Reply With QuoteWomen will love the black sooty cloud that catches up to the car at each intersection when the top is down.
I think it's a good idea to start going diesel but perhaps not in a convertible.
About.com reports that... (http://cars.about.com/b/a/217021.htm)
Corvette to get diesel power for 2009
Chevrolet has announced that they will introduce a diesel-powered Corvette next spring as a 2009 model. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette TDI will be powered by a specially-designed 5.7 liter V8 diesel with twin turbochargers. Output for the engine, developed in cooperation with Isuzu, is estimated at 350 horsepower and 675 lb-ft of torque.
"We feel that with its high fuel economy and strong low-end torque characteristics, the turbodiesel is the perfect engine for the Corvette," says a General Motors spokesperson. Early tests indicate that the Corvette TDI accelerates from 0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds and achieves real-world fuel economy of 25 to 30 MPG.
Chevrolet has hinted that if the Corvette TDI is a hit with buyers, they may consider phasing out gasoline-powered Corvettes altogether and making the turbodiesel engine the exclusive powerplant for the iconic American sports car. -- Aaron Gold
Photo © General Motors
Sunday April 1, 2007
Women will love the black sooty cloud that catches up to the car at each intersection when the top is down.
I think it's a good idea to start going diesel but perhaps not in a convertible.
That,s the reason GM is going out of buisness. They can,t get a grip on what people want. Who the hell wants a deisel powered performance car.
Women will love the black sooty cloud that catches up to the car at each intersection when the top is down.
Yea, they really love it when I am in front in my diesel truck... LOL!!!!
25 to 30... that is all??? My LS1 Camaro gets 26 on the highway easy!
That,s the reason GM is going out of buisness. They can,t get a grip on what people want. Who the hell wants a deisel powered performance car.
No doubt about that!!! That new retro Camaro looks like shit also!!!
Will stacks be an option....
Yea, they really love it when I am in front in my diesel truck... LOL!!!!
25 to 30... that is all??? My LS1 Camaro gets 26 on the highway easy!
No doubt about that!!! That new retro Camaro looks like shit also!!!
Agreed. My Z06 gets 30mpg on the highway!
That,s the reason GM is going out of buisness. They can,t get a grip on what people want. Who the hell wants a deisel powered performance car.
Yeah, in reality, a SUB-4 second 0-60 STOCK performance car getting 30+ MPG would really suck. :notam:
As always ....Brown......way ahead of the curve! (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showth...wn+street+cred)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attach...1&d=1177980517
What!?!? Put the diesel in the dang suburban first!!!!
Audi ran its diesel power R10 at Sebring, Fla, and is the car to beat in 24 hour of Le Man. No one likes gas burning big block muscle more then I do, my 427 Ford is 47 years old and still running strong. Its a sign of the times boys, you can't beat the torque.
http://www.dieselforum.org/technolog...diesel-racing/
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