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For me, no way. It's got to have that V-8 burble, that rumble, that sweet sweet music only a V-8 can make. Again, for me it's not only about performance, it's about growing up with V-8s as they dominated American performance cars for decades, a V-8 is what feeds my psyche like nothing else. It's probably an age thing (64) but my LT1 connects me to my youthful car dreams and experiences. It's a time machine.
No, the sound of a V8 is such an important part of my driving experience that I don't think I'd ever want less than a V8 in a Vette. I might be persuaded, but I'd have to hear and drive it first.
I'd have to agree w. the above. I've had (and have now) some of the best V6s that are smooth, powerful and last, but they are not V8s. I've also raced against Grand Nationals and I suppose one that's all set up can beat a barely modded '93 Corvette but it didn't. But to me there isn't a V6 that makes the same sounds for street cars, for me. Anyone else can disagree, but as long as they make a V8, that would be my first choice. In most street cars today, the V6 is going away and being replaced by 4's with or without turbos.
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My new, dd turbo Sonata is surprisingly quick. Does it match the feel of a Z06 ? Nope. However, I have to accept the fact that the V8 as many of us know it is going to go away. Like it or not. I would imagine the blue oval crowd is wringing their hands too. It will not stop me from owning a Corvette. Only age and my damn lower back issues.
I gotta laugh. You guys are talking about GM putting out a Twin Turbo V6 powerhouse and they can't even get the A8 right. I'll stick with the naturally aspirated V8.
Go to the Ford website and see the problems they have with their EcoCrap.
I think it’s only a matter of time. I would expect a few transition years of a v6 and a v8 option to see how it goes. Some pretty impressive 6 cylinder numbers out there however the sound of the 8 I will miss.
My '08 350Z with the high-revving V6 sounds great, but I'd be embarrassed to drive the neighbor's new V6 Camaro. It sounds like a Malibu with a fart can.
I doubt it V8 is a classical on thr Corvette, maybe a V6 Biturbo with same or higher HP, but the exhaust sound wouldn't be the same, and I hate speaker exhaust imitation on some new European cars, that is B.S.
Of course, there are some pretty good examples of a decent V6 (sound? maybe...). I recall Shelby American coming out with a V6 Mustang Terlingua about ten years ago from their shop outside of Las Vegas. It may be coming back in a new form soon. Still, it's a V6. The wave of the future....
11-30-2017, 12:44 AM
However, I have to accept the fact that the V8 as many of us know it is going to go away. Like it or not. I would imagine the blue oval crowd is wringing their hands too. It will not stop me from owning a Corvette. Only age and my damn lower back issues. 
With the right motor setup, power and overall vehicle capability, yes, I would buy a V6 Vette.
Still, it's a V6. The wave of the future....