I just read that Gm is putting 131 million to invest in the Next Corvette! Woot!! -Does this mean goodbye [censored] interior and hello nice suspension?! Can't wait to see it.
GM to invest 131 million to develop next Corvette
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Originally Posted By: fdcg27
That really isn't much money to spend developing a new vehicle.
To get down to that number, they'll have to carry over most of the current model's parts, with a new shell and interior.
If you spread $131 million over a 100,000 5 year production run (probably high) that equates to $131 per car. I agree, that's not so much.
That really isn't much money to spend developing a new vehicle.
To get down to that number, they'll have to carry over most of the current model's parts, with a new shell and interior.
If you spread $131 million over a 100,000 5 year production run (probably high) that equates to $131 per car. I agree, that's not so much.
This 131 million is an investment into new tooling/updates and improvements for the BG Corvette plant. It does not represent the total development costs for the C7.
The C7 Corvette is due sometime in late 2013 as most likely a 2014 MY car. The total C7 development costs will be well above what these current improvements/updates to BG cost.
The C7 Corvette is due sometime in late 2013 as most likely a 2014 MY car. The total C7 development costs will be well above what these current improvements/updates to BG cost.
i wonder how much nissan invested in the GT-R
I remember reading GM spent one billion in 1979 dollars on the Citation. I bought a new one, and it was by far the worst car I ever owned.
That amount for the new Corvette doesn't sound like much.
That amount for the new Corvette doesn't sound like much.
Originally Posted By: whip
What's wrong with the Vette suspension?
I don't know if anything is 'wrong' with a Corvette suspension, but I have always been curious as to why no one else uses a transverse fiberglass leaf spring. It seems to be unique. I have no idea what the cost of such a design is or what the tradeoffs/benefits may be.
What's wrong with the Vette suspension?
I don't know if anything is 'wrong' with a Corvette suspension, but I have always been curious as to why no one else uses a transverse fiberglass leaf spring. It seems to be unique. I have no idea what the cost of such a design is or what the tradeoffs/benefits may be.
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Originally Posted By: whip
What's wrong with the Vette suspension?
I don't know if anything is 'wrong' with a Corvette suspension, but I have always been curious as to why no one else uses a transverse fiberglass leaf spring. It seems to be unique. I have no idea what the cost of such a design is or what the tradeoffs/benefits may be.
During the 1990s, some GM midsize and fullsize sedans had a transverse leaf and it worked okay, but for some reason they decided to go back to using coil springs.
Also the Mercedes Sprinter has a transverse leaf spring for the front suspension.
I don't really know the advantages and disadvantages are about that design.
Originally Posted By: whip
What's wrong with the Vette suspension?
I don't know if anything is 'wrong' with a Corvette suspension, but I have always been curious as to why no one else uses a transverse fiberglass leaf spring. It seems to be unique. I have no idea what the cost of such a design is or what the tradeoffs/benefits may be.
During the 1990s, some GM midsize and fullsize sedans had a transverse leaf and it worked okay, but for some reason they decided to go back to using coil springs.
Also the Mercedes Sprinter has a transverse leaf spring for the front suspension.
I don't really know the advantages and disadvantages are about that design.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
During the 1990s, some GM midsize and fullsize sedans had a transverse leaf and it worked okay, but for some reason they decided to go back to using coil springs.
The Chevy Lumina coupe and sedan were one of the cars that used the transverse leaf spring design. I would assume that the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Regal of the same vintage also used it.
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I don't really know the advantages and disadvantages are about that design.
Advantages were weight savings, and compact design allowed for more passenger room in the rear, along with independent rear suspension allowing for a better (sportier) ride.
Disadvantage was that the tips of the leaf spring would break, leading to either noise, or faulty suspension. Cold conditions tended to make the springs brittle.
BC.
During the 1990s, some GM midsize and fullsize sedans had a transverse leaf and it worked okay, but for some reason they decided to go back to using coil springs.
The Chevy Lumina coupe and sedan were one of the cars that used the transverse leaf spring design. I would assume that the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Regal of the same vintage also used it.
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I don't really know the advantages and disadvantages are about that design.
Advantages were weight savings, and compact design allowed for more passenger room in the rear, along with independent rear suspension allowing for a better (sportier) ride.
Disadvantage was that the tips of the leaf spring would break, leading to either noise, or faulty suspension. Cold conditions tended to make the springs brittle.
BC.
Instead of worrying about the suspension, which seams well sorted at this point, how about some SEATS!
The [censored] seats ever seen are in Vettes.
The [censored] seats ever seen are in Vettes.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Instead of worrying about the suspension, which seams well sorted at this point, how about some SEATS!
The [censored] seats ever seen are in Vettes.
OK, but it would not matter to me anyway, since I would rip out the stockers for the lightest (and most supportive) road race carbon/kevlar shells and brackets I could put in the thing!
Instead of worrying about the suspension, which seams well sorted at this point, how about some SEATS!
The [censored] seats ever seen are in Vettes.
OK, but it would not matter to me anyway, since I would rip out the stockers for the lightest (and most supportive) road race carbon/kevlar shells and brackets I could put in the thing!
seats don't bother me a bit-and I've got 2 of them
Yes they could offer a lot more support, but Vette owners endure the sacrifices
The 2012 seats use the same frame, but will be light years better.
Yes they could offer a lot more support, but Vette owners endure the sacrifices
The 2012 seats use the same frame, but will be light years better.
Originally Posted By: Bladecutter
Advantages were weight savings, and compact design allowed for more passenger room in the rear, along with independent rear suspension allowing for a better (sportier) ride.
Disadvantage was that the tips of the leaf spring would break, leading to either noise, or faulty suspension. Cold conditions tended to make the springs brittle.
BC.
Thanks for the reply. I have often wondered about that, but was never able to find an explanation.
Advantages were weight savings, and compact design allowed for more passenger room in the rear, along with independent rear suspension allowing for a better (sportier) ride.
Disadvantage was that the tips of the leaf spring would break, leading to either noise, or faulty suspension. Cold conditions tended to make the springs brittle.
BC.
Thanks for the reply. I have often wondered about that, but was never able to find an explanation.
Originally Posted By: ArrestMeRedZ
I remember reading GM spent one billion in 1979 dollars on the Citation. I bought a new one, and it was by far the worst car I ever owned.
That amount for the new Corvette doesn't sound like much.
Thats because the 131 million ISN'T the development costs for the new C7 Corvette at all. The OP paraphrased improperly and this thread is full of bull puckey.
The 131 million is an investment into the Corvette Bowling Green plant in preperation for the new Corvette. As such, it merely represents a small portion of the new Corvettes total development costs.
Seems like plenty of other boards and news sources got it right. Whats the problem around here?
GM investing 131 million in Corvette factory.
GM invests 131 million in Bowling Green
Corvette factory to get 131 million face lift
GM to invest 131 million at Kentucky Corvette plant
GM invest 131 million into Corvette factory
A google search reveals that BITOG is the only place that got it so, so wrong....
First page Google search: corvette and 1...b with bad info
I remember reading GM spent one billion in 1979 dollars on the Citation. I bought a new one, and it was by far the worst car I ever owned.
That amount for the new Corvette doesn't sound like much.
Thats because the 131 million ISN'T the development costs for the new C7 Corvette at all. The OP paraphrased improperly and this thread is full of bull puckey.
The 131 million is an investment into the Corvette Bowling Green plant in preperation for the new Corvette. As such, it merely represents a small portion of the new Corvettes total development costs.
Seems like plenty of other boards and news sources got it right. Whats the problem around here?
GM investing 131 million in Corvette factory.
GM invests 131 million in Bowling Green
Corvette factory to get 131 million face lift
GM to invest 131 million at Kentucky Corvette plant
GM invest 131 million into Corvette factory
A google search reveals that BITOG is the only place that got it so, so wrong....
First page Google search: corvette and 1...b with bad info
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