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huggercamaro21 · 10-24-2012, 09:20 AM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...0-60-a-114189/

Richy_Rich · 10-24-2012, 09:21 AM

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ts-new-lt1-v-8

"If you expected the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette’s fifth-generation small block Chevy V-8 to be chock full of technology, it sounds like you won’t be disappointed. Chevy has announced the specifications for it’s latest 6.2-liter LT1, and they are impressive indeed.

First, the new engine will make 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. That’s serious output, even in stock form, but even better is that it will make over 400 pound-feet of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm.

That kind of twist is good enough to get the base C7 Corvette from 0-60 in under 4.0 seconds, a number that almost ties the 2012 Z06 Corvette’s time of 3.7 seconds. Technology helps here, and the Gen 5 V-8 will get direct injection with “on demand” adjustable pressure, variable valve timing and a twisted-head design

Expect the new V-8 to be lighter (in fact, it’s lighter than BMW’s 4.4-liter V-8) and more fuel efficient, too. Thanks to cylinder deactivation technology (which turns the 6.2-liter V-8 into a 3.2-liter V-4), fuel economy is upped by some 20-percent.

In fact, Chevy claims that the C7 Corvette will deliver up to 26 mpg highway, which is amazing for a car that sprints to 60 in under four seconds. We’ll bring you more on the Generation 5 LT1 and the the C7 Corvette as soon as it breaks."

big hammer · 10-24-2012, 09:26 AM

damn. that engine will greatly improve the camaros performance.

kbui · 10-24-2012, 09:28 AM

Better pray for better cylinder deactivation implementation. DOD in the The L99s were crap...

VR1LE · 10-24-2012, 09:29 AM

wow news travels fast. Looks like Chevy did their homework

2001ragtop · 10-24-2012, 10:31 AM

This new article today COMPLETELY breaks down the new GEN V engine: (not sure if anyone posted this yet)

http://wot.motortrend.com/next-gen-l...ch-280365.html

WheelmanSS · 10-24-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

damn. that engine will greatly improve the camaros performance.

sarcasm? (i hope)

Stew · 10-24-2012, 12:28 PM

I will believe a performance number when I see it from anyone other than GM..... otherwise the motor sounds interesting especially if it really imrpoves on fuel mileage. i am surprised that it makes what, only 24 more HP and the same displacement as the LS3. Also, LT1? Really? How many times are they going to use that moniker? Can't wait until the new Vette hits the streets though.

yzrider58 · 10-24-2012, 01:55 PM

I can't see why they would resurrect the LT1 name

shank0668 · 10-24-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yzrider58

I can't see why they would resurrect the LT1 name

70 z28 had an LT1... LOL

Stew · 10-24-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

70 z28 had an LT1... LOL

So did the 93-97 Z28s, 92-96 Vettes, and 94-96 B and D-bodies lol. 3 totally different motors, same name. Really?

Edwin320 · 10-24-2012, 02:47 PM

They recycle engine designations all the time. The 1994 Caprice had a 4.3L (260 cu in) V8 designated "L99"

Stew · 10-24-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Edwin320

They recycle engine designations all the time. The 1994 Caprice had a 4.3L (260 cu in) V8 designated "L99"

this is true, and wasn't G8 GTs motor the L98, same as the 350 in 3rd gen Camaros and Firebirds?

truth411 · 10-24-2012, 06:41 PM

Without that darn AFM, the LT1 would have a solid 7000 rpm redline and be about 30 HP stronger. Argh...

10-24-2012, 09:20 AM	#1
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	New Corvette 450hp, sub 4 seconds to 60. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...0-60-a-114189/

10-24-2012, 09:21 AM	#2
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ts-new-lt1-v-8 "If you expected the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette’s fifth-generation small block Chevy V-8 to be chock full of technology, it sounds like you won’t be disappointed. Chevy has announced the specifications for it’s latest 6.2-liter LT1, and they are impressive indeed. First, the new engine will make 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. That’s serious output, even in stock form, but even better is that it will make over 400 pound-feet of torque between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. That kind of twist is good enough to get the base C7 Corvette from 0-60 in under 4.0 seconds, a number that almost ties the 2012 Z06 Corvette’s time of 3.7 seconds. Technology helps here, and the Gen 5 V-8 will get direct injection with “on demand” adjustable pressure, variable valve timing and a twisted-head design Expect the new V-8 to be lighter (in fact, it’s lighter than BMW’s 4.4-liter V-8) and more fuel efficient, too. Thanks to cylinder deactivation technology (which turns the 6.2-liter V-8 into a 3.2-liter V-4), fuel economy is upped by some 20-percent. In fact, Chevy claims that the C7 Corvette will deliver up to 26 mpg highway, which is amazing for a car that sprints to 60 in under four seconds. We’ll bring you more on the Generation 5 LT1 and the the C7 Corvette as soon as it breaks." __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

10-24-2012, 09:26 AM	#3
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	damn. that engine will greatly improve the camaros performance. __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

10-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#4
kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	Better pray for better cylinder deactivation implementation. DOD in the The L99s were crap... __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

10-24-2012, 09:29 AM	#5
VR1LE lighten up Francis Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Liberty City,FL Posts: 218	wow news travels fast. Looks like Chevy did their homework __________________ 1SS 1LE track rat ordered 10/19 Arrived at dealer 12/26/12 after hours delivery

10-24-2012, 10:31 AM	#6
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	This new article today COMPLETELY breaks down the new GEN V engine: (not sure if anyone posted this yet) http://wot.motortrend.com/next-gen-l...ch-280365.html

10-24-2012, 12:28 PM	#8
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I will believe a performance number when I see it from anyone other than GM..... otherwise the motor sounds interesting especially if it really imrpoves on fuel mileage. i am surprised that it makes what, only 24 more HP and the same displacement as the LS3. Also, LT1? Really? How many times are they going to use that moniker? Can't wait until the new Vette hits the streets though.

10-24-2012, 01:55 PM	#9
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	I can't see why they would resurrect the LT1 name __________________

10-24-2012, 02:47 PM	#12
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	They recycle engine designations all the time. The 1994 Caprice had a 4.3L (260 cu in) V8 designated "L99" __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

10-24-2012, 06:41 PM	#14
truth411 Drives: police interceptor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,292	Without that darn AFM, the LT1 would have a solid 7000 rpm redline and be about 30 HP stronger. Argh...