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.
i hardly doubt that. Why would you pay for a zr-1 with a twin turbo setup when you can go with a corvette z06 for alot cheaper and mod it to make it faster alot more easily.
You're probably correct, not in a ZR1. But perhaps it's to go back to their roots and offer the public an affordable base Corvette, and still make some money?
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The Fuel Efficiency
The drive to smaller, turbocharged engines is a response to expected higher fuel prices—not to mention the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that mandates a fleet, fuel-economy average of 35 mpg by 2020. (Shorter-term regulations are still under debate). Since the Corvette accounts for only 2 percent of GM's car fleet—and therefore doesn't have a huge impact on the company's fleet-wide average—the swift sports car won't be required to hit lofty fuel-economy targets. Still, fuel efficiency will certainly improve to satisfy customer demand, and to avoid the stiffer gas-guzzler taxes that many think are on the horizon. Remember, price is critical to the success of the Corvette, and GM brass will want to avoid fuel-use surcharges—however expensive they may be.
i hardly doubt that. Why would you pay for a zr-1 with a twin turbo setup when you can go with a corvette z06 for alot cheaper and mod it to make it faster alot more easily.
What could be more easy than crankin the friggin boost up??????? we're getting what 50hp and 90ft/lbs with just a tune? pretty unlikely your going to get that with a Zo6....
Swap turbo's and you got another 200hp. easliy.
No cam no header and no heads are goign to do that to your Zo6. 200more hp on a NA motor means it doenst idle, sticks like raw fuel all the time and only get's it on in the last half of it's revrange.
Gimmme the boosted motor, even if it doent have enough holes in the band to play the right song for a vette.
The ZR-1 is a completely differnt car for your money.
I think I like TT V6's just as much as you do bigblau (or at least the idea of it), but I hardly doubt it'll make its way on the Corvette. Especially the top of the line model like the ZR1.
While in interviews there has been a lot of indication that the HP #'s seen on the current 6th generation Corvette will be the highest they'll ever get (lol I hope not), I think GM is going for a different approach with the next generation of the Corvette. Even the base Corvette, is very quick and gets great gas mileage for a car in its class, I think the Corvette team will be focusing more on shedding lbs on the vette and making it smaller and lighter. Therefore it won't need as big of an engine as it does now to get the performance it needs. I mean yeah the Corvette is pretty light, but I think we'll be seeing smaller and lighter corvettes like we did with the first couple generations of the Corvette.
Now a TT V6 base model corvette would be bad-ass.
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I would like to know why the proponents of 6 cylendar engine want a v6, I understand in the solstice you don't want an engine too long but int the vette, I am told the straight 6 is a much smoother engine
is this true and if so, why on earth would someone want a v6
I would like to know why the proponents of 6 cylendar engine want a v6, I understand in the solstice you don't want an engine too long but int the vette, I am told the straight 6 is a much smoother engine
is this true and if so, why on earth would someone want a v6
I'm telling you guys its not going to happen period. If so you guys can rag on me none stop. I like that you are entertaining the idea but its not going to happen. I don't believe the vette will drop that much weight either it is already pretty damn light and comes in under 3000 pounds. Alot of the hardcore vette guys that actually will go spend the money on a 100,000 dollar vette im sure don't want a turbo v6 engine. Just go onto a vette site and see how they just seem to trash any car that doesnt have a v8 or bigger in it for the most part.
They have an inline 6 Atlas engine in the Trailblazer and Envoy. The I-6 and the I-5 are based on the same architecture. the Atlas line is considered a venerable truck engine line.
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If they offered a TT V6 Corvette as a base option I'd buy that. I don't think it would sell as a high end version like a Z06/ZR1, people expect a V8 for that type of application. However a base model engine could help boost fuel economy values. They're never going to get much better as long as they keep focusing on the push rod engine tech for the mainstream engine.
The Buick Velite Concept had an "experimental" 3.6L TT engine making 400 HP & 400 lbs-ft for that show car. That was based off the older 3.6L VVT V6 from at the time CTS, but can now be found in several other cars. Use the 3.6L VVT DI engine that replaced it and you're easily talking way more power, better fuel economy, and the ability to use 87 octane as well.
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