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My Choice for the $'s & Power is GM's Corvette 4-Sure : )
Sports Cars of the Future: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 - New and Future Cars http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...mage_large.jpg Most likely, the front-engine C7 will sport a 5.5-liter V-8 with the same power output as the Corvette’s current engine. By Shaun Bailey / Photo-illustration by Larson http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...lery_image.jpg Slideshow >> http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...lery_image.jpg More Sports Car Futures >> Photos: Sports Car Futures >> The future for America’s sports car sees the Corvette becoming lighter, slicker and moderately more compact, powered by an equally powerful but smaller V-8. This has been determined by the need to improve efficiency according to government mandate, yet responding to consumers’ desires for even greater performance. A list of priorities from the average Corvette owner puts performance at the top, with fuel efficiency somewhere just above the desire for rear seats and a better tow rating. Had GM not filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the next Corvette, the C7, was going to be a mid-engine design. That plan, however, has been put on hold, perhaps until the C8. In the meantime, the new C7 will retain a front-engine design, but the car will lose weight while its engine will become more effective at extracting energy from fuel. That doesn’t mean Chevy’s small-block is going to get overhead cams, but it will become slightly more sophisticated, likely with the addition of direct injection. That technology, along with a bump in compression, is good for additional power. Most likely the C7 will sport a 5.5-liter V-8 with the same power output as the current 6.2-liter LS3 (a hint at this displacement comes from the GT2 race car). The new Vette’s performance will be aided further by a diet of composites, aluminum and magnesium, dropping the car’s curb weight to about 3000 lb. The 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition should give a good indication of what Chevy is capable of with the Corvette. Improved aerodynamics will also help the Vette punch a smaller hole through the air, aiding acceleration, top speed and mpg. Speaking of the Z06, there’s a good chance the next generation will be supercharged like the current ZR1. And the Performance Traction Management system soon will no longer be exclusive to the ZR1. |
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:rolleyes: Like the improvement in Looks & I'm sure it's more powerful 2 :eek: http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...mage_large.jpg :rolleyes: Do you like the Demon ? Different 4-Sure http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...mage_large.jpg :rolleyes: Like the new RX7 ? Yes I `do :D http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...mage_large.jpg :rolleyes: I've always liked the `Audi & this one is nice :) |
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I just want a Maloo...Haul A$$ And Stuff all at the same time....
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The Nissan GT-R is pretty sweet - I've always liked the Skylines.
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Great thread Space!
I got a little confused in the first post. Some of the pictures are in the wrong order. I love that Corvette. That front end looks bad ass! |
The Vette looks cool but I'm not liking the grill work on the front.
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Originally Posted by Taz
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Great thread Space!
I got a little confused in the first post. Some of the pictures are in the wrong order. I love that Corvette. That front end looks bad ass! Sorry `Lou, but now you know how I feel :eek:, I'm ConFuzed all the time...It's my bad (again) I 4-got to edit the above list of SuperCars : ( The Vette is just a illustration pic/Concept...I don't like the grill, but like the lights....Vette's R just a Dream Car to me unless I win the lotto : ) `Joe, great choice 4-Sure as always : ) |
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