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06-15-2018, 12:38 PM | #58 | |
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06-15-2018, 03:46 PM | #59 | |
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They could make an eight cylinder version of the current 3.6, but it would be better if they just switched all the OHV V8 cars to a turbo V6. Turbos have gotten sophisticated and when combined with VVT, they produce low emissions and low end torque that is unapproachable with naturally aspirated engines. I have a Trax with a 1.3 liter turbo I4. The torque curve is so flat it feels like a little diesel. |
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06-15-2018, 03:49 PM | #60 | |
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Until it is proven turbocharged vehicles are as reliable and the added complexity of forced induction is no cost to me to replace the components, I will always prefer a NA V8 over a FI V6 making the same power. |
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06-15-2018, 06:44 PM | #61 | |
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06-21-2018, 08:05 PM | #62 |
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I’ll just throw in my perspective. I grew up with V8 muscle cars. My first one was a 2003 Mustang GT, then a 2006 GTO. Now I have a 2017 Camaro SS.
Each car I owned kept getting faster, better, and more fuel efficient. I remember back in 2003 talking about how the death of the muscle car was on the horizon, and here I am 15 years later with a car with almost twice the horsepower with 50% better fuel economy. I recently got to drive a Tesla Model X P90D. I was blown away at how much faster it was than my SS. Of course the handling wasn’t better because it’s an SUV, but it was an eye-opening experience for me. The acceleration is instant and explosive. There’s no lag or anything. Granted it’s also much more expensive than my Camaro and much quieter... Just with the pace technology has been making progress, I’m convinced EV cars may be cheaper and faster than ICE within the next 5 years. If Chevy releases an all-electric Camaro with SS performance for the same price, I’ll be getting one. I’m happy as long as I get a blistering-fast, beautiful Camaro that’ll throw you back in the seat when you step on the ‘gas’.
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