Seventh-generation Corvette set for Detroit 2013 debut

Seventh-generation Corvette set for Detroit 2013 debut

Chevrolet has confirmed that the seventh-generation Corvette will debut the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Detroit. To kick off the countdown, Chevy debuted the new Crossed Flags logo for the new 2014 Corvette at Road Atlanta, as Corvette Racing celebrated a sweep of the 2012 production-based American Le Mans Series GT championships.

“The all-new, seventh-generation Corvette deserved an all-new emblem. The new Crossed Flags design reflects the character of the next Corvette. The flags are much more modern, more technical, and more detailed than before – underscoring the comprehensive redesign of the entire car,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design.

Seventh-generation Corvette set for Detroit 2013 debut

The Crossed Flags logo has been a hallmark of Corvette since its 1953 introduction. It has always incorporated a pair of flags, one a racing chequered flag and other featuring the Chevrolet “bowtie” emblem and a French fleur-de-lis. The design has evolved over the years, but has been featured on more than 1.5 million Corvettes. For this new one, over 100 variations were considered before the final design was selected.

“With the new Corvette, we set out to build a world-challenging sports car with design, refinement, efficiency and driver engagement that is second to none. The result is a truly all-new Corvette. There are only two carryover parts from the C6 used in the C7 – the cabin air filter and the rear latch for the removable roof panel,” revealed Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • confused on Oct 19, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Let’s fight the Viper!

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  • Kumar san on Oct 19, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    The C-6 Vette was a proper sports car,eventhough it still used leaf springs at the rear,it had magnetic ride control which seriously gave it’s Italian rivals are real run for thier money in terms of outright handling.

    I was in the States for 24 plus years so i have most the generations of the Vette.As far as bang for buck you can’t go wrong with one of these.Ridiculous amounts raw rowdy performance for minimal cash outlay.A firm favorite of mine.

    Can’t wait to see what the boys from GM have cooked up for the C7 Vette.It should be brilliant.

    Cheers.

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  • celicazz on Oct 20, 2012 at 7:24 am

    leaf springs at rear means different king of leaf spring. it is of composite type and installed transverse across the rear suspension.

    not like the one in lorries ans pick ups.

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    • Kumar san on Oct 22, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Yes Sir,i am well aware of this,i owned all the generations of the Vette’s starting from the C1 right up to the C6 Z06 before returning to Malaysia.

      I have restored and rebuilt many Corvettes for my buddies and various other american muscle cars.I’m automobile engineer by profession and i spent 24 years working with the big 3 spread throughout different tenures in Detroit,Michigan.

      At the very least you know how a Vette’s rear leaf springs are mounted,i really miss my 1967 C3 Vette with it’s dealer installed L88HO 427 Big Block V-8 Stingray Coupe,with it’s short shift Munchie 4 speed and all..and my Z06,they are still in storage so i can drive them soon..great cars.

      Plan to go back to the U.S for good next year,regret coming back to Malaysia,i thougt i could contribute to our nations auto industry but it’s in shambles run by total corrupted noobs by what i see,not interested in real hard work towards genuine progress.Appalling to say the least,i am very embarrassed at this,it was quite a culture shock for me,please vote responsibly,the current government will never change,i’m outta here by next year.Sorry for being slightly off topic but it’s the stark reality here at it’s worst.

      Cheers.

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