Senior Saab Engineer Accidentally Confirms Mid Engine Corvette Existence!

The much-rumored mid-engined Corvette project has been unexpectedly confirmed by a senior Saab source.

The engineer revealed in a trade magazine that Saab’s engineers had developed a double-clutch transmission for a "mid-engined version of the Corvette" when Saab was General Motors' centre of competence for those systems.

The source also revealed that the wet-clutch transmission was designed to cope with up to 590lbft of torque, only marginally less than delivered by today’s Corvette ZR-1 V8.



 
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aarononymous - 8/5/2010 1:04:14 PM

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they're all mid-engined technically, well at least the newer ones...

91z4me - 8/5/2010 1:22:59 PM

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Correct all Corvettes since the C5 launch have been front mid engine vehicles. They also have the mid rear mounted transaxle and a torque tube between the engine and the transaxle.

Mostly likely the was simply referring to the mid mounted transmission rather than a mid rear engined Corvette.

WorldofLuxury - 8/5/2010 1:24:53 PM

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That's true.
And it's not that the current format is flawed (I actually love the way it is right now), it would be really interesting to see a 458-like Corvette. After all, the 458's front reminds me of the Stingray-based Corvette concept.

FatnSassy - 8/5/2010 3:44:39 PM

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I would like to see a modern interior thats not left over Gm parts and the fenders to more dramatic like to old versions. Then the Vette will have its sex appeal back

tango - 8/5/2010 9:59:12 PM

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Frankly, the current Corvette formula works because it was correct from the get-go. No need to re-invent the wheel. If they push this issue, they will invariably shove the Corvette into Porsche price-ranges where fit, finish, luxury, and comfort are not debatable. They are a way of life. The Corvette formula holds true to bang-for-buck and good value. This is what real people need and what Corvette has been delivering for more than 50 years.

uaw_lax - 8/5/2010 11:21:57 PM

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If we had a half of dozen more thinkers like Tango this would be a better site.