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Popular Mechanics caught up with the Velocity Yellow Corvette Blue Devil/SS and points out some of the changes they have seen on this latest incarnation that are different from previous mules.
These biggest change appears to be a bulge in hood that is much more pronounced than on previous versions. It's always hard to tell with the black covering GM uses to hide, but on this yellow SS mule, the bulge is definitely larger than before.
It also looks like GM is testing a carbon fiber roof. While harder to spot on previous spy photos, these new photos again show a black roof, not painted or tinted as a production Corvette would have. Going to a carbon fiber roof would be yet another way that Corvette engineers are shaving pounds off the SS.
Other Changes include:
- A rear spoiler on the back is now extended across the back of rear. This is for added downforce at high speeds.
- Michelin tires are on the Corvette for the first time as GM has reportedly reopened the bidding between Michelin and Goodyear for the Blue Devil/SS contract.
- Mudflaps extend to the fenders to cover the width of these Michelin tires.
- The Wheel takes the traditional 5 spoke "star" in a split design and adds two more between each of the five points. Popular Mechanics surmises that these are actually a weight saving move that allows for lighter materials and more reinforcement.
Source:
PopularMechanics.com
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