Topic: All-New LT1 Chevy Small Block Will Debut in 2014 Corvette

[Autos_Editor]

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced, racing-proven 6.2L V-8 delivering an estimated 450 horsepower and helping produce 0-60 times in less than four seconds.
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[tpl]

Undoubtedly a fabulous engine but does a 6.2 litre engine really fit the zeitgeist  of the 2nd decade of the 21st century?   Maybe a 350 bhp 3 litre in a C7 that weighs only 2400-2500 lbs to get the same performance?   GM engineers could build one at a reasonable price ( both the engine and the car) if they were let loose to do it.

[redman]

 

I was thinking that is a lot of money & effort to invest in a limited application, unless G.M. plans to use this block for other applications. Maybe a base for their pickups. Otherwise.....welcome to the 90's 

[Fobroader]

I think theyll probably do this what they did with the old style LS motor, different top ends, aluminum/iron blocks, different displacements and they can use the base motor in a crapload of applications.

[Rupert]

I hope they are making money for the shareholders.

[Danno001]

My take is the funding was not there to move the platform into the 2020's. No money for OHC engine. This pushrod is tweaked about as far as you can without a whole new architecture.

[Snowman]

Very impressive and proves that the small block GM is still a serious competitor.

[Fobroader]

My take is the funding was not there to move the platform into the 2020's. No money for OHC engine. This pushrod is tweaked about as far as you can without a whole new architecture.

You could look it as they have taken the pushrod to a level that is competitive with any OHC motor out there.

[redman]

I was thinking that is a lot of money & effort to invest in a limited application, unless G.M. plans to use this block for other applications. Maybe a base for their pickups. Otherwise.....welcome to the 90's 

That comment is obtuse

Here you go buddy   

[redman]

ob·tuse [uhb-toos, -tyoos]
adjective
1.not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.

Ya, I know what it means. I suggest you keep the malison off the forums.

[wing]

I'm going to side with Vmango because he said the COMMENT was obtuse not YOU were obtuse, BIG difference.

Although I have removed the other comment.

Carry on.

Thanks.

[Snowman]

ob·tuse [uhb-toos, -tyoos]
adjective
1.not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.

He is from the wrong side of the 403, you will have to forgive him.

[redman]

ob·tuse [uhb-toos, -tyoos]
adjective
1.not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.

He is from the wrong side of the 403, you will have to forgive him.

Shawshank Redemption......"obtuse".....came with a price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IrCgt-Bt1I

at 3.31 in.

[safristi]

Corvette is losing it's advantage!!??  with all this pre SALE BULLSHIP.........and finding out ahead of time that it's still a heavy pushrod machina that can't beat sub 4 second times is pathetic...maybe they should sell it on discount at COSTCO..... ........

[Ex-airbalancer]

Corvette is losing it's advantage!!??  with all this pre SALE BULLSHIP.........and finding out ahead of time that it's still a heavy pushrod machina that can't beat sub 4 second times is pathetic...maybe they should sell it on discount at COSTCO..... ........

it is the mustang that gets the Costco discount


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[Danno001]

My take is the funding was not there to move the platform into the 2020's. No money for OHC engine. This pushrod is tweaked about as far as you can without a whole new architecture.

You could look it as they have taken the pushrod to a level that is competitive with any OHC motor out there.

As well as more compact, lower CG and less expensive. No doubt there are some advantages to a pushrod.

[redman]

The latest article from Inside Line, should answer all questions.

http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/a-small-block-for-the-21st-century.html

Direct Injection & "The LT1 even out-torques the LS7 below 3,000 rpm."

[johngenx]

I couldn't care less about OHV, OHC, DOHC or whatever.  GM's V-8s are a$$-kicking engines, and the fact that they share some heritage with the very cool small blocks dating back to the 1950's is sweet.