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Originally Posted by RSokie
A smaller camaro?...no thanks!  |
One of the reasons I haven't bought a 5th gen was the mass/weight. A smaller/lighter Camaro has a lot of appeal to me.
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Originally Posted by Dan@showstopper
If it's significantly smaller and has a 7 speed manual then I'm out. When will they quit adding gears to cars? Next will be an 18 speed Allison in the vette.
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The current 6 speed is basically a 4 speed + two overdrives. Another gear nestled in between would benefit performance.
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Originally Posted by upflying
From the report:
"According to sources the V-8 engine option will be reserved for a premium model, perhaps SS or Z28 thanks to impending CAFÉ legislation".
Translation: the V8 will be in short supply (and high cost) due to the CAFE legislation. GM will no doubt push the 4 banger Camaro in large numbers to meet the CAFE of 36mpg by 2016. The last 4cyl Camaro was in 1982.
Folks, the future is bleak..keep the gen 5 SS going!!!
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That was my fear when I read that. I may be thinking old school, but I don't care how much power the 4 or 6cyl's make. If I can't get a V8 for around $35K, then I won't buy one.