Blue Devil a reality?

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

Nope, no Blue Devil

Maybe a mid-engine C7 with the blown LS9 with over 600HP but almost 600 lb/ft of torque also?

I'm just betting a drivetrain test mule was seen.

Yes, Blue Devil.

It's on.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Yes, Blue Devil.

It's on.

Nope

Corvette SS

[CLAYDOG]

No mid-engine and no blue devil name, but the rest...

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by CLAYDOG

No mid-engine and no blue devil name, but the rest...

I agree, and I can't say anymore, other than it will take in a lot of air

"The Blue Devil may be the first six-figure car in GM history." Evidently, the writer has not researched his material, the Cadillac XLR-V has a starting price of an even $100,000, and last I looked it has a GM emblem on the side.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CLAYDOG

No mid-engine and no blue devil name, but the rest...

DAMN! I was hoping.

A blue devil by any other name, then.

[PARAGON]

C6 an C7 "Corvette SS" being sold concurrently, possibly.

[KenP]

Uh... WOW! But I don't fit in Vette's very well.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

Nope

Corvette SS

Well, you're partially right. It won't be officially known as the Blue Devil when it comes out. Code named that now, though.
They're having a tough time getting the power to the ground with the current tire set up.

[bparker]

I am thinking this one will be supercharged. I just wish I could afford a new z06 for myself. /cry /shakefist

[NEOCON1]

talk in the club is its gonna happen

[PARAGON]

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

OMG

WTF is that

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

All I can say is "Siiiiiiii".

[HoKC]

Definitely an SS from what I hear. Dirty is right in that they are having trouble getting it to hookup with all that power. Talk is also that when it does hit the lots you will have to take a drivers training course before taking ownership. Too many new Z owners biting it already.

[f5fstop]

All I will say is Blue Devil is out; who knows, maybe like the person it was going to be named after, who will possibly be out too someday.

The powertrain units are in normal looking Vettes and hard to distinguish from a normal ZO6, and are being driven on the roads and tested in Germany. There will be some with extremely black out rear windows, to hide the electronic testing equipment that is contained in the rear of the vehicle, and with a breakout box on a bracket over the passenger seat.

So, if someone sees a ZO6 driving around with extremely blacked out windows in the rear, and a large electronic device sitting in the passenger seat with approximately 50+ LEDS and a ton of switches. (Should I say they will probably have the infamous MI "M" plate.) It might be one...

Powertrain mules do not require extensive camo to hide their appearance, only body mules used for new style bodies. The differences in the body will have camo (basically, a bunch of large car bras). Good example, there are about six H3s running around the country with test engines and you can't tell the difference between these vehicles and a normal off the lot H3, unless you notice the plate and look inside. However, there are plenty of test vehicles with existing powertrains running around with "M" plates too; that are used by engineering for testing, analysis, and joy rides by bored engineers.

As to the powertrain, someone is right, someone is wrong.

When they do hit the lots, I bet everyone will be sold months prior to production. As to driver's training course, I find that just some cool humor. Does GM require off-road driver's training for H1s?

And in regard to the photo of the "thing," take a close look at the rims, there will never be a Vette with over 600 HP manufactured with only four lugs.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

And in regard to the photo of the "thing," take a close look at the rims, there will never be a Vette with over 600 HP manufactured with only four lugs.

You weren't paying close enough attention. Those are the new top secret quad-centric lug patterns. 4-bolt pattern outside of a smaller circular 4-bolt pattern

[CLAYDOG]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

All I will say is Blue Devil is out; who knows, maybe like the person it was going to be named after, who will possibly be out too someday.

The powertrain units are in normal looking Vettes and hard to distinguish from a normal ZO6, and are being driven on the roads and tested in Germany. There will be some with extremely black out rear windows, to hide the electronic testing equipment that is contained in the rear of the vehicle, and with a breakout box on a bracket over the passenger seat.

So, if someone sees a ZO6 driving around with extremely blacked out windows in the rear, and a large electronic device sitting in the passenger seat with approximately 50+ LEDS and a ton of switches. (Should I say they will probably have the infamous MI "M" plate.) It might be one...

Powertrain mules do not require extensive camo to hide their appearance, only body mules used for new style bodies. The differences in the body will have camo (basically, a bunch of large car bras). Good example, there are about six H3s running around the country with test engines and you can't tell the difference between these vehicles and a normal off the lot H3, unless you notice the plate and look inside. However, there are plenty of test vehicles with existing powertrains running around with "M" plates too; that are used by engineering for testing, analysis, and joy rides by bored engineers.

As to the powertrain, someone is right, someone is wrong.

When they do hit the lots, I bet everyone will be sold months prior to production. As to driver's training course, I find that just some cool humor. Does GM require off-road driver's training for H1s?

And in regard to the photo of the "thing," take a close look at the rims, there will never be a Vette with over 600 HP manufactured with only four lugs.

Most of what I heard on performance is second hand, not being directly involved in the project. What I've seen on the other hand, all I can say is the car formerly known as the Blue Devil will be much easier to distinguish from a Z06 than a Z06 is from a standard C6.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CLAYDOG

Most of what I heard on performance is second hand, not being directly involved in the project. What I've seen on the other hand, all I can say is the car formerly known as the Blue Devil will be much easier to distinguish from a Z06 than a Z06 is from a standard C6.

That would be because it will be the C7 with a new body style and even more rounded curves.

Here's my thought: You have the C6, then introduce the C6 Z06. Then comes the "radical" C7 and all will be sold at the same time for 2 or 3 years. The C7 will be known as the "SS" Then as they C6 is ending it's shortened lifespan, a C7 that is toned down will be introduced to replace the regular C6. So, possibly, over a 2 to 3 year period there will be 3 completely different models produced and sold, each with their own specific engine configurations.

For me this begs the question, what does GM have up their sleeves to try to stuff these big motors into also?

[f5fstop]

Don't believe they will designate it as a C7. GM's life cycles are at least seven years for a selling vehicle. But, who knows.
Claydog sees the bodies, I see the powertrains, and I'll release the inside info.

Duramax 6.6L diesel, with twin tubos, and the rear hatch opens up with flat floor for hauling firewood.