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davidwp

03-24-2003, 02:16 PM

I thought this was interesting:

http://palmeter.com/XLR08.jpg

http://palmeter.com/XLR09.jpg
Above - Advanced Automotive Technologies adapted a transverse Cadillac Northstar V-8 to a longitudinal mounting and installed it in a Corvette C5. The challenge included supercharging and intercooling the Northstar. This was the first mule for the Cadillac Evoq show car. Note the tall induction system.....

http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb22.jpg
......which required a hood clearance scoop when it hit the street.

http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb21.jpg
Above - Rear view of the same car - note wheels and exhaust.

http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb20.jpg
A Corvette C5 body with Caddy wheels but no hood scoop. Is it an XLR prototype with a naturally aspirated production intent engine?

David


Cadillac XLR Forum: XLR and XLR-V Forums > XLR Discussion > Cadillac XLR General Discussion > First Evoq mule PDA First Evoq mule davidwp 03-24-2003, 02:16 PM I thought this was interesting: http://palmeter.com/XLR08.jpg http://palmeter.com/XLR09.jpg Above - Advanced Automotive Technologies adapted a transverse Cadillac Northstar V-8 to a longitudinal mounting and installed it in a Corvette C5. The challenge included supercharging and intercooling the Northstar. This was the first mule for the Cadillac Evoq show car. Note the tall induction system..... http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb22.jpg ......which required a hood clearance scoop when it hit the street. http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb21.jpg Above - Rear view of the same car - note wheels and exhaust. http://palmeter.com/DWPWeb20.jpg A Corvette C5 body with Caddy wheels but no hood scoop. Is it an XLR prototype with a naturally aspirated production intent engine? David Troy Roberts 03-24-2003, 03:27 PM Very interesting pictures... logansowner 03-24-2003, 03:29 PM Originally posted by Troy Roberts Very interesting pictures... :cool :cool :cool