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Originally Posted by thePill
The entire Z51 package, forget the F55 Magnetic Ride Control. I would say the Transverse Leaf Spring IRS but I think that system might be heavier. TR6060 with M12 gearset... and the C7 raised cam 5.5 liter V8 N/A....
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The main point of using the transverse composite leaf springs is that they are lighter than a conventional suspension.
As for the 5.5L V8, there is a displacement limit in AMLS racing. That is the only reason why they are using 5.5L engines, not because its going to be the standard displacement for the next generation engines. In the past, they were using E85 fuelled 6.0L LS7's in their car, while the actual LS7 is 7.0L unit that only takes dino juice. Don't base anything of what you see in the C6.R's. There could be 5.5L engines in the GM lineup, or they could keep the same displacement as they have today, or they might go more traditional and bring back 5.3L and 5.7L engines for cars. But of all the choices, a 5.5L engine is probably the least likely to happen.