Two blog posts from GM Authority just caught my attention...
First, one claiming that there are rumours the Z06 will be Naturally Aspirated (NA), below
gmauthority.com
"Over the weekend, we covered a rumor that the upcoming mid-engine Corvette C8 Z06 would be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine doling out 800 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. But now, GM Authority has learned that the C8 Z06 could be naturally aspirated, while the new C8 Corvette ZR1 gets the boosted eight."
"While two of our sources told us that the C8 Corvette Z06 will be powered by a naturally-aspirated engine and that the C8 Corvette ZR1 will cradle a twin-turbo V8 DOHC, another source with a proven track record has told us that these rumors are way off the mark"
Second, one saying it IS and reasons why,
gmauthority.com
I'll just say where I have always stood with regards to up-coming vehicles and information:
Unless it is in a written statement from GM themselves, I choose to not believe it is true, merely something that could happen. Take everything with a grain of salt.
First, one claiming that there are rumours the Z06 will be Naturally Aspirated (NA), below
Corvette C8 Z06 Could Go Atmospheric, C8 ZR1 Might Go Twin-Turbo
Meanwhile, another source tell us something completely different.
gmauthority.com
"Over the weekend, we covered a rumor that the upcoming mid-engine Corvette C8 Z06 would be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine doling out 800 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. But now, GM Authority has learned that the C8 Z06 could be naturally aspirated, while the new C8 Corvette ZR1 gets the boosted eight."
"While two of our sources told us that the C8 Corvette Z06 will be powered by a naturally-aspirated engine and that the C8 Corvette ZR1 will cradle a twin-turbo V8 DOHC, another source with a proven track record has told us that these rumors are way off the mark"
Second, one saying it IS and reasons why,
Here’s Why The C8 Corvette Z06 Is Naturally Aspirated
The Z06 returns to its roots, while also meeting race homologation.
gmauthority.com
I'll just say where I have always stood with regards to up-coming vehicles and information:
Unless it is in a written statement from GM themselves, I choose to not believe it is true, merely something that could happen. Take everything with a grain of salt.
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