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McRat · 06-23-2014, 06:25 PM

News Flash!

Scientists have discovered that over 90% of car buyers don't know squat about engines.

They do not want to open the hood, and do not care what is under it.

Even Camaros.

The following is NOT intended to be an insult, but...

I drove a 2014 V6 Camaro on Saturday. If you think a turbo 4 sounds like ass, then you'll really hate the NA six-banger.

It was fun to drive, and comfy, but that six didn't sound like a muscle car engine. More like farm machinery.

YET... The base Camaro is the bread and butter. And always has been.

If the base becomes a turbo four, the base will sell. It sounds better, but that's not why. Most people get plenty of power from all modern engines. The GM Ecotec turbo makes more power than most of the 454 ci Big Blocks did. Yes indeedy. And nobody was crying about how slow their 454 Chevelle was with it's whopping 235HP (1973).

People are HAPPY with the Prius powertrain. Holy cow. And the Camry.

Most people are buying a Mustang or Camaro for it's looks, and it's youthful image.

It's only us crazys that think a Camaro with an automatic or sixbanger is a crime against nature.

06-23-2014, 06:25 PM	#82
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	News Flash! Scientists have discovered that over 90% of car buyers don't know squat about engines. They do not want to open the hood, and do not care what is under it. Even Camaros. The following is NOT intended to be an insult, but... I drove a 2014 V6 Camaro on Saturday. If you think a turbo 4 sounds like ass, then you'll really hate the NA six-banger. It was fun to drive, and comfy, but that six didn't sound like a muscle car engine. More like farm machinery. YET... The base Camaro is the bread and butter. And always has been. If the base becomes a turbo four, the base will sell. It sounds better, but that's not why. Most people get plenty of power from all modern engines. The GM Ecotec turbo makes more power than most of the 454 ci Big Blocks did. Yes indeedy. And nobody was crying about how slow their 454 Chevelle was with it's whopping 235HP (1973). People are HAPPY with the Prius powertrain. Holy cow. And the Camry. Most people are buying a Mustang or Camaro for it's looks, and it's youthful image. It's only us crazys that think a Camaro with an automatic or sixbanger is a crime against nature. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.