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I know everyone thinks that the new car will be the ZR1 and will come with the LT5, but here's my (totally unsupported) conjecture:
- The new car will still be OHV and will be the L-88 with a bigger supercharger
- The next car, the mid-engine, will be DOHC and will be called the LT5, possible turbocharged.
To wit, does this hood look like the L-88 hood to anyone? It's not exact, of course, but brings it to mind for me. It'd be cool if it were a two-piece hood with a shaker, but I'm even sure pedestrian impact laws would allow that, so not bets on that part.
This one has no vent over the rear wheels. That hood takes away from the known 'sleekness' I admire so. The hood looks like an over grown drag car mixed with exotic car. Maybe they can pull it off or they are playing tricks so the competition won't emulate.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
I have believed for a long time that the legendary L88 would resurface in some form. The hood does resemble the domed 68, 69 L88 hood. Not very similar to the 67 L88 hood. I, for one, would love to see a Corvette worthy of the L88 name come to fruition
I know everyone thinks that the new car will be the ZR1 and will come with the LT5, but here's my (totally unsupported) conjecture:
- The new car will still be OHV and will be the L-88 with a bigger supercharger
- The next car, the mid-engine, will be DOHC and will be called the LT5, possible turbocharged.
To wit, does this hood look like the L-88 hood to anyone? It's not exact, of course, but brings it to mind for me. It'd be cool if it were a two-piece hood with a shaker, but I'm even sure pedestrian impact laws would allow that, so not bets on that part.
Don't wanna poop on the parade, but there's a shot out there that shows the wheels up close with a ZR1 logo engraved into them... Just sayin'
No poop - I'm just guessing the engine name will by L-88. I'm not sure what the car itself will be, probably still the ZR1. I then assume the midengine gets its own name, maybe as a Cadillac for all I know!
I'm just worried about the motor under that hood...
Also, for what it's worth, GM has re-trademarked the L-88 moniker:
"The automaker filed two trademark applications for the L88 name. The first was filed on August 4, 2012 for “exterior and interior badges for motor land vehicles”, while the second was filed on September 18, 2012 for “decals”. The trademarks were then published for opposition in October of 2012 and subsequently approved to the USPTO principal register on January 15, 2013."
No poop - I'm just guessing the engine name will by L-88. I'm not sure what the car itself will be, probably still the ZR1. I then assume the midengine gets its own name, maybe as a Cadillac for all I know!
I'm just worried about the motor under that hood...
Also, for what it's worth, GM has re-trademarked the L-88 moniker:
"The automaker filed two trademark applications for the L88 name. The first was filed on August 4, 2012 for “exterior and interior badges for motor land vehicles”, while the second was filed on September 18, 2012 for “decals”. The trademarks were then published for opposition in October of 2012 and subsequently approved to the USPTO principal register on January 15, 2013."
this was actually my prediction last year. well see if I'm right. I guessed it'll be the Z06 L-88. Similar to how they use 1LE for camaro. They went ZL1 1LE. Then save the ZR1 for the halo mid engine car.
I have believed for a long time that the legendary L88 would resurface in some form. The hood does resemble the domed 68, 69 L88 hood. Not very similar to the 67 L88 hood. I, for one, would love to see a Corvette worthy of the L88 name come to fruition
I have the the L-88 hood on my 69 big block. Always loved it but I wonder about vision on the track. But those large chin intakes are sick.
06-07-2017, 04:04 PM
L-88
I have the the L-88 hood on my 69 big block. Always loved it but I wonder about vision on the track. But those large chin intakes are sick.
