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04-01-07, 08:41 AM
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Corvette to get diesel power for 2009
Corvette to get diesel power for 2009
Chevrolet has announced that they will introduce a diesel-powered Corvette next spring as a 2009 model. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette TDI will be powered by a specially-designed 5.7 liter V8 diesel with twin turbochargers. Output for the engine, developed in cooperation with Isuzu, is estimated at 350 horsepower and 675 lb-ft of torque.
"We feel that with its high fuel economy and strong low-end torque characteristics, the turbodiesel is the perfect engine for the Corvette," says a General Motors spokesperson. Early tests indicate that the Corvette TDI accelerates from 0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds and achieves real-world fuel economy of 25 to 30 MPG.
Chevrolet has hinted that if the Corvette TDI is a hit with buyers, they may consider phasing out gasoline-powered Corvettes altogether and making the turbodiesel engine the exclusive powerplant for the iconic American sports car.
The diesel Corvette will go on sale April 1st, 2008.
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04-01-07, 09:21 AM
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Whew, I just realized it was april 1st. 
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04-01-07, 09:24 AM
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Same here.
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04-01-07, 10:50 AM
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I was about to ask what is the source. Thanks for reminding me it is also April 1st. Don't do that to us so early in the day Rob  .
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04-01-07, 11:54 AM
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Yes - It is April 1st, but this diesel rules!
From the green flag to the finish, the Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg was quite an adventure for Rinaldo Capello and Allan McNish. But just as they did eight times last season, they found their way to Victory Circle again. The defending LMP1 co-champions scored their first win of 2007 on Saturday as the Audi R10 TDI and diesel power remained unbeaten in the American Le Mans Series.
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04-01-07, 01:30 PM
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anyone want to bet that this story will get legs and will still be around at Carlisle. Cool
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04-01-07, 02:57 PM
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If only it were true! Ask anyone who has a turbo-diesel engine in a vehicle what the torque and economy are like and you'll hear accolades. Ah well... Good one, Rob!
-Mac
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04-01-07, 03:28 PM
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The perfect Vette for those interested in cargo and towing capacity over quarter mile times.
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04-01-07, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mac
If only it were true! Ask anyone who has a turbo-diesel engine in a vehicle what the torque and economy are like and you'll hear accolades. Ah well... Good one, Rob!
-Mac
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Got to go with Mac on this. It may not be too far fetched in the future. Rob, you slipped on the 25 to 30 MPG. The current gas engines are getting that! 
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04-01-07, 05:18 PM
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Yikes! I've been hornswaggled again. April 1st s*%t. Got to admit though you got me with the pants down!
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04-01-07, 06:35 PM
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Ya got me. 
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04-01-07, 06:40 PM
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04-01-07, 06:45 PM
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Well folks, Rob did us in. But we have 1 year to get back at him....mmmmmmmmm?
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04-01-07, 09:35 PM
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Oh man, that was a good one!
I’m going to look forward to these newsflashes everyear now.
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04-01-07, 10:22 PM
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Now he's just abusing his power!! Good one Rob.
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