for you Vette guys(09 C3R Retro Corvette Stingray)

[Pontiacgt201]

Filed under: Time Warp, Sports/GTs, Chevrolet, Rendered Speculation

Click above for high-res image gallery of the C3R concept

Might it be possible that the General would consider going retro for its next Corvette? It's worked wonders for the current crop of remade pony cars, with Chevy's own Camaro being a prime example. Some might argue, though, that the modern 'Vette has never really strayed from its core ethos of offering big performance for a relatively low price, so perhaps it's not in dire need of visiting the past for inspiration. On the other hand, its current styling is an evolution of the C4 design and doesn't bear much resemblance to past classic generations.

One enthusiast by the name of Christian Cyrulewski has taken matters into his own hands by using the third-generation Corvette as inspiration for a rebodied C6, the current version of America's sports car. This is the second version of the C3R, as it's designer calls it, and it's received some tweaks since last time we showed it to you, with more to come we're told. Design elements like the Mako Shark-inspired front fender peaks and steeply flowing rear buttresses from the early C3 series are present, as are hideaway head lights, which were a Corvette staple until the latest C6.

While there are no firm plans to produce a car based on these renderings, past indications are that Cyrulewski would like to see the first C3R running down Woodward Avenue for next year's Dream Cruise. We'll be there, of course, and will definitely keep our eyes peeled for the C3R.

Gallery: 2009 C3R V2.0

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[Pontiacgt201]

I think this thing is badass. I love the look. If I was to buy a Vette This is what I would want.

[70'sChevyGirl]

I like it.

[Nitelord]

It's an interesting thought. It may be very popular, but I'd hate to see all the muscle car styles go retro (only). IMHO

[Pontiacgt201]

hmm I wound why the photo didnt come up for ya. Did it come up on the main site. Its pretty sweet lookin.

[Nitelord]

Got it. I went to the second and then back tracked. :thumbsup:

[Marylander]

Whoa... that is pretty cool.

[Bill-V8V]

I'd like to see them redo the 1970's Chevelle SS with a 427

[jjwvette]

Nice find

[STIGZZZ]

Not going to happen gm is barely afloat now all r&d is in the crapper now:help:

[AO 07]

Looks sharp but it has no access to the rear trunk.

 

This was a problem with the C3, you would have to gain access to the trunk by squeezing by the front seats.

 

Also, I don't think GM would consider going back to hide away headlights. They were a big PIA not to mention the added weight.

 

If I'm not mistaken, there is already a company that will convert your current C6 into a retro looking C3 minus the pop-up headlights of course.

[Adam]

I'd like to see them redo the 1970's Chevelle SS with a 427

Me too Bill!!

[Rich]

This was my first Chevelle. Bought it new in 69 right out of the Navy. Paid $3600.00 for it.

 

 

Then in 72, I traded it in for a 454. Same color combo as the 69. Paid $4500. for that one.

 

 

What a dumbass. I got rid of both of them.

[Bill-V8V]

This was my first Chevelle. Bought it new in 69 right out of the Navy. Paid $3600.00 for it.

 

 

Then in 72, I traded it in for a 454. Same color combo as the 69. Paid $4500. for that one.

 

 

What a dumbass. I got rid of both of them.

 

 

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