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V6 Corvette rumors are rumored to be true!
Rumors of a V6-powered Corvette model have been floating around for years but weren't taken very seriously until Motor Trend decided to spend some ink on it a few issues ago and predict the six-cylinder model would revive the "Sting Ray" name. The model would basically be a Chevy-branded version of the Kappa roadster that GM has liberally passed out to such brands as Pontiac (Solstice), Saturn (Sky) and Opel (GT). Chevy's version would be different in that power would come from a V6 rather than an inline-four cylinder, and rumor has it that it would be badged a Corvette. Kind of sounds like a long shot, but Rick "Corvette" Conti, the #1 Corvette dealer in Ohio (w00t!), cites sources somewhere in the universe that tell him the rumors are true and coming sooner than we think. He says the "Sting Ray" name, however, will not be used on this chuckable roadster that should come with a 6-speed automatic and a price tag right below $30,000. He also hints Chevy may drop a bomb in the form of this V6 Kappa at the Detroit auto show in January. Read Article
V6 Corvette rumors are rumored to be true!



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vcowmanvcowman - 10/17/2006 11:36:40 AM
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the sky is falling.

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Lem1972Lem1972 - 10/17/2006 1:20:44 PM
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Personally I think GM has self-destructive personality disorder. That term may be redundant, but you get my point. Every time GM seems to be getting off the mat, they turn around and do something really stupid.

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kart1kart1 - 10/17/2006 2:03:50 PM
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Who's idea is this??? Fire that guy!

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MagjuanMagjuan - 10/17/2006 2:33:14 PM
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Honda should counter with a V8 Civic Coupe.

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lewissalemlewissalem - 10/17/2006 2:47:05 PM
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I'll believe it when I see it. I just don't see why they would do such a thing when they can launch a V6/V8 combination in the new Camero.

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S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/17/2006 3:10:09 PM
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Did anyone read that headline?

How dumb is that?

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johannasjohannas - 10/17/2006 3:55:01 PM
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somethimes I hear whispers of rumors...

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makkystylemakkystyle - 10/17/2006 6:32:07 PM
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What exactly is a rumor of a rumor?

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NeverfollowNeverfollow - 10/17/2006 10:51:47 PM
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I see dead companies

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RCboy18RCboy18 - 10/18/2006 1:22:50 AM
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V-6 and corvette is an oxymoron in my opinion. they just dont match..

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watisthatwatisthat - 10/18/2006 3:34:28 AM
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GM will die......RIP GM........so long sucker.

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MF6453MF6453 - 10/18/2006 9:16:34 AM
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GM has never had a "great" 6cyl.

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BMW530iBMW530i - 10/18/2006 6:08:09 PM
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Yes they did. The 3800 series.

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MF6453MF6453 - 10/22/2006 6:30:43 PM
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The 3800 was a good engine with alot of flexibility. I enphasize "Good" not "Great".

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pino_bpino_b - 10/18/2006 1:18:18 PM
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nice job GM keep those sales slumping even more

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njshiftnjshift - 10/19/2006 8:55:42 AM
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When did you solstice/sky become non sporty???

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JacobJacob - 10/19/2006 3:52:42 PM
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When was it ever "sporty?"

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JacobJacob - 10/19/2006 3:54:02 PM
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Will,

They will try, and they will fail. GM should have learned their lesson by now: they cannot beat the Japanese.

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njshiftnjshift - 10/20/2006 8:59:31 AM
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Jacob,
It's a rear wheel drive, low slung roadster, competes head to head with the miata, GM offers a Club Sport racing package from the factory, raced since its inception, etc...

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AUDIMAN4AUDIMAN4 - 10/18/2006 7:17:58 PM
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No, that's the most retarded thing I've ever heard of. To make a six cylinder 'Vette does nothing but cheapen the brand and the line. Plus, it lowers the exclusivity of the cars and means lower resale/desireability across the board. BAD IDEA.

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NARunnerNARunner - 10/18/2006 8:16:09 PMView My AgentSpace
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My inline 4 enzo is on its way from italy

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