Breaking News: Is this the C7 ZR1′s Supercharged Powerplant?
10-08-2013, 02:36 PM
#21
Race Director
~600HP. Don't think its going go after the LS9. LS9 had lots of expensive goodies that drove the cost up. New motor will share more in common with the LT1 than the LS9 shared with the LS3.
10-08-2013, 04:08 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
I thought we would see a twin turbo, not another supercharger. Looking forward to finding out in the next few months. were getting closer to having a real Beast on our hands,
10-08-2013, 04:21 PM
#29
Le Mans Master
I dont think were gonna get a Z06 and a ZR1.
10-08-2013, 04:30 PM
#30
Team Owner
Was hoping it wouldnt be a pd.blower. oh well.
10-08-2013, 04:38 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
Suurprise. Suurprise. Goll ly Sergeant. Bet ol Tadge & the gang are thrilled to see this photo revealed. Not that it really matters. We all know the hot C7 version is on the horizon. What will be more interesting, is what kind of a ZF tranny or DCT surfaces.
Last edited by musclecar6; 10-08-2013 at 04:42 PM.
10-08-2013, 05:18 PM
#32
Le Mans Master
Pretty awesome!
10-08-2013, 05:46 PM
#34
Maybe L88, they trademarked this according to GM Authority:
Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...#ixzz2hAYuYow4
General Motors has recently been granted the use of two trademarks for the L88 designation, GM Authority has exclusively learned.
The automaker filed two trademark applications for the L88 name. The first was filed on August 4, 2012 for “exterior and interior badges for motor land vehicles”, while the second was filed on September 18, 2012 for “decals”. The trademarks were then published for opposition in October of 2012 and subsequently approved to the USPTO principal register on January 15, 2013.
The General used the L88 designation in a very select amount of Chevrolet Corvettes from the late 1960′s, of which currently go for over $500,000 at auctions. Essentially, it was a racing engine that could be directly ordered from GM from the factory that boasted 427-cubic-inches (7.0-liters), and is often hailed as the ultimate Corvette engine that’s ever been made to date.
The automaker filed two trademark applications for the L88 name. The first was filed on August 4, 2012 for “exterior and interior badges for motor land vehicles”, while the second was filed on September 18, 2012 for “decals”. The trademarks were then published for opposition in October of 2012 and subsequently approved to the USPTO principal register on January 15, 2013.
The General used the L88 designation in a very select amount of Chevrolet Corvettes from the late 1960′s, of which currently go for over $500,000 at auctions. Essentially, it was a racing engine that could be directly ordered from GM from the factory that boasted 427-cubic-inches (7.0-liters), and is often hailed as the ultimate Corvette engine that’s ever been made to date.
Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...#ixzz2hAYuYow4
10-08-2013, 06:06 PM
#35
Drifting
Def LT4, as noted by the similarities to the 96 motor.
The funky thing is, assuming this is the mid-model vette with another trim higher down the road, it puts it in a tight spot, but helps us pinpoint hp numbers.
LSA is 580 in the ZL1, so if this at 600, that's only a moderate bump. LS9 is 638, and expensive, so doubt it'll hit 630hp.
So, odds are it'll be 605hp in Z06-esque tradition, and also 609hp is the middle point between 580 and 638. Relatively minor bump vs LSA, but then again LT1 vs LS3...
The funky thing is, assuming this is the mid-model vette with another trim higher down the road, it puts it in a tight spot, but helps us pinpoint hp numbers.
LSA is 580 in the ZL1, so if this at 600, that's only a moderate bump. LS9 is 638, and expensive, so doubt it'll hit 630hp.
So, odds are it'll be 605hp in Z06-esque tradition, and also 609hp is the middle point between 580 and 638. Relatively minor bump vs LSA, but then again LT1 vs LS3...
10-08-2013, 06:50 PM
#37
To have a High Performance version of the C7 Corvette that has an MSRP well under $100,000. It does not need to have more horsepower than the mighty C6 ZR1 to be of interest to many potential buyers. It won't be a "redo" of anything other than, possibly, in name.
10-08-2013, 07:16 PM
#40
Race Director
Z06, Z07, ABC, XYZ.....
If the new C7s are selling between $55,000-$68,000+, and the next version is suspected to be "about" $100,000, wouldn't it be easier to slap another $20k on top of the base model and yeild much more than the suspected 600 hp in the next version (widebody or otherwise)?
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
As I sat and waited for the local Chevrolet to open this morning, I was extremely excited to witness the first set of C7s roll into El Paso!!! Right place, right time!!! So, first and foremost, congrats to the three newest owners!! They were delivered to the dealership I was waiting at so it was a good morning! Unfortunately, no owners would be available before I left to say CONGRATS!!!
If the new C7s are selling between $55,000-$68,000+, and the next version is suspected to be "about" $100,000, wouldn't it be easier to slap another $20k on top of the base model and yeild much more than the suspected 600 hp in the next version (widebody or otherwise)?
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
As I sat and waited for the local Chevrolet to open this morning, I was extremely excited to witness the first set of C7s roll into El Paso!!! Right place, right time!!! So, first and foremost, congrats to the three newest owners!! They were delivered to the dealership I was waiting at so it was a good morning! Unfortunately, no owners would be available before I left to say CONGRATS!!!