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The catalytic converters are closer to the exhaust ports, helping to reduce cold-start emissions. And where the LT1 had smaller intake runners on cylinders two and seven (to make room for engine-mounted fuel pumps), the LT2 has equal-length runners on all cylinders.

The extra weight comes in part from the block-mounted oil tank and the redesigned crankshaft, which has a slightly longer nose to accommodate the scavenger pump.Even with all these improvements to the LT2, it's still a GM V-8—the valvetrain architecture is the same as every other small block, and the cylinder heads are shared with all GM 6.2-liter V-8s. “The benefits of this mid-engine supercar, including its incredible balance and connected-to-the-road feel, will be obvious on the street and the track.”Since certain features of the 2020 Corvette Stingray aren’t necessary in a racing environment, the engineering and design teams found innovative ways to get benefits out of every part of the vehicle. Fon +49 (0) 40 64 90 99-0 Fax +49 (0) 40 64 90 99-50 Mail info@lehmann-automobile.com The C8.R is based on the 2020 Corvette Stingray, and the manufacturer says the C8.R shares the highest percentage of parts between the production and race car than any previous generation.

The showroom floor always had a Corvette on display, and I couldn’t resist the amazing features of this dynamic vehicle. Putting more weight over the driven wheels gives the new … Tom Peters, head of design at GM Performance Car, personally specified the design of each visible bolt on the engine. The (…)“Not yet, no, I don’t have anything yet for the 450 class in 2021,” replied Shane McElrath when asked if he had any idea of what (…)Brad Keselowski and Team Penske are sticking with each other. (EPA fuel economy ratings have not yet been finalized.)

The result is that the LT2's new intake manifold allows the engine to make roughly 3 percent more peak power than the same engine fitted with the LT1 intake, with increased torque at the top of the power band. The new C8.R chassis structure is significantly stiffer and lighter than its predecessor.With a lower center of gravity and more even weight distribution on the wheels, Corvette Racing worked closely with Michelin to optimize the tire compound and construction to best support the unique traction needs of a mid-engine race car. All contents copyright © 2020, Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. (…) Mike Kociba, assistant chief engineer for small blocks at GM, told Learnings from the LT2 will trickle down into other small blocks.

Putting more weight over the driven wheels gives the new Stingray furious straight-line performance and ferocious traction exiting a corner. The use of these development tools resulted in a race car with improved aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and weight distribution.The C8.R utilizes a production 2020 Stingray chassis structure produced in the Bowling Green Assembly plant.

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All in all, when equipped with the optional performance exhaust system, the LT2 in the C8 Stingray makes 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, improvements of 35 hp and 5 lb-ft over the C7's LT1. Corvette C8.R # semashow # sema # lasvegas # chevrolet # corvette # rac... ecar # becauseracecar # customkingz # customkingzperformance # uscars # uscarshamburg # hamburg # uscarshannover # hannover # germany # makeamericafastagain # v8 # hubraum … There's no such packaging compromise with the LT2 powering the C8. We went to GM's racing headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan to learn all about the C8 Corvette's LT2 V-8, and how it improves on the legendary small block.Chevy's main reason for making the C8 Corvette mid-engined was improving traction. Ostensibly, downsized turbo engines offer better fuel economy, but Kociba argued that those benefits are only apparent in laboratory testing.

My imagination would take me on adventures beyond the glass walls, despite the glares of the salesmen who did not share the same passion I felt as my curly haired, 6 year old self stood in the 1970 Daytona Yellow Vette on the drivers seat grasping the steering wheel. Many of the new components designed for the LT2 are lighter than those they replace, but overall, the LT1 and the LT2 weigh the same, 472 pounds with fluids. This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. All C8 Stingrays use dry-sump lubrication, a feature that wasn't offered on base-model C7s. "With a large displacement V-8, we don't have to do that. If you've driven a C7 Stingray, you've probably appreciated the car's surprisingly low hood line, which gives great forward visibility. Simply enter your email address to subscribe and you will receive notifications of new updates by email.We're currently offline. Road & Track participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

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