The future of Corvette - Page 72

dxk1 · 18 Apr 2012, 17:58 (Ref:3061596)

Gavin/Milner pairing looking pretty good so far this year!

On another subject, it was posted in one of the rumor threads that Corvette may be going to LMP1 in 2014 with new rules. I'm more inclined to wait and see. However, if they do, will they keep their present drivers or look for some of the big proto boys who were thrown out of work with loss of Peugeot?

DK

ronnie peterson · 18 Apr 2012, 18:49 (Ref:3061631)

Here is an article on Corvette 2014, P1 rumour(?)

http://www.autoextremist.com/fumes1/

Simmi · 18 Apr 2012, 22:40 (Ref:3061751)

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Originally Posted by ronnie peterson

Here is an article on Corvette 2014, P1 rumour(?)

http://www.autoextremist.com/fumes1/

The author sounds pretty certain of all this.

If true it's a) a massive scoop and b) an absolute dream scenario.

A massive shot in the arm for the ALMS and sportscar racing. 2014 really needs a couple of manufacturers other than Porsche to solidify things in case we do see Toyota and Audi head elsewhere.

TF110 · 18 Apr 2012, 23:03 (Ref:3061767)

Well the article says they wouldn't give up ALMS. I think 2014 may bring out more Japanese Manufacturer interest on top of Porsche. And I believe Toyota will stay as the hybrid aspect will be increased dramatically then, we all know Toyota is the leader in hybrid sales, so why not show the world you're the leader on the track? If this story is true, and GM/Vette go P1, I can't wait.

MitchZ06 · 19 Apr 2012, 00:51 (Ref:3061801)

Dejavu....

Articus · 19 Apr 2012, 03:10 (Ref:3061818)

Just not with that ugly thing...

Dyson Mazda · 19 Apr 2012, 04:06 (Ref:3061823)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Dejavu....

Yeah that does not seem to fit this mold

I am not a big fan of making prototypes look like actual road cars. We can leave that to Grand Am.

The Original Instag8or · 19 Apr 2012, 04:41 (Ref:3061826)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Dejavu....

I like that car in Waybe Taylor's Suntrust livery better...

unless ALMS is going with the Grand Am DP rulebook???

The Badger · 19 Apr 2012, 04:46 (Ref:3061827)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

I love the pairing of Garcia with Magnussen. They will both fly and I believe they will win a few races this coming year.

DK

yeah , so do I ..... excellant squad .

deggis · 19 Apr 2012, 04:57 (Ref:3061830)

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Originally Posted by The Original Instag8or

I like that car in Waybe Taylor's Suntrust livery better...

unless ALMS is going with the Grand Am DP rulebook???

That seems to be actually a photoshop of or based on the ACO "Evo" illustration.

Dyson Mazda · 19 Apr 2012, 04:59 (Ref:3061832)

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Originally Posted by The Original Instag8or

I like that car in Waybe Taylor's Suntrust livery better...

unless ALMS is going with the Grand Am DP rulebook???

Yeah there are some definite similarities

Deleted · 19 Apr 2012, 05:16 (Ref:3061840)

Except the photoshopped EVO is way prettier.

I've gotta say, Milner's been way more impressive during these two opening races already than he was all last year.

MitchZ06 · 19 Apr 2012, 05:50 (Ref:3061847)

Maybe I should have posted the actual LMP Evo model instead of that photochop...

Pandamasque · 19 Apr 2012, 06:14 (Ref:3061852)

I wish 2014 LMPs had this kind of roof shape/dimensions ^ This one actually looks lower and sleeker that any of the current coupes.

gustavobamba · 19 Apr 2012, 08:20 (Ref:3061884)

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Originally Posted by Pandamasque

I wish 2014 LMPs had this kind of roof shape/dimensions ^ This one actually looks lower and sleeker that any of the current coupes.

I agree that P1 car´s should look like this, I love the actual prototypes but cars like this Corvette P1 are more beautiful.

TF110 · 19 Apr 2012, 08:21 (Ref:3061885)

It'd be great to get cars that look like that as the P1's. Almost like a throw back to the late 90's GT1's.

lms · 19 Apr 2012, 10:49 (Ref:3061948)

ffs, it looks like a gt1 car. lmp1/lmp2 should be as far away from gt/road cars as possible (in appearance). imho.

alexkiller8 · 19 Apr 2012, 11:01 (Ref:3061957)

sure, the bodyshape of corvette evo is cool, but for sure hasn't the best aero efficency. I guess that will be something like the lola aston, a lmp1 coupè with some detail of the bodywork that resemble the road car (the four rear lights or something like that)

Fogelhund · 19 Apr 2012, 11:15 (Ref:3061961)

Keeping in mind that the autoextremist piece was a complete fabrication opinion piece..... it isn't going to happen.

Cadillac may move, but most likely to NA DTM, to race against it's competitors Audi, Mercedes and BMW... all also in sedans.

The Corvette Evo was for the 2012 rules I think, that never came to fruition... that were rumoured to go to more road car like designs.... yes it does look like they used that design for the DP3.

alexkiller8 · 19 Apr 2012, 11:21 (Ref:3061964)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Keeping in mind that the autoextremist piece was a complete fabrication opinion piece..... it isn't going to happen.

Cadillac may move, but most likely to NA DTM, to race against it's competitors Audi, Mercedes and BMW... all also in sedans.

The Corvette Evo was for the 2012 rules I think... that were rumoured to go to more road car like designs.... yes it does look like they used that design for the DP3.

2011 specs were already been released in early 2010, it was about the use of lmp2 engines in lmp1 and not mandatory for 2011 fin, there wasn't any reference to road car designs. About corvette DP, there should be done a huge difference, the corvette evo/lmp1 had to be a prototype developed and built by corvette/GM, the corvette DP is just a package of engine and bodywork used in a different tub/chassis.

Victor_RO · 19 Apr 2012, 11:24 (Ref:3061968)

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Originally Posted by alexkiller8

2011 specs were already been released in early 2010, it was about the use of lmp2 engines in lmp1 and not mandatory for 2011 fin, there wasn't any reference to road car designs. About corvette DP, there should be done a huge difference, the corvette evo/lmp1 had to be a prototype developed and built by corvette/GM, the corvette DP is just a package of engine and bodywork used in a different tub/chassis.

I think he means a proposed set of guidelines/regulations for 2012 which was released some time back in 2006-2007 and then abandoned some time later.

Fogelhund · 19 Apr 2012, 11:33 (Ref:3061973)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

I think he means a proposed set of guidelines/regulations for 2012 which was released some time back in 2006-2007 and then abandoned some time later.

Correct.

Fogelhund · 19 Apr 2012, 11:34 (Ref:3061974)

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Originally Posted by alexkiller8

About corvette DP, there should be done a huge difference, the corvette evo/lmp1 had to be a prototype developed and built by corvette/GM, the corvette DP is just a package of engine and bodywork used in a different tub/chassis.

Body style/aero is about identical to the design Corvette did.... Just the skin.

alexkiller8 · 19 Apr 2012, 12:48 (Ref:3062012)

maybe resemble the zr1 bodyshape?

MitchZ06 · 19 Apr 2012, 13:41 (Ref:3062036)

Um, so change the side vent from the Z06 one to the ZR1 vent and expose the carbon on the roof? Or are you suggesting there is more difference?....

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