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Old February 15th 05, 11:15 PM
bad65
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Are there any cost figures available for the new Z06? The performance of
this beast sounds like a "wet dream".


"Charlie Funk" > wrote in message
...
> And a buddy of mine who works at GM says the only way it makes less than
> 500
> hp at full throttle is if the ignition is turned off. This engine is a
> beast. If the TRUE horsepower were made public it would be breath taking
> according to my buddy. Apparently there is a threat of being drawn and
> quartered at GM to even talk just yet about the real specs. Using the
> ratings method for the late 60's - early 70's when last Chevy made an LS7,
> this is a 640 hp mechanical device with an attitude limited only by the
> fuel
> cutoff at 7000 rpm.
>
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> "Bob I" > wrote in message
> ...
>> No, it's an LS7 with 500 horses and 475 lbft.
>>
>> David Algie wrote:
>>
>> > I have read different articles about the new Z06 engine, best I found
>> > is
>> > that it will be a 427 bored and stroked LS1, with 500hp. Anyone confirm
>> > this, or more details? I use these engines in aircraft and this would
>> > be

> a
>> > great upgrade!
>> >

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