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So Here is what I hear.. 6.2L V8 Only A Stop Gap Engine For C7
Look to 2016 to bring the 8 speed Auto tranny with a 5.5L V8 worth some type of blower attached and around 600 ponies. This is from someone I know at GM. I was told that this is why a "boost" gage is already integrated to the configurable dash. The Gen5 6.2 will then reside in Camaro and a Tahoe/Suburban variant SUV. A 6.2 with a blower could also be online for a Z06 type car also.
CORRECTION THAT SHOULD SAY 500+ Ponies MY MISTAKE SORRY.
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Look to 2016 to bring the 8 speed Auto tranny with a 5.5L V8 worth some type of blower attached and around 600 ponies. This is from someone I know at GM. I was told that this is why a "boost" gage is already integrated to the configurable dash. The Gen5 6.2 will then reside in Camaro and a Tahoe/Suburban variant SUV.
The guys I know at GM say it is the very same LT1 only 'fortified' and given twins. 762 at least.
The guys I know at GM say it is the very same LT1 only 'fortified' and given twins. 762 at least.
Well thats what he said Z06 was maybe getting a 6.2. All good news however. He also said GM plans to keep C7 fresher than C6 by doing more consecutive updates to the car over its life cycle.
Last edited by Jet Streaming; 01-20-2013 at 12:21 PM.
There's a reason Ferrari keeps their v12 NA in the F12. Not trying to knock blown engines because as everyone knows, they kick ***. But for me, NA has a certain appeal over all the blown engines dotting the automotive landscape today.
Not gonna happen in this environment ..............
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I don't know anyone at GM, so I've not heard sh*t.
But .............. but ................
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Not gonna happen in this environment ..............
What environment? I've seen nothing but HP increases from Mustangs to Challengers. Seems like every sports/muscle car is increasing not decreasing its HP to the point Corvettes are only quicker because of its power to weight ratio.
What environment? I've seen nothing but HP increases from Mustangs to Challengers. Seems like every sports/muscle car is increasing not decreasing its HP to the point Corvettes are only quicker because of its power to weight ratio.
Maybe I'm missing something?
That's coming to an end real soon especially for the heavier cars. There's a good reason why they need to keep the vette as light as possible.
My best guess is the 4.3 V6 + turbo will be base one day. That way kerb weight can stay low, and efficiency can be improved while increasing power. 5.5L + blower sounds horrible from a fuel economy point of view.
My best guess is the 4.3 V6 + turbo will be base one day. That way kerb weight can stay low, and efficiency can be improved while increasing power. 5.5L + blower sounds horrible from a fuel economy point of view.
NO NO NO NO NO NO. There will NOT be a 6 banger in a Corvette! Now, if the Corvette brand is expanded to other form factors like a Solice-style Miata beater or Porsche Cayanne-style SUV or Panamera-style 4 seater...possibly.
Well, my brother's son in law has a second cousin that has a facebook friend that was on business in Detroit, that talked with a guy that was a janitor at GM, who had a conversation with a mailroom kid that was dating a secratary in R&D and...
NO NO NO NO NO NO. There will NOT be a 6 banger in a Corvette! Now, if the Corvette brand is expanded to other form factors like a Solice-style Miata beater or Porsche Cayanne-style SUV or Panamera-style 4 seater...possibly.
That's what BMW M drivers said about their precious all motor M5 and M3. M means high revving all motor right?? I'm echoing your NOs and wants but no matter how hard we cry it's is likely to happen. All the low hanging fruit has been grabbed in terms of improving V8 fuel efficiency. Do you see any other technology you can add to the LT1 to make it more fuel efficient in light of ever stricter CAFE regulations?
Unlike the M reality, the Corvette reality is that performance versions could still sport a V8 because it's low production. Only Hi-po versions of cars will be fuel sucking machines.
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So Here is what I hear.. 6.2L V8 Only A Stop Gap Engine For C7
There's a reason Ferrari keeps their v12 NA in the F12. Not trying to knock blown engines because as everyone knows, they kick ***. But for me, NA has a certain appeal over all the blown engines dotting the automotive landscape today.
Not gonna happen in this environment ..............
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But .............. but ................ 
