# Streamlined Sleek Speedsters The Corvette C7-R Draws Tons of Attention for Speed Enthusiasts By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-c7r References: [automobilemag](http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1401-chevrolet-corvette-c7-r-debuts-at-2014-detroit-auto-show/) With the new Corvette Z06 Stingray being shown off some people have forgotten about the new Corvette C7-R race car, but those people will be reminded. The new race car is slim, but intimidating and features everything you look for in a speedster. The C7-R is the auto equivalent to a big brother for the Z06 and the two share many similarities, such as it’s aluminum frame, cooling ducts and splitters. Where it differs though is in the engine; that’s where big brother takes over. The engine is a burly 5.5 liter V8, the same one it shared with it’s predecessor the C6. Corvette will have two of these Corvette C7-R’s being fielded this year so we’re excited to see the new car in action on race tracks in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Race Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced technologies and materials for more efficient and powerful race cars. - **Sibling Models in Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new models that share similarities with existing ones but offer unique and specialized features. - **Aluminum Frame in Sports Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing lightweight and high-strength aluminum frames for enhanced performance in sports cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs in the automotive industry to meet the demands of speed enthusiasts. - **Motorsports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative race cars and components for improved performance and competitive advantage in motorsports. - **Materials Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing materials science and engineering techniques to create stronger, lighter, and more durable materials for various industries, including automotive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrously Powerful American Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-supercar.md) - [Rounded Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ray.md) - [Hybrid Performance Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrified-corvette.md) - [Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-eray-hybrid.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Retro 70s-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seven.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [V6-Equipped Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3.md)