You know id be banging my head against the wall if i was this guy.

Corvette engine swaps into Panteras are not hard to do. Scott Bell can supply what you need (ZR1 Pantera, SACC Restorations). The T56 Corvette transaxle would be difficult. The differential is on the other side of the transmission, which is backwards from a Pantera's ZF.

I wasnt planning on it, i was just kindo curious and found this post funny

I've had people who I thought were fairly intelligent look at my car and ask where the transmission was. Scary stuff.

The New York Times had an article about the mid engine Corvette they prototyped in, I think it was 1968. They have tried a few times but the weight distribution was something like 31/69 and they backed it into a wall at speed. Then they dumped it to be cut up in Daytona FL. It was not destroyed. It will be at Amelia Island this year. Fully restored at the same show next year.
More useless knowledge... now it I can just find my phone

With the torque tube it just seems like the next logical step... Im sure they will try it again, at least prototype it!

There is no reason for them to go mid engine as it would require them to shorten the front nose substantially. If wouldn't look like a Corvette any longer. And the goal is to balance the weight distribution which they have done very well with the current setup... IMO...

Well, with everyone cutting costs bolting the engine to the transaxle and nixing the torque tube seemed kinda like a step towards a right direction. They are due for a redesign soon anyhow. Tho body has been around since 05 or 06? I mean, they have already moved one large component back there, put a bell housing on that transaxle and lets get the party started!!!

Again, I have to disagree as moving the motor to the back would require such a drastic change to the body it would no longer look like a Corvette.

Think about it. The Corvette is known for the very long nose. That would not be possible in a mid engine setup. The car would have to be VERY long. Have you ever seen a mid engine car were the nose is long? Typically a mid engine car has a short nose with the driver as far forward as possible.

The Corvette is the exact opposite. The nose is very long with the drive as far back as possible.

Now, if they could use the engine as an arm rest then maybe it would be possible...

I am now banging my head...

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I am now banging my head...

Have you seen the weight distribution on the new Corvette? It is 50 - 50!!! How can you do better than that!

Scott, If i had a car with the hp a vette has, id be ok with 40/60 over the rear tires. Here is an example why

http://youtu.be/kzlg3oQMze4

Jason,

OMG, that video was hilarious!!!!

However, I would venture to say that a 40/60 distribution will not solve power/driver skills.

In fact, with 40/60, once you loose the rear it is very hard to get it back. The Pantera is know for being heavy in the rear and hard to catch once you loose the rear end.

I have spun my Pantera multiple times with the Cleveland and now with the all aluminum V8(I track my car). I can tell you that the car is way more forgiving with a better balance, front to rear.

Thanks for sharing that video! It was great!!!

Scott

Hmmm. Seems more benificial in an awd car. Imma stop commenting before someone tells us to get a room

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Imma stop commenting before someone tells us to get a room