6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg

paddyk · 08-23-2008, 10:43 AM

http://gas2.org/2008/08/23/the-biodi...170-mph-60mpg/

new Trident Iceni, a two-seat sports car boasting a 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM that will launch you from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds. The company, Trident Performance Vehicles based in the UK, says computer calculations suggest a top speed of 230 mph, and a range of approximately 1000 miles.

While the engine is located behind the center line of the front axle, the 8-speed automatic gearbox is located in the rear of the car.

http://www.trident-vehicles.co.uk/in...d=28&Itemid=39

davidlane · 08-23-2008, 01:12 PM

For $10,000 more I can have a ZR-1. No contest IMO. I'm buying US, and there is the added benefit of ******* off the ecoNazis

AmericanRevolution · 08-24-2008, 03:52 AM

^^ Davis, regardless, this is pretty cool you gotta admit. GM diesel in there, afterall, too.

Now if only GM had the excess cash to blow on a project like this to show up Audi........ lol

mbukukanyau · 08-24-2008, 11:31 AM

That is one ugly car.
Imagine the heat from that power plant...

Stéphane Dumas · 08-24-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AmericanRevolution

^^ Davis, regardless, this is pretty cool you gotta admit. GM diesel in there, afterall, too.

Now if only GM had the excess cash to blow on a project like this to show up Audi........ lol

+1

if only the Corvette had the frame to accept the power and torque of the "big-block" 6.6L Duramax, I wonder if the upcoming "small-block" 4.5L Duramax might fit under the hood the 'Vette? I think it might shut the mouth of some folks who think then the Corvette isn't green it all.

corvettekidc6 · 08-24-2008, 01:39 PM

i like the idea of this engine or some form of it in a GM vehicle, but dont ever, ever put it in the corvette, im not really sure that i like a supercharged engine in the new ZR1....

johnny smallblock · 08-24-2008, 02:00 PM

0-60 in 3.7 seconds
Top speed of 230 mph
1000 miles on a tank of gas

GM should make such a car and let that be Cadillac's halo car, so it doesn't have to keep worrying about stepping on the Vette's toes. Or a SAAB or Saturn halo car so someone might notice one of those brands.

GMusa · 08-24-2008, 03:18 PM

That is one ugly car.. im sorry but even if it has those performance stats.. i would rather have a Corvette!

ZvetteGuy · 08-24-2008, 04:40 PM

Wow... that much power and that much efficiency... I tell you... the future and the automotive world is changing and fast... but, let's just hope that GM stays in the game and ahead of the pack!

coaster.n3rd · 08-24-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddyk

While the engine is located behind the center line of the front axle, the 8-speed automatic gearbox is located in the rear of the car.

isn't that similar to a 'Vette setup? with a 6 speed of course.

Rumblebuffin · 08-24-2008, 06:51 PM

I had a strong feeling this was gonna get posted again. I saw a similar forum topic a few years back linking to the same website.

The car may be ugly, but then not everything in the world is nice, is it? At least it gets good mileage and great performance for what it is.

ColoradoZQ8 · 08-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidlane

For $10,000 more I can have a ZR-1. No contest IMO. I'm buying US, and there is the added benefit of ******* off the ecoNazis

I wasn't aware that the ZR-1 got 60 miles per gallon like this car.
I'm not crazy over the styling -- but the specs are impressive.

ogg vorbis · 08-25-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stéphane Dumas

+1

if only the Corvette had the frame to accept the power and torque of the "big-block" 6.6L Duramax, I wonder if the upcoming "small-block" 4.5L Duramax might fit under the hood the 'Vette? I think it might shut the mouth of some folks who think then the Corvette isn't green it all.

the aluminum-framed z06 has a torsional stiffness of 9,000-10,000 lb-ft/deg. that's exceptionally stiff. it's certainly stiffer than any musclecar with a 500+ cu.in big block. the steel frame should be a little stiffer as well.

gale banks raises the redline on his diesels, loses some torque, and increases hp. he runs the 6.6 duramax at 650 hp and 800 lb-ft. http://bankspower.com/projects/2-ban...rra/overview/2 and yes, the 4.5 will fit where the small block will...maybe with a little more hood clearance. imagine 430 hp and 550 lb-ft, and 35+ mpg.

70eldo · 08-25-2008, 08:59 AM

0-60 in 3.7 sec and top speed is 230???

That is some clean speed!

johnstarnes · 08-25-2008, 12:21 PM

If GM developed this engine and owns the full rights to it, I am wondering why they are not offering it in some way-cool US spec vehicle! That much power and speed AND 60mpg is very impressive indeed.

08-23-2008, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
paddyk 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 68	6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg http://gas2.org/2008/08/23/the-biodi...170-mph-60mpg/ new Trident Iceni, a two-seat sports car boasting a 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM that will launch you from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds. The company, Trident Performance Vehicles based in the UK, says computer calculations suggest a top speed of 230 mph, and a range of approximately 1000 miles. While the engine is located behind the center line of the front axle, the 8-speed automatic gearbox is located in the rear of the car. http://www.trident-vehicles.co.uk/in...d=28&Itemid=39

08-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
davidlane 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Drives: '90 Buick Reatta conv Posts: 418	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg For $10,000 more I can have a ZR-1. No contest IMO. I'm buying US, and there is the added benefit of ******* off the ecoNazis __________________ davidlane Reatta Conv Last edited by davidlane : 08-23-2008 at 01:15 PM. Reason: Added comment.

08-24-2008, 03:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
AmericanRevolution 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Redmond, WA Drives: '04 YJ GTO Posts: 3,854	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg ^^ Davis, regardless, this is pretty cool you gotta admit. GM diesel in there, afterall, too. Now if only GM had the excess cash to blow on a project like this to show up Audi........ lol __________________ My Ideal Lineup NO BAILOUT - Sorry, GM. You dug your own grave. Current Rides: Proud owner of a Yellow Jacket 2004 Pontiac GTO CarDomain MySpace Profile \| AIM: Hiroism4ever \| MSN: Hiro55cool@www.com I am a member of the Campaign for Liberty.

08-24-2008, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,058	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg That is one ugly car. Imagine the heat from that power plant... __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

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corvettekidc6 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 95	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg i like the idea of this engine or some form of it in a GM vehicle, but dont ever, ever put it in the corvette, im not really sure that i like a supercharged engine in the new ZR1....

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08-24-2008, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,932	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg That is one ugly car.. im sorry but even if it has those performance stats.. i would rather have a Corvette! __________________ -JD

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ZvetteGuy 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Drives: 1987 Chevrolet R10 pickup, 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 550	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg Wow... that much power and that much efficiency... I tell you... the future and the automotive world is changing and fast... but, let's just hope that GM stays in the game and ahead of the pack! __________________ Awww... life is so grand... my truck in the garage and the Ponti look'n good... all I need now is a Corvette or a girlfriend.... hmmmm... a Corvette may be cheaper

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Rumblebuffin 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 383	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg I had a strong feeling this was gonna get posted again. I saw a similar forum topic a few years back linking to the same website. The car may be ugly, but then not everything in the world is nice, is it? At least it gets good mileage and great performance for what it is. __________________ My DeviantArt Page: http://seawolfpaul.deviantart.com/

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70eldo 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dutchman in Germany Drives: 2006 CTS Posts: 69	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg 0-60 in 3.7 sec and top speed is 230??? That is some clean speed!

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johnstarnes 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,029	Re: 6.61 litre V8 turbo diesel from GM - Biodiesel Trident - 170 mph - 60+mpg If GM developed this engine and owns the full rights to it, I am wondering why they are not offering it in some way-cool US spec vehicle! That much power and speed AND 60mpg is very impressive indeed. __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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