Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars
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Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars
Hi Member's, which one to you like/want/desire/dream about ?
Doing our best to keep you informed so you know what's out there on the highways of your Life..
Post & let us know your favorite one `OK ~> Thanks
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Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars
In this time of hybrid and electric overload, we have one simple question: What’s to become of the sports car? We gaze into the future to find out.
By the R&T Staff
April 15, 2010
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Up First >>
Not only has the death of the sports car been greatly exaggerated, it’s a baldfaced lie. As testament to the health of the species, we offer a look at near-future cars such as the Über-hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder Concept and baby Boxster, the Corvette C7, the Ferrari F70, the outrageous 1000-bhp Hennessey Venom GT and much more.
Select a sports car below for more information:
2013 Porsche “New 356”
2013 Porsche 918 Spyder
2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7
2014 Audi R4 e-Tron
2015 BMW Vision Supercar
2014 Nissan GT-R
2014 Alfa Romeo Spider
2011 Hennessey Venom GT
2014 Dodge Demon
2012 Ferrari F70
2012 Porsche 911
2013 Jaguar XE
2012 Mazda RX-7
2013 Lotus Elise
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Pages: 1 Photos
Doing our best to keep you informed so you know what's out there on the highways of your Life..
Post & let us know your favorite one `OK ~> Thanks
=========================================
Sports Cars of the Future - New and Future Cars
In this time of hybrid and electric overload, we have one simple question: What’s to become of the sports car? We gaze into the future to find out.
By the R&T Staff
April 15, 2010
Slideshow >>
Up First >>
Not only has the death of the sports car been greatly exaggerated, it’s a baldfaced lie. As testament to the health of the species, we offer a look at near-future cars such as the Über-hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder Concept and baby Boxster, the Corvette C7, the Ferrari F70, the outrageous 1000-bhp Hennessey Venom GT and much more.
Select a sports car below for more information:
2013 Porsche “New 356”
2013 Porsche 918 Spyder
2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7
2014 Audi R4 e-Tron
2015 BMW Vision Supercar
2014 Nissan GT-R
2014 Alfa Romeo Spider
2011 Hennessey Venom GT
2014 Dodge Demon
2012 Ferrari F70
2012 Porsche 911
2013 Jaguar XE
2012 Mazda RX-7
2013 Lotus Elise
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Pages: 1 Photos
Last edited by Space; 04-22-2011 at 06:42 AM.
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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
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
Slideshow >>
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.
Sports Cars of the Future: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 - New and Future Cars
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
Slideshow >>
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.
Last edited by Space; 04-21-2011 at 08:58 AM.
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- Fantasy Cars
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Sorry `Lou, but now you know how I feel , 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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