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*The_Blur* · 01-31-2013, 01:06 PM

They had to do this deliberately to confuse us:

V6 bumper
SS mail slot
ZL1 quad-tipped exhaust

Jameg1011 · 01-31-2013, 01:17 PM

Awesome, might be time to upgrade!

zfuzz · 01-31-2013, 01:26 PM

The yellow car in the pictures is merely a distraction to keep the camera mans attention away from what is really happening!

Pic # 8 look above the distraction, guy carrying an assault rifle protecting the LT-1 powered GEN 6 in a fenced in area.

Pic # 9 Guy in the forground holding a pistol on Ford engineers trying to get a look at the LT-1 powered GEN 6 as it is getting some tweaks in the service bay.

It's about the situational awareness

LOWDOWN · 01-31-2013, 01:29 PM

The lower V6-style facia makes sense...the larger opening for the V8 is to facilitate Automatic Transmission cooling...which would NOT be available with an LS7.

NPP exhaust would be a necessary feature to get an "honest" 500 net hp in the Camaro chassis, which otherwise has a more restrictive exhaust system than the Z06s.

As for the mailslot, making it disappear would be a good thing.

TWO things, at a minimum, missing:

1) Forged wheels, ala 1LE/ZL1

2) ZL1 Brembos

Aero tweaks to follow...

How many days to the Chicago Auto Show?!

MikeSVX · 01-31-2013, 01:30 PM

So how do they know it has an LS7 in it? Just because "It sounds like a V8" doesn't mean it's an LS7. It could still be an LS3 or possibly the new LT1.

nyrfan · 01-31-2013, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

The lower V6-style facia makes sense...the larger opening for the V8 is to facilitate Automatic Transmission cooling...which would NOT be available with an LS7.

NPP exhaust would be a necessary feature to get an "honest" 500 net hp in the Camaro chassis, which otherwise has a more restrictive exhaust system than the Z06s.

As for the mailslot, making it disappear would be a good thing.

TWO things, at a minimum, missing:

1) Forged wheels, ala 1LE/ZL1

2) ZL1 Brembos

Aero tweaks to follow...

How many days to the Chicago Auto Show?!

What makes you think there would not be an Auto LS7?

LOWDOWN · 01-31-2013, 01:32 PM

There isn't one in the Vette LS7-engined convertible...

nyrfan · 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

There isn't one in the Vette LS7-engined convertible...

Did not know that, thanks for the info.

Now I HAVE to go get lessons on driving a manual, need to be prepared.

LOWDOWN · 01-31-2013, 01:34 PM

Call Bondurant...they'll be pleased to assist...

LOWDOWN · 01-31-2013, 01:36 PM

This version could simply be a drivetrain analysis mule...without the full ZEE suit of clothing...which BTW should include an extractor/RamAir composite hood.

*The_Blur* · 01-31-2013, 01:37 PM

Maybe GM is trying to tell us something. It's a V6 lower bumper with a V8 slot. Maybe GM is trying to tell us that this is a V6 with V8 power. The quad tips could represent the ZL1's forced induction.

In conclusion, my guess is that this is a force-fed V6.

Pro Stock John · 01-31-2013, 01:44 PM

Same "The Blur" from back in the day?

If GM does release an LS7-equipped 5th gen I will be quite jealous.

Brian 1LE SS · 01-31-2013, 01:58 PM

Maybe its a 4 cylinder. Lol!!!

1985airborne · 01-31-2013, 02:05 PM

this could be anything...nice grill BTW

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01-31-2013, 01:37 PM	#67
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Maybe GM is trying to tell us something. It's a V6 lower bumper with a V8 slot. Maybe GM is trying to tell us that this is a V6 with V8 power. The quad tips could represent the ZL1's forced induction. In conclusion, my guess is that this is a force-fed V6. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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01-31-2013, 01:58 PM	#69
Brian 1LE SS Drives: 98 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 461	Maybe its a 4 cylinder. Lol!!! __________________ 98 Camaro SS M6, a few mods 13 Ram R/T, tow vehicle 6th gen??

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01-31-2013, 01:17 PM	#58
Jameg1011 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 754	Awesome, might be time to upgrade!

01-31-2013, 01:26 PM	#59
zfuzz Drives: 69 Z28 / 12 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 409 View My Garage	The yellow car in the pictures is merely a distraction to keep the camera mans attention away from what is really happening! Pic # 8 look above the distraction, guy carrying an assault rifle protecting the LT-1 powered GEN 6 in a fenced in area. Pic # 9 Guy in the forground holding a pistol on Ford engineers trying to get a look at the LT-1 powered GEN 6 as it is getting some tweaks in the service bay. It's about the situational awareness

01-31-2013, 01:29 PM	#60
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	The lower V6-style facia makes sense...the larger opening for the V8 is to facilitate Automatic Transmission cooling...which would NOT be available with an LS7. NPP exhaust would be a necessary feature to get an "honest" 500 net hp in the Camaro chassis, which otherwise has a more restrictive exhaust system than the Z06s. As for the mailslot, making it disappear would be a good thing. TWO things, at a minimum, missing: 1) Forged wheels, ala 1LE/ZL1 2) ZL1 Brembos Aero tweaks to follow... How many days to the *Chicago Auto Show*?!

01-31-2013, 01:30 PM	#61
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	So how do they know it has an LS7 in it? Just because "It sounds like a V8" doesn't mean it's an LS7. It could still be an LS3 or possibly the new LT1.

01-31-2013, 01:32 PM	#63
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	There isn't one in the Vette LS7-engined convertible...

01-31-2013, 01:34 PM	#65
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Call Bondurant...they'll be pleased to assist...

01-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#66
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	This version could simply be a drivetrain analysis mule...without the full ZEE suit of clothing...which BTW should include an extractor/RamAir composite hood.