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Posted on: 2012/1/12 21:07
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| biggrizzly | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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You beat me to it....
I just got the .pdf brochure from Sport Chevrolet about ten minutes ago. I think it needs red stripes and red interior!!  http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/2013-chevy-corvette-427/ Attach file:  427.jpg (449.75 KB) |
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 21:12
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| Durango_Boy | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I almost posted that when I read an hour or so ago about it. I knew someone else would be hot on my trails though and didn't want duplicates.
I think it's cool. If I'm not mistaken, it's kind of a convertible GS with. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 22:06
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| Matatk | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Wow. I want one!
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 22:50
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| pianoguy | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 22:52
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| Ultraman | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Chevy is pulling out all the stops to keep selling new Vettes until the C7 arrives........
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 23:07
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Get in line.  Wouldn't it be great to pick one up, leave the shrink wrap on and put it in storage for 20 years? |
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 23:16
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| BillH | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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The sad thing is that you can't try it out on the racetrack.
I just don't expect GM to have their shit together anymore. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/12 23:51
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| biggrizzly | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I was just discussing this at happy hour over a beer and chicken wings... Convertible means no track time unless it has a cage. So it will have to just be an Autocross Car!!! Its still awesome! Its not a GS with a 427.... its a Z06 with a convertible top, at least that's what my source is saying. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/13 0:19
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| biggrizzly | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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The first Corvette 427 Convertible (VIN #001) with custom trim, badging and wheels celebrating the 60th Anniversary will be auctioned at Barrett Jackson in late January 2012.
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Posted on: 2012/1/13 0:31
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| BillH | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Generally, a full cage isn't required. A properly built roll bar with fore & aft bracing in one direction will be OK provided the 2 inch rule is met (helmit 2 in. below a straight line from bar to top of windshield). Some events are even less strict (at least until they see their first lawsuit). What gets me is that you can run a convert if it has factory rollover protection like the Honda S2000, some Mercedes converts, etc. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/13 0:34
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| BillH | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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One thing that I don't know about is how the couple of tracks handle the whole "track training" thing that GM provides, weither you use the track's Z06's or drive your own even if it's a Vert.
I quit instructing in Verts quite a while ago. We had an all Corvette day, I ended up backwards at 100 with a foolish student and said "No more". |
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| Matatk | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I didn't think Tommy could drive that fast. The backwards part I understand. Matthew |
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Posted on: 2012/1/13 3:29
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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How the hell else am I supposed to learn the cars limitations. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/13 4:14
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| BillH | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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 Backwards to 100 wasn't that bad until.......the car went off the track......the dirt & small rocks started hitting me in the back of the head......the 6 foot drop off kept getting closer and closer  Tommy probably would have followed instructions a little better......a little. I now carry an attention stick, it doesn't hurt when I smack the side of your helmit with it........but does get your attention, |
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| BrianCunningham | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Sweet!
I wonder if it has the alum frame |
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| BillH | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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Posted on: 2012/1/14 15:56
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| biggrizzly | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I doubt that. The sales people think the price point will not be much higher if any from the existing Grand Sport. That is good but don't know how they can offer the 427 for the same price as the LS3. I'd love to hit the lottery before they are available. I think I'd order one; I really like what I see. Although I might have buyers remorse when I see the C& come out the next year. At least we will be able to see the C7 in April while there are still C6's on the lots. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/14 17:06
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I'm holding out for the C& myself. That will be the one I'll buy. |
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Posted on: 2012/1/14 17:20
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| j3studio | Re: 2013 427 | ||
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I like it - a lot. The most powerful stock Corvette convertible by a mile.
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