Rumor Mill: V6 Corvette is Coming

[GerryLP]

You mean this one???

That was a little V-6 beauty!!!

Rocketblock! You should have told me that you were in the area! I would have bought you a beer at Hooter's

GerryLP:cool

 

[eddonjan]

did I die and go to hell?a v6 no way

In February 2006, Motor Trend published a short article about the Corvette Sting Ray coming back as a V6 powered version of the Kappa platform.

They wrote:



Full Article: http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0602_chevrolet_kappa_sting_ray/index.html

The rumors are once again getting much stronger!

What are your thoughts on this? Should the Corvette remain V8 powered only, or would a V6 version be ok since the Corvette started out with a V6 back in 1953?

 

[ROCKETBLOCK]

I think they should make a V-6 and a 4 cylinder..............................











In a Mustang! NOT a Corvette!

I wonder if there are any plans to make a 6 or 4 cyl. version of the NEW Camaro???

 

[67HEAVEN]

I wonder if there are any plans to make a 6 or 4 cyl. version of the NEW Camaro???

A 6 for sure.

 

[Kid_Again]

What's up with all this criticism of a V6? You guys ever hear of a Grand National? The engineering's only gotten better. Say you take a sub-four liter block, put deep breathing DOHC heads on top with VVT, very carefully designed variable intake runners and a variable exhaust and put it into a fairly lightweight body and what you have is some serious muscle. All basically off-the shelf stuff. Or you have my G35 coupe without the fat. Sorry, couldn't resist.

OK, OK, for all you GM homers.....take the above mentioned aluminum and put a single or sequential turbos or a supercharger on it and you have your performance car. Cheetah would be a better name. :cool

 

[Pseudomind]

What's up with all this criticism of a V6?

Have a V-6 anyway you want it as I am not criticizing a V-6 as I currently own a V-6 and have in the past. I just do not want to see a V-6 Corvette produced. They can go up in cylinders and the same goes for HP/Torque, but not down.

IMO

 

[Evolution1980]

Slightly divergent thought here but Pseudomind's comment above made me think...
What would you all say about a DOD ("Displacement On Demand") engine being put in the vette?

 

[reliablechevy]

i think its a great idea but dont call it a corvette maybe a modified chassis with the v-6 the chevy line does need a convertible so they quit buying so many mustangs

 

[MMcVeigh]

The poll asked if a V-6 Corvette was acceptable. I say a resounding NO to that, but the article didn't claim the new "Sting Ray" as a Corvette model. Another sports car in Chevy's lineup is fine, but I hope they don't steal the Sting Ray name.

 

[SpartanSith]

What if this V6 is the first step in a Corvette "line"? The current Corvette would be the flagship model, the V6 would be a smaller, more affordable model.

then its just goin to be like a stupid mustang, except the whole part where it doesnt have to be Fixed Or Repaired Daily...

 

[Evolution1980]

The poll asked if a V-6 Corvette was acceptable. I say a resounding NO to that, but the article didn't claim the new "Sting Ray" as a Corvette model. Another sports car in Chevy's lineup is fine, but I hope they don't steal the Sting Ray name.

Wow, in 2 years of being registered, this finally drew a response from you??? :L
Why'd ya wait two years to post???

 

[Z06bill]

Corvette V6

In 1953 I would have accepted a V6 Corvette; GM can increase gas mileage and keep the ecology people happy without going backwards.

 

[Mac]

The poll asked if a V-6 Corvette was acceptable. I say a resounding NO to that, but the article didn't claim the new "Sting Ray" as a Corvette model. Another sports car in Chevy's lineup is fine, but I hope they don't steal the Sting Ray name.

Welcome and thanks for posting!!

-Mac

 

[Moval49er]

The poll asked if a V-6 Corvette was acceptable. I say a resounding NO to that, but the article didn't claim the new "Sting Ray" as a Corvette model. Another sports car in Chevy's lineup is fine, but I hope they don't steal the Sting Ray name.

True - not claimed as a Corvette. I would add, though, that they should not use any existing Corvette name. The car is not V8, not plastic, not a vette by any measure.

They would be better off leaving the Corvette to Chevy, and keeping the Sky in front of the customer. In fact, of the two, the Sky looks better than the Solstice - there should only have been one, the Sky as a Pontiac, sold next to Corvette in a combined Chevy/Pontiac store.

The duplicate models are what is killing GM. Who needs three different versions of the same minivan? :crazy

 

[67HEAVEN]

MMcVeigh,

Welcome to the posting side of life. You're gonna love it.

 

[chevy6673]

just using the name to make money , they have been doing it for years with other old muscle cars

 

[JBsC5]

Great idea for a new Kappa coupe w/3.9 liter 270hp V6.

I'll buy one for my wife to enjoy. (she specifically doesn't want a vette? Go figure) but she does like the Solstice turbo...but she doen't want a convertible..

I might end up buying her one but would prefer a coupe if its available..

Turbo 4 or V6 it doesn't matter..

Just don't call it a corvette or a stingray and it'll be AWESOME!

JMO ( I voted no to adding the name Corvette or stingray ..but like the idea of the car)

 

[mvarga]

If it would help them stay profitable I'm sure GM would put "Sting Ray" on a golf cart. It's one thing to have a smaller engine in response to a so called fuel shortage(my first Corvette, a '75 was slow as hell), but to make a Vette with a smaller engine just to offer a lower priced car is a really bad idea.

 

[mvarga]

Yes , but it would be riding the coat tails of the Corvette to gain interest and sell a few cars. I can hear the salesmen now saying" and it's just as good as a Corvette." You'll have to excuse me... that thought makes me want to hurl!!!

 

[F.J.B.]

What are you ******* nuts????