Chevy Mulling 4-Cylinder 'Vette

[Bimmer325]

Chevy Mulling 4-Cylinder 'Vette

April 1, 2006 | CheersandGears.com

In an attempt to lure environmentally-conscious consumers to the Corvette line, Chevy will unveil a 4-cylinder variant of it's iconic sportscar. Debuting at the New York International Auto Show this month, the entry-level 'Vette will feature a 1.6-liter inline-four producing the same 103 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque as in the Aveo. Arriving on the heels of the foolishly inefficient Z06, 4-cylinder models will achieve EPA ratings in the mid thirties. Likely dubbed Corvette LS, buyers will choose from either a standard 4-speed automatic or a sportier 5-speed manual. While pricing has yet to be released, expect LS models (outfitted in cloth upholstery and featuring 15" aluminum wheels) to MSRP in the mid teens.

Bottom Line: Chevy finally makes fuel-economy a priority with the latest addition to the Corvette lineup. Prius buyers seeking a more-engaging alternative? Look no further.

[Northstar]

I thought I heard they we're going to tune the Aveo's engine for a little more power so people could also enjoy a little better performance?

[Flybrian]

Adam CW GM Fan?

[mustang84]

Do wheel covers come standard?

[Satty]

Adam CW GM Fan?

Exactly my thoughts, but GM hasn't announced the Duramax Corvette yet. That will be a sweet ass ride.

[ToniCipriani]

Hey proportions seems to have changed. They moved it to front wheel drive? That would be SWEET!!!

Edited April 2, 2006 by ToniCipriani

[wpbharriet]

The ride height seems to have changed as well. Now Car and Driver and stop whining about the lack of off-road capability.

[NOS2006]

Not enough plastic cladding.

[Ravenfreak13]

seems to be an april fools day joke...the chevy badge is OFF CENTER!

[Sixty8panther]

No one shuld ever have a Camry in theior sig... ever. Even as a joke.

Shame on you GM1. :AH-HA_wink:

I'm gettinmg mine in White Diamond and with the Cobalt SS-SC's rear

decklid spoiler and Wal*Mart spinner hubcaps. Reck-o-nize!

[Cory Wolfe]

Yeah... well, my GA'll waste that sonuva bitch... even with the engine all torn apart. FWD N-bodies without engines rule, brotha! Can't beat 'em, can ya? Didn't think so, my homies. Yeah... suck on that. Huh!

[ToniCipriani]

Yeah... well, my GA'll waste that sonuva bitch... even with the engine all torn apart. FWD N-bodies without engines rule, brotha! Can't beat 'em, can ya? Didn't think so, my homies. Yeah... suck on that. Huh!

An Epsilon with a sixty degree V6 will take that meager exploded Quad4 N-body out cleanly

Edited April 2, 2006 by ToniCipriani

[Cory Wolfe]

Bah.. you don't know nothin' you stupid domestic humpin canuck! :AH-HA_wink:

Edited April 2, 2006 by blackviper8891

[Turbojett]

still has the extended nose, rear brake ducts and flared fenders of the Z06.

Rice.

and wheel covers, dammit. wheel covers!

Edited April 3, 2006 by Turbojett

[zero2sixty00]

I wanna find out the power/weight ratio because with more power we could see an aim at lotus?

[capriceman]

pure lead body brings the curb wieght around 2.5 tons. so expect 48lbs/ per horse. lol

Edited April 6, 2006 by capriceman

[ToniCipriani]

But if they DO make it, and the engine compartment still fits the original V8, I'll take it! Find a smashed up one and pull the engine, and drop it back in here.

[capriceman]

if you think about it if they could fit a 5.3 let alone a ls2 in a small sports car like this and have it in the teens it would sell huge then to make BV happy they will badge it and make a Fire-oh BV and it'll cost one Honda quad and a rear passenger green door off a GAGT SEDAN.

[ShadowDog]

*Update*

Restyling has been imagined and this test mule was spotted in full production guise on GM's proving grounds. Final results on performance figures are yet to be determined until the 4-cylinder rumored to appear under the hood is announced.

I'd

hit

it

baaad.

[Turbojett]

oooooooooooooooooooohhh how cyoooowt!

at least it still has a targa.