Could the C8 mid-engine Corvette be a 427?
11-11-2018, 08:52 PM
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Could the C8 mid-engine Corvette be a 427?
Just curious as what do you guys think. If the rumored price tag is 170k, it would put the car into a 427 category.
building only 427 of them makes sense at that price point. The last 427 were also released during the C6s last year of production.
Could this mid-engine car be the 427 of the C7 Vettes?
Thoughts?
building only 427 of them makes sense at that price point. The last 427 were also released during the C6s last year of production.
Could this mid-engine car be the 427 of the C7 Vettes?
Thoughts?
Last edited by joseanMD; 11-11-2018 at 08:57 PM.
11-11-2018, 08:56 PM
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My thought is that the $170K price tag rumor is totally off base.
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11-11-2018, 09:31 PM
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A 427 would be sweet, although not at $170K. The 427s had a deeper rumble than the 6.2s that commanded attention.
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11-12-2018, 01:18 AM
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The LS7 is a great engine, but it does not belong anywhere near a new C8, it needs a new line of engines, we need smaller displacement twin turbos and 2 electric motors upfront.
11-12-2018, 02:31 AM
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Le Mans Master
If GM can make money doing it, and it passes regulations, then it belongs there. GM is in the business of making money.
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11-12-2018, 05:55 AM
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You could argue that "427" in this context refers simply to the engine displacement and say that the Z06 was made from 2006 till 2013 but then it would be more correct to say "428" as the engine was really 427.8 cu.in.
11-12-2018, 06:03 AM
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Just curious as what do you guys think. If the rumored price tag is 170k, it would put the car into a 427 category.
building only 427 of them makes sense at that price point. The last 427 were also released during the C6s last year of production.
Could this mid-engine car be the 427 of the C7 Vettes?
Thoughts?
building only 427 of them makes sense at that price point. The last 427 were also released during the C6s last year of production.
Could this mid-engine car be the 427 of the C7 Vettes?
Thoughts?
However, releasing it with a 7.0L engine and putting a 427 tag on it? Not impossible. But also no need. Slap a Z06 or ZR1 or any other non-numeral badge on it and you can use any engine as long as the performance is up there.
11-12-2018, 10:06 AM
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Le Mans Master
Haha. The LS7 did not hold up for track use. Well documented, don't go there. I agree, does not belong anywhere near a new C8.
11-12-2018, 11:14 AM
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Melting Slicks
Today, big cubic inch motors like the 427ci in production sports cars are like dinosaurs.
Smaller cubic inch V8 engines with twin-turbo with DOHC and 4 valves make similar power (if not more) and are smaller, lighter, and have better fuel economy. GM and all there other major manufacturers have moved in that direction.
If someone is dead set on the LS7 (or older first Gen 427), they are available in the used car market but will not be in the ME/C8.
Smaller cubic inch V8 engines with twin-turbo with DOHC and 4 valves make similar power (if not more) and are smaller, lighter, and have better fuel economy. GM and all there other major manufacturers have moved in that direction.
If someone is dead set on the LS7 (or older first Gen 427), they are available in the used car market but will not be in the ME/C8.
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11-12-2018, 12:49 PM
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Race Director
The LS7 BECAME a great engine (possibly) but it's first 3 years were not a high water mark of GM Powertrain engineering.
11-12-2018, 01:07 PM
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That sort of depends on what you mean but I, and most others, would argue that "427" refers to the convertible model with the LS7 engine (and windowless ZR1 hood). This was a 2013 model only. And was named 427 Convertible.
You could argue that "427" in this context refers simply to the engine displacement and say that the Z06 was made from 2006 till 2013 but then it would be more correct to say "428" as the engine was really 427.8 cu.in.
You could argue that "427" in this context refers simply to the engine displacement and say that the Z06 was made from 2006 till 2013 but then it would be more correct to say "428" as the engine was really 427.8 cu.in.
11-12-2018, 03:36 PM
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Team Owner
Prior to the 2013 427 Convertible, GM identified the Z06 as being a 427 by attaching the 427 emblems to the hood, at the factory, on a special edition model. That was in 2008 and the name was "427 Limited Edition Z06".
That was 5 years before the 427 Convertible.
That was 5 years before the 427 Convertible.
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11-12-2018, 03:48 PM
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Last LS7 powered car I drove was the 2015 Z28, aside from the fact that the car was fully stripped out of anything, it felt great. Plenty of torque
11-12-2018, 05:44 PM
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Race Director
Doubt it. Engineering the Lt platform for a 7.0L version would be very expensive, compared to buying an off the shelf blower assembly. GM has realized people will accept a supercharged version as an acceptable factory upgrade, which saves them a lot of money.
Overall, people dont buy experience cara anymore, they buy based off specified numbers. You dont need to provide an engaging experience anymore, just some stats for people to spout off about how fast it is that makes them feel special and like a race car driver, when the car nearly drives itself due to all the electronics.
Overall, people dont buy experience cara anymore, they buy based off specified numbers. You dont need to provide an engaging experience anymore, just some stats for people to spout off about how fast it is that makes them feel special and like a race car driver, when the car nearly drives itself due to all the electronics.
