Re: 997 turbo: VTG confirmed!
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Grant said:
Have you seen the torque curve of the Chevy 7.0L V8? It makes over 400ft-lbs at just over idle, peaks at 470ft-lbs, and revs to 7,100 rpm before fuel shutoff (and it has no turbo lag).
You need to have a wider perspective: what about fuel consumption? What about future emissions laws? And finally: do you know that in a lot of countries, including Germany, you have to pay the car taxes depending on the displacement? Ask an Italian what a car with a 7.0 l fuel engine costs taxes over there.
RC - The fuel mileage is incredible on the Z06. I think the Vette is the only car with a V8 bigger than 5L that has no gas-guzzler tax in the USA (6L and 7L versions both comply), afaik. The mileage on the highway is over 25mpg (I think the 996TT is around 18). Mostly this is due to crazy gearing (6th is simply for cruising), but it is very efficient...