[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

LT4.

If that ends up in the Z06, GM has dropped the ball in a huge way.

And if that's the case, it sounds like there won't be a ZR1. That leaves a massive power and price gap between the Z51 and Z06.

[not]

Okay, what kind of power you think be inside this Z06 ? If it is a 427 and available as a vert, I am in.

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

That's garbage. Why not just use the ZR1 badge instead of running the Z06 badge on a car that doesn't follow the tradition?

What tradition are you talking about? Having a blown motor? Things change. The Z/28 will likely be the last time we see an LS7. So, the next logical step to keep up with emissions standards is to downgrade the size of the engine. If you do that, N/A engines aren't an option for the hi-po model. If the rumors are true regarding it's price range ($90k+) then it has to blow the outgoing model's power numbers out of the water. Only way to do that is with FI.

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by not

Okay, what kind of power you think be inside this Z06 ? If it is a 427 and available as a vert, I am in.

LS7 will more than likely not show up in the C7 at all.

[S3XPanther]

Also, I forgot to mention that Chevy has renewed the L88 nameplate. That means we may still see a blown ZR1 with an L88 with output over 700hp. Just going by the outstanding reception the base Z51 Stingray has gotten so far, I think we know fully well that GM isn't playing games anymore. GM is making a very serious and concentrated effort to be the king of the super cars. So, if the Z06 is already this nuts, the ZR1 (if there is one) will be an truly exceptional machine.

[Firefighter]

If they go any kind of FI for a "Track Car" like a ZO6 is supposed to be, it should be Turbo.

I could see a BIG version of the LT1 called an LT7 hell there is no reason they can't get another 550-575 HP out of a 7.0 version of the LT1. The way this car is set up it will out perform any previous versions.

I think the ZR1 should definitely go TT...

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by Firefighter

If they go any kind of FI for a "Track Car" like a ZO6 is supposed to be, it should be Turbo.

I could see a BIG version of the LT1 called an LT7 hell there is no reason they can't get another 550-575 HP out of a 7.0 version of the LT1. The way this car is set up it will out perform any previous versions.

I think the ZR1 should definitely go TT...

There already is an "LT7", 427ci version of the LT1, but it was done by Texas Speed, not GM. We shall see what happens.

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by Firefighter

If they go any kind of FI for a "Track Car" like a ZO6 is supposed to be, it should be Turbo.

I could see a BIG version of the LT1 called an LT7 hell there is no reason they can't get another 550-575 HP out of a 7.0 version of the LT1. The way this car is set up it will out perform any previous versions.

I think the ZR1 should definitely go TT...

And you forget that the ZL1 and C6 ZR1 are technically "track cars", even though the Z/28 is more suited to that moniker, and they're supercharged.

Plus, when you consider the CAD image of the LT4 blown motor that has been circulating for a while now, as well as the resurrection of the "L88" nameplate (possible for the ZR1), it very much looks like the Z06 will have a blown motor.

OR, another possibility is that you'll have a choice of engine. For example, you can have a base model Z06 with an n/a 427 version of the LT1 (LT7) for around $85k, or have the choice of a blown LT4 for $90K. Every indication, however, especially from what I've seen on numerous forums, is that the car will have an LT4 and cost upwards of $90K. I mean we already know this car has cup tires, and is likely to have ceramic brakes. Therefore, it is very much a track car. It will also be $$$$$$

[GretchenGotGrowl]

As much as I would love to see another 7.0, I just don't think that's going to happen. I do hope they keep the Z06/Z07 NA, though. If the Z06 comes in about 200-300 lbs below the Z51 and has a ~520-550 HP version of the new DI V8 I would love it. Keep the FI for the ZL1 and ZR1. JMHO.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by S3XPanther

What tradition are you talking about? Having a blown motor? Things change. The Z/28 will likely be the last time we see an LS7. So, the next logical step to keep up with emissions standards is to downgrade the size of the engine. If you do that, N/A engines aren't an option for the hi-po model. If the rumors are true regarding it's price range ($90k+) then it has to blow the outgoing model's power numbers out of the water. Only way to do that is with FI.

Every Z06 has been a high performance, naturally aspirated car. If they were doing to use forced induction, then change the name. The LS motors are dead. What prevents them from making another high performance, naturally aspirated motor? If GM only develops two engines, it will be very disappointing.

[PalmerGA]

Well, whatever it is... the lines are beautiful.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

If that ends up in the Z06, GM has dropped the ball in a huge way.

And if that's the case, it sounds like there won't be a ZR1. That leaves a massive power and price gap between the Z51 and Z06.

I agree.

Motortrend seems to think there's a chance of seeing an N/A 7.0 with direct injection, but I haven't' heard of any new engine like that.

But I would think a 550 (more or less) N/A engine wrapped in a tighter even more track oriented Corvette would be just perfect.

Damn this car is the shizzle.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I agree.

Motortrend seems to think there's a chance of seeing an N/A 7.0 with direct injection, but I haven't' heard of any new engine like that.

But I would think a 550 (more or less) N/A engine wrapped in a tighter even more track oriented Corvette would be just perfect.

Damn this car is the shizzle.

I read that too but that was a while ago. If GM doesn't develop a new, high power, N/A motor, I guess this is the last we will see of the Z/28 as well.

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Every Z06 has been a high performance, naturally aspirated car. If they were doing to use forced induction, then change the name. The LS motors are dead. What prevents them from making another high performance, naturally aspirated motor? If GM only develops two engines, it will be very disappointing.

I agree with. Nothing prevents them, and one may still be in the pipeline. We'll know in January.

EDIT; I should say that emission might prevent them. We'll see.