Possible V6 for Corvette??? Maybe not, but I've been reading about a rummered 2012 TT V6 for new C7 ZR1.
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The Drivetrain
But what exactly will ride in that engine bay up front? It's nearly impossible to imagine a Corvette without a V8, but some interesting options are on the table. A diesel engine has been suggested—the new 4.5-liter diesel V8—but we think that is unlikely. "I would say that a twin-turbo V6 is a very strong possibility," says Paul Lacy of Global Insight. A twin-turbo version of the direct-injection 3.6-liter DOHC V6 that's currently in the Cadillac CTS could easily pump out 400 hp—just 36 shy of today's V8.
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2012 Corvette C7 Specs - First Look at Newest Released Chevy Corvette - Popular Mechanics
Does anybody remember the 1993 Jaguar XJ220?
engine Twin Turbo V6
displacement 3498 cc / 213.5 cu in
power 542 bhp @ 7200 rpm
specific output 155 bhp per liter
torque 473 lb/ft @ 5000 rpm
driven wheels Mid Engine / RWD
weight 3,025 lbs
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed 218 MPH
0 - 60 mph 3.8 seconds
16.12 MPG City/26.92 MPG Highway
Gee, weighs almost the same as a Solstice.
Just some food for thought.
