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*radz28* · 04-15-2008, 10:49 AM

"... And, as predicted, the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook will get a direct-injection version of GM's 3.6L V6 rated at 290 horsepower. That powerplant made its Lambda debut in the Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, but in Traverse guise is produces between 281 and 286 horsepower. No word if the Buick Enclave will also receive the engine upgrade, but it would seem like a logical assumption. "

http://www.leftlanenews.com/winds-of...html#more-7094

By reading this, are we to understand that possibly Camaro will be starting at dang near 300 horsepower in a base model if it gets the DI V6?

*DGthe3* · 04-15-2008, 11:41 AM

Slave One · 04-15-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

"... And, as predicted, the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook will get a direct-injection version of GM's 3.6L V6 rated at 290 horsepower. That powerplant made its Lambda debut in the Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, but in Traverse guise is produces between 281 and 286 horsepower. No word if the Buick Enclave will also receive the engine upgrade, but it would seem like a logical assumption. "

http://www.leftlanenews.com/winds-of...html#more-7094

By reading this, are we to understand that possibly Camaro will be starting at dang near 300 horsepower in a base model if it gets the DI V6?

Come one Rad... i thought you were more up to date on things than this...

lol, j/k... seems like it will start out that way, probably with headers, full exhaust and intake it'll make 300...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-15-2008, 01:01 PM

I think if this focuses more on the powertrain aspect...it's not a repost.

Aren't engines typically rated at lower numbers in trucks as opposed to cars? Like the LS2; It's rated at 390 in the Trailblazer SS. Soooo...I'm thinking that they aren't detuning the 3.6L to ~280hp for the Camaro, because the CTS is closer to Camaro's size than the Lambda vehicles, and has it's DI 3.6 rated at 302hp.

My 0.02.

stovt001 · 04-15-2008, 01:08 PM

Given that the Genesis Coupe V6 will be making 310 hp, and the 350Z makes north of 300 hp, Chevy has a lot of incentive to make its V6 cross that 300 hp mark. Sure 280 would make it plenty fast, but to compete with those other sports coupes, 300 is a nice benchmark.

*radz28* · 04-15-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I think if this focuses more on the powertrain aspect...it's not a repost.

Aren't engines typically rated at lower numbers in trucks as opposed to cars? Like the LS2; It's rated at 390 in the Trailblazer SS. Soooo...I'm thinking that they aren't detuning the 3.6L to ~280hp for the Camaro, because the CTS is closer to Camaro's size than the Lambda vehicles, and has it's DI 3.6 rated at 302hp.

My 0.02.

Sorry; that was my point exactly; just perhaps more reinforcement that if we get a 3.6L, that it will be close to 300 horse, or so.

AirGoya · 04-15-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Given that the Genesis Coupe V6 will be making 310 hp, and the 350Z makes north of 300 hp, Chevy has a lot of incentive to make its V6 cross that 300 hp mark. Sure 280 would make it plenty fast, but to compete with those other sports coupes, 300 is a nice benchmark.

Thats a good point. Even though 299hp and 300hp are only one away, once you step into the 300hp range its sounds so much better.

04-15-2008, 10:49 AM	#1
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 13,039 View My Garage	Winds of change: 2009 to bring significant improvements to GM's lineup "... *And, as predicted, the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook will get a direct-injection version of GM's 3.6L V6 rated at 290 horsepower*. That powerplant made its Lambda debut in the Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, but in Traverse guise is produces between 281 and 286 horsepower. No word if the Buick Enclave will also receive the engine upgrade, but it would seem like a logical assumption. " http://www.leftlanenews.com/winds-of...html#more-7094 By reading this, are we to understand that possibly Camaro will be starting at dang near 300 horsepower in a base model if it gets the DI V6? __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

04-15-2008, 11:41 AM	#2
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04-15-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 25,786 View My Garage	I think if this focuses more on the powertrain aspect...it's not a repost. Aren't engines typically rated at lower numbers in trucks as opposed to cars? Like the LS2; It's rated at 390 in the Trailblazer SS. Soooo...I'm thinking that they aren't detuning the 3.6L to ~280hp for the Camaro, because the CTS is closer to Camaro's size than the Lambda vehicles, and has it's DI 3.6 rated at 302hp. My 0.02. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - - *Read Before You Post.* SIGN UP for 2014 Camaro5 HPDE @ Gingerman Raceway!

04-15-2008, 01:08 PM	#5
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,817	Given that the Genesis Coupe V6 will be making 310 hp, and the 350Z makes north of 300 hp, Chevy has a lot of incentive to make its V6 cross that 300 hp mark. Sure 280 would make it plenty fast, but to compete with those other sports coupes, 300 is a nice benchmark.