Z06 NOT getting Turbo FPC - 600 hp NA instead
08-27-2019, 03:59 PM
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Z06 NOT getting Turbo FPC - 600 hp NA instead
Of course, it's all just a big rumor mill at this point, but honestly this make a lot more sense than jumping from 495hp to 800hp
https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/...s-not-the-z06/
"the Z06 will once again be naturally aspirated. Output will likely be around 600 horsepower, well below the C8 ZR1, and it will not have a manual transmission. But it will have a screamer of an engine, and that alone is worth rejoicing over."
https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/...s-not-the-z06/
"the Z06 will once again be naturally aspirated. Output will likely be around 600 horsepower, well below the C8 ZR1, and it will not have a manual transmission. But it will have a screamer of an engine, and that alone is worth rejoicing over."
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08-27-2019, 04:01 PM
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Sounds like the perfect C8 for me... too bad I don't believe this.
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Sounds like the perfect C8 for me... too bad I don't believe this.
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08-27-2019, 04:07 PM
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Man... if i could only just say it without ruining friendships...
OP.. thats 100% wrong. You can bet anything you have on that 800hp number.. and not the fpc part. It'll be TT based on the 4.2 blackwing. Couldn't get displacement out of the conversation. But 100% the TT bkackwing base and 800hp on a 10sec overboost (as of now).
None of that should be a surprise Given the reason they went to a boosted application in the C7 due to emissions and mpg constraints...
You will never see another Corvette NA with more than what you see now. That's it. Future is TT.. and smaller displacement dohc..
OP.. thats 100% wrong. You can bet anything you have on that 800hp number.. and not the fpc part. It'll be TT based on the 4.2 blackwing. Couldn't get displacement out of the conversation. But 100% the TT bkackwing base and 800hp on a 10sec overboost (as of now).
None of that should be a surprise Given the reason they went to a boosted application in the C7 due to emissions and mpg constraints...
You will never see another Corvette NA with more than what you see now. That's it. Future is TT.. and smaller displacement dohc..
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08-27-2019, 04:10 PM
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Cough cough BULLSHIT COUGH COUGH...
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08-27-2019, 04:23 PM
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I have no doubts that we will see a TT 4.2 and/or 5.5 engine, but I don't necessarily think that will be the very next iteration of the C8 that we see.
What real reason does GM need to move to 800hp right away? That seems more like a ZR1 model to me.
A 600-ish HP engine in this form factor would be very quick.
What real reason does GM need to move to 800hp right away? That seems more like a ZR1 model to me.
A 600-ish HP engine in this form factor would be very quick.
08-27-2019, 04:25 PM
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What I would have liked to see is a C8 Z06 with the aforementioned DOHC crossplane crank, twin turbos, putting out a max of 800 h/p AND a C8 GS with a 5.5 or so N/A 5.5 liter DOHC crossplane crank putting out about 530-550 h/p. Displacement would be large enough as to not have it manifest the smaller displacement DOHC N/a lower RPM gutless problem... This would make the GS truly distinctive, while bing more affordable.
Too logical, will never happen
Too logical, will never happen
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08-27-2019, 04:33 PM
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History repeating itself. Look back at what "everyone" was reporting the C7 Z06 hp level was before it was released lol.. 550 was the number....
At what level in what generation have you seen anything to the contrary?
C8Z will have a peak of 800.. sit back and enjoy the show.
At what level in what generation have you seen anything to the contrary?
C8Z will have a peak of 800.. sit back and enjoy the show.
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What I would have liked to see is a C8 Z06 with the aforementioned DOHC crossplane crank, twin turbos, putting out a max of 800 h/p AND a C8 GS with a 5.5 or so N/A 5.5 liter DOHC crossplane crank putting out about 530-550 h/p. Displacement would be large enough as to not have it manifest the smaller displacement DOHC N/a lower RPM gutless problem... This would make the GS truly distinctive, while bing more affordable.
Too logical, will never happen
Too logical, will never happen
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08-27-2019, 05:33 PM
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They already have a 500hp naturally aspirated engine for the c8. It is reliable, and makes plenty of torque. Making something more complex for the sake of complexity gets expensive for no real benefit in a $75,000 car. If you want all of that there are options just costlier.
08-27-2019, 06:16 PM
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Lets see, if I was going to put a hi-output Blackwing design based engine into a Corvette, I'd sure want the manufacturing to be flawless.
So I'd build the Corvette version of the hi-output Blackwing design based engine the same shop as the Blackwing is being built because that shop has been building Blackwing design based engines as of early this year., ,the Cad Blackwing, and getting lots of practice.
The Blackwing is being built in Bowling Green "Corvette" plant. Corvettes are built in Bowling Green.
Therefore at least one if not more HiPerf versions of the Corvette will have Blackwing design based engines built in Bowling Green.
So I'd build the Corvette version of the hi-output Blackwing design based engine the same shop as the Blackwing is being built because that shop has been building Blackwing design based engines as of early this year., ,the Cad Blackwing, and getting lots of practice.
The Blackwing is being built in Bowling Green "Corvette" plant. Corvettes are built in Bowling Green.
Therefore at least one if not more HiPerf versions of the Corvette will have Blackwing design based engines built in Bowling Green.
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08-27-2019, 06:28 PM
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But 800 HP twin turbo flat plane V8 with a $85k starting price z06? Sounds too good to be true!
But damn do it Chevy!
But damn do it Chevy!
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08-27-2019, 06:29 PM
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That’s good news
08-27-2019, 06:30 PM
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08-27-2019, 07:43 PM
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I'm still guessing a Supercharger on the Z06 like they did with the C-7 (650 + HP) and a brand new DOHC Engine design on the ZR1 (800 HP). Could be normally aspirated or a Twin Turbo for all we know.
The ZR1 will be priced with European Competitors while the Z06 will still be an affordable Performance Car.
With a new DOHC Engine Design, HP is not the only indicator on what the Car will be able do.
Like everyone else here, I'm just adding my $.02. Your mileage may vary.
The ZR1 will be priced with European Competitors while the Z06 will still be an affordable Performance Car.
With a new DOHC Engine Design, HP is not the only indicator on what the Car will be able do.
Like everyone else here, I'm just adding my $.02. Your mileage may vary.
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08-27-2019, 08:05 PM
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Me, personally, I would take a 600 HP NA 32V FPC motor over an 800 HP TCI 32V FPC motor.
In order to get 600 HP a 5.5 litre motor would need to make peak power at about 8,250 RPMs.
In order to get 600 HP a 5.5 litre motor would need to make peak power at about 8,250 RPMs.
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08-27-2019, 08:11 PM
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400 ftlbs of torque at 7880 RPM gets it there. Short gears, this thing will be a beast.
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08-27-2019, 08:18 PM
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It is not going to be NA dummies
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
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