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Originally Posted by V6CamaroRS
Yes, I know. I addressed that very point in my post.
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I missed it on the first read.
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Originally Posted by V6CamaroRS
Maybe like an LT5? i.e. The one sitting between the LT1 and the LTX?
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What LT5? Other than some trademark application, there is no indication GM is working on a genV engine called LT5.
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Originally Posted by V6CamaroRS
Sorry, but I strongly disagree with this point. The way that GM is working its platforms, the LT5 would make a lot of sense in a variety of vehicles. Not the least of which are the heavy-duty pickup needs. Now that the Gen IV Vortec engines are going out of production, there's a need to fill the gap. The LT1 is slotting into a few of them, but a heavier duty block is probably needed.
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LT series engines do not get used in trucks. The LS6 was used in the C5 Z06 and early gen 1 CTS-Vs, but no trucks. The no gen III 5.7s ever made it in a truck.
One of the cool things about the Gen V technology is that GM can ramp up the total horsepower the engine can put out, but still make it fuel efficient enough on the low end to exceed emissions regulations.[/QUOTE]
To an extent. Apparently, that was not true for the C7 Z06's naturally aspirated engine.
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Originally Posted by V6CamaroRS
Chevy has already made it clear that we will not see a ZR-1 in the current chassis. So if we see a mid-engine design, it could be the standard chassis for the entire 'vette lineup. In which case it may come in a variety of engine options.
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Where has Chevy made anything clear about future Corvettes? I haven't seen anything but rumors when it comes to the ZR1, whether it's mid engine or going to be the C8 chassis.