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Originally Posted by KingLT1
Marketing. Just like back in the 90's and early 2k GM gave the LS1 Vette 350hp and the Camaro 305-325hp, when in reality they were all within a few hp of eachother. If you give the lesser model the same HP rating performance enthusiasts will be more inclined to go that route instead of buying the higher model.
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Not really the right example. There was no SAE testing at that time, remember the SVT Cobra debacle in that timeframe. The C6 and C7 both got a separate SAE rating for NPP. The best guess is GM paid for a separate certification for NPP for the Vette, but didn't for the Camaro for the same reason you mentioned....marketing the Vette at the top.
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