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Join Date: May 2007
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Any thoughts on GM turning the Corvette name to a standalone brand?
New products in 2025 will be a Crossover SUV and a 4 door coupe, according to CarandDriver.com
Both EV's. (I have opinions. Mostly along the lines of Ugh. But I had the same thoughts when Porsche decided to build an SUV, and now I'd have one. It's the "EV part that makes me pause on this latest announcement.)
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12-01-2022, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sleepy Hollow IL
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Agree with UGH
Of course they may build something cool like a Nomad ---but I doubt it
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12-01-2022, 10:04 AM
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Corvette following Porsche. Again.
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12-01-2022, 10:12 AM
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I find it interesting how manufacturers ride a brand. The Mustang Mach E is a good example, as is Dodge's use of the Charger name on everything from a front wheel drive sporty coupe to a four door sedan.
Now GM signals their intent to expand the Corvette line. I suppose they will sell every one they make to those who always wanted a Corvette but found they weren't practical for them. Remember when almost half of the Oldsmobile lineup bore the name Cutlass? Best Les
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12-01-2022, 11:07 AM
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It is… what it is.
People identify with brands. Let’s face it, the corvette has been hands down the best bang for your buck in a new track car for several years. You get a lot of car for the money. The rest of the GM lineup is ‘meh’ except for maybe the Camaro, and the Hummer EV. I bet that the Corvette brand will be more appealing to those looking for an electric SUV than say Buick, Chevy, Cadillac, or GMC. We rented a Buick SUV made in China a couple months back and it was not at all what I imagine when I think of the name ‘Buick’… I bet that in a market study of those interested in higher end electric vehicles, those of the study group associated the corvette name with this market segment than GM’s other marques.
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12-01-2022, 12:35 PM
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It will be the same GM SUV, just with a Corvette badge
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12-01-2022, 02:27 PM
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Oh hell no, but what do I know? My favorite Corvettes range from 1963 to 1972, and a few in the 80s and 90s, like the ZR1 and Z06, that's about it.
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12-01-2022, 02:54 PM
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As long as there's gonna be a minivan version, I'm fine with it!
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12-01-2022, 05:26 PM
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2 doors, 2 seats.
Just, NO.
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12-01-2022, 07:27 PM
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Kachow
1976 Porsche 930
1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
Ducati
1987 Porsche 930 3.3T
Boxer engine, 6 gears, big wing: it's a GT3!
1981 ?! A Red one... 3.0
Balla special
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OK, a girl that identifies as a car. Good enough?
Porsche Z06
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