Chevrolet considering twin-turbo V6 for next Corvette

[cawimmer430]

Get your V8 'Vette while you still can!


Chevrolet considering twin-turbo V6 for next Corvette



Fans of classic Americana, here's yet another anniversary to keep in the back of your mind: 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. And, while we don't have to tell true Corvette aficionados this, here's another interesting little nugget of knowledge: the original version of Chevy's iconic sportscar came equipped with a six cylinder engine.

Where are we going with all of this? According to Autoweek, there is a distinct possibility that a downsized six cylinder engine will be offered in the next generation (C7, for those keeping track) of the Chevrolet Corvette, and there's an apparent push to try and get the car out the door in time to celebrate the car's 60th anniversary.

Yes, we know a downsized engine for the Corvette isn't exactly the newest rumor 'round the block ? we've been hearing whisperings about the C7 'Vette since before the C6 model went public ? but with the recent revelation that Saab had been working on a transmission for a twin-turbo V6-powered Corvette, it's worth sharing once again.


Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/report-chevrolet-considering-twin-turbo-v6-for-next-corvette/

[sportyaccordy]

Good God no. Maybe a small displacement twin turbo V8, but definitely not this.

[MX793]

Everything I've read says Chevy has a new generation of small block V8 in the works that will debut in the C7 Corvette.

[68_427]

Everything I've read says Chevy has a new generation of small block V8 in the works that will debut in the C7 Corvette.

They do, and they want to make the Corvette lighter but with similar power out of a smaller V8.

They should weld a couple turbo Ecotecs for a 4.0L TT V8 with 500+ HP.

[hotrodalex]

Everything I've read says Chevy has a new generation of small block V8 in the works that will debut in the C7 Corvette.

[cawimmer430]

Everything I've read says Chevy has a new generation of small block V8 in the works that will debut in the C7 Corvette.

Maybe the twin-turbo V6 will be an option?

[Rich]

It's going to have a 5.5L V8

[sportyaccordy]

Maybe the twin-turbo V6 will be an option?

No V6s in a Corvette. Thats like the FWD Mustang Ford tried to build in the 80s. No matter how bad things get, there are some moves that are just unforgivable.

[SVT666]

This is garbage rumours.  There is a 5.5L V8 coming out for the next Vette.

[cawimmer430]

No V6s in a Corvette. Thats like the FWD Mustang Ford tried to build in the 80s. No matter how bad things get, there are some moves that are just unforgivable.

You mean these "Pinto Mustangs"? 

[r0tor]

a) They should go back to their rotary engine project for the vett
b) the Ford Probe was a damn good car damn it

[Onslaught]

a) They should go back to their rotary engine project for the vett
b) the Ford Probe was a damn good car damn it

a) God no. I want Mazda to be the only one doing that.
b) The first Probe was a rolling POS. The MX-6 was much better. The 2nd Probe was much better car.

[68_427]

No where did GM say the engine is going to be 5.5l.  Those rumors only exist because of ALMS and the GT2 rulebook.  It could be bigger and it could be smaller.  We won't know until specs are released by GM.

[Catman]

I like that rendering.

[565]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

[Cookie Monster]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

So basically you want something that's not a Vette?

[MX793]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

Toss in a pickup bed for carrying bicycles or dirt bikes and may be a 6000 lbs tow rating so you can take a couple of jet skis to the lake on the weekends, and now you're talking.

[565]

So basically you want something that's not a Vette?

It will be better.

[sportyaccordy]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

Now I see why Raza clowned me about my hardtop 2+2 Miata (no offense)

Some cars are just defined by their attributes... the Corvette is one of them. What you are describing sounds like an MR GT-R, or an old Renault rally prototype

[Onslaught]

I want it to be true mid engined

No.

[hotrodalex]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

So you want a Lotus Evora with AWD and some turbos.

[68_427]

TT V6 would be excellent.

I want it to be true mid engined,  2+2,  TT V6,  AWD.   That is my dream vette.  It will do everything my current Vette cannot, which is have all weather capability, be more balanced in corners, carry extra passengers in a pinch, and have silent effortless acceleration.

My dream car.

I'll take yours since you hate it so much.

[rohan]

Get your V8 'Vette while you still can!

Looks like something Batman would drive.

[565]

Mid engined, AWD.


If Corvette chief engineers like Zora Arkus-Duntov had their way instead of the bean counters at GM,  Corvette would be mid engined long ago, and probably AWD by now. 

2+2 seating and twin turbo V6 is just icing on the cake.

[68_427]

GM has already kicked the mid engined and V6 rumors in the sack.

[SVT666]

Why do so many people want the Corvette to be something it's not?  Just ask for another Fiero instead.

[565]

GM has already kicked the mid engined and V6 rumors in the sack.

Due to bean counters no doubt.

[Rich]

Is anything mid engine and 2+2?

[SVT666]

Evora

[omicron]

Evora

Do not want.