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Originally Posted by sen10l
thanks, but I understand that part. I understand if the length of the car remained the same, and you simply moved the wheels further out then the dynamics will improve.
but if you simply "chop" off the overhangs, you can see that the engine compartment space will be reduced and the trunk space will be reduced. Is that what we expect to happen? In other words, perhaps the engine in the C6 will be smaller to allow the reduction of 1 foot of length? If so, it's not just a "platform change" that will reduce the weight, it will also require a smaller engine right?
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The engine wouldn't be made smaller (by the way, C6 typically refers to the current Corvette). With less space up front, the engine would likely move back relative to the front axle, which would help weight distribution greatly. However, if you take a good look, the front of the engine in the Camaro is currently just ahead of the axle. There is a lot of space in front of it so moving the engine may not be needed at all, or if it does it would only be maybe an inch or two. .
The trunk on the other hand, expect it to get smaller.