Is this a v6 Turbo ZR-1 Prototype Engine? Friend purchased it (pics) ---

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Interesting the ConsumerGuide published in 12/88 mentioned the turbo 6 was a test engine for the ZR-1; as stated too rough

That must mean it WAS considered for the ZR-1.

[1989ZR1#74]

Originally Posted by scottfab

That must mean it WAS considered for the ZR-1.

I am pretty sure the ZR-1 was always LT5 powered from day 1. This may or may not have been a "study" for the Corvette but not a ZR-1. The ZR-1 was an "option and Marketing group" that group included the LT-5 like the Z28 camaro's had 302s. You couldn't get a Z28 with a 396.

If it is a Corvette powertrain it could be related to the program that build EX5273 in 1988. EX5273 was a twin turbo V8 concept study. It sold at BJ2009 Palm Beach:

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...s.aspx?ln=57.1