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11-26-2013, 03:12 PM | #170 | |
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Great post.
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11-26-2013, 04:00 PM | #171 | |
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Less HP/TQ than the V6, probably the same mileage in the same car, the engine's probably heavier than the V6 and probably takes up more space under the hood. TT, so more moving parts to repair and may need to be spun to 4k rpm to get decent torque.
Also, the car will need to be lighter to get similar performance. So whereas today the Camaro handles accidents like a tank, the next gen Camaro may be an accordian. Quote:
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11-26-2013, 04:21 PM | #172 | |
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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:
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. |
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11-26-2013, 05:27 PM | #174 | |
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11-26-2013, 07:37 PM | #176 |
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This was in this months Car and driver to show how things have changed just in the last few years.
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11-27-2013, 10:49 AM | #178 |
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in a V8 Chevrolet Down the straights we go laughing all the way! Wheels and engines sing making spirits bright Oh what fun it is to ride in a Chevrolet tonight! OH V8 sales, V8 sales, V8’s all the way oh what fun it is to ride in a V8 Chevrolay ay! V8 sales, V8 sales, V8’s all the way oh what fun it is to ride in a V 8 CHEV- RO - LAAAAAYYYYYY!!! You tell 'em Al
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11-27-2013, 11:51 AM | #179 |
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Oh, that is a good one. I might have to borrow & repost that!
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