New GM Motors - Could one make it in 2021 ZL1?

NB2017ZL1 · 08-30-2019, 10:41 AM

Apologies if this is a dupe.

Imaging the possibilities if some of these new motors could make it into a ZL1?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ine-guide.html

NB2017ZL1 · 08-30-2019, 10:44 AM

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PROMETHEUS · 08-30-2019, 11:00 AM

Not gonna happen!

URBAN LEGEND · 08-30-2019, 11:35 AM

I don’t know why they waste so much money on new engines. Just drop the LT4 and LT5 and all is well. That’s what AMG and M does. Seems to work for them.
The z06 engine should be the LT5. Money saved.

Chris357 · 08-30-2019, 11:48 AM

As of right now I don't think GM plans to put much money into Camaro through the end of the 6 gen in 2023. Maybe some crazy marketing folks will figure out how to smuggle the LT5 into a few ZL1s but don't expect any big changes from here on, and that includes any totally new power plants.

We'll get new stripes or wheels or some such but that's going to be it.

SpeedLimit · 08-30-2019, 01:19 PM

LT5 for the ZLE !

After all the ZR1 C7 cars find owners...??

LT4Greg · 08-30-2019, 01:57 PM

I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for these engines being put in the 6gen Camaros especially the LT5 in the ZL1! Highly doubtful but who knows! Only GM can make that decision!

full*throttle*therapy · 08-30-2019, 06:22 PM

They have a NA 6.6L that is in the 2020 trucks. Might be a nice fit for a Z/28?

*mlee* · 08-30-2019, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by full*throttle*therapy

They have a NA 6.6L that is in the 2020 trucks. Might be a nice fit for a Z/28?

6.2L is going in Trail Boss but I hadn't heard about a 6.6

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-30-2019, 07:43 PM

the hybrid LT7 looks awesome...850/922!!

full*throttle*therapy · 08-30-2019, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

6.2L is going in Trail Boss but I hadn't heard about a 6.6

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/02/...pecs-released/

SFV1LE · 08-31-2019, 02:37 AM

I dont think a motor above the LT4 will go into the Camaro in the next 1-2 years, if only because Chevy wants all the focus on their new star, the C8 Corvette.

Giving the ZL1/ZLE an LT5 would make a track monster that could rival or beat the LT2 Corvette, and muddy the waters of the publicity and accolades they're getting. Only after the LT2 Corvette starts deliveries and has time for reviews, followed by the thunder of the C8 Z06, would it make sense to deliver a 700+ HP Camaro.

Maybe in the final year of the C6 like they did with the C7 ZR1, and by then it makes more sense to use one of the new motors for a high revving flat-plane NA Z28 or a TT ZL1, vs the LT5.

LS6-M22 · 08-31-2019, 11:44 PM

If that document is for the 2021 models it shows the LT5 being in a front engine application. That being said the Corvette is only mid engine now so one would assume the Camaro or top level V Cadillac would be getting the LT5

Ron66Vette&10SS · 09-01-2019, 04:40 AM

We can hope!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS6-M22

If that document is for the 2021 models it shows the LT5 being in a front engine application. That being said the Corvette is only mid engine now so one would assume the Camaro or top level V Cadillac would be getting the LT5

I noticed that as well. Interesting......

08-30-2019, 10:41 AM	#1
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08-30-2019, 11:35 AM	#4
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	I don’t know why they waste so much money on new engines. Just drop the LT4 and LT5 and all is well. That’s what AMG and M does. Seems to work for them. The z06 engine should be the LT5. Money saved. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

08-30-2019, 11:48 AM	#5
Chris357 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red A10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 137 View My Garage	As of right now I don't think GM plans to put much money into Camaro through the end of the 6 gen in 2023. Maybe some crazy marketing folks will figure out how to smuggle the LT5 into a few ZL1s but don't expect any big changes from here on, and that includes any totally new power plants. We'll get new stripes or wheels or some such but that's going to be it. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Red Hot A10 (SOLD 1/21) 2001 Corvette Z06 Quicksilver Heads/Cam/Longtubes 443rwhp (SOLD 5/23) 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red A10 (BOUGHT 2/23)

08-30-2019, 01:57 PM	#7
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for these engines being put in the 6gen Camaros especially the LT5 in the ZL1! Highly doubtful but who knows! Only GM can make that decision! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-30-2019, 11:00 AM	#3
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Not gonna happen!

08-30-2019, 01:19 PM	#6
SpeedLimit Drives: 2019 F150 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 203	LT5 for the ZLE ! After all the ZR1 C7 cars find owners...??

08-30-2019, 06:22 PM	#8
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	They have a NA 6.6L that is in the 2020 trucks. Might be a nice fit for a Z/28?

08-30-2019, 07:43 PM	#10
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	the hybrid LT7 looks awesome...850/922!! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-31-2019, 02:37 AM	#12
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	I dont think a motor above the LT4 will go into the Camaro in the next 1-2 years, if only because Chevy wants all the focus on their new star, the C8 Corvette. Giving the ZL1/ZLE an LT5 would make a track monster that could rival or beat the LT2 Corvette, and muddy the waters of the publicity and accolades they're getting. Only after the LT2 Corvette starts deliveries and has time for reviews, followed by the thunder of the C8 Z06, would it make sense to deliver a 700+ HP Camaro. Maybe in the final year of the C6 like they did with the C7 ZR1, and by then it makes more sense to use one of the new motors for a high revving flat-plane NA Z28 or a TT ZL1, vs the LT5.

08-31-2019, 11:44 PM	#13
LS6-M22 Rockcrusher Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring Hill FL Posts: 425	If that document is for the 2021 models it shows the LT5 being in a front engine application. That being said the Corvette is only mid engine now so one would assume the Camaro or top level V Cadillac would be getting the LT5

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