06-20-2019, 05:57 AM | #29 | |
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06-20-2019, 06:10 AM | #30 | |
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Performance variants will always be a niche market, so you're not going to sell tons of them. They are produced in smaller numbers for the people that enjoy these types of vehicles. As far as emissions, manufacturers are working wonders with turbos. Small liters, great power and solid MPG's. The Edge ST is getting ~26 highway. GM has engines that they could sink into their ordinary lineup and give us one or two SS models to have as a DD. JMHO.
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**SOLD**2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!". |
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Yes, give us a Blazer SS. It already looks the part. TT V6 @400+hp. Although i'd hate to see the price tag knowing what an RS costs with a few packages.
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Who knows? It's a fictional vehicle, but it's fun to think about.
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06-20-2019, 08:39 AM | #34 |
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Sorry guys, but at that price level ($50k and up) I want what I want, which is a v8. I'd rather have a v8 at 400 hp than a twin turbo v6 at near 500 hp. However, Chevy and GM have improved the turbo systems so I would consider it.
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06-20-2019, 08:53 AM | #35 |
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Appearance is subjective, but the look of the Blazer has grown on me. It is a sporty looking SUV, IMHO.
I understand the allure of a V8, but I really wouldn't mind a TTV6 in our imaginary Blazer SS. Sure, you wouldn't get the rumble, but in an SUV, it wouldn't bother me.
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06-20-2019, 11:16 AM | #37 | |
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Otherwise there is the Equinox which is less performance oriented but rides on a great platform and has great value. |
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WUT? Jeep builds the TrackHawk and sells them all! Porsche, Bentley, BMW all build HP SUVS.
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06-20-2019, 11:27 AM | #41 |
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They would be using a TT6 from Cadillac. I know people want the V8 but doesn't that require a RW drive platform? I will give Kudos to Ford though, the new Explorer is running on a RWD platform. I'd say Ford has Chevy beat with the Explorer but Chevy with the Equinox is beating out the Escape/Edge.
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06-20-2019, 11:58 AM | #42 |
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Speaking of the Explorer ST, the reviews are out today on the all new model. Sounds like it is a fun ride with good handling to boot.
Nice job Ford. Personally, I don't think it looks as good as the old one though. I don't really care for the new Escape either.
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