Will TG test the C6?

Likwid · July 5th, 2004, 08:22 PM

Im not even sure if the Corvette is sold in the UK but if it is do you think TG will test it next season?

Reason I ask is they have spent alot of time in Germany lately. First with the CTS but also with the new Vette. From what I hear from a local dealership owner the C6 has smoother power delivery and better gear change feel but they have increased ride comfort while still giving better suspension performance.

The 345hp C5 wasnt a slouch and it could take corners with the best of them so with more grunt from the 400hp 6.0L and if they improved ride and cornering Im curious if Jeremy would like it. Im sure the interior would be a sore spot but for $45k its... as Jeremy says "great value for money".

kteO1 · July 5th, 2004, 08:33 PM

i don't know but it is most probably that he won't like it...
except if the new c6is made by germans(mercedes) images/smilies/twisted.gif

Viper007Bond · July 5th, 2004, 08:54 PM

Doubt it. They sell the Viper over there (in Germany at least) and they haven't tested that.

Renesis · July 5th, 2004, 09:26 PM

It's ass looks weird and the interior sucks but other than that it could be the best Vette ever..

zenon · July 5th, 2004, 09:33 PM

I would love it if Top Gear did a shoot-out between the C6, Viper and a few comparable European\Japanese cars.

As others have said, I'm sure they would complain endlessly about the Corvette's cheap interior, but the performance in the C6 is absolutely amazing. Maybe even amazing enough to make Clarkson a little bit less stubborn. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Renesis · July 5th, 2004, 09:46 PM

well they should wait for the Z07... that would make Clarkson even more convinced images/smilies/tongue.gif

Likwid · July 5th, 2004, 10:06 PM

Completely agree with the interior... it actually looks cheaper then the C5's. I know its a $45-50000USD car but it wouldnt kill them to add some $10 brushed aluminum or even some "carbon fiber look" fake stuff.

I like the new looks alot except for the new headlamps.... WTF happened with the pop-ups cars used to have? IMO pop-up lights are cool and just make a car a bit more special. Not just the Vette but the NSX, 360, both Lambo's... nobody makes cool pop-ups anymore images/smilies/sad.gif

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As for the rear... I like it. Its a bit more aggressive then the C5... not so round.

I think Richard would like it but he seems to be void of bias like Jeremy. I dont know though... the ride in a Ford GT isnt spectacular but it goes like stink no matter what the line from A to B is shaped like. You would think if Corvette could do the same he would like it.... I mean the C6 is a serious effort.

Renesis · July 5th, 2004, 10:08 PM

The cheap plastic bit where the corvette emblem is on the rear shoudln't be there.. it looks so... so... CHEAP!!!

SiR_dude · July 5th, 2004, 10:29 PM

Yeah, a C6 test would be cool. I personally like the Corvette.....despite everyone's gripes about the interior images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Likwid · July 5th, 2004, 10:51 PM

A friend has a Z06 and you forget all about the interior once the thin pedal meets the carpet images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Amazing car.

He did dress up the interor though with a brushed dash kit like this one and it made a huge difference to the look of the car......
http://www.rksport.com/product/p_04042002/view_detail

He didnt get it from RKSport though as they just a bit on the expensive side (a huge bit way over in the far corner of expensive).

bone · July 6th, 2004, 04:21 PM

euhm

everything is better than the fake carbon look!! even mashed patatoes, at least they're real

FAKE IS FOR LOSERS!! (and ricers)

Likwid · July 6th, 2004, 04:31 PM

Fake CF, if done right, cant be told from the real deal.

MPower · July 6th, 2004, 04:43 PM

I dont think that any one would want to see TG test the C6 because he is garenteed to hate it, rightfully so.

justin syder · July 6th, 2004, 05:03 PM

its a good car, performance and price but compared to what the germans, brits and others offer it cant match those cars.

plus american cars dont take turns. images/smilies/wink.gif

Likwid · July 6th, 2004, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPower

I dont think that any one would want to see TG test the C6 because he is garenteed to hate it, rightfully so.

I know it would be treated the same as the CTS but I would love to see the American run around the track where I honestly think it would post numbers in the 1:26 - 1:28 mark.

zenon · July 6th, 2004, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPower

I dont think that any one would want to see TG test the C6 because he is garenteed to hate it, rightfully so.

He liked the new Ford GT. He even liked it enough to put his name down to get one.

He may be slowly warming up to American cars. images/smilies/tongue.gif

therem3dy · July 6th, 2004, 09:34 PM

The C6 IS slated for European sales after relase.

The dimensions of the car have been made smaller than the C5 to fit the european markets more. Some of the design lines have come from forigen cars (some angles).

-Prince

ESPNSTI · July 6th, 2004, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenon

He liked the new Ford GT. He even liked it enough to put his name down to get one.

He may be slowly warming up to American cars. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ford GT is hardly a "typical" American car.

zenon · July 7th, 2004, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenon

He liked the new Ford GT. He even liked it enough to put his name down to get one.

He may be slowly warming up to American cars. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ford GT is hardly a "typical" American car.

Neither is the new Corvette. It is actually good! images/smilies/tongue.gif

therem3dy · July 29th, 2004, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justin syder

its a good car, performance and price but compared to what the germans, brits and others offer it cant match those cars.

plus american cars dont take turns. images/smilies/wink.gif

Apparently you've never driven a 'vette.

On Rails...that's all I've got to say...for now...

-Prince

July 5th, 2004, 08:22 PM	#1
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	Will TG test the C6? Im not even sure if the Corvette is sold in the UK but if it is do you think TG will test it next season? Reason I ask is they have spent alot of time in Germany lately. First with the CTS but also with the new Vette. From what I hear from a local dealership owner the C6 has smoother power delivery and better gear change feel but they have increased ride comfort while still giving better suspension performance. The 345hp C5 wasnt a slouch and it could take corners with the best of them so with more grunt from the 400hp 6.0L and if they improved ride and cornering Im curious if Jeremy would like it. Im sure the interior would be a sore spot but for $45k its... as Jeremy says "great value for money".

July 5th, 2004, 08:33 PM	#2
kteO1 Joined: Nov 29th, 2003 Last Online: November 24th, 2004 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 0	i don't know but it is most probably that he won't like it... except if the new c6is made by germans(mercedes) __________________ http://www.kevintrudelphoto.co.nr

July 5th, 2004, 08:54 PM	#3
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Doubt it. They sell the Viper over there (in Germany at least) and they haven't tested that. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 5th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#5
zenon VIP Joined: Mar 8th, 2004 Last Online: April 3rd, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,546 Rep Power: 22	I would love it if Top Gear did a shoot-out between the C6, Viper and a few comparable European\Japanese cars. As others have said, I'm sure they would complain endlessly about the Corvette's cheap interior, but the performance in the C6 is absolutely amazing. Maybe even amazing enough to make Clarkson a little bit less stubborn. __________________ *Disclaimer: 'Official "What's that Song?" Guy' unless said song is European house music or sung in German.

July 5th, 2004, 10:06 PM	#7
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	Completely agree with the interior... it actually looks cheaper then the C5's. I know its a $45-50000USD car but it wouldnt kill them to add some $10 brushed aluminum or even some "carbon fiber look" fake stuff. I like the new looks alot except for the new headlamps.... WTF happened with the pop-ups cars used to have? IMO pop-up lights are cool and just make a car a bit more special. Not just the Vette but the NSX, 360, both Lambo's... nobody makes cool pop-ups anymore . As for the rear... I like it. Its a bit more aggressive then the C5... not so round. I think Richard would like it but he seems to be void of bias like Jeremy. I dont know though... the ride in a Ford GT isnt spectacular but it goes like stink no matter what the line from A to B is shaped like. You would think if Corvette could do the same he would like it.... I mean the C6 is a serious effort.

July 5th, 2004, 09:26 PM	#4
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	It's ass looks weird and the interior sucks but other than that it could be the best Vette ever..

July 5th, 2004, 09:46 PM	#6
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	well they should wait for the Z07... that would make Clarkson even more convinced

July 5th, 2004, 10:08 PM	#8
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	The cheap plastic bit where the corvette emblem is on the rear shoudln't be there.. it looks so... so... CHEAP!!!

July 5th, 2004, 10:29 PM	#9
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: December 12th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	Yeah, a C6 test would be cool. I personally like the Corvette.....despite everyone's gripes about the interior

July 5th, 2004, 10:51 PM	#10
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	A friend has a Z06 and you forget all about the interior once the thin pedal meets the carpet Amazing car. He did dress up the interor though with a brushed dash kit like this one and it made a huge difference to the look of the car...... http://www.rksport.com/product/p_04042002/view_detail He didnt get it from RKSport though as they just a bit on the expensive side (a huge bit way over in the far corner of expensive).

July 6th, 2004, 04:21 PM	#11
bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: belgium!! Age: 24 Posts: 6,086 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 29	euhm everything is better than the fake carbon look!! even mashed patatoes, at least they're real FAKE IS FOR LOSERS!! (and ricers) __________________ groups/artists i've seen live: coldplay, the cure, cypress hill, damian marley, deftones, depeche mode, dEUS, franz ferdinand, grandaddy, guns n' roses, interpol, jamiroquai, korn, lenny kravits, marilyn manson, massive attack, metallica, moby, muse, the pixies, placebo, prodigy, queens of the stone age, the raconteurs, radiohead, red hot chili peppers, REM, skin, tool, the who, Wu-Tang and so many more...

July 6th, 2004, 04:31 PM	#12
Likwid Joined: Jun 2nd, 2004 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	Fake CF, if done right, cant be told from the real deal.

July 6th, 2004, 04:43 PM	#13
MPower Joined: Jan 10th, 2004 Last Online: February 12th, 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 767 Rep Power: 0	I dont think that any one would want to see TG test the C6 because he is garenteed to hate it, rightfully so. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2139272

July 6th, 2004, 05:03 PM	#14
justin syder Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: October 29th, 2007 Location: New York, USA Age: 27 Posts: 4,087 Car: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E Rep Power: 25	its a good car, performance and price but compared to what the germans, brits and others offer it cant match those cars. plus american cars dont take turns. __________________ Top Gear list http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic.php?t=179 5th Gear list http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic.php?t=931 Ich Fahre Deutschen, Ich Fahre Mercedes-Benz.

July 6th, 2004, 09:34 PM	#17
therem3dy Joined: Jan 25th, 2004 Last Online: April 24th, 2008 Posts: 51 Rep Power: 21	The C6 IS slated for European sales after relase. The dimensions of the car have been made smaller than the C5 to fit the european markets more. Some of the design lines have come from forigen cars (some angles). -Prince

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