Highest HP n/a factory pony car in history?
Given impending stringent CAFE standards, Ford and Dodge both moving to forced induction, and unless there is a HP surprise from the upcoming LT1, it would appear that the 2014 Z28 could be the highest HP n/a factory pony car in history.
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That depends entirely on where GM takes the Z/28 for the 6th gen. Rumor is the C7 Z06 will be keeping the naturally aspirated 7 liter but it will be LT based. That engine could end up in the 6th gen Z/28.
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Yes, it would certainly appear that way.
But also keep in mind you're not only limiting your 'class' to naturally aspirated, but also pony cars. There are certainly more powerful pony cars, and more powerful N/A applications.. just when the two are teamed together you get *for now* the most powerful application.... Though, I would be inclined to guess some of the 64-70 era pony cars were RIGHT on the edge of a modern 500-550 hp rating... |
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Stock out of the showroom, I would say "yes" to the new Z/28.
However, the original all aluminum 427 ZL1 used in the 1969 Camaros equipped with long tube headers, no mufflers, and tuning (no cam change, though) was reported to put out 630 horsepower. I don't know what the current LS7 7.0L would put out in that configuration. I think it would be close, but I think I would give the edge to the 1969 ZL1. Michael |
Maybe, but who knows ... maybe there will be a 2017 LT7 powered Z28 with 600 hp out of a naturally aspirated 7L. If they only sell 1000 of them per year, the effect on CAFE will be next to nothing.
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Seriously though, I would love to know what some of the classics would be rated under the current SAE standards for certification. |
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When I read your link I was depressed lol, thats extremely disappointing to see that, even at 20% driveline loss thats still only a 342HP engine lol. |
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