Fgts Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 i was wrong anyway. Viper is the true car that can do no wrong in the eyes of a fanboi. I actually like all of the various Corvette versions, it seems to be the one model that GM truly hits a homerun on practically every time. Yes because there's no such thing as a Ford fanboi as displayed here.... Much better looking then the NSX. The shocker imo about this GT is the sustainability by using an EB 3.5 and other of-the-self parts. Will the GT stick around or just disappear like the other times?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ludicrous speed! I see Plaid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Can't wait ot see the Lincoln version... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 mid engine Vette, mid engine GT....my guess is only one of the two will go the Le Mans route with its factory stock engine and displacement...Vette will probably have some version of their 6.2 in it. Cost comparison will be interesting, but theres no doubt in my mine the Vette will be a superb effort given how good the regular Vette is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 mid engine Vette, mid engine GT....my guess is only one of the two will go the Le Mans route with its factory stock engine and displacement...Vette will probably have some version of their 6.2 in it. Cost comparison will be interesting, but theres no doubt in my mine the Vette will be a superb effort given how good the regular Vette is..... Could GM have two engines, the 6.2 and a TTV6 aimed Le Mans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'll be the first to ask.. "Can I use the X plan?".. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Could GM have two engines, the 6.2 and a TTV6 aimed Le Mans? I don't think you can do a purpose built vehicle like this with two engines that different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Well, to be fair I expect this to be a lot more expensive than a Vette, but we'll have to wait and see. Carbon fiber tubs are big bucks to fabricate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'll be the first to ask.. "Can I use the X plan?".. I said that back in 2005 when my dealer had a new yellow GT on the showroom floor. I said "Let me get my pin!" and the salesman held out a ball point pen and said "this is the only pen you'll be needing". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I think it's clear between the GT350 and the GT that Ford is no longer setting their sights on GM as sports car competition - they're aiming far far higher (and hitting that target!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) I think it's clear between the GT350 and the GT that Ford is no longer setting their sights on GM as sports car competition - they're aiming far far higher (and hitting that target!). With the possibility of a rear engined Corvette, GM might be setting its sights much higher too but as many have said, I'll believe it when I see it. GM's latest Corvette has been a sales hit and it would be hard to now change all of that. An aluminum Mustang would send a powerful message to GM..... Edited January 12, 2015 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 With the possibility of a rear engined Corvette, GM might be setting its sights much higher too but as many have said, I'll believe it when I see it. GM's latest Corvette has been a sales hit and it would be hard to now change all of that. An aluminum Mustang would send a powerful message to GM..... As far as I can tell from reports, both would be sold (existing C7 and mid-engined C8 supercar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It will be here sooner then you think! For all we know, around the same time as the GT. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/exclusive-mid-engine-c8-chevrolet-corvette-first-photos-news Yeah, that's why I mentioned it. As far as I can tell from reports, both would be sold (existing C7 and mid-engined C8 supercar). Yeah, I've read the existing/traditional 'vette would go on being known as Stingray, while the mid engine one could be known as Zora. With the possibility of a rear engined Corvette, GM might be setting its sights much higher too but as many have said, I'll believe it when I see it. GM's latest Corvette has been a sales hit and it would be hard to now change all of that. An aluminum Mustang would send a powerful message to GM..... It just seems odd to me that they'd so radically change the Corvette from what it is. I mean, I'm sure they could be reaching a point of diminishing returns performance wise with the traditional layout, but isn't the layout what makes a Corvette a Corvette? I wouldn't be surprised if we see a dual/split approach as mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's a Ferrari fighter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 So how much is going to go for...thats the real question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 From what I have read, rumor has it the mid engined Vette will get something along the lines of a 4.4L turbo V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The dash and instrument pod reminds me a lot of my Ford Probe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ludicrous speed! I see Plaid! Damn it Hugh...ya beat me to it!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Damn it Hugh...ya beat me to it!!! Great minds... The proof is anyone who has Gordie in their signature...nuff said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I like TT just wish it was a V8. But I understand where Ford is coming from with the EcoBoost V6. The nice thing is if you need more power, just up the boost and add a little tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Fuzzy55 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I can't wait to see one. Impressive to get 600 hp from a EB6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Two words: Le Mans i hear you on that but,there is no reason they cant sell the v6 and a v8.i really would be shocked if that GT350 motor doesnt end up in it.i dont see that motor just being in the GT350 considering the money that went into that motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 cant wait to hear the V6 wailing at peak RPMs....although I understand people desiring the flat plane, if these are successful in Le Mans it will add some serious cudos to the ecoboost image, and I think with this car they wanted to give a "high Tech" image.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Wish they woulda renamed the engine to anything other than "Eco-blah blah" Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Could GM have two engines, the 6.2 and a TTV6 aimed Le Mans? Could GM be that dumb with money? Yeah, sure, seems to be their speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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