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not final output
The estimated 625-horsepower figure quoted for Chevy’s new 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 at the Detroit Auto Show unveiling of the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06 is likely to spiral upwards when the final production model hits the dealerships early next year, according to the engine’s chief engineer.
“We fully expect to beat that number, but we came up with a safe estimate for the show,” boasts Jordan Lee, program manager for GM’s small-block program, also noting that the estimated 634 lb-ft of peak torque should escalate, as well.
“We fully expect to beat that number, but we came up with a safe estimate for the show,” boasts Jordan Lee, program manager for GM’s small-block program, also noting that the estimated 634 lb-ft of peak torque should escalate, as well.
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Deja Vu
The estimated 625-horsepower figure quoted for Chevy’s new 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 at the Detroit Auto Show unveiling of the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06 is likely to spiral upwards when the final production model hits the dealerships early next year, according to the engine’s chief engineer.
“We fully expect to beat that number, but we came up with a safe estimate for the show,” boasts Jordan Lee, program manager for GM’s small-block program, also noting that the estimated 634 lb-ft of peak torque should escalate, as well.
“We fully expect to beat that number, but we came up with a safe estimate for the show,” boasts Jordan Lee, program manager for GM’s small-block program, also noting that the estimated 634 lb-ft of peak torque should escalate, as well.
This sounds so familiar. Isn't this very similar to what they said right before the Stingray came out? "We're just guessing low until we finish development". I wouldn't spend too much money betting on "upward spiraling". I would bet on what you see is what you'll get.
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Camaro ZL1 was announced at the Chicago auto show with 550hp. SAE tested at 580hp.
Don't think we'll get that big of a jump, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the final numbers eclipse the ZR1 output.
Don't think we'll get that big of a jump, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the final numbers eclipse the ZR1 output.
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I'm happy with the numbers GM is quoting. Whatever the final numbers end up being they will be 75hp - 100hp more than my pathetic guess of 550hp that I made back in November. 
Then again like I stated back in November, I'd rather guess low & be pleasantly surprised than to guess too high & be disappointed.
Then again like I stated back in November, I'd rather guess low & be pleasantly surprised than to guess too high & be disappointed.
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