[SuperMacGuy]

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/

[CrashTestDummy]

First off, as the 'bolt counters' will point out, the original LT-1 was called, and remains that, the 'LT-1'. While there's no differentiation in spoken words, GM will be the first to tell you that their first-born LT* was called the "LT-1" with the dash symbol.

Given the general lack of creativity remaining in the car manufacturers, I'm not surprised. While it's possible those inside the Ivory Tower figure that most people won't know about the previous iterations of the engine, and they're probably right, those to whom it really matters will hold such conversations.

Perhaps it's GM being crazy like a fox? I mean, enthusiasts hold such conversations, then think "hey, I'll have a V8, might as well get me one of those LT1's!"

Perhaps GM is wanting people to forget the issues regarding the last LT1, now that that platform is aging and many of the issues are starting to show themselves and be discussed on many online forums about cars that have LT1's in them?

Would you buy a car with a LT2 in it? Or if GM decided to take something from the success of their LS7 mill and call it the LT7? What conversation would we be having if they decided this next Gen engine was called the LTX?

Just thinking out loud here.

This post has been edited by CrashTestDummy: Nov 9 2012, 02:39 PM