Time for a C7 ZR1 section?
05-06-2015, 09:08 AM
#21
Some guys are still waiting on their Z06. lol! No need for that thread as yet.
05-06-2015, 09:23 AM
#22
Le Mans Master
Debatable!
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
If it is ever coming, then we are closer to it happening than we were 50 years ago for the simple fact that it's 50 years closer. It's just a joke. I'm in the skeptic camp. I highly doubt it'll be out next year (I'll go so far as to guarantee it).
And as it's been pointed out. Corvettes have been mid-engined for a while now. I don't think people know what mid-engined actually means
Originally Posted by Wiki
The term "mid-engine" has usually been applied to cars having the engine located between the driver and the rear drive axles. This layout is referred to here as RMR layout. Sports and racing cars typically have this mid-engine layout, as these vehicles' handling characteristics are more important than other features, such as capacity. Additionally the mechanical layout and packaging of a RMR car is substantially different from that of a front engine or rear engine car.
A subset of Front-Rear when the engine is in front of the driver, but fully behind the front axle line, the layout is sometimes called Front Mid engine Rear FMR layout instead of the less-specific term front-engine. In handling and vehicle layout FMR is substantially the same as FR. Some vehicles could be classified as FR or FMR depending on the factory installed engine (I4 vs I6). Historically most classical FR cars such as the Ford Models T and A would qualify as a FMR engine car. Additionally, the difference between FR and FMR may be as little as a few millimeters of engine protrusion in front of the front axle line as manufacturers mount engine as far back in the chassis as possible. Not all manufacturers use the Front-Mid designation.
FMR layout – Front Mid-engine / Rear-wheel drive
These cars are RWD cars with engine placed between driver and front axle. However, due to the difference being fairly minor, these cars are referred to as FR cars instead.
Lotus Elan (first generation)
Chevrolet Corvette (second through seventh generations)
Bill Thomas Cheetah (used only one universal joint between transmission tailshaft housing and differential housing)
Dodge/SRT Viper
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and 612 Scaglietti
Honda S2000
Lexus LFA
Mazda RX-7, MX-5 and RX-8
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and SLS AMG
Opel GT
Toyota Previa and 2000GT
Last edited by Crabbers; 05-06-2015 at 09:32 AM.
05-06-2015, 12:01 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
AWD adds weight. It can also be a challenge to package in a front engine configuration.
I don't think the mid-engine Corvette was called a Cadillac. It was very much still a Corvette.
Since I don't have unlimited funds, my deposit will have to wait until the numbers are published.
05-06-2015, 12:47 PM
#24
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I think one of the biggest gains in making it mid engine would be the ability to shave some drivetrain weight (you wouldn't have to "ship" the power across the whole car.) If we were going to get really speculative, I'd say an all wheel drive hybrid (front wheels electric driven, rear wheels V8 driven) would be where the corvette should head.
As far whether this car should actually be called a "corvette", you could debate that all day. I'd be a fan of just calling it the "Zora" the "corvette" badge could just be implied.
As far whether this car should actually be called a "corvette", you could debate that all day. I'd be a fan of just calling it the "Zora" the "corvette" badge could just be implied.
05-06-2015, 01:03 PM
#25
Team Owner
AWD Corvette is going to push 3800 lbs. 
I dont see either one happening for awhile...
I dont see either one happening for awhile...
05-06-2015, 05:09 PM
#26
The new ZR1 will have a supercharged 427. Can't wait.
05-06-2015, 08:47 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
Debatable!
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
05-08-2015, 10:32 AM
#29
Burning Brakes
[QUOTE=SteveTheCorvette;1589574335]I think one of the biggest gains in making it mid engine would be the ability to shave some drivetrain weight (you wouldn't have to "ship" the power across the whole car.) If we were going to get really speculative, I'd say an all wheel drive hybrid (front wheels electric driven, rear wheels V8 driven) would be where the corvette should head. [qoute]
That's exactly what I was thinking. And electric engine to drive the front for excellent watching and a 700 Hp engine. I would guess to combat weight most the car would probably be made of carbon fiber. I bet they could build and the weight would be around 3600
That's exactly what I was thinking. And electric engine to drive the front for excellent watching and a 700 Hp engine. I would guess to combat weight most the car would probably be made of carbon fiber. I bet they could build and the weight would be around 3600
05-08-2015, 10:37 AM
#30
finally!
Debatable!
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
I don't even get why people care, given the near perfect weight balance already. I'd want AWD far, far before I'd want rear engine or med engine.
(Technically, if the middle of the frontmost cylinder is behind the a-arm centerpoint, it's a mid-engine anyway!)
05-08-2015, 11:17 AM
#31
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
[QUOTE=tbrenny33;1589588140]
Don't forget about the batteries to drive those electric motors...
I think one of the biggest gains in making it mid engine would be the ability to shave some drivetrain weight (you wouldn't have to "ship" the power across the whole car.) If we were going to get really speculative, I'd say an all wheel drive hybrid (front wheels electric driven, rear wheels V8 driven) would be where the corvette should head. [qoute]
That's exactly what I was thinking. And electric engine to drive the front for excellent watching and a 700 Hp engine. I would guess to combat weight most the car would probably be made of carbon fiber. I bet they could build and the weight would be around 3600
That's exactly what I was thinking. And electric engine to drive the front for excellent watching and a 700 Hp engine. I would guess to combat weight most the car would probably be made of carbon fiber. I bet they could build and the weight would be around 3600
05-08-2015, 11:19 AM
#32
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
05-08-2015, 12:25 PM
#33
05-08-2015, 09:42 PM
#35
Burning Brakes
05-08-2015, 10:11 PM
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05-08-2015, 10:27 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
, but its true. Where are your videos? Do you even have a corvette or just a cheerleader?
05-08-2015, 10:45 PM
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We're done here.
Seriously, if you guys cannot learn how to have a conversation without pissing on each other and calling each other names, we'll just ban the entire lot of you and have done with it.
Guys, grow up and act your age.
THREAD CLOSED.
Seriously, if you guys cannot learn how to have a conversation without pissing on each other and calling each other names, we'll just ban the entire lot of you and have done with it.
Guys, grow up and act your age.
THREAD CLOSED.