[50MileSmile]

Apparently you guys who think the Camaro will move to capture traditional Corvette customers missed the memo saying the C7 will continue to be sold side-by-side with the C8 for at least a few years. The Corvette will be Chevrolet's halo car until it dies. Also, the market segments and buyer demographics for the Camaro and Corvette are very different; most people (including me, having owned two of each) don't consider the cars to be competitors. The $20K price difference for comparably equipped Camaro and Corvettes is a major factor for a lot of buyers too.

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by USAFS197

From a volume perspective, I would highly doubt the Camaro would go that route. Even when looking at similar competition from the Mustang, Challenger and Charger, I'd wager to say that the vast majority of their sales are from 4/6cyl offerings. I think we are more likely to see an updated LF4 make its way into the Camaro before we saw an exclusive V8 lineup.

Last time I checked, volume was split 20% 2.0T, 40% 3.6L and 40% V8 (LT1 & LT4 combined)

By comparison, Mustang was 41% 2.3T, 18% 3.7L (gone now) 36% 5.0L and 5% 5.2L.


So in either case, 40 - 41% V8.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

It would be stupid to get rid of the V6. it's such an awesome ride. once the old generation start dying it will be more in demand. Great performance and good on gas. All while saving 10k. It is win win.

Throwing a edit here just let you guys know I just turned 40 I'm definitely part of the old generation just seen the light

[Corvette_Mike]

V8 for me. Not interested in a camaro with a 4 or 6 engine.

[DC5]

For as long as a V8 is offered, I will never consider purchasing a V6 powered Camaro. However, with that said, I acknowledge that the sixth-generation Camaro offers a fantastic V6 powertrain that no longer induces shame from having not purchased a SS.

[V8 Firebird]

It may not have problem for V8 only in North America

but it will have difficult for other countries.

Some countries have heavy vehicles taxes which rate from engine liters.

Camaro is one of main cars for GM in the global market since 5th gen.

To avoid those taxes and help those dream of global buyers and help Camaro sales,

the lower liters engine is necessity.

[Bhobbs]

It’s far more likely we’d see a Camaro without a V8 before we’d see one with only V8s.

[MrChrisLS3]

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

There is SOME overlap, but it is a very small overlap. I happen to be part of that small overlap. I have owned Corvettes before and considered a Corvette when I landed on my 2SS vert. I could care less about back seats. They are basically a package shelf for me. Since Vert was Priority 1A and V8 was Priority 1B, ZL1 Vert, and Grand Sport Vert were on my list.

Now, considering Corvette only sells about 30k a year, and as Glen e stated, only a small fraction of those are in that overlap area that would also consider a Camaro, we’re only talking hundreds, not thousands of diversions. No vehicle team is gonna build a business case on that.

If the Corvette winds up having only the mid engine, which I doubt they will drop the FE design all together, there might more overlap than what we see now. But more likely will be those that can spend more will go with something like a Jag F-Type, Mercedes, or other FE sports car.

If GM redesigns the Camaro on the Alpha II platform into something even more "sports car inspired" that overlap might increase even further. However, if they did that, they may scare away some of the current LS, LT Camaro shoppers if the car is too aggressive in appearance. Which seems to be the theme of the current refresh to tame down the smaller engine line up.

[MrChrisLS3]

Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Apparently you guys who think the Camaro will move to capture traditional Corvette customers missed the memo saying the C7 will continue to be sold side-by-side with the C8 for at least a few years. The Corvette will be Chevrolet's halo car until it dies. Also, the market segments and buyer demographics for the Camaro and Corvette are very different; most people (including me, having owned two of each) don't consider the cars to be competitors. The $20K price difference for comparably equipped Camaro and Corvettes is a major factor for a lot of buyers too.

Keep in mind for the moment GM is denying any existence what so ever of a mid engine Corvette. The only memo is speculation based upon an engine forecast report from a source outside of GM, i.o.w. people second guessing.

If they continue to sell the "C7" when the mid engine car hits the lots, that mid engine car will be a completely separate Corvette model on it's own timeline and not the "C8", of course this is speculation just like everything else ever written about the mid engine Corvette that doesn't exist. lol

[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by IMadeYouReadThis

It would be stupid to get rid of the V6. it's such an awesome ride. once the old generation start dying it will be more in demand. Great performance and good on gas. All while saving 10k. It is win win.

Throwing a edit here just let you guys know I just turned 40 I'm definitely part of the old generation just seen the light

60 here,very happy with the 6 cylinder,and in no big hurry to get to the junkyard in the sky.ive heard from a reliable source that everyone there drives GTOs anyway.i am thinking a turboed 6 cylinder could be an option too.

[IMadeYouReadThis]

Originally Posted by redcoats1976

60 here,very happy with the 6 cylinder,and in no big hurry to get to the junkyard in the sky.ive heard from a reliable source that everyone there drives GTOs anyway.i am thinking a turboed 6 cylinder could be an option too.

Lol I'm in no hurry to get to the old junkyard in the sky either brother. I would definitely be down for a turbo V6 I imagine that would be a lot of fun

[CCG Garnet Red]

Lot of Camaro owners plenty happy with the looks, handling, and power of their turbo 4's and V6 cars. I bought an LM1 loaded '79 Z28 new which was quick for the day but only 185 hp. My '79 L48 vette that I still own was 195 hp new. My '70 Chevelle SS396 which I wish I had kept was 350 gross hp. The '17 RS Camaro RS V6 A8 we have now is 335 net horses and would stomp all these past/present cars in handling and the quarter except the Chevelle in the quarter,maybe. I left out the '75 185hp Camaro RS I also owned. A lot of people are also happy with the initial cost of their non-SS/ZL1 Camaros and certainly the difference in insurance cost. GM has been trying to get younger average age on Corvette owners for years. Kill the 4's and 6's and you kill Camaro again. P.S. MY '84 Monte Carlo SS with 305 HO was also very quick for its day.

[Camaro_QC]

If the Camaro becomes a V8 platform only... the Camaro I have actually will be my only one... I have no need for the V8 even if it is a super engine.

Lower budget doesn't allow me to go to the V8.

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by Camaro_QC

If the Camaro becomes a V8 platform only... the Camaro I have actually will be my only one... I have no need for the V8 even if it is a super engine.

Lower budget doesn't allow me to go to the V8.

You are not alone. There are many who don’t want or can’t afford (let’s not forget gas and insurance) to keep and maintain a V8. That and the need to balance CAFE and California FE requirements (which apply to 17 other states) are the reasons I am totally certain an all V8 lineup is not in the cards.