10-27-2014, 09:58 AM | #71 |
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"Folding hardtops aren’t dead—Chevrolet is expected to build a retractable hardtop version of the Camaro beginning in 2016, for instance—but they’ll likely become more of a niche segment of the market."
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news...-a-passing-fad this is the second article i've come across saying retractable hardtop - i know doesn't really mean anything, but is more cause for speculation i suppose. |
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10-27-2014, 11:02 AM | #73 |
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I just hope they replace those huge effing side mirrors. freaking dumbo looking.
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10-27-2014, 11:38 AM | #74 | |
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A retractable hard top would be amazing. Probably hated by the purists, but I would definitely be part of that niche segment that would prefer the hardtop. As someone who has been less than impressed with the next-gen based on what we know so far, a hardtop would flip my attitude for sure. |
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10-27-2014, 11:52 AM | #75 |
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A hardtop convertible would be nice but I would expect a large weight penalty and a higher cost than a soft top. I would be satisfied with the soft, and doubt they would build both.
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That is biblically poor for a 4-pot. 19mpg is what people get out of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage FFS. Either C&D just kept their foot to the floor, or Ford screwed up somewhere. |
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10-27-2014, 03:12 PM | #79 |
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Just waiting patiently for confirmation of T/targa tops...
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2.4 or 2.5L Turbo 4 (they'd have to slap a TC on one of their current engines) at ~310 - 330HP LF3 at 420 HP LT1 at 460 HP LT4 at ~650 HP but probably not. |
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10-27-2014, 04:42 PM | #81 |
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Why bother with the LF3? The size, weight, power and mileage would be too close to the LT1. There is no benefit to having the LF3 in the line up.
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Also, I think the benefit would be for those that want an NA V8 to Mod, vs a V6 that already boosted, or just want that V8 sound. You know I love the GT-R, it is an amazing car, but when I see one on the road and hear it, I just don't get that same response then when I hear a V8. anyway, I don't know enough about these things, so you may absolutely be right on. |
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10-27-2014, 04:58 PM | #83 |
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I agree but it would be something cool and different.
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So the turbo offers some benefit but only a couple.
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