Five For Friday: Five Thoughts About The Auto Industry For January 18, 2013

04. The New C7 Vette Is Here

At this past week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, all eyes were on Chevrolet and the introduction of the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.  Dubbed the 'C7' Vette, this next-generation sports car brings with it significant interior refinement, the most powerful base engine ever installed in the coupe (a 450 horsepower, 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 that is also good for 450 lb-ft of torque), and the hottest performance right out of the box (0-60 mph in less than four seconds).  Styling changes made to the new Corvette were evolutionary but dramatic, as the car now features a greater number of vents and hard edges that combine to give it a more aggressive personality.

 



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