C6 Engine Location
Le Mans Master
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From: D/FW Area TX
Re: C6 Engine Location (GUMPA)
I think it would be nice if the C7 is a mid-engined car, but they're too far into the C6 development to switch now. There have been several mid-engineed Corvette prototypes in the past, most recently around '89... Corvette Indy.
Drifting
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Re: C6 Engine Location (GUMPA)
Actually, C5s are already mid engine. Open your hood, and you'll see how far back the engine is in the chassis. It's actually behind the centerline of the front wheels, which makes it a "front-mid-engine" car. 
I remember all the car magazine remarked on it in 1997, but everyone quickly forgot about it.
I remember all the car magazine remarked on it in 1997, but everyone quickly forgot about it.
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From: SoCal
Re: C6 Engine Location (GUMPA)
No hints from GM that mid-engine placement is a consideration. The Vette will continue its tradition of being front engine. Besides, doesn't the car have 51/49 weight distribution? Sounds like good balance to me.
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Re: C6 Engine Location (GUMPA)
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From: belleville n.j.
Re: C6 Engine Location (Miles in Michigan)
Actually, C5s are already mid engine. Open your hood, and you'll see how far back the engine is in the chassis. It's actually behind the centerline of the front wheels, which makes it a "front-mid-engine" car.
I remember all the car magazine remarked on it in 1997, but everyone quickly forgot about it.
I remember all the car magazine remarked on it in 1997, but everyone quickly forgot about it.
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Drifting
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From: Waukesha Wisc.
Re: C6 Engine Location (cosmo)
if you want a mid engine Corvette, you can get one right now.
take a look ---> http://www.mt900.com
take a look ---> http://www.mt900.com
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Re: C6 Engine Location (GUMPA)
Mid engine the Corvette that Zora always wanted but could never have.