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Old 05-13-2017   #1
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Default 2018 ZR-1 spy shots

New spy shots.
http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/v...german-streets

Looking at the license plates, there are two different cars being filmed.



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Old 05-13-2017   #2
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Default Re: 2018 ZR-1 spy shots

Neat video, thanks for posting.....hopefully soon, very soon!!!
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Old 05-17-2017   #3
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There was a rumor that a new Vette would be announced at a major race venue this summer. I would guess LeMans in June or VIR in August. I'll be at VIR... [emoji6]


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Old 05-19-2017   #4
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Another LT-5 update by GM

http://www.corvetteonline.com/news/b...stined-for-zr1


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Old 05-19-2017   #5
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So dumb. Keep the LT-5 DOHC or GTFO.
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Old 05-20-2017   #6
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So dumb. Keep the LT-5 DOHC or GTFO.
Agreed. A reworked pushrod is not a one off, engineered from the ground up engine.
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Old 06-15-2017   #7
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The 2018 ZR-1 might have double [emoji1317]overhead valves....

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...mpaign=content



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Old 06-15-2017   #8
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Additional GM announcement to abandon the traditional V8 with twin inline 4 cylinder engines.

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/newsf...ne-4-cylinder/


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Old 06-15-2017   #9
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With two inline turbochargers for each bank.
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Old 06-15-2017   #10
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With two inline turbochargers for each bank.
A couple crankshaft driven superchargers to force feed the turbos too...
And, the exhaust tips oriented so they provide some thrust...

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