Spied: Is this the mid-engined Corvette? - Page 13

KMPrenger · 05-05-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

"I OWN A CAMARO WHEN ARE YOU GETTING YOURS I KNOW MORE THAN YOU BECAUSE OF THAT YOU CAN'T BAN ME."

Yeah...also in his comments he did basically say that you can't dispute him until you've driven a Corvette in the snow, or a Porsche PDK, or (some other supercar) b/c he has, and he knows what he's talkin about.

Of course he does.

JerTM · 05-05-2017, 04:01 PM

Coming from the technician side of the whole pushrod/dohc debate I would prefer they stay pushrod. They could design a new head with 4 valves that uses a bar between two valves similar to the Duramax and achieve the desired result of more valves without over complicating the timing components. Working in a dealership that sells Chevrolet and Ford, I see a good amount of failures in the Ford DOHC applications. The only benefit I can see to having a DOHC would be for racing and it's ability to adjust intake and exhaust valve timing independently which could make sense in a mid engine Vette meant to compete at a higher level of performance than the current layout.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-17-2017, 09:54 AM

https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1705/next-gen-corvette-to-be-right-hook-mid-engined-$120000-v8-holden-halo

Mid-engined C8 speculation.

KMPrenger · 05-17-2017, 11:34 AM

I know its just a rendering, but it looks pretty sweet if you ask me.

SSEssence · 05-17-2017, 12:01 PM

^looks like a McLaren, I'm excited to see what this is going to look like, a big change in corvette history for sure.

xc_SS/RS · 05-17-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I know its just a rendering, but it looks pretty sweet if you ask me.

Oh wow that is gorgeous. Definitely a little McLaren and Ferrari on the front but it is good

Junior · 05-17-2017, 02:15 PM

KMPrenger · 05-17-2017, 10:18 PM

Giving credit to Bhobbs for posting this in another thread...needs to go here too! it's too good not to share.

BMR Sales · 05-18-2017, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I know its just a rendering, but it looks pretty sweet if you ask me.

Looks too close to a Photoshop of a Ford GT. The pictures that I saw of the C8 Mid Engine did not have the rear flanks like the Ford or that Rendering.

JerTM · 05-18-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Looks too close to a Photoshop of a Ford GT. The pictures that I saw of the C8 Mid Engine did not have the rear flanks like the Ford or that Rendering.

Side note, the picture of the GT is in Utah, fun track.

BMR Sales · 05-18-2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

Side note, the picture of the GT is in Utah, fun track.

Yes it is!

FenwickHockey65 · 07-31-2017, 08:17 PM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...tte-uncovered/

FenwickHockey65 · 08-01-2017, 08:49 AM

Complete speculation until GM confirms:

Production begins in January. LT2/LT6/LT7 engines, two gasoline, one hybrid.

C7 will continue production until 2021. Possible front engine redesign to follow.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...on-in-january/

KMPrenger · 08-01-2017, 01:21 PM

LT2 = Hopped up LT1?
LT6 = DOHC V8?
LT7 = Hybrid?

I'm very excited to see more!

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05-17-2017, 11:34 AM	#172
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	I know its just a rendering, but it looks pretty sweet if you ask me. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-17-2017, 12:01 PM	#173
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,815 View My Garage	^looks like a McLaren, I'm excited to see what this is going to look like, a big change in corvette history for sure. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-17-2017, 10:18 PM	#176
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	Giving credit to Bhobbs for posting this in another thread...needs to go here too! it's too good not to share. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

07-31-2017, 08:17 PM	#180
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...tte-uncovered/ __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

05-05-2017, 04:01 PM	#170
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Coming from the technician side of the whole pushrod/dohc debate I would prefer they stay pushrod. They could design a new head with 4 valves that uses a bar between two valves similar to the Duramax and achieve the desired result of more valves without over complicating the timing components. Working in a dealership that sells Chevrolet and Ford, I see a good amount of failures in the Ford DOHC applications. The only benefit I can see to having a DOHC would be for racing and it's ability to adjust intake and exhaust valve timing independently which could make sense in a mid engine Vette meant to compete at a higher level of performance than the current layout.

05-17-2017, 02:15 PM	#175
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526

08-01-2017, 08:49 AM	#181
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Complete speculation until GM confirms: Production begins in January. LT2/LT6/LT7 engines, two gasoline, one hybrid. C7 will continue production until 2021. Possible front engine redesign to follow. http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...on-in-january/ __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-01-2017, 01:21 PM	#182
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	LT2 = Hopped up LT1? LT6 = DOHC V8? LT7 = Hybrid? I'm very excited to see more! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)