Spotted! The New C7 Corvette
Our Teamspeed spies catch up with the all-new Vette during a testing break in Red River, New Mexico.

Due next year as a 2014 model, the next iteration of the Chevrolet Corvette, the C7, won't be a completely revolutionary design, but it will be largely new, and it will almost certainly get a new base engine. These latest spy shots of a prototype give us our best look yet at the car, reaffirming our previous prediction that the C7 will be a tighter and more focused car than the C6. Unfortunately, the bodywork is almost completely obscured by heavy camouflage.

Nonetheless, a few details are discernible, and the fact that it’s out and about means more revealing images could be coming soon.

The front overhang appears to be shorter than the previous C6's, though the front fenders look to be slightly longer – there's more space between the door and the wheel well – and the rear cargo may be just slightly smaller.

Quad exhaust tips at the centre of the rear bumper are similar to the C6's, but without the slight gap between pairs – the C7's are all right next to each other, and reside in a fully-enclosed surround instead of simply hanging below the bumper as in the current Corvette. A new high-mount brake light is also visible at the top of the rear deck, the tail lights themselves appear to be LED-based. Overall, the look is reminiscent of 2009’s 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept.

At the front end, a narrower, taller air inlet sits above the front splitter, and the headlights look to be wearing a new shape and internal design. The side mirrors are also smaller and sleeker, while the roof appears to be identical to the C6's.

Inside, the next Corvette is expected to amp up the luxury factor with improved materials and more attractive styling. At the same time, weight will be kept in check with extensive use of composite materials, both in the cabin and in the car's structure. A special new high-tech gauge cluster is also possible.

 

Really cooool!!!! Hopes to see the battle with SRT Viper GTS

 

The ghost of Carroll Shelby?!

 

The quad exhausts have to go!

 

Is it just me or does this car look shorter and way more purposeful than the current one? The back shot with the camo looks badass.

 

Finally!

But I don't think it will change a lot!

 

Fvck the exhaust, WOW.
What is with manufacturers adding more and more pipes? It would be just fine with two pipes in the middle. Everything else about this, i love.

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Judging by the exhaust, it looks like Chevy has stolen my kindergarten car sketches....

Lose the exhaust for sure. As far as styling goes, Chevy has their work cut out for them if they plan on this competing with the new Viper!

 

That top, 3/4 rear/side view reminds me of a 599 GTO under the covers....

 

Thought the same thing, hoping USA produces the next "must-have"