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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Corvette LS9 engine revealed.

Jalponik via Motor Authority: The source: http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-aut...ble-326717.php

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This is it. Thanks to an anonymous tipster we have what appear to be the very first and clearest shots yet procured of the 2009 LS9 6.2-liter V8 engine powering the 2009 Corvette ZR1 -- something we weren't expecting to see until the Detroit Auto Show in January. But, since information yearns to be free -- and whoa, nelly, do these shots show off some serious information on what will be the most serious piece of weaponry in the General's quiver come next year -- here they are and here's what we know. Essentially what you're looking at is what appears to be a standard twin-screw-type supercharger mounted below a highly efficient air-to-water intercooler system. Now, we can't speculate if it's tied into the engine system or if it has an independent radiator system -- but we feel pretty confident all of this is a one-off, which means the General's running the show on every single horsepower above and beyond the stock horse output from the 6.2-liter V8 it all sits atop. Gearheads, your engine pr0n awaits in the photogallery below. While you check that out we're going to go and hide from GM's shock troopers. Hey, does anyone know the number for the witness protection program?


 
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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lol woah. big news! great find!
 
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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That's some pretty exciting stuff! I can't wait for the ZR-1 to debut and shake things up a bit.
 
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Damn...
 
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Awesome, cant wait to see the ZR-1 come January and still LOVE that they went with the ZR-1 nameplate
 
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Only thing I'm trying to figure is the fact that they are cooling the air before it goes through the blower. Isn't it more efficient to cool the charge air after it is boosted?
 
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Nice find.
I've seen a vid of the car but thats it.
 
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