465 HP versus 730 HP
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As for the 458, the point there too is an example of the output a modern DOHC platform is capable of; as an illustration of what Corvette might have had under its bonnet had GM not dropped the program. Instead of a pushrod suitable for pickup trucks, we might have had a 1000 hp base Corvette that would be the world beater it was in 1990.
Aw, cmon! Why is it whenever a superior engine platform is demonstrated to one of you died in the wool pushrod forever boys, the argument suddenly switches to "BUT, BUT, BUT... no fair! That costs x amount more than than the pushrod! Hey! Are we talking about coming in first on the world stage, or do they now give the trophy to the second or third place winner because he spent less?
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I've read countless posts of yours. You should be the LAST PERSON to question "Reality", as seemingly you reside in "The Twilight Zone". If facts were family members "Metaphorically Speaking", you would be an orphan...Mark
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I'll try and get the this thread back on topic. The F12 is a killer car, but much heavier than the C7. It is made for grand touring. Is it worth 400,000? I guess if you want an exclusive car, then yes. And that V12 sounds unreal.
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Do Ferrari engines meet gms durability standards, emissions, and maintenance intervals?
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Pointless comparisons
This isn't 1960 there is no horsepower making issue. Force induction is the absolute future for almost every future sports car. A boosted pushrod 6.2L has more power potential than any GM lawyer and engineer will sign off on.
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Pointless comparisons
This isn't 1960 there is no horsepower making issue. Force induction is the absolute future for almost every future sports car. A boosted pushrod 6.2L has more power potential than any GM lawyer and engineer will sign off on.
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I respect both engines, the LT5 and its dohc design make it butter smooth while delivering big power.
And the pushrod-v8 motor as seen in NASCAR and the latest engines in the Corvettes making amazing power with very good fuel efficiency.
In the end we are all Chevy men!
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465/730
You can postulate all you want but until you drive or ride in a 6 liter V12 and take it to 9000 RPM's and hit the paddle shifter to the next gear it is hard to understand the difference. I love my existing C6 GS and am looking forward to my inbound C7 but nothing compares to a screaming V12 @ 9000 RPM's developing 730 HP. The F12 is not designed to road race. It is a 200+ MPH GT with all the creature comforts and adrenalin rushes money can buy.