2014 Corvette to Pack 450 Horspower, Sub 4.0 Second 0-60

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Despite the power increase, GM promises the most fuel efficient 450 hp ever.
www.GMInsideNews.com
October 24, 2012
By: Nick Saporito

During this morning's Small Block V-8 reveal Chevrolet let a few more details out of the bag regarding the 2014 Corvette. Specifically, we learned that the car will be powered by an all-new 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 packing at least 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque. The new engine will propel the all-new Corvette to 60 mph in less than four seconds, according to Chevrolet.

It has been well known that the seventh generation Corvette was due to launch in 2013, and naturally a new design will come with it. Details of the design have already been leaked over the course of time revealing a Corvette that is edgier, but generally evolutionary from today's car. Underneath the new design is an updated version of the car's Y-Body chassis. GMI has been told by multiple sources that the underpinnings of the car will not be radically different from the C6, which makes sense considering the current car is mechanically proficient.

Inside expect dramatic changes to the Corvette. The current dated interior will be swapped for a interior that sources have stated will look at home in a high-end luxury vehicle. Though don't expect heavy use of capacitive touch controls that are becoming common in luxury cars - we've heard Corvette engineers wanted knobs.

In addition to the 450 horsepower, GM has promised overall fuel efficiency increases in the new Corvette as well. Though no specific figures have been released as of yet, the current Corvette is rated at a respectable 16/26 mpg by the EPA. The fuel economy increase is coming from the addition of direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and GM's Active Fuel Management on the new LT1.

So what about the super high performance Z06 and ZR1 trim levels? Well, we don't expect new Z's when the 2014 Corvette launches late next Spring. Instead, we expect a roll out similar to the C6 Corvette. The all-new coupe will launch first, followed by the convertible later in 2013. After that it is anyone's guess, but GMI has heard rumblings that a supercharger mates very well to the all-new LT1 V-8, so we'll let you draw your own conclusions on that.

[amxguy1970]

DI, VVT, more power, lighter weight, Dry Sump, AFM (though I wonder about the sound on that). Not sure why everyone is disappointed, it has new tech and will continue to be tops in its class. Nice job GM, I wonder what the final #'s will be since they say atleast 450/450. Gotta love that power curve too.

My wish for the future isn't a convertible Z06 like they have now but a Targa, combined with better seats would be awesome! These cars already get good MPG hwy with how light they are, I can only imagine owners seeing 30 lumbering around 70 in 7th...

Tyler

[SiK GambleR]

I cant wait. This car is going to be amazing.

[Rocket 88]

Inside expect dramatic changes to the Corvette. The current dated interior will be swapped for a interior that sources have stated will look at home in a high-end luxury vehicle. Though don't expect heavy use of capacitive touch controls that are becoming common in luxury cars - we've heard Corvette engineers wanted knobs.

Nice to hear the Corvette is staying the course where the car is about driving. I'm tired of all this iDrive, CUE, SYNC garbage. You want to play with a computer, ride the train.

[All Star]

Though don't expect heavy use of capacitive touch controls that are becoming common in luxury cars - we've heard Corvette engineers wanted knobs.

This is why Corvette engineers are the best people that GM has.

[Amphibian]

Actually I'm glad they're sticking with buttons/knobs. I'm not opposed to touch controls, but they haven't been perfected yet. The interior sounds good. Hope it will be!

[Diggerdan11]

Wait LT1? Why are they calling it that? If im not mistaken the LT1 was a very mediocre engine from the 1990’s.

No I know that this new 6.2 shares absolutely nothing in common with the Old LT1, but IDK if it’s a good idea to bring back the name.

GM would never bring back the Corvair name and Ford would never bring back the Edsel Name so why the LT1?

[epaulo]

very nice. i thought they would have put something smaller and still produce 450hp. thought it would have been like a 5.5 or 5.7L. interesting.

[yamahr1]

While I'm excited about C7, I still feel like Chevy will be left in the high end sportscar technology dustbin if they can't eventually offer a hybrid AWD system that uses 1 or more electric motors to power the front wheels, like the upcoming NSX will have. Many other high end sports car makers are dipping their toes into the hybrid and electric car waters, whether current models or experimentally. Keep in mind this is the Corvette we'll probably be stuck with for the next 6 to 8 years, and tech is moving faster than ever. The last thing we need is GM's Corvette upholding its (mostly undeserved) status as the lunk-headed, unrefined, lost in the past American on the world's stage.

Electric boost is what the future ZR1 should be offering, not a 15MPG sledgehammer using an old-school supercharger, which have been used in automobiles since the 1920's! IMO, all of GM's supercharged engines are gas-guzzling anchors that drag down GM's reputation, and if I were in charge I'd kill all of those before it's too late (just like they should have killed Hummer or made it all-diesel before the last major gas spike.) Even the latest version of the giant Bentley GT (twin-turbo V8) gets better mileage, and it uses AWD!

[KingElvis]

That's almost 1.2hp per cube. That would put the 325 V8 at nearly 390hp all other things being equal.

[mc91]

AFM drone for the vette!!

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[LetsRace]

I don't know why people are complaining this engine is very advanced and almost all new. I was expecting a lower displacement but I'm fine with the 6.2 liters. People should enjoy the small block while we still have it because I think this LT series will be the last of the breed. I am hoping that the Z06 sticks with the naturally aspirated high revving formula.

[KingElvis]

Wait LT1? Why are they calling it that? If im not mistaken the LT1 was a very mediocre engine from the 1990’s.

No I know that this new 6.2 shares absolutely nothing in common with the Old LT1, but IDK if it’s a good idea to bring back the name.

GM would never bring back the Corvair name and Ford would never bring back the Edsel Name so why the LT1?

You are mistaken. It was an excellent engine and mega improvement over the regular small block. The 350 went from 200hp to 260hp

[Dr. Show-Me]

While I'm excited about C7, I still feel like Chevy will be left in the high end sportscar technology dustbin if they can't eventually offer a hybrid AWD system that uses 1 or more electric motors to power the front wheels, like the upcoming NSX will have. Many other high end sports car makers are dipping their toes into the hybrid and electric car waters, whether current models or experimentally. Keep in mind this is the Corvette we'll probably be stuck with for the next 6 to 8 years, and tech is moving faster than ever. The last thing we need is GM's Corvette upholding its (mostly undeserved) status as the lunk-headed, unrefined, lost in the past American on the world's stage.

Electric boost is what the future ZR1 should be offering, not a 15MPG sledgehammer using an old-school supercharger, which have been used in automobiles since the 1920's! IMO, all of GM's supercharged engines are gas-guzzling anchors that drag down GM's reputation, and if I were in charge I'd kill all of those before it's too late (just like they should have killed Hummer or made it all-diesel before the last major gas spike.) Even the latest version of the giant Bentley GT (twin-turbo V8) gets better mileage, and it uses AWD!

The newest Ferrari doesn't have awd, yet seems to be none the worse for lack of awd.
Without awd, you might not want to drive your Corvette in deep snow, but who would anyway?

[stick076]

Wait LT1? Why are they calling it that? If im not mistaken the LT1 was a very mediocre engine from the 1990’s.

Really? I thought this was a GM fan site