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Old 11-09-2015, 03:42 PM   #78
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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo View Post
Ok, ok. So I've done some Googling. I watched the Eco-Boost vid on page 3. I always knew Formula I V6's made crazy horsepower. And I know that modern technology is great at creating big HP and torque numbers with 4 and 6 cly engines. So...why did both Ford and GM bother with beefy V8's the last 5-6 years? I don't think coming better CAFE requirements was a surprise.

Would we be seeing forums like this with sales number comparisons between Mustang, Camaro and Challenger if they were all hopped up 4's and 6's? I guess if we had no choice.
You do realize that about 70% of all 5th Gen sales were V6 models (LLT and LFX). That means 30% of V8 sales were spread across 4 different engines (L99, LS3, LSA and LS7). My guess, is yes even if there wasn't a V8 there would still be a big following on Camaro forums. That being said, there should be no worries about losing the V8 as an option anytime soon.
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