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The 7th Dream Car from the Top 10: Corvette XP 700

Greetings, fellow car enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the exhilarating world of concept cars to explore the 7th dream car from our top 10 list: the iconic Corvette XP 700. This marvel of automotive ingenuity isn't just a car; it's a bold statement of innovation and design. So, buckle up and join us on a journey through the history, craftsmanship, and legacy of this extraordinary vehicle. A Visionary Design: The Birth of the Corvette XP 700 In 1958, under the visionary guidance of GM's Chief Designer Bill Mitchell, the Corvette XP 700 was born. This stunning concept car was more than just a prototype; it was a glimpse into the future of automotive design. Built using many components from the 1958 Corvette, the XP 700 featured a long nose with a centered Corvette logo, Grand Prix-styled side vents, and a unique bubbletop canopy. Its sleek red exterior and cutting-edge features made it an instant sensation. Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation One of the most strikin

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Coil springs. Magshocks (or spool valve, either way, fancy shocks). Upper front arms look to be similar to C5/6/7 with trunions. Lower front arms look to be similar to C5/6/7 with camber eccentrics. Rear subframe is HUGE and is a very strange mix of cast parts and welded tube. Can’t tell if it’s welded or bolted together in the middle. Engine is an LT1. Looks like factory shorty headers instead of cast manifolds. Engine has alternator relocated. Not sure what the upper-right accessory pulley is for. Upper left is water pump, lower right is AC. Oil filter looks easy to get to. Oil cooler clearly shown above filter. Half-shafts look to be the “bolt on flange” style (no draining trans to remove shafts). That transaxle is BEEFY. Like, dear god. Can’t tell if it’s auto or manual. If I had to wager, that’s the automatic (guessing from shape of bottom of trans and what looks to be coolershanging around it). Giant flat space above transaxle is more than likely for intake box/fi

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