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Originally Posted by Childs Play
So they should pull the LT4 then right?
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Yes, Chevy will just have to "settle" for the LT5 instead. (That's sarcasm for those who can't see the stupid look on my face.)
But in reality, Cadillac can keep the 4.2L TT engine as an exclusive engine, because rumor has it there will be a 5.5L version to follow. Remember that when a new engine family is released, it usually starts with the lowest power versions first. Cadillac is releasing a 4.2L TT in two forms, one with 550HP and a "dumbed down" version with only 500HP. NOTICE: I just said "only 500HP". That means what's coming next will never be below this (unless there is a N/A version), and will probably be above the 550HP number too.
A 5.5L TT in this same configuration would make north of 700HP. (My numbers indicate around 720HP.) So, Chevy can have the 5.5L version, and Cadillac can have the 4.2L version. If it turns out that Cadillac will also use the 5.5L TT and it will be exclusive to Cadillac, then Chevy can just have the LT5 (at 755HP for those who are counting).
Either way, there is more to come for Chevy!