Rumor: 6th gen 2014 Camaro, CTS to join Cadillac ATS on ALPHA Rear-Drive Platform - Page 2

Miknov · 02-05-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelsinger

So let me get this straight this article says thier putting a V6 in the SS??

I hope not

^^ that's the impression I got as well...

blaksabb · 02-05-2010, 10:36 AM

I hope the Alpha part is true. I have little love for the current Zeta body. Driving it feels like a TrailBlazer SS. I can respect and expect a Forced Induction V6 but a V8 has to, and will be the top offering. Cars like Camaro and Vette can not sell well w/o V8 power. Period.

Mr Twisty · 02-05-2010, 10:43 AM

Not really a surprise.

1971 all over again.

BMW killer comment is interesting tho.

MikesZ · 02-05-2010, 10:50 AM

Bring on those Alpha coupes!

tommygun6644 · 02-05-2010, 10:54 AM

I love it. They put the EPA's agenda and environmental legislation over what consumers actually want.

I think I'll be switching to import or Ford if GM is going to go this route.

tommygun6644 · 02-05-2010, 10:57 AM

And what exactly is an "Alpha coupe"?

Brokinarrow · 02-05-2010, 10:58 AM

aaarrrrgh I just wanna see what the Camaro on the alpha platform will look like!

SSOOCH · 02-05-2010, 10:59 AM

My SS could truly be "one of the last great V8's eh Max"!

2010 SSRS · 02-05-2010, 11:05 AM

A 6cyl. SS, Noooooooooo.

Bee · 02-05-2010, 11:23 AM

I think that as long as GM makes crate engines, there will always be a V8 option (just not from the factory)

swizz · 02-05-2010, 11:31 AM

This is a Camaro, not an Accord Coupe. I didn't ask for a v6 as the top offering. Knuckledheads at Government Motors! What they NEED to do is offer the 4cycl/V6 offerings in all sedans period. Leave the coupes and convertibles alone and ONLY offer v8 or higher on "SPECIAL" = SS models only but make them in low volume so that whatever Gov't rules are in regards to CAFE, you pass them that way. Gees!

jleinaweaver · 02-05-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryAmish

GM made this mistake in the '80s, I doubt they'll make it again. Anyone can tell by the sales numbers which kind of engine most people buying a Camaro prefer.

Simply put, you don't neuter one of your best studs in the stable.

They don't have a choice given the changes in CAFE and wanting to keep it affordable.

stand-al0ne · 02-05-2010, 11:37 AM

I'm an advocate of FI smaller cyc/ displacement motors, however, I still respect the notion that a v8 should still be an offering in a car such as this.

I would like to see a ttv6 option in the line-up, but don't deny the car its heritage.

If they want to make a ttv6-only coup, do it on a car thats not directly associated with "american muscle".

The new ATS/ CTS would be a great pick because it would go head to head with 335i's out there and should bump out IS350's from people's considerations.

Swizz says it well...

klatterblast · 02-05-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Yeah, because the Obama Administration invented the CAFE standards

Let's keep this post to the topic, not political please.

this whole topic is political because its what they want not us . let the public deside what to drive.

02-05-2010, 10:43 AM	#17
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Not really a surprise. 1971 all over again. BMW killer comment is interesting tho. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

02-05-2010, 10:50 AM	#18
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	Bring on those Alpha coupes! __________________

02-05-2010, 10:54 AM	#19
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	I love it. They put the EPA's agenda and environmental legislation over what consumers actually want. I think I'll be switching to import or Ford if GM is going to go this route. __________________

02-05-2010, 10:57 AM	#20
tommygun6644 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Cobalt LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 292	And what exactly is an "Alpha coupe"? __________________

02-05-2010, 10:58 AM	#21
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	aaarrrrgh I just wanna see what the Camaro on the alpha platform will look like! __________________

02-05-2010, 10:36 AM	#16
blaksabb Drives: 2001 Camaro SS T-Top 6spd, Bla Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 24	I hope the Alpha part is true. I have little love for the current Zeta body. Driving it feels like a TrailBlazer SS. I can respect and expect a Forced Induction V6 but a V8 has to, and will be the top offering. Cars like Camaro and Vette can not sell well w/o V8 power. Period.

02-05-2010, 10:59 AM	#22
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	My SS could truly be "one of the last great V8's eh Max"! __________________

02-05-2010, 11:05 AM	#23
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	A 6cyl. SS, Noooooooooo.

02-05-2010, 11:23 AM	#24
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 642 View My Garage	I think that as long as GM makes crate engines, there will always be a V8 option (just not from the factory) __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club

02-05-2010, 11:31 AM	#25
swizz Drives: Camaro 1SS/RS Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 140	This is a Camaro, not an Accord Coupe. I didn't ask for a v6 as the top offering. Knuckledheads at Government Motors! What they NEED to do is offer the 4cycl/V6 offerings in all sedans period. Leave the coupes and convertibles alone and ONLY offer v8 or higher on "SPECIAL" = SS models only but make them in low volume so that whatever Gov't rules are in regards to CAFE, you pass them that way. Gees!

02-05-2010, 11:37 AM	#27
stand-al0ne Rev Couture Drives: 2010 LS Camaro & 2013 Rav4 Ltd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jamlando, FL Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I'm an advocate of FI smaller cyc/ displacement motors, however, I still respect the notion that a v8 should still be an offering in a car such as this. I would like to see a ttv6 option in the line-up, but don't deny the car its heritage. If they want to make a ttv6-only coup, do it on a car thats not directly associated with "american muscle". The new ATS/ CTS would be a great pick because it would go head to head with 335i's out there and should bump out IS350's from people's considerations. Swizz says it well... __________________ EBC Brakes\| DOT 4\|Bigworm\| SickSpeed\| BMR \| IPF \| Vararam\| MRT \|MGW \| Nitto \| Rx \| Iggee \|ZL-1 Sways\| Hurst \| Apex Racing\|Past: Srt-4\| 6.0L GTO- RIP \| '98 Integra

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