Expected to be released in 2014, the 7th generation of the legendary Corvette has been expected to come in an "Europeanized" way, using a high-revving and much smaller engine, however retaining its V8 layout.

According to The Detroit Bureau, it would be slightly bigger than 3.0L, in the 125hp/litre range and over 400hp, with a 12000RPM redline, and turbocharged. Considering 125hp/litre and 12000RPM, it can be achieved even without a turbo, like current supersport motorcycles. Also, even with VVT, such a high revving would sacrifice the torque. Some sources also consider a V6 as an option, since a twin-turbo version of the current 3.0L SIDI (spark-ignition direct injection) engine already offered in some GM cars is expected to be released to face the Ford's Ecoboost V6. Seems to be more realistic than the high-revving V8 because it would still be cost-effective to produce. Current V8 is not exactly a Corvette-dedicated engine, found in some Cadillac, Chevrolet, Holden and Buick engine bays, what makes it a cost-effective option for GM.

Considering an experience performed by American Hot Rod magazine with a Vortec 5300 truck/SUV engine, the same found under the hood of an average 2011 Suburban, just a few mods on valve timing, piston ring gap and intake can make it go to 451hp at 7000RPM without any forced-induction. Then with a twin-turbo setup it reached more than 1000hp, but then it wouldn't be the most practical setup for a daily-driver.







All with the same OHV layout, instead of the usual DOHC found on its European and Japanese opponents on the 4.3/5.0L range. Considering the current 6.2L supercharged V8 in the ZR-1, it's even a hard competitor for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with its high-revving 6.0L DOHC V12. It can be technically outdated, but develops a good torque and due to its lower-revving the durability is increased.