Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked

siko · 11-27-2007, 01:05 AM

LEAKED! Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 sees light of day
Posted Nov 26th 2007 11:00PM

We didn't think we would get a glimpse of it until January at the Detroit Auto Show, but Jalopnik has obtained official photographs of the LS9 V8 that will power the 2009 ZR1 Corvette. The images show that the LS9 is a supercharged version of the 6.2L LS3 V8 like we previously reported. One photo also illustrates in detail a unique integrated twin intercooler that sits atop the supercharger. While it may not have the official name, the blue accents on the engine cover hint at the "Blue Devil" moniker by which we referred the car for some time before switching to the official ZR1 name. While specifications haven't been released yet (we're guessing it will offer somewhere in the neighborhood of 650 HP), just seeing the images of the LS9 gets us even more excited for the ZR1's official debut in January.

[Source: Jalopnik via Autoblog.com]

siko · 11-27-2007, 01:07 AM

Here's some engine porn:

Merc1 · 11-27-2007, 02:39 AM

GM may as well let all the details out now. This thing is going to be a monster. Can't wait to get to Detroit.

M

martinbo · 11-27-2007, 03:18 AM

Very interesting !!!

Super compact and neat charge-cooled intercooler (as opposed to an air-to-air intercooler) and supercharger arrangement! I can't wait to see more pics of the whole technical layout and induction air flow.

Just_me · 11-27-2007, 03:33 AM

Porsche GT2 watch out!

martinbo · 11-27-2007, 03:52 AM

Wait. I need to be the first one to say this:

The engine cover on the new LS9 engine is soooo boring. Why didn't GM's engineers pay more attention to exposing their mechanical masterpiece for when I pull up at the side of the road and pop the hood of my car for me and my petrolhead mates to ogle over. Mercedes AMG and Audi show how an engine bay ought to look.

Tycoon · 11-27-2007, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinbo

Wait. I need to be the first one to say this:

The engine cover on the new LS9 engine is soooo boring. Why didn't GM's engineers pay more attention to exposing their mechanical masterpiece for when I pull up at the side of the road and pop the hood of my car for me and my petrolhead mates to ogle over. Mercedes AMG and Audi show how an engine bay ought to look.

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!

Priceless!!!

Karma for you! Post of the day!

martinbo · 11-27-2007, 04:03 AM

I just knew you'd like that one. You're so easy to please Tycoon...

Tycoon · 11-27-2007, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinbo

I just knew you'd like that one. You're so easy to please Tycoon...

Lol, thanks bro!

11-27-2007, 01:05 AM	#1
siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,577 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked LEAKED! Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 sees light of day Posted Nov 26th 2007 11:00PM We didn't think we would get a glimpse of it until January at the Detroit Auto Show, but Jalopnik has obtained official photographs of the LS9 V8 that will power the 2009 ZR1 Corvette. The images show that the LS9 is a supercharged version of the 6.2L LS3 V8 like we previously reported. One photo also illustrates in detail a unique integrated twin intercooler that sits atop the supercharger. While it may not have the official name, the blue accents on the engine cover hint at the "Blue Devil" moniker by which we referred the car for some time before switching to the official ZR1 name. While specifications haven't been released yet (we're guessing it will offer somewhere in the neighborhood of 650 HP), just seeing the images of the LS9 gets us even more excited for the ZR1's official debut in January. [Source: Jalopnik via Autoblog.com]

11-27-2007, 01:07 AM	#2
siko Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,577 Thanks: 1,655 Thanked 1,573 Times in 736 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked Here's some engine porn:

11-27-2007, 02:39 AM	#3
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked GM may as well let all the details out now. This thing is going to be a monster. Can't wait to get to Detroit. M

11-27-2007, 03:18 AM	#4
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked Very interesting !!! Super compact and neat charge-cooled intercooler (as opposed to an air-to-air intercooler) and supercharger arrangement! I can't wait to see more pics of the whole technical layout and induction air flow.

11-27-2007, 03:33 AM	#5
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked Porsche GT2 watch out!

11-27-2007, 03:52 AM	#6
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked Wait. I need to be the first one to say this: The engine cover on the new LS9 engine is soooo boring. Why didn't GM's engineers pay more attention to exposing their mechanical masterpiece for when I pull up at the side of the road and pop the hood of my car for me and my petrolhead mates to ogle over. Mercedes AMG and Audi show how an engine bay ought to look.

11-27-2007, 04:03 AM	#8
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked I just knew you'd like that one. You're so easy to please Tycoon...

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