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Jun 13, 2002 | 08:05 AM

#21

ZROne

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Re: (Rkreigh)

I think that is closer to the real reason GM got out of the horsepower game. I disagree that other engines are "easier to make more power though"... strange coming from Ron <heh>. However, the LT5 would have fit with a big block style hood I think :)

Anyway, GM killed the program before the '93 model year. That's why they had "low sales". GM divided the 405HP motors in lots for the next 3 years and capped sales to bridge the time to the C5.

It would be cool to see a real ZR1 again - but if not, Ferrari and Lotus sell similar engines with awesome exhaust notes and good handling...

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Jun 14, 2002 | 12:35 AM

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copperhead

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Re: (ZROne)

All GM has to do is put in a 6.0 to 6.5 liter V8 with 500 HP and 500 ft lbs torque and 3100 pounds and it will be all over. Make it available in coupe and convertible, and fixed roof....but I think the C6 will not have a fixed roof like the C5.

But come on man, this is the 21st century...lets see a 6.0 liter Quad Cam V8 with varible valve timming and 100 HP per liter.

Jun 14, 2002 | 10:40 AM

#23

Bat Man

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Re: (copperhead)

I honestly don't think the GT40 will make it into production.

Sorry, I just don't see it happening for a company that is on the verge of a bail out.
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Jun 14, 2002 | 07:48 PM

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Re: New Rumor! (Patrick96LT4)

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I don't see it happening. They won't do anything to outshine the Z06.

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Or the '57 fuelie small block??? Or the '63 fuelie??? Or the '65 396??? Or the '67 L88 427??? Or the ZR1??? Or what? The Z06, a hardtop with a badge??? Are you kidding? It's GM's purpose in life to keep marketing by getting better. :conehead :conehead

[Modified by HT, 6:50 PM 6/14/2002]

Jun 15, 2002 | 05:23 AM

#25

Sting Raycin

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Re: (ZROne)

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Forgot to add - Ford is now doing "designer" Mustangs. They have the Mach 1 as this years model, last year was the bullet. Next year another of the "storied" Mustangs is being repeated.... and they do have different charactistics (and even engines) from one another.

[Modified by ZROne, 11:16 AM 6/6/2002]

Although i despise Rustangs, I think it is cool having the nostalgia nameplates. I bet for 2004 it is the BOSS mustang.
Jason

Jun 17, 2002 | 12:46 PM

#26

black97magic

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Re: New Rumor! (ZAD54)

In Autoweek, June 3, 2002, they said that the specialty-vehicle executives including John Heinricy and Mark Reuss along with Dave Hill took a trip to the UK to visit boutique automakers to find someone to make around 300 Ciens a year. The V12 is a go to be used in the Cunningham along with the DeVille replacement and the new SUV to replace the Escalade. There is a strong possiblility that the V12 could end up in the XLR, which shares most of its chassis with the C6. The XLR has been designed to accept this engine. This means that if GM wanted to bolt the V12 into the C6 it would not be a problem. Also, the second year for the C6 could see aluminum hydroformed frame rails. They were supposed to be in the first year of production, but they weren't ready. I'm not definitely saying that there will be a V12 supervette, but it is a possibility without too much trouble. :D