2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Powertrain
08-23-2012, 11:31 PM
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Powertrain
For the source of the power, there are more-significant changes under the hood. GM already has invested nearly $1 billion in the American plants that produce its small-block V-8, and the fifth generation of the iconic family will appear in the C7. Downsizing is almost a given for efficiency reasons, so expect a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter mill in place of the current 6.2 in the base model. The smaller will continue to use an aluminum block with pushrods, and should make roughly the same 430 hp as the current 6.2; it will do so, however, thanks in part to a higher compression ratio and direct fuel injection. The V-8 also is expected to feature cylinder deactivation, some sort of variable valve timing, and perhaps even stop-start functionality—the latter not exactly ideal for stoplight tête-à-têtes. Finally, the Z06 and ZR1 models—with their respective larger and supercharged eights—should return.
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08-23-2012, 11:57 PM
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Drifting
Can we get some mods to delete nonsense threads like this? This was a repost roughly 2 years ago.
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
08-23-2012, 11:59 PM
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Le Mans Master
Can we get some mods to delete nonsense threads like this? This was a repost roughly 2 years ago.
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
Some of the threads are a total waste of bandwidth.
08-24-2012, 12:49 AM
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Melting Slicks
Viana, why did you create this thread? Does your material have basis in facts?
The repetition of " i know for sure " guesses is maddening !
I don't mean to be disrespectful Viana and I am speaking strictly for myself, not for the forum- I believe this forum can be very effective and exciting when actual facts come through by their generous benefactors. But, on the other hand , it can be very trying when someone comes across like they are stating facts when in fact, they are just guessing . Please, if you are truly " just guessing " just say so .
The repetition of " i know for sure " guesses is maddening !
I don't mean to be disrespectful Viana and I am speaking strictly for myself, not for the forum- I believe this forum can be very effective and exciting when actual facts come through by their generous benefactors. But, on the other hand , it can be very trying when someone comes across like they are stating facts when in fact, they are just guessing . Please, if you are truly " just guessing " just say so .
08-24-2012, 02:15 AM
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Can we get some mods to delete nonsense threads like this? This was a repost roughly 2 years ago.
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
However, z rocks, I challenge you to give me a single logical reason to not add those features if they've worked all the bugs out in relation to the corvette's layout(supposedly the only reason it wasn't added to the ls2 and up engines).
08-24-2012, 04:01 AM
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Team Owner
For the source of the power, there are more-significant changes under the hood. GM already has invested nearly $1 billion in the American plants that produce its small-block V-8, and the fifth generation of the iconic engine family will appear in the C7. Downsizing is almost a given for efficiency reasons, so expect a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter mill in place of the current 6.2 in the base model. The smaller engine will continue to use an aluminum block with pushrods, and should make roughly the same 430 hp as the current 6.2; it will do so, however, thanks in part to a higher compression ratio and direct fuel injection. The V-8 also is expected to feature cylinder deactivation, some sort of variable valve timing, and perhaps even stop-start functionality—the latter not exactly ideal for stoplight tête-à-têtes. Finally, the Z06 and ZR1 models—with their respective larger and supercharged eights—should return.
breaking news, you've uncovered the HUGE mystery that we've all been waiting on pins and needles for! 
2010 called, they want their likely inaccurate and false C7 engine news/info back LOL.
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Last edited by LS1LT1; 08-24-2012 at 07:00 PM.
08-24-2012, 07:32 AM
#10
Burning Brakes
My guess is that Viana is associated with GM and is putting this out (again) to gauge interest or just get everybody used to the idea of a 5.5L. It goes against what I have heard from people associated with the race program.
Personally, with the way the C7(might) look, and with the possibility of a smaller engine with no better performance figures (yet) I am really not feeling it. If they get the mileage up to say the 30's or something I could possibly understand the reasoning, but it would be a miss for the Vette because that is not what this car is about.
Maybe the coupe would get a 5.5L with cylinder deactivation and then possibly a 6.2L supercharged/di engine for the Z model(s). I guess that would be a good strategy to keep overall mileage up for CAFE since more base/coups (read: cheaper) modesl are normally sold.
We'll find out soon enough.
Personally, with the way the C7(might) look, and with the possibility of a smaller engine with no better performance figures (yet) I am really not feeling it. If they get the mileage up to say the 30's or something I could possibly understand the reasoning, but it would be a miss for the Vette because that is not what this car is about.
Maybe the coupe would get a 5.5L with cylinder deactivation and then possibly a 6.2L supercharged/di engine for the Z model(s). I guess that would be a good strategy to keep overall mileage up for CAFE since more base/coups (read: cheaper) modesl are normally sold.
We'll find out soon enough.
08-24-2012, 05:53 PM
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Melting Slicks
..... another cut and paste newbie.....