TheHolyGhost Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 MSN Autos Blog Could be interesting but also possibly alienating to their core demographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm not opposed to the idea. I know many die hard fanboi's that will throw a temper tantrum though. Lets see... A V6 with twin turbo's... means plenty of mod options after the factory, better fuel economy, probably lighter, better placement (mid engine), sportier, looks hella sexy... Wish I could afford it If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I bet that would be more popular than most think if the price point was significantly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm not opposed to the idea. I know many die hard fanboi's that will throw a temper tantrum though. Lets see... A V6 with twin turbo's... means plenty of mod options after the factory, better fuel economy, probably lighter, better placement (mid engine), sportier, looks hella sexy... Wish I could afford it GM has more mod options for there v8 cars than almost any other engine made by anyone. Fuel economy might increase but not by much, look at comparable cars, gt2 rated at 15/23mpg corvette z06 7 liter 16/24mpg. One of the great things about the vette is potential, what has more potential a big 6+liter v8 or a v6. Yes the v6 would have turbos but many many people go FI with v8 vettes and have the best of both worlds. I do like the mid engine idea, I would like to see what improvements that would make. But there is just something about 350ftlbs of trq at idle that puts a smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 How many times has GM supposedly tried to make a V6 Corvette? Tons. It was all the rage in the 80's. In the end, the venerable SBC makes most other options just not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I was more along the lines of offering a "base" twin turbo V6 at an affordable price but still offer killer SB power too. Compare it Ford's marketing for the Mustang.(60% of Mustangs roll out with V6's) You can get one that looks just like a GT but it has a V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I was more along the lines of offering a "base" twin turbo V6 at an affordable price but still offer killer SB power too. Compare it Ford's marketing for the Mustang.(60% of Mustangs roll out with V6's) You can get one that looks just like a GT but it has a V6. Yea but the rumor is the c7 zr1 will be the twin turbo 6, not the base. Ik how ford markets the mustang, but the vette is supposed to be a high end car, you put a v6 in there and make it worth 35-50k and most people are gonan pick that over the camaro. Not to mention people wont see the corvette as a high class car and you will see more on the streets than you do now. Which means most high end car buyers wont want to buy the top end vettes because there will be a million v6s that look just like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 ^^ I agree. The Camaro is supposed to be the value-based option to the Corvette, hence why they make a V6 model. And I still have to wonder if a TT V6 really saves any $$$ over a current base LS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Yea but the rumor is the c7 zr1 will be the twin turbo 6, not the base. Ik how ford markets the mustang, but the vette is supposed to be a high end car, you put a v6 in there and make it worth 35-50k and most people are gonan pick that over the camaro. Not to mention people wont see the corvette as a high class car and you will see more on the streets than you do now. Which means most high end car buyers wont want to buy the top end vettes because there will be a million v6s that look just like it. Very true. Good example of "great cars they should build but don't". I keep forgetting the Camaro even exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Very true. Good example of "great cars they should build but don't". I keep forgetting the Camaro even exists. thats because your subconsciously defending your mind. If you think about the Camaro's rear end too long you will literally melt your brain trying to figure out how they thought it looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Well looks like the tree hugging hippie dip shits that are in control of GM (Dem Congress) are looking to ruin the Corvette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If they would do something lunatic like the F40, I'd be all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'd rather have a new version of the BMW M1, but with the 6 liter V12. Or for that matter a modern version of the Miura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 http://jalopnik.com/5472803/porsche-panamera-v6-now-without-forceful-acceleration The new $74k Panamera comes with a six, not a flat six but a V ! Whats next Porsche a GT3 hybird? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWSYv1wi6Hw]YouTube- Porsche 911 GT3 R HYBRID[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I whole-heartedly support GM's desire to build a smaller, mid-engined, V6 Turbo powered near-Supercar! But I don't think that car should be called a Corvette. Why mess with a good thing? Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Well looks like the tree hugging hippie dip shits that are in control of GM (Dem Congress) are looking to ruin the Corvette. The Congress wants a 6cyl twin turbo corvette? Funniest post this week:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I whole-heartedly support GM's desire to build a smaller, mid-engined, V6 Turbo powered near-Supercar! But I don't think that car should be called a Corvette. Why mess with a good thing? well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The Congress wants a 6cyl twin turbo corvette? Funniest post this week:lol: You'll have to forgive Penguin, he lives in a smal shack by himself way out in the woods, wears tin foil hats to throw off the spies and wipes his ass with skunk pelts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The Congress wants a 6cyl twin turbo corvette? Funniest post this week:lol: No they want better fuel economy to start with. Then they will demand the cars can no longer exceed 80mph. How about a twin turbo mid engine V8 Corvette instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I thought GM was working on a new smaller, V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 They should be able to pick a nice 2.5 liter V8 from one of the F1 teams and tune it down a bit. Nice small package with decent power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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