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Originally Posted by Bowtiepower00
The current V6 and proposed 4 cyl are not designed for the hardcore musclecar enthusiast, but they provide the sales that allow the V8 models to exist. I would venture to guess that a large majority of those who purchase non-SS models do not care what drivetrain is under the sheetmetal if the performance is there. I would have never considered buying a V6 Camaro prior to the 5th Gen and release of the LLT, but for 95% of the driving I do the performance is more than adequate.
If gas is $5 a gallon when the G6 is released, a high MPG 4 cyl would sell much better than a V8. The V8 will still be an option for those who want the power that comes with it. I am not a fan of hybrids, but if a hybrid option allows the Camaro to sell in larger numbers and continue to be built, I am all for it.
Take a look at how easy it is to add power to a turbocharged engine, most 4 cyl turbo'd cars can gain an easy 50-100 horse with simple bolt-ons and a tune. The current LLT is nearly maxed out from the factory. I would like to see the V6 live on in the next platform, but I don't see how a N/A V6 fits in with a Turbo 4, or a Turbo V6 fitting in with the V8. I do however think a N/A 4 cyl would be a big mistake.
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This really best sums up how the Camaro has to have a broad appeal. Everybody is getting their cake and icing to boot. And yes, we have diehard Camaro engineerers and designings that know exactly what we want.