Spy Shots: 2010 FWD Corvette Concept
When we took the 2008 Corvette for a spin, there was little doubt in our minds that the 436 HP C6 was, dollar for dollar, among the best sports cars money can buy. With over 50 years of history riding on the storied nameplate, one would think the General would take the highly-anticipated C7 less lightly than the FWD POS above.
Looking at the photo, someone obviously wanted to have fun with body panels, and the trademark Corvette butt stands alone as the one easily recognizable piece of the puzzle. Look at the custom bodywork; Grand Am designers are now kicking themselves for not taking the side-ribbing far enough.
While it's taboo to criticize a piece of... art work in progress, we're going to throw a haymaker and say this vehicle will always make people point and laugh. Well, it's hard to say for sure with the obviously huge rear wing still detached; the prototype must be in wind tunnel testing as we speak. We hear carbon fiber and melted beer cans are the leading lightweight materials being considered for the final spoiler build. We know the old Accord coupe's 4-banger was a reliable powerplant, but we have a hard time believing that the brakes and tires will ever get hot enough to justify the massive "air vents" aft of the front wheels. This guy's just begging to have rodents camp out in there. Check out PbNation for more by following the 'Read' link below.
Thanks for the tip, Alec!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Level 5 11:03AM (10/16/2007)
I saw this on my car club's site probably 4-5 years ago. Still funny though :)
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ryan 11:04AM (10/16/2007)
i totally appreciate the effort... but sometimes when you crap, there's a lot of effort too. and all you're left with is crap.
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John P. 11:14AM (10/16/2007)
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you,... The 2008 Nissan GT-R!
One can definitely appreciate the work involved, but this is a great example of why there are car designers, then there are CAR DESIGNERS.
Autoblog, I think you guys should do a feature on this guy. I bet that would be entertaining.
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Philometalist 11:19AM (10/16/2007)
Wow, I think we've officially reached a new level of Ugly lol
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Menice 11:30AM (10/16/2007)
i would still drive this (gulp) over a lot of cars i see on the market today.. like aveo, prius, HHR.
i'd just paint it and put dark dark tint on all windows.....there are probably a few internal mods needed like dash carpet removal also.
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Allan 12:59PM (10/16/2007)
You, sir... are a braver man than I.
I wouldn't be caught dead... or dying... or alive... in this thing. Ever. I would save my pennies for an Aveo if they were my only two choices. Good god.
Dan Parmelee 11:31AM (10/16/2007)
Who wants to go for a ride in my Lolls Royce?
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Menice 11:32AM (10/16/2007)
also, how freaking high is that wing going to be?
its as high as the roof.
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Lucas 11:33AM (10/16/2007)
Ancient!
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paul34 11:57AM (10/16/2007)
Hey look everyone! A scumbag spammer!
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paul34 12:11PM (10/16/2007)
spam (definition 2) To send (a message) indiscriminately to multiple mailing lists, individuals, or newsgroups.
Please don't leave relevant, incriminating information out in the future :-)
We don't need spam about your accessories store. If you want to advertise, pay for ads. Thanks.
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a_wolfn 12:28PM (10/16/2007)
So wait, what the hell is this thing? Is this an early April Fool's Joke, or is this a mule for the C7? Seriously, very misleading that they tag this as a spyshot.
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Will N. 1:33PM (10/16/2007)
If I answer this for you, will you promise to never again sign on to the interwebs?
J M C 3 5:45PM (10/16/2007)
Wow!!!Front wheel drive on a Vette!!!Finally!!!What's the gas milage???Do they have a hybrid version???
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Louis Duran 1:16PM (10/16/2007)
Ditto that. No spam in comments. Pay for an ad if you need to advertise.
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Beat-it-nerd 1:18PM (10/16/2007)
Thanks bud
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mk 1:39PM (10/16/2007)
I don't think that is an accord coupe.
Look at the length of the passenger door. That looks like a 4-door accord, with the rear door gaps and handles filled.
I dunno, but it is amazing that people are that motivated to make... well, THAT.
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VMP 5:37PM (10/17/2007)
this is old and there is a fully painted pics available.
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3471961
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3471962
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3471964
SPG 2:27PM (10/16/2007)
That definatly appears to be a four door car.
At one time that is.
I wonder if it's finished yet?
It would be pretty intresting to see.
It's like B-movie sci-fi cheap looking but this guys clearly pretty skilled.
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Mike 2:29PM (10/16/2007)
Isn't that an Alfa Romeo ??
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