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Old 08-26-2016, 07:31 PM   #153
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Originally Posted by mkorgan View Post
So, the rumor (some would say known fact) is that Caddy has a DOHC TT V8 they have just wrapped up testing on over the summer. I can't remember where I saw it but (I think it was Autoblog) I remember them sayomg it would make sense for Caddy to engineer the next hi-pro motor for the halo Camaro because of the shared platform allows crossover to Camaro allowing for larger production run to lower costs of per unit. Obviously it did not make the ZL1 but.....maybe the Z/28? Interesting possibility anyway.
The Camaro does not share a platform with the CT6 -the car that that engine is for. Camaro is Alpha, CT6 is Omega ... can't get any further apart than that in the Greek alphabet. I've also heard that its not intended as a performance engine, but rather just simply a 'top of the line' engine. Think less 'rip snortin high output monster' and more 'abundant power and torque for any situation'

On top of that, there is a push from the head of the brand for more engine exclusivity at Cadillac. That fits with whats been happening, as the last 3 400+ hp turbocharged engines from GM have been Cadillac exclusive (the 3.6L LF3 & LF4, and the 3.0L LGW).
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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