Next Gen Small Block Revisited

[LSCyaL8R]

So a little tidbit on the new GM small block....

GM has confirmed the new small-block V-8s will feature aluminum blocks and heads, direct injection, and a new combustion system. Our sources say the C7 engine will displace 5.5 liters, with a target output of about 440 horsepower.
The new small-block will retain a traditional overhead-valve layout, ensuring compact dimensions and lower manufacturing costs. Prototype engines reportedly are already running on test beds in Detroit.

Source - Motor Trend

Let the downsizing begin......

[cammed goat]

Which will more likely mean better power-to-weight ratio. Mewonders if it will be an LS block or another designation?

[bigrondownhiller]

I wonder if it will have similarities to the direct injection v-6 that Cadillac is using.

[LSCyaL8R]

isn't the caddy V-6 a high feature (read, DOHC) engine?

If so I doubt that it would have many similarities to that. Though I recall an article about how GM overcame the problem of incorporating VVT on a cam in block engine. I bet some version of this engine will eventually get that tech. DI is a big win no matter how you slice it. Though it opens a whole new world of tuning challenges for the aftermarket.

It's really exciting to see higher HP smaller displacement lighter V8s coming to market. Goes to show how much life there is left in these "monsters"

Betcha there will be a next gen small block in a miata before the corvettes even hit the street

[86 IROC-Z]

C7?

wut dat look like

[cammed goat]

C7?

wut dat look like

Gonna look like Sideswipe from TF2. Pics are in the new MT I think.

[wheeliE-maxx]

C7?

wut dat look like

complete crap if cammed is right

Gonna look like Sideswipe from TF2. Pics are in the new MT I think.

[cammed goat]

http://2012-chevrolet-corvette.info/...e-Pictures.jpg

[cammed goat]

http://www.2011corvette.info/images/...vette-c7-1.jpg

[cammed goat]

I have seen the top pic in MT before.

[blackSS01]

Sorry but that thing is Fuglier then fuck

[cammed goat]

We will see once the car debuts and the sales numbers.

[1MileCrash]

sounds like a kick ass engine

[snaggeltooth]

http://www.2011corvette.info/images/...vette-c7-1.jpg

front end looks like a 78 Vette stuck inside the C6 fenders ..

[RJWZ28]

That doesn't sound too bad at all for a base engine, especially if the theory that the whole C7 model lineup will move to an aluminum chassis holds true. But I am not a fan of the front or rear styling at all. The side profile is just fine

[big hammer]

i was hoping for more that 450+hp. we'll see

[Smittro]

I wonder if it will have similarities to the direct injection v-6 that Cadillac is using.

A 300+hp 60* v6 (3.6) with direct injection is what's also in the 2010 v6 Camaro..

isn't the caddy V-6 a high feature (read, DOHC) engine?

If so I doubt that it would have many similarities to that. Though I recall an article about how GM overcame the problem of incorporating VVT on a cam in block engine. I bet some version of this engine will eventually get that tech. DI is a big win no matter how you slice it. Though it opens a whole new world of tuning challenges for the aftermarket.

It's really exciting to see higher HP smaller displacement lighter V8s coming to market. Goes to show how much life there is left in these "monsters"

Betcha there will be a next gen small block in a miata before the corvettes even hit the street

Yup.. Northstars owe their exsistance to the 3.4 twin dual cam (early high feature) 60*v6 aswell...

[LSCyaL8R]

this pic of the C7 is from the issue of Motor Trend that is on news stands now.

[Grimpala]

They look too much like a ferrari to me.

[GoldenFlame]