2011 Chevy Volt revealed
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2011 Chevy Volt revealed
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/08/b...volt-revealed/
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Though its first official public debut isn't scheduled until early next week, the 2011 Chevy Volt has been introduced to the internet early courtesy of the The Car Connection, which published these apparently official pictures of the revolutionary series hybrid today. In the past few weeks we've seen official teasers shots of the car mixed with spy video taken on the set of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, all of which have only served to increase excitement ahead of the car's official debut next week. These pics give up the goods like no others, however, and show various GM execs and engineers directly responsible for its development posing alongside like proud papas. The list includes, in order, Tony Posawatz, Bob Lutz, Bob Boniface, Frank Weber, and Andrew Farah.
What we see is a vehicle about the size of the current Chevy Cobalt or next-gen Cruze with a very aerodynamic front end and high rear decklid. There are some futuristic design elements too, including the LED fog lights, black expanse beneath the windows and Volt badging attached to the sideview mirrors. Perhaps the most poignant pic of all is Lutz himself doing a double-handed lean on the production Volt, as GM's product czar has been the most visible figure during the car's very public development.
What we see is a vehicle about the size of the current Chevy Cobalt or next-gen Cruze with a very aerodynamic front end and high rear decklid. There are some futuristic design elements too, including the LED fog lights, black expanse beneath the windows and Volt badging attached to the sideview mirrors. Perhaps the most poignant pic of all is Lutz himself doing a double-handed lean on the production Volt, as GM's product czar has been the most visible figure during the car's very public development.
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For what it is I dont think it looks to bad. Look at the Prius, most people thought those were ugly as hell when they came out. These cars arent about looks, it's about what they can do. So I look forward to the volt, granted I'd never buy one.
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When GM first showed the concept they had no plans on building the car....after people went crazy for it, they decided to build it. When they stuck the concept car in the wind tunnel, they said it was more aerodynamic backwards than forwards lol.
Who's dumbass idea was it to have these douchebags standing in the way of the car?
As for the car's looks, GM's current design team needs to be fired. Most of their lineup looks pretty bad right now.
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As for the car's looks, GM's current design team needs to be fired. Most of their lineup looks pretty bad right now.
Corvette, Z06, ZR1, CTS/CTS-V, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, Volt, Camaro, G8, XLR, etc...
Name one full line automaker who has better/more interesting designs. I can't think of any. Toyotas are all boring old people's cars...Honda only has the Civic and S2000...
Look like everyone that works for GM buys there suits from JCPENNY or mens warehouse.
Anyways i wonder how much this is going to cost anything over $20,000 is too much.
I also wonder if GM teamed up with exxon mobile in useing there new lithium-ion batteries to get this car off the ground. A year or so ago when the volt was first thought of the GM rep said its far from being on the market becasue there lithium-ion batteries wouldnt last very long untill batteries technology got better they wouldnt put it out for sale without it working at 100% to there standers.
Here is a link to the exxon mobile batterie technology
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5334375.html
Anyways i wonder how much this is going to cost anything over $20,000 is too much.
I also wonder if GM teamed up with exxon mobile in useing there new lithium-ion batteries to get this car off the ground. A year or so ago when the volt was first thought of the GM rep said its far from being on the market becasue there lithium-ion batteries wouldnt last very long untill batteries technology got better they wouldnt put it out for sale without it working at 100% to there standers.
Here is a link to the exxon mobile batterie technology
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5334375.html
Last I heard it was going to cost about $40,000. GM is lobbing Washington to give owners a big tax break if you buy one.