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Old 11-14-2013, 07:57 PM   #792
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Could be, I just don't know enough about it. I suppose you're making a point about the 2 cars sharing the same chassis.

The Camaro and the ATS aren't in the same market segment. IMO it passes strange that they would share the same power plant. I could see other (and good) cars sharing a 4 cylinder with the ATS, but a 4 cylinder Camaro seems as strange to me as a 4 door Camaro.
Fair point.

That is the reason I asked. The engine can perform in a car as light as the ATS. It is possible the Camaro version would be a few pounds lighter still...they *could* position the 6th generation car with a turbocharged 4 cylinder against the likes of the scion/subaru car (brz/frs). If it looks good - it could do well in that market and swell the Camaro's repertoire without bastardizing its performance heritage.

There is some research indicating that a sizable portion of buyers actually hold a turbo four-banger in high regard as a sporty engine option....

Just food for thought...it's my opinion, only.
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