Looks like the owner was driving it the way most others are scared to.... sucks he ended up in the weeds. Learning curve shot-up quickly for this fella. He can fix it and not pussy the car around in fear of a scratch. It looks like he was driving aggressive and was not in a town/city so others were not at risk?
It's been less than a month since Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray, and already one has turned up wrecked. Since the new Corvette isn't on sale yet, chances are someone at General Motors will have a sizable expense report to fill out.
Caught by a poster at Digital Corvettes, the photo was supposedly snapped recently in Arizona, with the original shooter's commentary: "Cop had just arrived. Car is in worse shape than looks. Hit guardrail on left and bounced back to rocks." Automakers often run hot-weather and handling tests in Arizona, and this copy wears the Michigan manufacturer license plates that a GM-owned prototype would carry on public roads.
While at first glance the Vette looks OK, a closer look reveals serious damage; the front wheel looks too far askew, and there's long scrapes on the side of the body and the wheels. There may have been a side air bag deployed as well, but it's hard to tell under the tinted rear glass.
It's rare but not unheard of for a factory pre-production test drive to end in a crash; at this stage of Corvette development, the engineers would be tweaking software settings or chasing down some final production issues before the launch later this year. We asked Chevy for comment, and until we hear back we're struck by what GM always warns media test drivers: "Keep it shiny side up."
UPDATE: According to Chevy spokesman Monte Doran, this was a GM test drive gone wrong: "During evaluation, the driver caught the inside tire caught the edge of the pavement during a tight corner, leading to the accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt, the car received only minor damage, and no citations were issued."
Damn!....there will be tears on my pillow tonight for this poor soul.
That's horrible. That guy deserves a slap!
Looks like the owner was driving it the way most others are scared to.... sucks he ended up in the weeds. Learning curve shot-up quickly for this fella. He can fix it and not pussy the car around in fear of a scratch. It looks like he was driving aggressive and was not in a town/city so others were not at risk?
WTF...Double post.
Dunno Vin. My guess is that this is a press car that was wrecked by a journalist. The car has not even hit showroom floors yet has it?
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/first-corvette-stingray-wreck-alr...
It's been less than a month since Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray, and already one has turned up wrecked. Since the new Corvette isn't on sale yet, chances are someone at General Motors will have a sizable expense report to fill out.
Caught by a poster at Digital Corvettes, the photo was supposedly snapped recently in Arizona, with the original shooter's commentary: "Cop had just arrived. Car is in worse shape than looks. Hit guardrail on left and bounced back to rocks." Automakers often run hot-weather and handling tests in Arizona, and this copy wears the Michigan manufacturer license plates that a GM-owned prototype would carry on public roads.
While at first glance the Vette looks OK, a closer look reveals serious damage; the front wheel looks too far askew, and there's long scrapes on the side of the body and the wheels. There may have been a side air bag deployed as well, but it's hard to tell under the tinted rear glass.
It's rare but not unheard of for a factory pre-production test drive to end in a crash; at this stage of Corvette development, the engineers would be tweaking software settings or chasing down some final production issues before the launch later this year. We asked Chevy for comment, and until we hear back we're struck by what GM always warns media test drivers: "Keep it shiny side up."
UPDATE: According to Chevy spokesman Monte Doran, this was a GM test drive gone wrong: "During evaluation, the driver caught the inside tire caught the edge of the pavement during a tight corner, leading to the accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt, the car received only minor damage, and no citations were issued."
Excellent Shaggy. Thanks for sharing.
What a tough job...driving new cars before anyone else gets a chance. Poor bastage.
FFS church.. :D
Well, while the roof IS clearly visible, it doesn't quite have the Church Chaoitc feel to it does it?
This Po' Guy need some Cotter/Tourni Driving 101 Lessons!!!
Like this?
That car is still drivable........right? Betcha it's quick. I'll drive that beast till the wheels fall off......oh wait, they are already gone.
There's at least one on the otjher side on the ground.