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GM:
GMC Syclone and Typhoon:
Built off a modified version of the Canyon (small truck) Platform. These would also come with a single turbo direct injected 3.6L V6, 6-speed auto, but with a solid rear axle. AWD would be standard 
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A proper V8, RWD Impala. This would be built off of the Pontiac G8 platform. Engine would be the LS3 with the buyers choice of a 6 speed auto or manual transmission. |
I've actually been saying that for awhile. And screw you fwd is where it is at bro. Heck yeah. God I would get rid of this Impala for a typhoon or rwd ls3 Impala in a heart beat.
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11-20-2008, 10:14 PM
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I've actually been saying that for awhile. And screw you fwd is where it is at bro. Heck yeah. God I would get rid of this Impala for a typhoon or rwd ls3 Impala in a heart beat.
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11-21-2008, 12:38 AM
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I would like to see Ford make the Lightning Bolt. They may not need a big engine but a supercharged 4.0L like the V6 or if you could fit it, a supercharged 4.6L, hey if it fits in the stang why not a truck? That might be fun. Smaller and more nimble than a Lighntning but ballsy enought to shred some pavement. Maybe even make it AWD.
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11-21-2008, 01:16 AM
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I, Vettezuki
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Originally Posted by Leedom
I would like to see Ford make the Lightning Bolt. They may not need a big engine but a supercharged 4.0L like the V6 or if you could fit it, a supercharged 4.6L, hey if it fits in the stang why not a truck? That might be fun. Smaller and more nimble than a Lighntning but ballsy enought to shred some pavement. Maybe even make it AWD.
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You mean a Ford Cyclone. . . . 
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11-21-2008, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
I don't know anything about the Cheetah. I was thinking of doing something like that with my ligts in the Vette. Then I think about how much work it would be and think about something else.
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One of the only two front mid engine cars ever built. (The other being the RX7)
It was Chevrolets response to the Shelby Cobra. SBC pushed so far back that the trans yoke was connected directly to the diff, no driveshaft. They made, I think less than 20 of these and the factory burned down.
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11-21-2008, 03:17 AM
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I, Vettezuki
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One of the only two front mid engine cars ever built. (The other being the RX7)
It was Chevrolets response to the Shelby Cobra. SBC pushed so far back that the trans yoke was connected directly to the diff, no driveshaft. They made, I think less than 20 of these and the factory burned down.
If you ever see one, it will almost definitelty be a replica.
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Uh, what defines front mid engine for you? Technically it only means between front and rear axle. Go take a look at your Vette's engine location . . .
Mass centralization and relation to pivotal moment of inertia is a different story.
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11-21-2008, 03:57 AM
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Uh, what defines front mid engine for you? Technically it only means between front and rear axle. Go take a look at your Vette's engine location . . .
Mass centralization and relation to pivotal moment of inertia is a different story.
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I wasn't defining it, just passing along what I've read. And my Vette doesn't have a front axle, so what does that prove? A HA! |
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11-21-2008, 11:09 AM
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Actually, this sounds like a great challenge for Motorgen project car  |
Never said WHO should build it, just that's what I'd like to see. It is doable.
We have the minds to build it, just who will step up? 
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11-21-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by enkeivette
One of the only two front mid engine cars ever built. (The other being the RX7)
It was Chevrolets response to the Shelby Cobra. SBC pushed so far back that the trans yoke was connected directly to the diff, no driveshaft. They made, I think less than 20 of these and the factory burned down.
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Actually, Chevy's first reponse to the Cobra was the lightweight Grand Sport.
Duntov actually did it behind the GM big wigs backs. 
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11-21-2008, 11:22 AM
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Que?
I wasn't defining it, just passing along what I've read. And my Vette doesn't have a front axle, so what does that prove? A HA!
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Our Vette's engine sits behind the "K" member which make it a "TRUE" mid engine. 
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