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Originally Posted by TastyBake
Can't go solely by history to determine how that plays out in the current market.
Back then 4 cyl cars had about 100 hp. Now they're pushing almost 200 hp which was similar to the V6s back then. Sure the cars weigh more but a 4 cyl has more punch than it did back then.
If they had the resources, I'd say from a marketing standpoint, I suggest three tiers:
- Base= LS 312 hp V6 for lowest cost and folks who just want a car that looks cool and care less about racing.
- Mid =LT V6 TT w/ 360+ hp for folks w/ extra cash but still need good mpg. This will help with the CAFE. (Great for modding
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- SS=V8 with 420+ hp for who gives a crap, insane power.
But go no more than that! Let's say they have a 4 cyl for a base model. Great! Some people who stick to tradition stop progress. A 4 cyl ain't gonna put out 97 hp!! Like the other post said, no one is forcing someone to buy them.
GM is the business of selling cars. If a 4 cyl car will sell, then make it. |
I am not sure when "Back Then" was to you but back in the 60's it wasn't uncommon for 4 cylinder cars to have in the neighborhood of 50HP, in the 70's the were barely over 100, of course also in the mid 70's it wasn't uncommon to have a V8 with 150HP and a V6 with 110HP.