ZL1 Constructive* Criticism Thread

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

On another thought i think they should build engines into the future not necessarly f/i but performance hybrid like the porsche 918 but we probly know that it wont come near those specs but its a start and a good one. In my opinion that would seperate gm from any other american company to date

They are... Next year the Gen V engines are supposed to debut (or so rumor has it)...you'll want to keep a look out for that.

Practically, that Porche concept has no legs to stand on; The expense is out of this world. Should GM attempt to do something like that, they have the experience of the Chevy Small Block, and the expertise of the most advanced propulsion system in the industry....a year or two to slap'em together and I'm not sure another company on the planet could exceed what they come up with.....the question is "Do I spend money developing something I'll never be able to sell?"...

I'm certain a hybrid performance drivetrain is in the future...it just has to be.

We'll see!

[anthonyj9h]

I agree the pricetag is rediculous and yes i know about the Gen V how it is goin to stack up and price will be interesting but supply and demand my friend with conflicts around the world our way of life is changing as we speak. As that increases demand increases and then the pucker factor really goes up hehehehehe.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

I agree the pricetag is rediculous and yes i know about the Gen V how it is goin to stack up and price will be interesting but supply and demand my friend with conflicts around the world our way of life is changing as we speak.

Not all of that change has to be bad.....

[anthonyj9h]

i dont suspect it will be just different than what we are used to

[Mr. Wyndham]

[anthonyj9h]

lol so dragon i never got your thought on if yay or nay on the carbon fiber

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

lol so dragon i never got your thought on if yay or nay on the carbon fiber

Big "Nay".

I prefer to see carbon fiber used for functional, structural applications rather than purely aesthetic. For example, the Z06s body panels, and the hood insert on the ZL1.

In the rare case the carbon fiber can be used in BOTH ways....all's the better. Like the ZR1.

[JusticePete]

We need to start a new performance based political party for Detroit Iron -- Drill Baby Drill! That will tide us over until we sort out the power grid and the ultra performance Volt technology Z28 in the 9th Gen.

[anthonyj9h]

its still to heavy my rough estimate with all the new goodies prob around 4100 curb not to mention fluids and two fat people sitting in it lol....... plz gm 3400 would be great with this power ratio

[anthonyj9h]

hmmmm maybe a mid-engine design in is the future???? smaller displacment more power higher revs