What car would be cool with less horsepower?

"wkiernan" (wkiernan) 08/02/2014 at 23:40 • Filed to: None

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This was a recent article, and when I saw it it was like I had a good answer on the tip of my tongue but I couldn't quite grab it. Just now I got it though, this one:

No I'm not trolling. Think about this: the Camaro's 3.6 L V6 puts out 324 horsepower, and it weighs a hundred pounds less than the LS3 . Imagine an entry-level Vette, stripped out and light, six speed, three tail pipes. You couldn't have fun in a car with those specs? I've even got a name for the model: the Blue Flame.

Hammerfrog > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:41

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Blue flame... I like it. A baby Blue devil!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:43

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But the C7 has an LT1 and I don't want a V6 in a Corvette. Just me though, also the name is kind of cheesy. Oh and why 3 pipes?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:43

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This...

is actually a really good idea!

Manuél Ferrari > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:48

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It would need to be a sub Vette model

Make it a little smaller and with the cheaper fixed dampers

It could be like Chevy's Cayman.

Jayhawk Jake > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:48

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Chevy considered it once. The C5 FRC was supposed to be a budget V6, instead they turned it into a track monster and eventually called it the Z06

wkiernan > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/02/2014 at 23:54

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The name "Blue Flame" hearkens back to the rather regrettable power plant in the first-generation Corvette. 4 pipes :: 8 cylinders ~ 3 pipes :: 6 cylinders.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Manuél Ferrari 08/02/2014 at 23:55

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yes this. It would need to be substantially Visually different from the actual Corvette, and not be Named Corvette, so as not to cheapen the Vette.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:56

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Ok, thanks for clearing that up, but I still don't really want a V6 'Vette yet being a hypocrite I want a V6 F-Type. Why? Because supercharger

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/02/2014 at 23:56

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V8 has four, V6 would need only three. duh.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > wkiernan 08/02/2014 at 23:57

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A fear of mine getting a high horsepower car is accidentily flooring it and loosing control. That's why I like seriously underpowered cars because you get to floor them all the time

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/02/2014 at 23:58

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Yeah, I realized that.

shop-teacher > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:00

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Intriguing .... I like what you did there with the name.

GhostZ > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:02

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It might sound blasphemous, but I'd love to see a 300HP Dodge Viper, using a turbocharged I4. They hinted at this a few times with a few concepts, but it never came into production.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Manuél Ferrari 08/03/2014 at 00:05

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If they're shrinking the Camaro like some say, maybe we'll get a better handling caymaro.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:06

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When you think about it, that is actually not an awful idea. Mainly for nostalgic reasons, in my opinion, since the LT1-equipped Stingray is an absolutely phenomenal vehicle in almost every aspect. That being said, I couldn't think of a single reason why anybody would want to buy it. Most people in the market for a new Vette would gladly pay the extra money it would cost for the LT1. Maybe if Pontiac were still around, they could use this setup to make a modern day reiteration of the Banshee. If GM would let them, that is.

Manuél Ferrari > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/03/2014 at 00:07

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make it happen GM!

We will buy it

Then we'll later buy the Vette

claramag, Mustaco Master > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:07

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a v6 'needing' 3 pipes would be weird. There's only one pipe coming from each half of the V usually.
Short of both coming into a single muffler and three decorative tips, it'd be an odd choice.

Still, lightweight v6 rwd making around 300hp could be fun. That's why Hyundai made their entry level Genesis. And the Mustang/Camaros have their v6 bases. But an OEM v6 Vette? Gonna call sacrilege on that one

Manuél Ferrari > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/03/2014 at 00:07

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Haha Caymaro

Leadbull > Jayhawk Jake 08/03/2014 at 00:09

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Their marketing conferences must be awesome.

"So, we're going to add a budget-level V6 model to the line."

"How about we not do that. Let's make a faster one instead!"

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:12

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IMO, a corvette with a v6 would be treason. But an i6? That I could get behind.

Alex from Toronto > Manuél Ferrari 08/03/2014 at 00:15

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Corvair ?

Cherry_man1 > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:17

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Viper. Make it more available that way

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Manuél Ferrari 08/03/2014 at 00:24

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Not necessarily. The purist's don't want to admit it, but the original 'Vette came with a six. It was originally a budget sports car, why not bring it back to it's roots?

tehGnomeArmy > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 00:44

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Great idea to hook people on the Vette.

Manuél Ferrari > Alex from Toronto 08/03/2014 at 00:47

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Mmm

Tasty

New Corvair would be sweet

Ralph Nader can't kill it this time!

Manuél Ferrari > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/03/2014 at 00:48

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no way!

Very interesting

Makes sense. A lot of famous V8 sports cars started out with a 6 cylinder

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Manuél Ferrari 08/03/2014 at 00:50

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Besides, most of it's competitors have a few engine choices ranging from meh to awesome.

Alex from Toronto > Manuél Ferrari 08/03/2014 at 01:09

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Mid-engined version of this N/A v6 base model. Twin turbo v6 ss model. Manual standard, comes in brown as well.

DanZman > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 03:34

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ok I'm going the be the rainy day here. There is no room for a lower model corvette. The hole aura of the corvette is that its an attainable sports car; as in a, a car that you can work to attain. If you bring the price down to the point that your average burgerking manager can afford it, then it wont have that same level of prestige.

Plus those same cars would fall victim to many terrible modifications. Thats actually a part of why I got rid of my 350z... I dont want to get rid of the Vette.

Frank Grimes > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 04:16

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challenger hellcat 700 hp just seems too much. I would rather add lightness. can you even get 700hp to hookup? would it even be useful on a track? I cant imagine trying to get one out of a corner on acelleration would be very easy.

Axial > wkiernan 08/03/2014 at 06:47

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V6s are not allowed in Corvettes, ever. Straight-six? Awesome. V6? GTFO.

Manuél Ferrari > Alex from Toronto 08/03/2014 at 10:43

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this would just be too awesome

The car gods don't love us enough to give us this...