept/

 

Well, the "Camaro" in the original Transformers was nothing more than a reskinned Pontiac GTO. Showing the new Camaro was just setting the trap for potential buyers. And since 2012 is wayyyy down the road, I think showing a concept Corvette is just GM's way of advertising and getting feedback. It's a good way to do it too. By the way, if you're a Transformer fan, get ready for a crap fest.

 

And by the time the new Transformer's movie is out, the Camaro still won't be on the road!

 

This is true. I think GM jumped the gun advertising it this early. Hell, the 2010 Mustang is nice looking, and I hate Mustangs !!! The new Challenger is a nice piece of artwork too, and I hate Dodges. GM better get their act together.

 

I'm undecided on the new 'Stang, but the Challenger is sweeeeeeet! I wish they had done something more along those lines with the Charger. The Pontiac GTO is still poop. GM definitely needs to get on the ball.

 

Yeah, the GTO is not a good looking car at all. My first reaction when I saw it was "Hey, is that the new Grand Prix?" Now, they've steeped their game up a notch and brought out a solid performer with the G8 GXP. Unfortunately it suffers from Pontiacs bland exterior styling. However, again, it's a step up in the right direction for Pontiac.

 

Agreed. If they can just get some decent designers on their staff at Pontiac or stop going for that whole "lets make one design and bend a little here and there" sort of thing, they'll be doing well.

 

Yes, you are right. The G5, G6, and G8 all look the same and are not attractive at all. What's sad is they went outside of the box with the Solstice, and wow, what a car. It's like they're blind or something.

 

I actually test drove a Solstice a few months ago when I was "shopping" (because let's face it, I knew I was getting another MINI) for a new car. I really wasn't that impressed. At least not for the price tag. It was slow (compared to my MCS), it wasn't very comfortable to drive, the handling could have been better, and the interior just looked cheap. I wouldn't mind having one for a summer day, but not for $30k.

 

I can't agree or disagree with you on the performance as I've never driven one. I have heard that they aren't as fun to drive as a MINI, but then again, what is?

I did look at the interior and, like you was not impressed. It would be a fun little car to own for the Summer, however, I must agree with you, $30k for a roadster is way too much $$$$.

 

MMMMM I like it, its not so AMerican, maybe this year they fix the interior and put in on par with European cars.

 

To me, it looks a little too Cadillac like. But we all know, the final version of concepts never look totally like the show version.

 

sorry, dbl post