‘‘I think that it looks more futuristic, and having a car that is more futuristic ... is what everybody’s looking for.’’

— John Vidas, 69, president of Venice Florida Corvettes, one of more than 600 Corvette clubs in the U.S.

‘‘I'm pro-American. I think the Corvette is the icon. As far as I'm concerned, you can’t get a better deal or a better car, the bang for the buck.’’

John Browning, 70, president of the Renegade Corvette Club in Hollywood, Fla.

‘‘It’s a beautiful car. It’s a real statement about the new GM, today’s GM. And it’s a statement about Chevrolet and our prospects.’’