C7 moderates Redesign | C8 mit Mittelmotor und V6 ab 2016

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leftlanenews.com | Corvette C8 to go mid engine feature twin-turbo V6?

... the C8 Corvette could end up with the long-rumored mid-engine layout.

The Corvette C8 is still a ways off, but a new report claims to have the goods on the future sports car. ... Corvette, the 8th iteration of America’s sports car will reported make the transition.

As if the shift to mid-engine wasn’t enough, the C8 will allegedly ditch the Corvette’s traditional V8 in favor of a more fuel-efficient twin-turbo V6. While the switch to a V6 powerplant will probably mark the end of high-horsepower Corvette models, it doesn’t mean the Vette will go soft. The C8 is slated to shrink in size in weight, meaning performance should be equal to – if not better – than today’s car.

The timeline for the C8 remains a bit skewed with a reported launch date sometime in 2016. However, the C7 isn’t expected until at least 2012, so a four-year lifecyle seems highly unlikely — especially given some Corvette models have soldier on for 14 years.