Thread: Is this a v6 Turbo ZR-1 Prototype Engine? Friend purchased it (pics) ---
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Old 02-05-2013   #19
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Default Re: Is this a v6 Turbo ZR-1 Prototype Engine? Friend purchased it (pics) ---
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Originally Posted by Hib Halverson View Post
A turbocharged V6 was never, ever considered as power for the ZR-1.

Way back in 85, when what would become the ZR-1 was still in the early design stage, GM briefly considered a DOHC cylinder head conversion for the existing Gen 1 SBV8, but that's the only other engine configuration which was considered.
The Original contract negociations with Lotus was for just this.

Graham.
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