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GM SEMA NEWS

 

A 400 HP base Vette?

What will the C6 Z06 have?


The 3-valve is a way in the future," Hayman told Wards Auto World. "There are some surprises in store for the 2-valve (small-block V-8). And we're not talking about 10 or 15 hp. Our goal is to remain the leader in truck powertrains."


The versatility, strength and performance of the legendary small-block V-8 continue to grow. In trucks we've maintained the broad, usable torque customers depend on for countless tasks, while in the Corvette, we've upped the ante with the largest, most powerful small-block ever offered as standard equipment. You'll have to wait until the 2004 North American International Auto Show to get the details, but believe me, it’s worth the wait."
Sam Winegarden, chief engineer of small-block engines.

 

My understanding is the new C6 base engine will be just over 6 liters. I've seen a new C6 piston at 104mm bore, which would make 6.3 liters if they kept the same stroke. I've also heard the new Z06 will be very close to 500 HP. We'll see I guess.

BTW, GM won't be the only one with DOD next year. Chrysler's going to hit back hard with the Hemi next year.

Horsepower wars sure are fun aren't they?

 

I sure hope its not the same GM engineers who developed the V864 Cadillac POS years ago.

 

The standard C6 in '05 will have a 6.0 L with 400 hp.

The Z06 will take one year off, and come back in '06
with a LS7. They are currently shooting for 500 hp.
I've heard of displacements from 6.4L to 7.0L.

The new DOD will not be in the Vette (had vibration
issues in V4 mode at idle). The new system is entirely
different from the old Caddy system. It uses engine oil
pressure to deactivate the valve lifters.

 

Jack...
you have a personal connection to one of the GME's on the enginemanagementsystems development on this, we spent the day with him at the track recently and you own his old car.