Someone already created a new rear end for the C7

[cvette98pacecar]

Hello Skyline Taillights. They car was designed off of the 599. If you were a company making a aftermarket piece wouldn't you copy the Ferrari Taillights?

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/C7tailights_zpse5bef024.jpg

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/Skylientaillights_zps322a9344.jpg

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/599tailights_zps2369f57b.jpg

[mgg]

The new C7 certainley has styling cues taken from the Ferrari 599 but I believe its style is more of a form following function rather than directly going after another manufactures look. Not that the tail lights that were photo shopped look misplaced but I kinda have taken a liking to the new rear lights. I just think the new C7 is going to be fantastic with a look all its own. I stll believe it has captured enough of previous Corvettes to make it undeniably a Corvette. Certainley the new interior is a vast improvement over the C5 & C6. I appreciate you posting the pic. I just cannot wait to see a C7 in person. Each time I see it from a different angle I like it more & more.

[ZR1North]

Uhm - makes me like "the" C7 rear more!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I frequent the CF C7 Section. It's hilarious, the infighting there is over the Camaro tail Light treatment. Good entertainment. LOL

[hiperf406]

Personally I like the rear-end of the C7.

[Hib Halverson]

The C7 rear fascia is growing on me, too.

Especially when I found that part of the "black" color outboard of the tail lamps which, in early spy shots and P'shop renderings, was thought to be flat black paint, is actually the exhaust vents for the transaxle cooling air flow.

It goes in the two inlets just aft of the rear quarter windows, flows around the transaxle then out those two vents. Like the front end cooling exhaust vents on the hood, that's good use of aero.

[Kevin]

while it maybe a good use of areo, it's also ugly as hell. on a race car you can get away with that, not on a street car

[Fully Vetted]

Hello Skyline Taillights. They car was designed off of the 599. If you were a company making a aftermarket piece wouldn't you copy the Ferrari Taillights?

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/C7tailights_zpse5bef024.jpg





Who knew it was possible to make the rear end even uglier than it already is.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

while it maybe a good use of areo, it's also ugly as hell. on a race car you can get away with that, not on a street car


I agree, Kevin. The outside vents, while a good idea, look out of place.

[secondchance]

Personally I like the rear-end of the C7.

Me too. As much as I have always loved C4, especially ZR-1s, I think C7 design is up to date and very well done.
I figure 2 years for the GM to iron out minor kinks and another year for a high performance version (perhaps Z06). Better start saving...

[efnfast]

I don't think the rear of the C7 is ugly, it's just not Corvette.

[XfireZ51]

Who knew it was possible to make the rear end even uglier than it already is.

The round lights are horrid!

[cvette98pacecar]

The new C7 certainley has styling cues taken from the Ferrari 599 but I believe its style is more of a form following function rather than directly going after another manufactures look. Not that the tail lights that were photo shopped look misplaced but I kinda have taken a liking to the new rear lights. I just think the new C7 is going to be fantastic with a look all its own. I stll believe it has captured enough of previous Corvettes to make it undeniably a Corvette. Certainley the new interior is a vast improvement over the C5 & C6. I appreciate you posting the pic. I just cannot wait to see a C7 in person. Each time I see it from a different angle I like it more & more.

The 599 is one of my favorite new cars, I do like the C7 in her current configuration rear lights and all.

[cvette98pacecar]

Me too. As much as I have always loved C4, especially ZR-1s, I think C7 design is up to date and very well done.
I figure 2 years for the GM to iron out minor kinks and another year for a high performance version (perhaps Z06). Better start saving...

Yun, I think the Higher HP version wont be out until the 2016 model year.

[Z Factor]

I am not a fan of the one in the OP, but this one looks much more traditional and appealing.

http://speednik.com/files/2013/01/2014-Chevy-Corvette-Stingray-Nostalgic-Tail-Light-Kit-582x308.jpg

[efnfast]

I am not a fan of the one in the OP, but this one looks much more traditional and appealing.

http://speednik.com/files/2013/01/2014-Chevy-Corvette-Stingray-Nostalgic-Tail-Light-Kit-582x308.jpg

I approve.

[Kevin]

Yun, I think the Higher HP version wont be out until the 2016 model year.

and a lower hp, sub $50,000 car maybe out next year. I don't know who's running corvette right now, but they need fired

[Fully Vetted]

I am not a fan of the one in the OP, but this one looks much more traditional and appealing.

http://speednik.com/files/2013/01/2014-Chevy-Corvette-Stingray-Nostalgic-Tail-Light-Kit-582x308.jpg

Better but too much like a C6. Not evolutionary enough.

and a lower hp, sub $50,000 car maybe out next year. I don't know who's running corvette right now, but they need fired

Yeah, I just read that Corvette engineers are reportedly working on a low cost C7 for 2015 that will be powered by a version of the all alluminum, direct injection 5.3L V-8 that will debut in the new trucks. It will be sold only as a hardtop and badged Corvette Coupe, will have less than 400hp, and changes to the front facia, front fender, and rear diffuser to visually differentiate it from the Stingray. So, the Stingray is the base Corvette for now but that will change.

[Nacho_ZR1]

Better but too much like a C6. Not evolutionary enough.



Yeah, I just read that Corvette engineers are reportedly working on a low cost C7 for 2015 that will be powered by a version of the all alluminum, direct injection 5.3L V-8 that will debut in the new trucks. It will be sold only as a hardtop and badged Corvette Coupe, will have less than 400hp, and changes to the front facia, front fender, and rear diffuser to visually differentiate it from the Stingray. So, the Stingray is the base Corvette for now but that will change.

Less than 400hp? Sheesh. Might as well drop a V6 in it.

[BigJohn]

Less than 400hp? Sheesh. Might as well drop a V6 in it.


Funny!!!
Most of our ZR-1's came with less than 400hp!!!

:cheers:

[Fully Vetted]

Lol...Good point.

[scottfab]

The C7 rear fascia is growing on me, too.

Especially when I found that part of the "black" color outboard of the tail lamps which, in early spy shots and P'shop renderings, was thought to be flat black paint, is actually the exhaust vents for the transaxle cooling air flow.

It goes in the two inlets just aft of the rear quarter windows, flows around the transaxle then out those two vents. Like the front end cooling exhaust vents on the hood, that's good use of aero.

I have to agree with both points. The rear end makes a statement that I am getting use to AND it is those functioning vents that tilt the scales for me.
Nothing worse than vents with no function. That's function following form.