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I'd like to share some photos of the new Corvette.  While it has been said that "All Corvettes are Red" that's not strictly true - here's a White one with Lipstick Red interior to start

The reveal event was held in one of the remaining large military hangars in Orange County. Plenty of room, and adjacent to the majority of mid-engined sports cars in America. Think Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, etc.

These photos were taken on dealer day, and have been genmerously provided to us by Timothy Connell, owner of Connell Chevrolet in Costa Mesa (where I bought my Volt).

Here's an image of a mockup interior (notice the map of the Nurburgring on the Navigation Screen). Don't mind the fit and finish on this styling mockup as it's not inside a car, and was a concept model.




Climate controls on the edge of the wrap-around structure. Glove box aimed at the pilot. Controls for the 8-sp dual clutch trans are visible plus there are shift paddles behind wheel too.



Sorry, the passenger gets nothing except cool air through sleek, narrow vents

Top-down view of entire interior



You have a choice of 3 seat configurations



Taking a cue from the elaborate option palettes offered by the competition, GM has stepped up to the plate on the new Corvette, with 12 exterior colors and 6 wheel choices!

Here are the 6 seat belt choices:



Eight interior leather trim choices

Brake caliper paint options



Steering wheels

Now moving to a bronze car, here's a look around



For someone used to looking at the front-engine Corvette, this angle will be a shock!



There is a trunk in the way-back large enough to carry golf clubs (which can serve as additional cushion in the event you are rear-ended...

It has a substantial trunk in the front too, large enough for an aircraft rolling carry-on bag.



The tan interior carpets were not the optimum choice for dozens of dealers and wives who had been shuffling around on the tarmac prior to hopping in the car. But the look is great in my opinion.

Thanks for taking a look. What strikes you about this new car?

Cazalea

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