12-04-2012, 07:31 PM | #211 |
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I don't know that anyone is afraid of the Camaro not having a V8, they just don't like the idea of a 4 cylinder in a muscle car, because that's not a 'muscle' engine.
I wonder if they'd go so far to offer 4 Cylinder, V6 and V8... doubt it, but it would kind of be nice for the people inbetween. |
12-04-2012, 07:42 PM | #212 |
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So y'all know there was a 4cyl option in the third generation Camaro as well as he Firebird? I sold a few back then to people that couldn't afford a v8 or the insurance. Gave 1st time buyers the opportunity to drive a new Camaro within their budget.
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12-04-2012, 07:56 PM | #213 |
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The length of time the V8 will exist is still an unknown, but I believe its day in cars produced for the affordable car market is numbered. I see it continuing for a while in specialty low volume cars but with all the government regulations going into effect over the next 10 years will require more and more fuel efficient cars be sold over high powered V8s.
So to begin with, introduction of more smaller engines including the downsizing of the V8's and the cars they are used in will be necessary. Now if they can figure a way to give you a 500 HP V8 that gives 30+mpg overall then we will all be winners....as long as it doesn't cost $100,000 to buy. So my question to those not wanting to see a 4 cylinder Camaro, would you rather have a Affordable Camaro with decent performance that gets 40mpg, with a high performance version available to a limited number of people at a premimum price. Or no Camaro at all? Believe me If it comes down to having GM choose between the Camaro or Corvette remaining as the brands performance image leader, the Corvette will win out.
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Is there some reason why they can't make an SS version of an already-4 cylinder car? I'm stumped as to why people claim the Camaro has to have a 4 cylinder. |
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A lighter, more efficient Camaro is a good move. I am looking forward to the 6th Gen. While I like my 5th Gen, it is too big and too heavy.
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If they really wanted to make it more affordable, they'd stay with the N/A V6. N/A is cheaper than turbos. And factoring in the difference between regular and premium gas, N/A is cheaper at the pump too.
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12-04-2012, 11:09 PM | #221 |
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The ATS with a Turbo 4 clocks a quarter Mile in 14.1 Yenko Camaros turned effortless mid-13s. http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/...camaro-427.htm
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Does selling a 4 cylinder Camaro instead of a 4 cylinder Cruze (or insert any other non-muscle car here) improve fleet fuel economy? My guess is no. But, by selling 4 cylinder muscle cars you do have a real good chance of messing up your muscle car sales. So we got that going for us... |
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12-04-2012, 11:59 PM | #224 |
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Yay a turbo! I cant wait! Eeeeeerr chhhhhhh.. Only mod ill need is a bov
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