http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-auto-show/this-is-the-2009-corvette-zr1-ls9-engine-and-yes-were-probably-in-serious-trouble-326717.php
This is it. Thanks to an anonymous tipster we have what appear to be the very first and clearest shots yet procured of the 2009 LS9 6.2-liter V8 engine powering the 2009 Corvette ZR1 -- something we weren't expecting to see until the Detroit Auto Show in January. But, since information yearns to be free -- and whoa, nelly, do these shots show off some serious information on what will be the most serious piece of weaponry in the General's quiver come next year -- here they are and here's what we know. Essentially what you're looking at is what appears to be a standard twin-screw-type supercharger mounted below a highly efficient air-to-water intercooler system. Now, we can't speculate if it's tied into the engine system or if it has an independent radiator system -- but we feel pretty confident all of this is a one-off, which means the General's running the show on every single horsepower above and beyond the stock horse output from the 6.2-liter V8 it all sits atop. Gearheads, your engine pr0n awaits in the photogallery below. While you check that out we're going to go and hide from GM's shock troopers. Hey, does anyone know the number for the witness protection program?
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W00000000000000TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet ASS!!!!!
Yep, that's it.
These
pics show it with out the cover. Err prototype.
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dam wide belt on it to , looks bigger than a cobras
droooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllll
well damn thats some serious stuff
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Dammit now I need new boxers!
those pics have been out for a while on the vette sites.
yeah thats awesome! how much are they running? 100K or something like that?
**changes are here**
hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
12.5@116 2.0 60ft
John H [CavalierKid wrote:]hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
If you think about it, the LS2 is 6.0 with 400hp and the LS3 is 6.2 with 435hp or so. So add the supercharger onto the LS3, make it a LS9, gain ~170hp, and assume they're underratting the hp.
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John H [CavalierKid wrote:]hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
Uhm more like 650ish hp for the ZR-1 if not more.
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Sappy96 wrote:John H [CavalierKid wrote:]hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
Uhm more like 650ish hp for the ZR-1 if not more.
Very likely we might see close to 700bhp after a dyno run.
James Larsen wrote:John H [CavalierKid wrote:]hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
If you think about it, the LS2 is 6.0 with 400hp and the LS3 is 6.2 with 435hp or so. So add the supercharger onto the LS3, make it a LS9, gain ~170hp, and assume they're underratting the hp.
why would they boost the ls3 and not the ls7? even if they have to knock the CR down a lil bit
id hope this would be atleast 650-700bhp..
12.5@116 2.0 60ft
John H [CavalierKid wrote:]James Larsen wrote:John H [CavalierKid wrote:]hmm maybe im just missing something...
current.. LS7 7.0 427. 505hp n/a
then.. LS9 6.2 600hp SC
they drop a liter and cubes, add a charger and pick up only 100hp?
somethings not right.
If you think about it, the LS2 is 6.0 with 400hp and the LS3 is 6.2 with 435hp or so. So add the supercharger onto the LS3, make it a LS9, gain ~170hp, and assume they're underrating the hp.
why would they boost the ls3 and not the ls7? even if they have to knock the CR down a lil bit
id hope this would be atleast 650-700bhp..
It's easier to boost a smaller displacement motor is why, and the LS3 is no slouch either.
From what I hear, the LS7 cylinder walls are WAY to thin for a boosted application like this.
My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
Who gives a @!#$ what engine they use. In any case it will be a beast of a car that will have all the exotics running to their drawing boards.
Short Hand wrote:From what I hear, the LS7 cylinder walls are WAY to thin for a boosted application like this.
Speaks the truth.
Although aftermarket tuners still goes against wisdom. (?)
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Quote:
I Am Jacks Raging LS9 Engine
lol! Quote of the year!!!
good time to bump w/ the ZR-1 thread
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I've driven a C6-Z06, and that car is just stupid fast, lol. You just tap the gas pedal down in any gear and it just slams you in your seat. Now its supercharged and going to be more fine-tuned. The Z06 put a lot of exotics away with speed and what not. I wonder what this one is going to do.
Unfortunantly for me, I can't afford one. Anyone willing to lend me say . . .$110K?? Anyone?? *tumbleweed* Figures -_-
Its going to be a lighter car also.
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[quote=97cavie24ls(™)]sex wishes it was this
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-chevrolet-corvette-zr1
That is the sexiest car to ever exist. It just hits something special. NOW to make it perfect, 700hp or more !
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My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
so many wallpapers!!! so little time!
