GM to revive LT5 name

[XfireZ51]

A quote from AutoBlog

"The automaker has already made it clear it will resurrect the LT5 name for the new supercharged V8, and if GM is already pulling 600 from the Z06, the big dog ZR1 would theoretically offer 700 horsepower. Either way, the range-topping Corvette will be suitably insulated from its less potent siblings. Stay tuned. We aren't likely to see the Z06 for at least a year, with the ZR1 trailing along at some point there after."

Holy Crap!

[XfireZ51]

A quote from AutoBlog

"The automaker has already made it clear it will resurrect the LT5 name for the new supercharged V8, and if GM is already pulling 600 from the Z06, the big dog ZR1 would theoretically offer 700 horsepower. Either way, the range-topping Corvette will be suitably insulated from its less potent siblings. Stay tuned. We aren't likely to see the Z06 for at least a year, with the ZR1 trailing along at some point there after."

With use of the LT1 nomenclature, I had a suspicion this could be coming.
Holy Crap!

[USAFPILOT]

It better have DOHC's!!!

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

It better have DOHC's!!!

From your lips to god's ears!

[USAFPILOT]

Also it appears autoblog took the story from Motor Trend, who said "they could only HOPE GM would revive the LT5 moniker" not that they were doing it.

[USAFPILOT]

If they call any normal small block an LT5 I will be disappointed and will be regularly showing those suckers what a Real LT5 is.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

It better have DOHC's!!!

There, that's the ticket.

[Kevin]

GM....yeah we got nothing new

[XfireZ51]

Still, re-using the ZR-1 name appears to be the KOTH class of vehicle Chevrolet has decided on. On connection I have from GM seems to indicate there's STUFF
He can't discuss what's coming down the line, but its supposed to be awesome.

[Hib Halverson]

Aw...why not have some fun with wild-assed guessing.

I say the C7 Z06 will be a 2015 with a supercharged version of the LT1 for power. Figure on 650-675-hp. Even with AFM, I'll bet it will be a guzzler.

A future ZR1??

Maybe...but not until late in the decade, perhaps on a different platform and surely with AWD. An interesting path for GM to take would be a sort of "hybrid" propulsion system, like some other car makers are doing, with a 700 or so horsepower V8 driving the rear wheels and a generator. The front wheels would be driven electrically.