Quikag

Hate to break it to you guys, but it will likely be a forced induction engine in the Z06, probably a PD blower. Had this discussion over on CF. For GM to achieve their 150k-200k mile durability targets (along with their 100k powertrain warranty) AND achieve the horsepower targets, it will likely be FI.

That said, I believe it will be around 600hp 6.2 LT7 supercharged with extremely good cooling systems to keep coolant and oil in check much better than even the C6 ZR1. Instant torque and a massive powerband will make people quickly forget the NA engine.

I would like an 7,500-8,000rpm 575hp NA engine for the C7 Z06 as much as anybody, but I don't think it's realistic while achieving the durability targets GM has internally.

So, that leaves a 700hp twin turbo ZR1 as the top dog. I'm collecting cans for cash now.

Ritesh

Great Video Corey. As good as the new C7 and Z06(will be), I don't see why you would need one You are flying out there!!

TRAKCAR

MTI is setting up a C7 with cpo lovers and a square R6 315 tire setup all around.


Let's see what a Z06 will cost and what tires it comes with...

wanna911

I'm holding out hope for NA

z06801

Me too

kosmo

this looks like a supercharger:

http://instagram.com/p/hj4EL7LqSj

Fisher

There are durable turbocharged big block engines in Chevy and Ford trucks, but they seem to all be low rpm. Dragsters have big supercharged engines, but they aren't durable.

Then again, my wife has a 493 HP supercharged engine in her SL55. However, she drives like a little ole lady. Come to think of it, she is a little ole lady!

skxf430

I think the LS9 engine is plenty durable, but the heat soak from a turbo or supercharged engine doesn't seem too appealing, especially for a track focused car.

That was one of the main reasons why I found the GT3/RS versions more appealing than either a GT2 or Turbo.

We shall see in about another month what GM has planned.

Could this be the new engine? I hope not.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/12/...percharged-v8/

kyrocks

How come this thread hasn't been moved? I find it funny who/how things are decided…

85Gold

Funny the mods moved the New M4 and New Mustang threads to Other Marques but left this one.

Peter

Damn Ky you beat me to it.

Ur20v

... and my GT3 991 thread as well and I would have thought that was more relevant in the 997 GT3 section than GM product

kyrocks

…and my 458 / GT3 RS comparison…

tasman

I don't get it either. Maybe size does matter.

z06801

My buddy was at Bondurant yesterday they had them lined up. We are going down late winter to get his racing licensing done, I have mine, but want to go to try out the car. Pfadt has already engineered a blower for their c7 with trouble free driving in mind made 650 on a easy tune

911SLOW

Κυριάκο, σε παρακαλώ.. it was just a social experiment.

Best

J