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Offline Perrine

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So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« on: May 25, 2011, 11:33:36 PM »
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http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/05/next-corvette-to-target-euro-supercar-fans-with-small-high-revving-turbo-v8/

I'm game... but this better offer smoothness of a BMW M3 and Honda S2000 when wrung out at high RPMs, the stoutness of a Toyota 2JZ that powered the Supra Mk IV, and the ultra-quick transmission with uninterrupted torque delivery found in the Nissan GTR :aok



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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2011, 11:38:47 PM »
I'm suprised.... Then again, Corvettes don't sell well in Europe.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 06:26:58 AM »
Quote from: Rob52240 on May 25, 2011, 11:38:47 PM
I'm suprised.... Then again, Corvettes don't sell well in Europe.

The Corvette's market outside of the US, is both Middle East and Japan.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 07:58:33 AM »
Quote from: Perrine on May 25, 2011, 11:33:36 PM
:eek:

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/05/next-corvette-to-target-euro-supercar-fans-with-small-high-revving-turbo-v8/

I'm game... but this better offer smoothness of a BMW M3 and Honda S2000 when wrung out at high RPMs, the stoutness of a Toyota 2JZ that powered the Supra Mk IV, and the ultra-quick transmission with uninterrupted torque delivery found in the Nissan GTR :aok





 i'm a ford nut, and you guys all know that.

 if chevy sets out to pummel the euro stuff......guess what? the euro companies better up their game a LOT. hell.....ford did it 40-some years ago, so chevy shouldn't have much trouble now.  :aok
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2011, 08:32:51 AM »
Quote from: CAP1 on May 26, 2011, 07:58:33 AM
i'm a ford nut, and you guys all know that.

 if chevy sets out to pummel the euro stuff......guess what? the euro companies better up their game a LOT. hell.....ford did it 40-some years ago, so chevy shouldn't have much trouble now.  :aok

Let me get this straight.  Your confidence is based on 40 years of coming second? baahhaha.

Although, I will say that it is impressive to see an American car with a small engine  :aok

BTW, Corvettes are the only US made sports car I have seen in Europe.  Not sure is means anything though.  Maybe I just missed the others.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2011, 08:34:55 AM »
Quote from: dedalos on May 26, 2011, 08:32:51 AM
Let me get this straight.  Your confidence is based on 40 years of coming second? baahhaha.

Although, I will say that it is impressive to see an American car with a small engine  :aok

BTW, Corvettes are the only US made sports car I have seen in Europe.  Not sure is means anything though.  Maybe I just missed the others.

nope. i'm basing my confidence on the fact that when ford wanted to hammer the euro stuff into yesterday, they did just that. if ford did, then chevy can.

 OH...WAIT.....
didn't ferreri pull their stuff out of competition, for that year or two, in order to not be beaten by a ford? i might be wrong on that part.......
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2011, 08:59:02 AM »
Quote from: CAP1 on May 26, 2011, 08:34:55 AM
nope. i'm basing my confidence on the fact that when ford wanted to hammer the euro stuff into yesterday, they did just that. if ford did, then chevy can.

 OH...WAIT.....
didn't ferreri pull their stuff out of competition, for that year or two, in order to not be beaten by a ford? i might be wrong on that part.......

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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2011, 09:22:23 AM »
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2011, 09:26:01 AM »
That Daytona is B.A.!
You Brits should like this too.  The only remaining 1966 Cobra Super Snake being auctioned @ Barrett Jackson.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2011, 09:40:40 AM »
vettes that can go round corners, engines with ~100bhp/litre, interiors that arent made from garden furniture-grade plastics ... did the US car industry finally wake up?

the recent recession may well have been the kick up the arse that the industry needed, keep going like this and you might still be building cars in 20yrs time :aok
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2011, 10:03:56 AM »
Quote from: RTHolmes on May 26, 2011, 09:40:40 AM
vettes that can go round corners, engines with ~100bhp/litre, interiors that arent made from garden furniture-grade plastics ... did the US car industry finally wake up?

the recent recession may well have been the kick up the arse that the industry needed, keep going like this and you might still be building cars in 20yrs time :aok

 my old boss has an 07 vette. it doesn't have any of what you mentioned.

 if i was gonna buy a chevy, it would be a vette.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2011, 10:53:08 AM »
Quote from: CAP1 on May 26, 2011, 10:03:56 AM
my old boss has an 07 vette. it doesn't have any of what you mentioned.

 if i was gonna buy a chevy, it would be a vette.

Psssst, it is 2011
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2011, 01:04:44 PM »
Quote from: RTHolmes on May 26, 2011, 09:40:40 AM
vettes that can go round corners, engines with ~100bhp/litre, interiors that arent made from garden furniture-grade plastics ... did the US car industry finally wake up?

the recent recession may well have been the kick up the arse that the industry needed, keep going like this and you might still be building cars in 20yrs time :aok

Many plastic parts today function better that cloth, leather, wood, or metal.
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Re: So who's ready for a twin-turbo, 10,000 rpm 3.0L V8 corvette?
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