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Paul Workman · 05-17-2016

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Originally Posted by rush91

I agree with you. This , besides our beasts, is the first Corvette in a long time to peak my interest.....I'm still having a blast with the front engined variety Corvette. One thing I just thought of, I wonder if they will go after our original legends world record runs?

It remains to be seen if GM will get off their hands (and our of our pockets) to build the mid-engine, FI-DOHC DI VVT BEAST that would once again set the world on its ear! Do THAT, and I won't mind if they use the LT5 moniker again!

Z51JEFF · 05-17-2016

I for one would love to see ZR-1 and LT5 on the new car. It seems GM has no shame in reliving some of the C4 past in the new cars. The interior ques in the C7 and maybe something in the new car. I don't see anything wrong with a single cam 16 valve arraignment,GM has made it work while everybody else goes with the next phase in motor evolution which of course is DOHC. For years now all the Euro exotics have gone DOHC multi valve the General has been kicking their a$$es with 1 cam and 16 valves. One thing I would like to see on the new car is AWD so it could fineally shut up the GTR crowd. And one thing I would hate to see on the new car,BLACK WHEELS!

Mystic ZR-1 · 05-17-2016

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

It remains to be seen if GM will get off their hands (and our of our pockets) to build the mid-engine, FI-DOHC DI VVT BEAST that would once again set the world on its ear! Do THAT, and I won't mind if they use the LT5 moniker again!

add all wheel drive and 4 wheel steer to that list...
maybe throw in an electric motor or two?

BigJohn · 05-17-2016

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Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

add all wheel drive and 4 wheel steer to that list...
maybe throw in an electric motor or two?

Optional Leaf Blower!

Z51JEFF · 05-18-2016

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

Optional Leaf Blower!

Can't leave out the optional backup cameras,lane departure warning,seat warmers....................

cuisinartvette · 05-18-2016

Think it would be a good thing for GM going 4v dohc it would be a huge hit
Just keep it simple, less flufffy options, gadgets they would sell a ton of them and even more camaros for those that couldnt afford this if it came to fruition

The C7 has its flaws and imo a crowd that wants it all but doesnt get that comes with a few sacrifices. Cant run 10s get 40mpg have it whisper quiet while getting your feet massaged.

Having an option of a manual trans even better not everyone wants an auto
Have CCW make some real wheels....and toss out the black option lol
keep it simple GM leave the Caddy options for the Caddy crowd
Or one bare bones all business model, another with all the feel good stuff no in betweens.

Hog · 05-18-2016

If the engine continues to use bank-to-bank cylinder deactivation for cruise situations, the overall engine displacement will not be less, or much less than the current GEN V SBC 6.2L/376 cid. Testing revealed that running on 4 cylinders on a 5.5 liter test mule resulted in insufficient torque output for the Corvette application, with its higher final drive ratios.
Unfortunately the days of the GEN 4 LS7 7.0/427 are over.
If the C8 comes out for MY2018, the C7 only got 4 years of play. That doesn't make much economic sense for GM.

Experimental C8s currently reside in Building 54 (a.k.a. Area 54) at GM’s Milford, Michigan, proving ground. Since we nabbed aerial photos of one test mule two years ago, prototypes seldom leave the building during daylight hours. GM owns two Ferrari 458 Italias for benchmarking, and the company once had a McLaren in its benchmark fleet. Also owned by the General: a Nissan GT-R, two Porsche 911 Turbos, and a BMW i8, any of which may be being used to aid in C8 development.

Here is a pic captured 2 years ago of one of the mid-engine Corvette test mules.

And another

-=Jeff=- · 05-18-2016

That's the new Corvette 'Ute

HADI-ZR1 · 05-24-2016

Hog
I agree with you about C8 that's not coming sooner till late 2020.
Just my opinion!
Let's look at history at least from C4 till C6 production time line.

Hog · 05-30-2016

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Can't leave out the optional backup cameras,lane departure warning,seat warmers....................

All new vehicles with GVRW under 10,000lbs will require rear view backup cameras by mid 2018..

05-17-2016	#22
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,087	Re: The New C8 ZR1 LT5.... The 750 hp I for one would love to see ZR-1 and LT5 on the new car. It seems GM has no shame in reliving some of the C4 past in the new cars. The interior ques in the C7 and maybe something in the new car. I don't see anything wrong with a single cam 16 valve arraignment,GM has made it work while everybody else goes with the next phase in motor evolution which of course is DOHC. For years now all the Euro exotics have gone DOHC multi valve the General has been kicking their a$$es with 1 cam and 16 valves. One thing I would like to see on the new car is AWD so it could fineally shut up the GTR crowd. And one thing I would hate to see on the new car,BLACK WHEELS!

05-18-2016	#26
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: The New C8 ZR1 LT5.... The 750 hp Think it would be a good thing for GM going 4v dohc it would be a huge hit Just keep it simple, less flufffy options, gadgets they would sell a ton of them and even more camaros for those that couldnt afford this if it came to fruition The C7 has its flaws and imo a crowd that wants it all but doesnt get that comes with a few sacrifices. Cant run 10s get 40mpg have it whisper quiet while getting your feet massaged. Having an option of a manual trans even better not everyone wants an auto Have CCW make some real wheels....and toss out the black option lol keep it simple GM leave the Caddy options for the Caddy crowd Or one bare bones all business model, another with all the feel good stuff no in betweens.

05-18-2016	#27
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,271	Re: The New C8 ZR1 LT5.... The 750 hp If the engine continues to use bank-to-bank cylinder deactivation for cruise situations, the overall engine displacement will not be less, or much less than the current GEN V SBC 6.2L/376 cid. Testing revealed that running on 4 cylinders on a 5.5 liter test mule resulted in insufficient torque output for the Corvette application, with its higher final drive ratios. Unfortunately the days of the GEN 4 LS7 7.0/427 are over. If the C8 comes out for MY2018, the C7 only got 4 years of play. That doesn't make much economic sense for GM. Experimental C8s currently reside in Building 54 (a.k.a. Area 54) at GM’s Milford, Michigan, proving ground. Since we nabbed aerial photos of one test mule two years ago, prototypes seldom leave the building during daylight hours. GM owns two Ferrari 458 Italias for benchmarking, and the company once had a McLaren in its benchmark fleet. Also owned by the General: a Nissan GT-R, two Porsche 911 Turbos, and a BMW i8, any of which may be being used to aid in C8 development. Here is a pic captured 2 years ago of one of the mid-engine Corvette test mules. And another

05-18-2016	#28
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,156	Re: The New C8 ZR1 LT5.... The 750 hp That's the new Corvette 'Ute __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-24-2016	#29
HADI-ZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Q8 Posts: 215	Re: The New C8 ZR1 LT5.... The 750 hp Hog I agree with you about C8 that's not coming sooner till late 2020. Just my opinion! Let's look at history at least from C4 till C6 production time line. Last edited by HADI-ZR1; 05-24-2016 at 01:59 PM.