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Corvette to get diesel power for 2009 Chevrolet has announced that they will introduce a diesel-powered Corvette next spring as a 2009 model. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette TDI will be powered by a specially-designed 5.7 liter V8 diesel with twin turbochargers. Output for the engine, developed in cooperation with Isuzu, is estimated at 350 horsepower and 675 lb-ft of torque.
"We feel that with its high fuel economy and strong low-end torque characteristics, the turbodiesel is the perfect engine for the Corvette," says a General Motors spokesperson. Early tests indicate that the Corvette TDI accelerates from 0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds and achieves real-world fuel economy of 25 to 30 MPG.
Chevrolet has hinted that if the Corvette TDI is a hit with buyers, they may consider phasing out gasoline-powered Corvettes altogether and making the turbodiesel engine the exclusive powerplant for the iconic American sports car.
The diesel Corvette will go on sale April 1, 2008.
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Besides, according to the all knowing Gale Banks the Turbodiesel is at the top of the food chain!
This is some interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iBKwcQ3Yc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCsdMrm998
http://www.bankspower.com/Tech_twinturbo.cfm
This is some interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iBKwcQ3Yc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCsdMrm998
http://www.bankspower.com/Tech_twinturbo.cfm
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Besides, according to the all knowing Gale Banks the Turbodiesel is at the top of the food chain!
This is some interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iBKwcQ3Yc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCsdMrm998
http://www.bankspower.com/Tech_twinturbo.cfm
This is some interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3iBKwcQ3Yc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCsdMrm998
http://www.bankspower.com/Tech_twinturbo.cfm
