GM to revive LT5 name - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 02-19-2013

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 · 02-19-2013

A quote from AutoBlog

Quote:

"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 · 02-19-2013

It better have DOHC's!!!

XfireZ51 · 02-19-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

It better have DOHC's!!!

From your lips to god's ears!

USAFPILOT · 02-19-2013

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 · 02-19-2013

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 · 02-19-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

It better have DOHC's!!!

There, that's the ticket.

Kevin · 02-19-2013

GM....yeah we got nothing new

XfireZ51 · 02-19-2013

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 · 02-19-2013

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.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	GM to revive LT5 name 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! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: GM to revive LT5 name It better have DOHC's!!! __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

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USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: GM to revive LT5 name 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. __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

02-19-2013	#6
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: GM to revive LT5 name 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. __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: GM to revive LT5 name GM....yeah we got nothing new __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

02-19-2013	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: GM to revive LT5 name 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. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: GM to revive LT5 name 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. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878