 Why is LT1 the new engine name?, Corvette |
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 Nov 8 2012, 05:49 PM
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I see in Autoweek that the 2013 or 14 new Corvette engine is designated LT1. Why do they do that? Why use the same name as the older engine that everyone knows? I don't get how it works. Why not call it the LT2 or LS4 or YH99. Maybe there won't be confusion but maybe there will be, especially considering that the old LT1 is still in service in a lot of cars, not like it was last used in the 1960's and no one will really get them mixed up.
http://www.gizmag.com/chevy-2014-corvette-lt1-v8/24705/ |
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Nov 8 2012, 06:00 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
I was surprised as well. Makes no sense to me.
Just like the new iPad. It's not the iPad 3, it's official name is "the new ipad". What happens when a newer version comes out? People years later are still calling their iPad "the new iPad" when it's far from new. I don't understand what some of these companies are thinking. |
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SuperMacGuy Why is LT1 the new engine name? Nov 8 2012, 05:49 PM
StanIROCZ Back in 1970 there was an LT1 that was pretty cool... Nov 8 2012, 07:28 PM dailydriver Yes, recycling that name/designation for the THIRD... Nov 8 2012, 11:01 PM CrashTestDummy First off, as the 'bolt counters' will poi... Nov 9 2012, 02:38 PM mr.beachcomber It's simply marketing...branding an object wit... Nov 9 2012, 03:31 PM roostmeyer Huh? It's an RPO code probably set by engineer... Nov 9 2012, 05:20 PM BumpaD_Z28 QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 8 2012, 12:28 PM) ... Nov 10 2012, 05:51 AM
pharmd None of it matters...when you pull up outside the ... Nov 15 2012, 12:36 AM CrashTestDummy QUOTE (pharmd @ Nov 14 2012, 06:36 PM) No... Nov 15 2012, 03:08 PM dailydriver QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Nov 15 2012, 10:0... Nov 15 2012, 09:54 PM |
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