CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Alpha platform = smaller; what does it mean?

sen10l · 02-10-2010, 12:08 AM

thanks, but I understand that part. I understand if the length of the car remained the same, and you simply moved the wheels further out then the dynamics will improve.

but if you simply "chop" off the overhangs, you can see that the engine compartment space will be reduced and the trunk space will be reduced. Is that what we expect to happen? In other words, perhaps the engine in the C6 will be smaller to allow the reduction of 1 foot of length? If so, it's not just a "platform change" that will reduce the weight, it will also require a smaller engine right?

02-10-2010, 12:08 AM	#26
sen10l Drives: In Transit Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Pole Posts: 334	thanks, but I understand that part. I understand if the length of the car remained the same, and you simply moved the wheels further out then the dynamics will improve. but if you simply "chop" off the overhangs, you can see that the engine compartment space will be reduced and the trunk space will be reduced. Is that what we expect to happen? In other words, perhaps the engine in the C6 will be smaller to allow the reduction of 1 foot of length? If so, it's not just a "platform change" that will reduce the weight, it will also require a smaller engine right? __________________