Mid-engine ZR1?!

PYROLYSIS · 08-14-2014, 05:08 PM

http://wot.motortrend.com/1408_scoop...e_is_a_go.html

Now here's something to talk about!

MEDISIN · 08-14-2014, 05:25 PM

"However, a GM source recently told us that the Z06’s supercharged LT4 is capable of producing 1000 hp, though traction is an issue in the C7."

Yes please.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-14-2014, 05:29 PM

Hah.

PYROLYSIS · 08-14-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Hah.

I'll admit a mid-engined C8 built alongside a front-engined car is far fetched but it would make for an awesome ZR1. I do like the part of the article that states the HP to weight gap is closing fast between the Camaro and the Vette.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-14-2014, 05:50 PM

Might not be too far-fetched.

hotlap · 08-14-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Might not be too far-fetched.

you know what you're talking about too!

PYROLYSIS · 08-14-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

you know what you're talking about too!

He's one of the unnamed sources.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-14-2014, 06:22 PM

I'll say this, a while back suppliers were already being sourced.

hotlap · 08-14-2014, 06:38 PM

Awesome. This quote is reassuring in these trying times also

"GM source recently told us that the Z06’s supercharged LT4 is capable of producing 1000 hp"

Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/1408_scoop...#ixzz3APe6mZHY

oklapike · 08-14-2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

http://wot.motortrend.com/1408_scoop...e_is_a_go.html

Now here's something to talk about!

That. Looks. Amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

"However, a GM source recently told us that the Z06’s supercharged LT4 is capable of producing 1000 hp, though traction is an issue in the C7."

Yes please.

If, if, GM grows the nuts to build this, I'd like to see three things happen; a) drop the Corvette name - a car like this would be a halo several steps above the C7 Z06 or C6 ZR1 - just call it ZR1, b) build a Cadillac version with 1000+ hp (Veyron fighter), and c) AWD or nothing.

Bhobbs · 08-14-2014, 07:19 PM

Building a one-off, mid engine car would be insanely expensive. If the entire C8 was mid engine, then it would make sense.

Spade Kreations · 08-14-2014, 07:27 PM

This rumor has come up every few years for as long as I can remember. I'll believe it when I see it.

SpeedIsLife · 08-14-2014, 07:54 PM

A proper American Hypercar!!

Bhobbs · 08-14-2014, 08:27 PM

All I know is that rendering is pretty sweet.

08-14-2014, 05:08 PM	#1
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08-14-2014, 05:25 PM	#2
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	"However, a GM source recently told us that the Z06’s supercharged LT4 is capable of producing 1000 hp, though traction is an issue in the C7." Yes please. __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

08-14-2014, 05:29 PM	#3
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08-14-2014, 05:50 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Might not be too far-fetched. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-14-2014, 06:22 PM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'll say this, a while back suppliers were already being sourced. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-14-2014, 06:38 PM	#9
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	Awesome. This quote is reassuring in these trying times also "GM source recently told us that the Z06’s supercharged LT4 is capable of producing 1000 hp" Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/1408_scoop...#ixzz3APe6mZHY __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

08-14-2014, 07:19 PM	#11
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	Building a one-off, mid engine car would be insanely expensive. If the entire C8 was mid engine, then it would make sense.

08-14-2014, 07:27 PM	#12
Spade Kreations Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 133	This rumor has come up every few years for as long as I can remember. I'll believe it when I see it.

08-14-2014, 07:54 PM	#13
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	A proper American Hypercar!!

08-14-2014, 08:27 PM	#14
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	All I know is that rendering is pretty sweet.