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Originally Posted by chevyXstacy
 Just curious, is it me or is the entire rear end one body piece with the roof?  |
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Originally Posted by radz282003
As far as judging the rigidity of a car by images, I can't say that I agree by a couple images alone. Manufacturers are using more and more high strength low alloy steels and hydroformed sheetmetal panels that offer less weight and mass, yet offer higher strength. I'd be interested in learning how strong this body is relative to the older model, and even some of the newer cars that are out there.
I noticed te quarter glass opening too. I thought it was small, but who really is going to be looking out that thing? I hope that GM will offer privacy glass as an option so that I won't have to add tinting to all the glass in the car. I think it would (obviously) help hide how small a viewable opening that actually is.
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Been watching this thread and it looks like a couple of observant people are picking up on the fact this car utilizes a large one-piece structure encompassing the quarter panels, rockers, and roof rails... and we have been specifically cleared to talk about this aspect of the car!
This car is very solid in structure as a result. The engineers pointed out how difficult and how much work is involved in doing this. Needless to say, they made it very clear how proud they were of being able to achieve this. Apparently, it's a bit of an engineering marvel.
Way t'go!
Best regardSS,
Elie