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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12
Do you think there also may be a variety of power trains beyond your basic V6 and V8 choice?
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Above a V8 at the reveal? I'd give it about a 0% chance.
No. Below a V6, well with the new LGX is supposed to be even more efficient than the LFX which would make it roughly as efficient as the turbo4 offered in the ATS, while making a lot more power. But the T4 takes premium compared to the regular that the LGX is supposed to use. So overall, I don't see much potential value to customers and therefore I doubt it would be offered. A new engine with more power would likely be less efficient so I don't see that working out. However, I won't say that it won't happen -maybe a 15% chance in my estimation
A naturally aspirated 4 as a base engine? I'd put it as more likely than the T4, because it is more efficient and can be sold at a lower price-point than either a T4 or a V6. That gives it a reason to exist, beyond copycatting Ford like a turbo4 would be. Perhaps a 25% chance?