No mid-engine layout for C7 Corvette, V6 considered

socialomar · 10-07-2008, 03:11 PM

The things that CAFE regulations will make automakers do is pretty frightening for us car enthusiasts. Even some of America’s famous sports cars, like the Corvette, aren’t safe from wrath of strict fuel-economy regulations.

Well we have some good news for you today. No one at GM is talking about a mid-engine C7 Corvette anymore. Previous reports suggested that Bob Lutz and other GM exes were leaning toward a mid-engine layout for the next-generation C7 ‘Vette since it would be easier to cut fuel-economy from a mid-mounted LS3 V8. Basically, GM decided that due to the high-cost of switching from the current front-engine layout to a mid-engine was not worth it.

Still the C7 Corvette is not likely to...

Source: eGMCarTech

*The_Blur* · 10-07-2008, 03:14 PM

This is a great first post—welcome to the site.

Kyle2k · 10-07-2008, 04:43 PM

It would be a TT v6 for sure. I'd love to see a 2700lb corvette with like 400hp...even if it came from a v6...2ndly expect more hp than that from a TT v6, but anyways the weight to power ratio of my aforementioned numbers would be 6.75, less than .5 away from the current z06.

headpunter · 10-07-2008, 04:49 PM

what if it was all wheel drive?

Kyle2k · 10-07-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

what if it was all wheel drive?

How much weight? I can imagine getting burned at the stake for this but- Damn would that be cool!

Georgie · 10-07-2008, 05:03 PM

if they TT the 3.6 it will make good power

nester7929 · 10-07-2008, 05:23 PM

The Corvette already gets good fuel economy.

camaro&T/A · 10-07-2008, 05:50 PM

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO V6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
front engine is good, AWD wouldn't be terrible,but PLEASE, PLEASE, NO V6!!!!!!!!

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-07-2008, 06:06 PM

Big, front mounted engine + light body + rwd = corvette.

Reborn · 10-07-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

The Corvette already gets good fuel economy.

This.

headpunter · 10-07-2008, 07:03 PM

if they were to make an AWD V6 TT corvette it seems like it would be too similar to the gt-r

Kyle2k · 10-07-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

if they were to make an AWD V6 TT corvette it seems like it would be too similar to the gt-r

Not to mention better.

headpunter · 10-07-2008, 07:09 PM

the GT-R gets to sticker for alot more....

Kyle2k · 10-07-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

the GT-R gets to sticker for alot more....

I think Chevy could pull it off, the heritage people would have to take a hit...but I have a feeling they'd drive it and forget real quick- look at the base Camaro

10-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
socialomar Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	No mid-engine layout for C7 Corvette, V6 considered The things that CAFE regulations will make automakers do is pretty frightening for us car enthusiasts. Even some of America’s famous sports cars, like the Corvette, aren’t safe from wrath of strict fuel-economy regulations. Well we have some good news for you today. No one at GM is talking about a mid-engine C7 Corvette anymore. Previous reports suggested that Bob Lutz and other GM exes were leaning toward a mid-engine layout for the next-generation C7 ‘Vette since it would be easier to cut fuel-economy from a mid-mounted LS3 V8. Basically, GM decided that due to the high-cost of switching from the current front-engine layout to a mid-engine was not worth it. Still the C7 Corvette is not likely to... Source: eGMCarTech

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10-07-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	It would be a TT v6 for sure. I'd love to see a 2700lb corvette with like 400hp...even if it came from a v6...2ndly expect more hp than that from a TT v6, but anyways the weight to power ratio of my aforementioned numbers would be 6.75, less than .5 away from the current z06. __________________

10-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#4
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	what if it was all wheel drive? __________________ Stop Whinging

10-07-2008, 07:03 PM	#11
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	if they were to make an AWD V6 TT corvette it seems like it would be too similar to the gt-r __________________ Stop Whinging

10-07-2008, 05:03 PM	#6
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	if they TT the 3.6 it will make good power

10-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#7
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	The Corvette already gets good fuel economy.

10-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#8
camaro&T/A Drives: '82 Z28 400SB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Plover WI Posts: 172	NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO V6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! front engine is good, AWD wouldn't be terrible,but PLEASE, PLEASE, NO V6!!!!!!!!

10-07-2008, 07:09 PM	#13
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	the GT-R gets to sticker for alot more.... __________________ Stop Whinging

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