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Old 06-22-2014, 07:56 PM   #25
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I would not scoff too loudly at a turbo 4. GM makes a hellavu 4 cyl engine. The turbo version has 260ftlb torque at 1700 rpm. Perhaps more torque down low than many of their V8's.

If the '16 Camaro makes 36xx lb curb or lower, the turbo 4 will outperform the existing V6, especially when it comes to mileage.

To put things in perspective, if the 6.2L Supercharged engine could make Cadillac Turbo Four power per ci, it would have 837HP at 5500rpm, and 806ftlb of torque at 1700 rpm.

GM currently does not make either a diesel or gas transmission that could handle that reliably.
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