LT5...here we go again!

[Che70velle]

So GM has recently patented the 18' corvette engine, and it's got dual overhead camshaft's. They've coded it "LT5", just as they did in the mid 90's with the ZR1.
I've heard rumors of a mid engine car, due to this engines size...what do you guys know about this?

[CamaroAJ]

Originally Posted by Che70velle

So GM has recently patented the 18' corvette engine, and it's got dual overhead camshaft's. They've coded it "LT5", just as they did in the mid 90's with the ZR1.
I've heard rumors of a mid engine car, due to this engines size...what do you guys know about this?

A few years ago when I was talking with an engineer at GM that he said they were working on a bi-turbo DOHC engine to go toe to toe with AMG for the Cadillac's. He said he didn't know if it was based off the currant 3.6L V6 or a modified LS base though. I'm kinda wondering if the LT5 is the higher output version of that engine he was talking about.

[DB Z28]

So I wonder is that the one LS Twin cam Mercury marine just did ? Or a totaly new one by GM?

[WILWAXU]

Originally Posted by DB Z28

So I wonder is that the one LS Twin cam Mercury marine just did ? Or a totaly new one by GM?

Interesting point, considering the past relationship.

[Ns RS]

Perhaps DOHC in a small block package - if anyone can do it GM can - If it does go into a mid engine vet lets hope LS reliability and ease of service

[JUSTANOVA]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/automotive/

will be interesting to see what gm comes up with, if its a variation of this or their own deal, I'll bet it will have direct injection though.