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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

1. I know the LTx is light in versions. I've been saying that for a while. Just because we think there aren't enough versions doesn't mean GM is going to build more. The LSx went through a number of displacements and power levels. The LTx started where the LS ended. That's why I'm skeptical GM is building more.

2. If there are separate ZL1s and Z/28s this generation. More than likely, there will be one, just like the Corvette.

For what it's worth, I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you. I agree that ditching the ZL1 and rebranding it the Z/28 makes the most sense. However, if a ZL1 comes out it is unlikely that Chevy would leave the Z/28 badge to languish. In that case we're almost certain to see the LT5.

3. The EcoTechIIIs are LT based but they aren't modified LT1s. Same architecture, different components and tunes.

My understanding is that most of the difference is in the exhaust. The parts are otherwise very similar or the same. Of course, there's not that much info out there on the L86 (example hearsay), so it's possible I'm wrong. If you have better info backed by a reliable source, by all means record it somewhere. e.g. Update the Wikipedia page.

4. I know the Z06 is supercharged. They tried an n/a motor first and failed to hit their power goals while meeting emissions, so they went with a supercharger.

Ah, sorry. I misunderstood. Yes, Chevy did say that they were unhappy with the results in the Z06 using an n/a engine. A lot that goes into performance development, though. They've been pretty non-specific on what the exact problems were. It's quite possible that a design dismissed by Corvette engineers looking to outperform the last generation's ZR-1 would still be useful for a Camaro Z/28 project.

5. Do you have a link to Tadge saying the C7 is tapped out? I must have missed that.

Here you go: http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2015/...adge-juechter/

There's also this tidbit that supposedly came from Mark Reuss that the C7 would be a short generation:

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...life-span.html

(Sorry, can't find a more official source at the moment.)

Those spy shots were a long time ago and we haven't seen anything since. Either GM got really good about hiding a mid engine mule, the suspended the program or dropped it completely. I'm hoping it's the first one.

You and me both.