08-18-2018, 03:02 AM | #1 |
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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, 03:34 AM | #2 |
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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.
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08-18-2018, 04:29 AM | #3 |
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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, 07:01 AM | #4 |
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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, 07:28 AM | #5 |
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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.
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08-18-2018, 08:12 AM | #6 |
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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. |
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08-18-2018, 08:27 AM | #8 | |
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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.
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08-18-2018, 09:39 AM | #9 |
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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.
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08-18-2018, 11:10 AM | #10 |
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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.
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08-18-2018, 11:12 AM | #11 |
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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, 12:06 PM | #12 |
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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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08-18-2018, 12:11 PM | #13 |
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The 3.6 Liter V6 is awesome hopefully GM doesn't do something as stupid as drop such a good motor. I'm sure they can make the turbo 4 Banger quicker but it was still sound like s***.
Also as others have said keep the manual or else lose the faithful |
08-18-2018, 12:30 PM | #14 |
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I wouldn't want a V8 hybrid in the Camaro only because of weight. I would live to have a 4 door sedan, G8/SS sized, that had that option (without the soft styling the SS had).
A 4cyl hybrid would be cool and the smaller engine could offset the weight of the electric motor and battery. |
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