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Old 09 Nov 2007, 08:43 am   #1 (permalink)
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(from General Motors Press Release) GREEN AND MEAN: JAY LENO’S E85-CAPABLE Z06-INSPIRED C6RS CORVETTE BOASTS 600 HP AND ALTERNATIVE-FUEL CAPABILITY

LAS VEGAS – “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s predilection for performance cars is no secret, but many fellow enthusiasts may not know that he is keenly interested in alternative fuels. To prove that red-blooded power mixes easily with a touch of green, Leno partnered with Pratt & Miller – the engineering company that builds and campaigns C6.R Corvettes – to develop a modified Corvette Z06 that is capable of running on E85 ethanol. It was unveiled at the 2007 SEMA Show.

More than merely a conversion of the stock LS7 engine to E85 capability, Leno’s alternative-fuel supercar is powered by a custom, 8.2L (500-cubic-inch) all-aluminum small-block V-8 that pumps out approximately 600 horsepower and 585 lb.-ft. of torque.

“The C6RS is the result of an idea we hatched to prove that high-performance cars and alternative fuel technology weren’t diametrically opposed concepts,” said Leno. “I love the idea of having 600 horsepower at my disposal, but using a homegrown alternative to gasoline.”

The engine is built around a custom aluminum cylinder block that was CNC-milled from a single block of billet aluminum. And while the cylinder heads, intake system and dry-sump oiling system are stock LS7 components, the engine – which has larger bore and stroke dimensions than the 7.0L (427-cubic-inch) LS7 – uses a one-off reciprocating assembly, including a forged steel crankshaft, forged rods and forged pistons. Katech Engines, the company that builds engines for the Corvette C6.R racing program, developed the engine.

The fuel system and engine control computer were modified to accommodate E85, and spent gases exit through a Corsa exhaust system. Supporting the 600-horse engine’s power is a blueprinted and strengthened T-56 six-speed transmission and a high-performance Centerforce dual-friction clutch.

C6.R inspiration

On the outside, Leno’s bad and black C6RS emulates the styling of C6.R racecars, with wider front and rear fenders and a wider rear fascia with an integrated spoiler on top and a racing-style diffuser at the bottom (the diffuser incorporates an LED-lit backup lamp). A C6.R-style waterfall hood front fender louvers, rockers and lower grille opening further define this special Corvette – and all of the car’s front-end panels are made of carbon-fiber, including custom brake air ducts routed through the front fenders. With all of its body modifications, Leno’s C6RS is 1.6 inches wider than stock.

The C6.R’s – and production Corvette’s – aerodynamically styled bodywork is designed to slice efficiently through the wind, which helps enhance fuel mileage.

The race-ready look of the car is enhanced with a quartet of BBS wheels that feature racing-type locking center hubs. The forged aluminum 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels ride on Michelin P295/30ZR18 and P345/30ZR19 tires, respectively.

Adding authenticity to the car’s custom bodywork was the involvement of Pratt & Miller. The company took on the task of crafting Leno’s Corvette into a street-going replica of the racecars, which included installing or fabricating a host of unique components, including:

• A custom DeWitt high-capacity radiator with dual cooling fans
• A carbon-fiber ram-air induction system
• Carbon-fiber inner fender panels that vent hot air from the engine compartment
• Brembo brakes with six-piston mono-block calipers in front and four-piston rear calipers
• Dyna-Mat used throughout the cabin and chassis to reduce interior noise

While the exterior and drivetrain were inspired by the racetrack, the C6RS’s cabin exudes luxury, with premium touches and enhancements from Genuine Corvette Accessories that include a two-tone shift knob and boot; leather-covered console armrest, parking brake handle and boot; an interior trim kit, racing-style pedal covers and more.

With its 600 horses on tap and domestically produced E85 fuel in the tank, Jay Leno’s alternative-fueled C6RS is an all-American supercar that proves high performance and environmental consciousness go together like the Corvette and checkered flags.
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Interior color scheme = BARF!!!

otherwise, good to go.
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I love those seats! I'd like a pair for mine.

beautiful car, hope i can see one in person someday..
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i like it inside and out but could give a shit that it runs on e85 im not a hippie
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^ LMAO....agree 100%
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its PS'ed, well atleast the background
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its PS'ed, well atleast the background is
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^ I was thinking the same exact thing... i also thought the rims were chopped to but i dont know
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Hahahaha ^^^^
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We're always going to have some members that don't like good cars, but that's their thing. They're the same ones that are going to be talking trash about the new Camaro and the new Challenger when they come out, who knows. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, like I need to rephrase that in Tremek, right?
Anyhow, that's the baddest street legal Corvette I've seen. The other one is the Lingenfelter Corvette : Lingenfelter C6 Corvette Commemorative Edition Twin Turbo
This guy on TV stated that by the time ethanol ends up in gas tanks, it has created more pollution than regular gasoline. That's due to the refineries and that it cannot be piped, it has to be delivered in tankers whenever it's to be transferred. And also that there isn't enough farm land to produce enough ethanol for all the cars to run on it and it would damage the farm land. That's what that scientist said on TV.
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its a cool new toy but e85 really doesn't do all that much see we don't even grow enough corn to fuel the state of minnesota(where i'm from and we have e85 pumps everywhere) this will be a lot cooler once we are able to make it mass produced so its a little cheaper to actually use it. it costs basically the same as normal gas here so why buy it??? i've looked into buying a e85 car but i will stick to good old fossil fuels for now i guess. if anything i would be more impressed with like e85 cabs, buses and other mass transit and city vehicals because those bastards drive everywhere anything would be cheaper for them
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seen this at the LA Auto show and it is HOOOOOOOOOOOT as hell....perfect maybe
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