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Old 01-20-2014, 06:35 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by mikeyg36 View Post
Blame the government. Every powertrain option needs to be certified for each vehicle, and GM cannot spend the time or $ certifying 6 engines and 4 transmissions.
You're completely right. Each combination requires government-approved ratings for fuel economy and emissions.

Of course, several engines could be justified by marketing and profitability reports.

This is just imagination here. For the next generation, let's imagine a lineup:
  • LS—V6
  • LT—2.0L turbo with better torque curve or optional V6
  • SS—LT1 (6.2L V8) or optional twin turbo V6 with similar power
  • Z/28—LT2? (high-output LT1 with hot cam, different tune, shorty headers)
  • ZL1—LT4 (6.2L supercharged V8)

These are options we've discussed on the forum, and would compete nicely with Ford's offerings, including a turbo 4-banger and EcoBoost. That's 6 engines on 1 car all released in different phases of the next Camaro's lifecycle.
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