phils C5 vette

man GM is pumping the ponies out..................again

FOR RELEASE: 2007-04-27
GM Media


New for 2008
All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible:
430 hp (321 kW)*
424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)*
436 hp / 428 lb.-ft. (325 kW / 580 Nm)* with new, optional dual-mode exhaust system
High-flow cylinder heads
Enhanced valvetrain
High-flow intake manifold
Larger-bore block with structural enhancements
Improved manual transmission shift effort
Quicker shift times on paddle-shift six-speed automatic
2.73 performance axle ratio available with six-speed paddle shift; included with Z51 package
Improved steering feel
Standard split-spoke cast aluminum wheel design for Coupe and Convertible (Competition Gray finish optional)
Available polished forged aluminum wheel design
New Keyless Access remote key fob with integrated key
Interior trim enhancements for all models, including wrapped center trim plate with Cyber pattern and new, brushed aluminum accents
Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package available for all models in exclusive, new Linen and Sienna colors
New sill plates
iPod/MP3 jack included on all sound systems except navigation (Personal Audio Link available as accessory for navigation system)
OnStar and XM Satellite Radio standard on all models
Auto-dimming mirrors with compass standard on all models
Two new premium exterior colors: Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
2008 CORVETTE: ICONIC SPORTS CAR RECIEVES LARGER, MORE POWERFUL LS3 6.2L V-8 AND HOST OF DRIVING, INTERIOR REFINEMENTS

madmatt9471

Not bad for the factory Numbers!

Just a few MODS and look out! It'll even be nicer!

But a 2.73 performance axle?

Thanks,Matt

bail04coup

Nice!

Now if it only looked as good as the C5.

67weaver

boyblue97

max'svette

596 hp in the 2035 Corvette? Still worthless in the C5 section...

02MillenniumVette

Anyone want to take bets that the C7 will be discussed here also when it come out!?

phils C5 vette

Im sure no one in the C5 side would want a 430 HP motor in there car.

Look outside the box

Patman

I know it doesn't sound like much of a performance ratio but don't forget that the 6 speed automatic has a very short first gear ratio of only 4.02. So even with the standard 2.56 rear end, that's equivalent to having 3.35 gears in an A4 Corvette. So 2.73s would be equivalent to having 3.57 gears.

bmacZO6

That's what the other boxes are for.

02MillenniumVette

I dont, why would I want to go down in hp? Id rather have a LS7 or LS9.

AC54ME

Again!

C5XTASY

Well, here's one now. I read that the C7 is expected to have the 505hp, Z06 motor, as the standard engine. Actually, that kind of makes sense with the bump up to 436 hp in 2008.
Ed

Zilla

This is all in the C6 section

LRD VDR

RofLmao! That's tooo funny!

Shahram

phils C5 vette

I like that time line thing

vettegator005

So will the LS3 be in the 08 camaro then since its in the vette?

Grumpy

info already in C6