$100K Super Corvette

[TMiller]

Check this out. The V12 in the Cien. "For use in a $100K Super Corvette"

http://www.gminsidenews.com/xv12.htm

Frank, you know something you aren't telling us? If this is part of it, it will be worth the wait.

[Manatee]

If it is coming to Corvette, I hope there is a way to disable the 'displacement on demand' feature.

[Zeanster]

Is it just me, or is this engine a little light on torque considering its displacement and HP?

I am sure that it is a high RPM engine to achieve 100HP/L, propably something like 7500-8000.

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by Manatee
If it is coming to Corvette, I hope there is a way to disable the 'displacement on demand' feature.

Yeah, something like the CAGS eliminator would be nice

[Mark Little]

That would be nice if it will happen

[350kid]

Amazing.

[ZO6LS6]

10 & 12 cylinders are not needed to get the C6, to astronomocal heights of performance.......a SB 427 would do the trick easily......and a lot more efficiently, with less cost..to US.
The 10 cylider Vipe, to me is overkill, and a way to make more power without technical expertise and enginneering input.....
i.e........the EASY way out........just MHO

[JimGnitecki]

I'm a mechanical engineer by background (before my changeover to computer consulting). There is enough data in the press release above to determine the following, using a simple formula that relates torque, RPM, and horspeower:

The peak horsepower of 750 HP is developed at RPM AT LEAST = 8750. This is if the torque peak of 450 ft lb is right at the same RPM. If it's at a lower rpm, which is more usual unless the engine is limited by valve float, the actual peak rpm for peak horsepower will be higher (9000 or above?).

The statement that 90% of peak torque is still available at 1500 rpm is VERY impressive in such a high rpm engine. It means that horsepower at 1500 rpm will be 116 ! This is excellent for a 9000 rpm engine.

This engine will probably sound very much like a Ferrari Modena, or a large displacement superbike (like my Suzuki Hayabusa: 160 rear wheel horsepower, 192 mph, 0-60 in a bit over 2 seconds, and quarter mile in 9.9 at 145 mph).

I could be severely tempted by something like that . . .

Jim

[zurmagus]

I'll take one! Love those high revving machines

Jim RPM calculation for the peak HP looks right. 8753 RPM would be minimum engine speed necessary with that torque.

While the torque is low for 7.5 liters (short stroke I assume) its still 400+ torque from 1500 rpm through 9000+

I think I'll take ten instead

[TMiller]

Yeah, as much as I like the idea of a v12, you guys have brought me to my senses.

What have I been thinking? Jeeze. Just give us a 427 LSWhatever. Go to the C5R parts department. Bam. Done deal. Run at full throttle for DAYS without a single dime of additional R&D... Chevrolet, you listening???