"uncle_vito" > wrote in message
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>
>>>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is
>>>> internal to
>>>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200
>>>> PSI for the direct injection. An old engine designation was
>>>> revived and it's called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it
>>>> eats Jap cars but it will fart when it devours a Mustang. Most
>>>> likely will vomit when it see you in your shorts walking your
>>>> Pekinese.
>>>>
>>>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC
>>>> V6 with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW)
>>>> and 252 lb·ft (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical
>>>> stuff in there so you won't have to strain yourself looking it
>>>> up. As for the Corvette needing it, why, it will eat most
>>>> everything on the road without it and cheaper while doing so.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson.
>>> Also I do not trust all those "previews". Some are right and
>>> some are wrong. So much of the information is just GM marketing
>>> bragging. Minimal technical details.
>>>
>>> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
>>> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side.
>>> That script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of
>>> vents are a little excessive. How about making a car that is
>>> smooth and sleek. I do believe that performance wise, the car
>>> will be impressive.
>>>
>>> I try going to GM's website
>>> http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/ and cannot even get it
>>> to work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is GM really
>>> interested in making a world class car or do they want to dazzle
>>> you with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>>>
>> So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to
>> suck up to your buddy Hib and knock GM.
>>
>> Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
>> LT1 6.2L V-8
>>
>> Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
>>
>> Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
>>
>> Block material: cast aluminum
>>
>> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>>
>> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>>
>> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>>
>> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>>
>> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>>
>> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>>
>>
>
> Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical
> photos of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the
> High Pressure fuel rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear
> more about how the Rev Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch
> transmission wouldn't work (too much torque? Not sure I would
> agree). Cylinder deactivation in a sports car? How does that work
> out on the track? Can you deactivate it?
Ah yes a dual clutch would be nice but an automatic will kick it's
ass.

When was the last time you were on the track? I quit 2004 and our club
stopped sponsoring them last year.