Corvette Z07, ZR1 Engine Rumors: Leaked Photo Shows Supercharged Powerplant [PHOTO]

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is selling faster than hot cakes as dealers across the country are having trouble keeping their showrooms well stocked for eager Vette fanatics. Now, Corvette engineers are already moving on to the next project: the Corvette Z06 successor dubbed the Corvette Z07.

Initial rumors of the Chevrolet Corvette Z07 suggested a new twin-turbocharged 4.5 liter V8 engine producing at least 500 hp, 500 lb.-ft. of torque, and as much as 600 hp. According to sources, the twin-turbocharged engine will be derived from the Cadillac Elmiraj concept, which is rumored to be the American luxury marque's luxury flagship by 2016.

Now, a new photo of a Gen V Chevy small block has surfaced, rocking the rumor mill as Corvette enthusiasts try and figure out what's true and what isn't. In contrary to the twin-turbocharged V8 rumors, Autoguide reports that the leaked engine is evidently running a twin-rotor supercharger set-up rather than twin turbos. A supercharger pulley and a top-mounted intercooler is visible in the photo.

According to the "friends of a friend" of CorvetteOnline.com, the engine is a 6.2 liter. While it seems like the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette Z07 may be supercharged, it is also possible that the Z07 uses the twin-turbocharged powerplant while the supercharged 6.2 liter engine is saved for the next ZR1.

Stay tuned as we find out more about the future Corvette Z07 and ZR1 in the coming months.