c7 vette x2 turbo v8?
05-25-2011, 06:18 PM
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c7 vette x2 turbo v8? http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/25/n...ment-turbo-v8/
if this happens to be true. dam is all i can say
if this happens to be true. dam is all i can say
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No ****! I can already see people swapping that thing into as many platforms as the LS1. 
That sounds like a truly bad-*** motor, now all we can do is hope it gets a forged bottom end.
Also i saw no mention of Direct Injection or Variable timing, wonder if those will make it into the design. Anyone check the patents office yet?
That sounds like a truly bad-*** motor, now all we can do is hope it gets a forged bottom end. Also i saw no mention of Direct Injection or Variable timing, wonder if those will make it into the design. Anyone check the patents office yet?
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Wow so GM is gonna build the new corvette with a motor that has the same displacement as my Supra? Awesome!
On a serious note, GM needs to have the option of a DCT in the new Corvettes. They should still offer a 6 speed but offer DCT for those who are serious road racers or just like to get consistent shifts. And if they do it, it shouldn't be just another auto trans.
On a serious note, GM needs to have the option of a DCT in the new Corvettes. They should still offer a 6 speed but offer DCT for those who are serious road racers or just like to get consistent shifts. And if they do it, it shouldn't be just another auto trans.
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05-27-2011, 12:06 PM
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GM is right on track with a small displacement turbo V8. Teamed with a dual clutch auto and perhaps a gvw of under 3200 lbs this will surely attract those with Ferrari taste but a Porsche budget.
The 5.5 should be a fire breather as well and I can't imagine it putting out any less power than the current LS3...if history repeats.
The 5.5 should be a fire breather as well and I can't imagine it putting out any less power than the current LS3...if history repeats.
