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Should Chevy Corvette have 2 versions?

Detroit Free Press -- As sure as the sun rises and God makes little green apples, there will always be a Chevrolet Corvette.

Exactly what the next generation of America's most revered sports car will bring is the topic of intense study within General Motors, however.

The Corvette is arguably the world's best sports car. It has looks that would make Ferrari proud, performance to match Porsche, and a price that undercuts both by tens of thousands of dollars.

It also has countless fanatical admirers and a devoted owner base built up over decades.

This is not a formula an automaker messes with lightly.

However, there's a school of thought within GM that the next Corvette - which probably won't hit the road for at least three to four years - must break the mold.

Chevrolet finds itself on the horn..

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Submitted Feb 21, 2010 By: Martinman

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Bhmf4 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,546 Points:934,670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2010 10:25:41 AM Ignore Bhmf4 Report Abuse Chevy has the Camaro which you can get with the Corvette engine, great suspension, and world class styling for half the cost of the Corvette. This gives the consumer the choice.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:5,620 Points:1,196,675 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 9:29:26 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse GM should do whatever they want with the Corvette.
ops3 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,229 Points:737,025 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 9:26:58 PM Ignore ops3 Report Abuse GM has one world class car and now they want to mess with that one! The management has changed, but not any better!
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,932 Points:855,625 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 9:26:16 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse GM just don't forget to make good lower priced cars...
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:7,358 Points:1,760,935 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 8:52:18 PM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse The retro-styled new Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers were just the move to breath fire back into those aging nameplates. However I think Corvettes appeal to a different set of buyers, who have money and want a car that reflects their lifestyle and personality. "The best car money can buy", as the saying goes. So the car should look exceptionally sleek, powerful and modern, and in no way look "economy".
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:6,728 Points:1,328,100 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 8:48:43 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Well stated simply and to the point. The C7 or Seventh Generation Corvette, likely will be something that will break the mold. They may be working on an Electical Version to compete against the Tesla. I would do that, because the Tesla Sport Coupe is built with competing the Performance car industry. They likely will continue to build the Naturally aspirated engines of today, but may lighten them and make them more compact. It will be interesting. I don't see a 7th generation coming out for at least 7 or 8 more years, however. With that kind of time, they should be able to build an Electric car to compete with the Tesla model mentioned above.
mmene Champion Author Houston Posts:4,347 Points:938,970 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 7:20:48 PM Ignore mmene Report Abuse I would vote for two versions (or more)
planetmail Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,680 Points:932,985 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 7:16:42 PM Ignore planetmail Report Abuse it will probably happen. Look at the new Porsche with more seating.
pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,282 Points:370,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 5:05:49 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse No, it should not have two versions.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:44,870 Points:1,810,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 3:43:13 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Bhmf4 wrote: >The Government should get out of GM asap. Let the >bankruptcy go forward Well, Bush-43 made our bed on this one by handing TARP money to GM. >and then GM can be a leaner and better company with a >future. Well, closing or selling four brands is supposed to make things leaner, whether it is better or not depends on how the market reacts. It would be disastrous right now for the US Treasury to get out of Government Motors. They should wait for a return to profit and that way the company would be worth something when the Treasury sells off its stock holdings. >I own a Corvette and it gets 30 mph on the highway >while being comfortable and stylish. I once owned a tin-can Datsun that would get to more than 30 MPH on the highway. I'm not sure, but I think the speed limit back then was 55.
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,961 Points:1,336,235 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 3:36:00 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse I'd take a Viper anyday.
Ed999 Veteran Author Dallas Posts:258 Points:1,467,815 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 3:20:16 PM Ignore Ed999 Report Abuse As a huge fan of the vette, I seem to recall that THREE versions of the car are now made - the base model, the ZO6, and the ZR1. The ZR1 well into the six figures and performance wise, will rival any exotic out there.
Zakmeister All-Star Author Cleveland Posts:640 Points:214,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 2:14:51 PM Ignore Zakmeister Report Abuse Always been a nice car. Hope they don't mess it up.
Skipper52 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,617 Points:1,236,155 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:28:54 PM Ignore Skipper52 Report Abuse I think they are messing with a good thing. Not to sure this is a good idea. But it won't be the first mistake that GM has made. Or the last.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:4,855 Points:1,225,585 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:25:12 PM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Purchased a new Pontiac Firebird in 1975. Had a terrible experience with the car. Would never buy anything else from GM.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,809 Points:1,504,295 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:23:10 PM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse BMW is Better than Corvette
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:11,286 Points:1,338,300 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:20:24 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse I'd think that if two is enough; ten should be just right. Everybody gets their own version.
jd2009 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,409 Points:1,089,230 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:05:57 PM Ignore jd2009 Report Abuse They should leave the Corvette alone, it is a classic
connbrown Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:1,517 Points:361,175 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:03:34 PM Ignore connbrown Report Abuse I wouldn't want a corvette, insurance is probably sky high its a sports car...
Bhmf4 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,546 Points:934,670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:58:00 PM Ignore Bhmf4 Report Abuse The Government should get out of GM asap. Let the bankruptcy go forward and then GM can be a leaner and better company with a future. I own a Corvette and it gets 30 mph on the highway while being comfortable and stylish. They are very affordable to the average person, just buy them used as I did. Right now you can get a great new Corvette for $50k to $110K depending on what performance you need and want. There are good options for the consumer to choose. Let the market dictate what to produce, not a Government official.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,118 Points:2,777,215 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:57:23 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse No matter what the barrack hussein car company does, they will never catch up to Ford!!!!!!!!!!
DADDYBGG Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,651 Points:528,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:53:36 PM Ignore DADDYBGG Report Abuse corvette that is a mans car woohoo
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:4,736 Points:1,863,755 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:52:48 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Had a corvette in the 60's and it was a beauty, but alas those days are gone.
star_deceiver Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,376 Points:944,225 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:51:23 PM Ignore star_deceiver Report Abuse Hey alright!!! They're bringing back the Chevette!!!
realtorick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,745 Points:1,144,005 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:43:34 PM Ignore realtorick Report Abuse Dont mess up the vette like ford messed up the mustang a fews back!
BWD Champion Author Charleston Posts:3,116 Points:1,760,940 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:43:20 PM Ignore BWD Report Abuse ifalsguy...I've got a 700hp C6 that can get 30mpg. So how's that for a "gas hog sports car"??
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,690 Points:1,105,405 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:43:18 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Not for me, and a lot of other consumers either.
timarcos Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:4,089 Points:834,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:41:04 PM Ignore timarcos Report Abuse Corvette should be Corvette and left alone.
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,707 Points:1,307,675 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:40:46 PM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse why are taxpayers footing the bill for a high end, gas hog, sports car?
BWD Champion Author Charleston Posts:3,116 Points:1,760,940 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:40:04 PM Ignore BWD Report Abuse There are actually 3 versions now and that's 2 to many.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:3,709 Points:1,151,055 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:39:53 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Don't mess with success
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,707 Points:1,471,765 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:39:44 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse I don't think it is a question of do we need 2 versions, The question is should we need Corvettes at all?
Rt118E Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:7,397 Points:1,010,365 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:38:39 PM Ignore Rt118E Report Abuse NO! Corvette is the name of an American Sports Car! Chevy could use the body tech and smaller engine on a new named car, but not Corvette!
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,707 Points:1,471,765 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:37:21 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse I don't it is a question of do we need 2 versions, The question should we need Corvette at all?
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:22,050 Points:1,836,235 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:35:35 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse This is why GM is such a failure. They just can't leave well enough alone. The Corvette is the only decent car coming out of the GM barn, and now they're going to ruin that too. They DESERVE to fail.
Jedidiah Champion Author Maine Posts:94,074 Points:2,308,675 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:35:03 PM Ignore Jedidiah Report Abuse If the wife ever allowed me the luxury of the car of my dreams it would be the current vette. I CANNOT imagine improving on the classic model unless it were to offer another of lower horsepower to those who have little self control over the urge to eat tickets as they soar to their possible marriage with the hind end of a semi somewhere down the passing lane.
neb526 Rookie Author Pittsburgh Posts:2 Points:685 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:34:46 PM Ignore neb526 Report Abuse I def don't think they should produce 2 versions. Making Corvettes more available will in turn make them less desirable.
Badmoon Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:6,473 Points:1,290,415 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:34:14 PM Ignore Badmoon Report Abuse Keep the old and make a new.
computernut2008 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,767 Points:999,965 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:27:46 PM Ignore computernut2008 Report Abuse Who cares..Better cars have went away
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:11,635 Points:2,357,450 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:27:23 PM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I don't need a race car
Shadowwarrior All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:716 Points:1,694,745 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:27:12 PM Ignore Shadowwarrior Report Abuse Didn't they (GM) try that before with the Opel GT ?
janctx Champion Author Lubbock Posts:2,715 Points:882,880 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:26:54 PM Ignore janctx Report Abuse dont touch it, infact go back to the 70's. they were the best
RAC110 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,451 Points:1,564,695 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:25:11 PM Ignore RAC110 Report Abuse if they do that it may kill the car off forever
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:5,134 Points:1,152,475 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:22:50 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse If its not broke dont change it. I would like to own a vette some day, but till I can afford it, I'll have to wait and keep saving.
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:4,560 Points:1,409,665 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:21:38 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Fordmexico has the right plan. Leave it alone! Every time a company has tried to create an econo-version of a high end sports car for the masses it has failed and has only served to defame the original nameplate. Leave the Corvette alone. It is a classic just by name recognition alone, even production were to stop today!
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:6,580 Points:1,534,795 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:21:00 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse Don't mess with the last American classic car in production, it is also considered America's sports car
UMassLowell Veteran Author Dayton Posts:426 Points:373,185 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:19:49 PM Ignore UMassLowell Report Abuse I sure hope they don't screw-up a good thing.
Ken2OD Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,229 Points:1,612,725 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:18:26 PM Ignore Ken2OD Report Abuse There they go again! They are thinking just like the old regime that got them into trouble in the first place.
EcoVore Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,533 Points:727,150 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:18:12 PM Ignore EcoVore Report Abuse Call me when its get mpg above 60 then will consider.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:5,711 Points:1,131,720 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:17:43 PM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse The market may be demanding the split are GM executives have noticed. One model that is in the $35k stripped to $55k loaded range and one model in the $75k+ range. Maybe the versions instead of models would be the appropriate description. If you want to think really different, how about a hybrid for the low end which gives good performance. This would have a V6 or some bigger engine combines with batteries to give good off the line performance and acceleration to slightly better the offerings of others. The high end version would be gasoline only and would compete with the top prestige nameplates in performance and undercut the price by $10k to $20k. The latter produces a good profit margin while the former meets the image and sacrifices a little performance. Maybe the hybrid used super capacitors and not batteries. It's a different way to think about a vehicle and might work. Or might not.