GM polling customers about engine options, including hybrid V8 and 4 cylinder

Co2SS · 08-18-2018, 04:02 AM

I just completed a survey sent to me by GM thru a 3rd party. The survey was gauging my interest or disinterest, as a current Camaro owner in 4 different engine options:
2.0L turbo (275hp)-5.5second 0-60
2.0L turbo/hybrid (365hp)-4.4second 0-60
6.2L V8 (455hp)-4.0second 0-60--20MPG
6.2L V8/hybrid (545hp) 3.7second 0-60--24MPG

They asked me to pick which one I would have the most interest in and gave you a paragraph to say why. I told them the 6.2 V8 hybrid for one reason, the 545HP. I also told them the lack of an available manual transmission, with a clutch pedal was a deal killer. Figure it out with a 6M and we have a winner. What are y'alls thoughts on the survey and the potential new engine options they are curious about offering?

V8 Firebird · 08-18-2018, 04:34 AM

Hybrid Camaro ? well, I like them offer hybrid version of Camaro.

GM doing well in hybrid cars. Putting Volt tech for plug-in Camaro, sound isn't bad for me.

For manual, I just only know Honda CR-Z had manual gearbox,

but for other hybrids, they never offer manual.

Cmax · 08-18-2018, 05:29 AM

I bought mine specifically because I thought we were on the edge of losing V8 engines in the near future.
I know tesla’s Are like rocket ships that push you back into your seat, but a friend has one and he says he hates hearing the tire noise and wind through the weatherstripping. In other words, no V8 rumble.
As far as hybrids, a few rental cars I had, have literally shut down at stop lights....hit the gas, and then they start back up.... irritating.
But it looks like I was right, the SH is right around the corner... Super Hybrid!... it can leap tall mopars in a single bound!

mdhopt36 · 08-18-2018, 08:01 AM

I see no reason for the hybrid 4-banger at all, especially when they have the V6 which is far simpler, and AFFORDABLE, and assuredly be just as quick.

If confined to that list, I would choose the third, 455hp-V8. (If I was in the market)

Quix · 08-18-2018, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdhopt36

I see no reason for the hybrid 4-banger at all, especially when they have the V6 which is far simpler, and AFFORDABLE, and assuredly be just as quick.

If confined to that list, I would choose the third, 455hp-V8. (If I was in the market)

I would guess that they would be discontinuing the V6, because their hybrid turbo 4 would be faster. I'd probably buy that if the fuel economy was noticeably better. But I live in Canada so I'm paying about twice what most of you guys are for gas.

mdhopt36 · 08-18-2018, 09:12 AM

because their hybrid turbo 4 would be faster.
*****

Personally, I don't buy that.. V6 can use ordinary gas, doubt if the turbo can be fed that.
For you, i would think the V6 would be a no-brainer with higher gas retail.

The V6 is being used in a lot of vehicles, and I doubt would be phased out anytime soon.

Gen6_1Le · 08-18-2018, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Co2SS

I just completed a survey sent to me by GM thru a 3rd party. The survey was gauging my interest or disinterest, as a current Camaro owner in 4 different engine options:
2.0L turbo (275hp)-5.5second 0-60
2.0L turbo/hybrid (365hp)-4.4second 0-60
6.2L V8 (455hp)-4.0second 0-60--20MPG
6.2L V8/hybrid (545hp) 3.7second 0-60--24MPG

They asked me to pick which one I would have the most interest in and gave you a paragraph to say why. I told them the 6.2 V8 hybrid for one reason, the 545HP. I also told them the lack of an available manual transmission, with a clutch pedal was a deal killer. Figure it out with a 6M and we have a winner. What are y'alls thoughts on the survey and the potential new engine options they are curious about offering?

I have recently completed the same survey , all i can say is its going to be a very interesting journey ahead for the 7th gen Camaro . I have no doubts there will be Hybrid Camaros at some level and the V6 are on the way out .

Number 3 · 08-18-2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdhopt36

I see no reason for the hybrid 4-banger at all, especially when they have the V6 which is far simpler, and AFFORDABLE, and assuredly be just as quick.

If confined to that list, I would choose the third, 455hp-V8. (If I was in the market)

You are missing the point. The answer isn't what's affordable, it's FE. Period.

However, if you want a better FE choice, eliminate the 6.2L and replace that with a 3.6L Hybrid. Now you are faster than a base V8 and POOF it's gone. Be glad that wasn't a choice.

hotlap · 08-18-2018, 10:39 AM

6.2L V8/hybrid (545hp) 3.7second 0-60--24MPG

I would enjoy telling people I drive a hybrid under those circumstances. Still, I’d prefer a 500hp NA and avoid the complexity.

BuckeyeROC · 08-18-2018, 11:59 AM

I think hybrid Pony cars are coming for both performance and efficiency. I will welcome them except they will add yet more weight to already heavy vehicles and add cost to already pricey vehicles.

BuckeyeROC · 08-18-2018, 12:09 PM

Also, I'm surprised at the engine options. I thought GM was going the smaller displacement, DOHC route? I hope they don't, at least not entirely.

50MileSmile · 08-18-2018, 12:10 PM

6.2L V8 (455hp)-4.0second 0-60--20MPG, with a 6-speed manual. I’m a traditionalist, plus I don’t want to be one of the early hybrid buyers (victims) who has to help GM debug the hybrid system.

fastball · 08-18-2018, 12:12 PM

No hybrids, no 4 cylinders, keep manual transmissions, and fck CAFE and the EPA. I don’t care if I get 10 MPG.

#MAGA
#COVFEFE

^Thats EXACTLTY what I put on my survey.

18LTLoveIt · 08-18-2018, 01:06 PM

One of the reasons why I bought my 2018 V6. Ford dropped theirs two yrs ago, Honda dropped theirs this year and manufactures copy cat each other.

08-18-2018, 04:02 AM	#1
Co2SS Drives: 2016 Nightfall 2SS 6M, NPP Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 274	GM engine "interest" survey.... I just completed a survey sent to me by GM thru a 3rd party. The survey was gauging my interest or disinterest, as a current Camaro owner in 4 different engine options: 2.0L turbo (275hp)-5.5second 0-60 2.0L turbo/hybrid (365hp)-4.4second 0-60 6.2L V8 (455hp)-4.0second 0-60--20MPG 6.2L V8/hybrid (545hp) 3.7second 0-60--24MPG They asked me to pick which one I would have the most interest in and gave you a paragraph to say why. I told them the 6.2 V8 hybrid for one reason, the 545HP. I also told them the lack of an available manual transmission, with a clutch pedal was a deal killer. Figure it out with a 6M and we have a winner. What are y'alls thoughts on the survey and the potential new engine options they are curious about offering?

08-18-2018, 04:34 AM	#2
V8 Firebird Drives: ⚡Electric TM3 ⚡ Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Don't ask me Posts: 142	Hybrid Camaro ? well, I like them offer hybrid version of Camaro. GM doing well in hybrid cars. Putting Volt tech for plug-in Camaro, sound isn't bad for me. For manual, I just only know Honda CR-Z had manual gearbox, but for other hybrids, they never offer manual. __________________ I always miss that awesome bird.

08-18-2018, 10:39 AM	#9
hotlap Drives: 18 Hot Wheels 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: WI Posts: 5,943	6.2L V8/hybrid (545hp) 3.7second 0-60--24MPG I would enjoy telling people I drive a hybrid under those circumstances. Still, I’d prefer a 500hp NA and avoid the complexity. __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

08-18-2018, 05:29 AM	#3
Cmax Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 305	I bought mine specifically because I thought we were on the edge of losing V8 engines in the near future. I know tesla’s Are like rocket ships that push you back into your seat, but a friend has one and he says he hates hearing the tire noise and wind through the weatherstripping. In other words, no V8 rumble. As far as hybrids, a few rental cars I had, have literally shut down at stop lights....hit the gas, and then they start back up.... irritating. But it looks like I was right, the SH is right around the corner... Super Hybrid!... it can leap tall mopars in a single bound!

08-18-2018, 08:01 AM	#4
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	I see no reason for the hybrid 4-banger at all, especially when they have the V6 which is far simpler, and AFFORDABLE, and assuredly be just as quick. If confined to that list, I would choose the third, 455hp-V8. (If I was in the market)

08-18-2018, 09:12 AM	#6
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	because their hybrid turbo 4 would be faster. ***** Personally, I don't buy that.. V6 can use ordinary gas, doubt if the turbo can be fed that. For you, i would think the V6 would be a no-brainer with higher gas retail. The V6 is being used in a lot of vehicles, and I doubt would be phased out anytime soon.

08-18-2018, 11:59 AM	#10
BuckeyeROC Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 & 2013 Super Bee Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,018	I think hybrid Pony cars are coming for both performance and efficiency. I will welcome them except they will add yet more weight to already heavy vehicles and add cost to already pricey vehicles.

08-18-2018, 12:09 PM	#11
BuckeyeROC Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 & 2013 Super Bee Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,018	Also, I'm surprised at the engine options. I thought GM was going the smaller displacement, DOHC route? I hope they don't, at least not entirely.

08-18-2018, 12:10 PM	#12
50MileSmile Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 502	6.2L V8 (455hp)-4.0second 0-60--20MPG, with a 6-speed manual. I’m a traditionalist, plus I don’t want to be one of the early hybrid buyers (victims) who has to help GM debug the hybrid system.

08-18-2018, 12:12 PM	#13
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,386	No hybrids, no 4 cylinders, keep manual transmissions, and fck CAFE and the EPA. I don’t care if I get 10 MPG. #MAGA #COVFEFE ^Thats EXACTLTY what I put on my survey.

08-18-2018, 01:06 PM	#14
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	One of the reasons why I bought my 2018 V6. Ford dropped theirs two yrs ago, Honda dropped theirs this year and manufactures copy cat each other.

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