C8 Mid-Engine: Not All Bunny Rabbits & Rainbows

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11-11-2017, 12:14 PM

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Good point.

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11-12-2017, 03:31 PM

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I'm not sure the manufacturers have ever asked US what we want and I wouldn't expect them to start now.

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11-13-2017, 04:33 PM

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I'm not sure the manufacturers have ever asked US what we want and I wouldn't expect them to start now.

So true -- if that's all they did today we'd all be enjoying smoother-riding buggies, with high-performance whips, and nice-fitting "Depends" for our steeds.

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11-16-2017, 02:27 PM

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Well an Aventador can fit a 6.5L V12 and AWD system into a mid engine platform, why can't GM?

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11-16-2017, 02:39 PM

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The V12 sounds nice (excuse the pun)...but AWD?!?
Nay, I say sir, nay.

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11-16-2017, 04:31 PM

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Well an Aventador can fit a 6.5L V12 and AWD system into a mid engine platform, why can't GM?

i'm assuming you would want that to weigh 1000kg and have a starting price of $60k too? gm can build whatever it wants, but how many would they sell at;

"2017 Lamborghini Aventador/MSRP
From $399,500"

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11-16-2017, 04:45 PM

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i'm assuming you would want that to weigh 1000kg and have a starting price of $60k too?

Well if you can live with 1200 kG, are handy with tools and have a $60K budget, then I would suggest you build the Factory Five Racing GTM

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11-20-2017, 07:42 PM

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Forget about CAMs and Springs and DOHC or OHV altogether and put in the electrically actuated valve system. This would be a major leap forward. The technology is there and the C8 would be a perfect test bed for such new tech before it moves accross the entire product line.

My latest reading on this technology being developed by Koenigsegg called “Free Valve” is that it uses pneumatic operation with electronic control and gives about a 45% increase in power over conventional cam controlled engines. This would make a converted LT1 about as powerful as an LT4.