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Originally Posted by Jeb114
My reasoning is the fact they can only sell so many LT4,s. Before they cross the cafe' mpg levels. So they are limited to how many V8 engines they build. If the 2.0TT motor goes in the LS model and it sells well than they can increase production of the LT4. That's why I think they are going to wait a year. In the end its all a game of number's, and that's why this speculation is fun! I could be wrong and in NY they will debut the new ZL1. I hope so...   |
I'm no CAFE expert, but it appears companies pay the penalty all the time, and it hasn't changed their product offerings, in terms of offering performance vehicles.
My guess is that auto manufacturers will prioritize supply and demand economics over CAFE standards, and will simply pass on the cost of any penalty to the consumer.
"in 25 years, from 1983 to 2008, Mercedes-Benz paid penalties 21 times and BMW paid penalties 20 times"