New Engine announced for the Next Corvette - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

comiskeybum · 06-30-2010, 10:26 AM

New Vette. New Engine.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/29/r...-5-5-liter-v8/

Brokinarrow · 06-30-2010, 12:21 PM

Hm, wouldn't be surprised if something very similar to that ends up in the 6th Gen Camaro as well.

lil_chef · 06-30-2010, 12:59 PM

how reliable is the information coming from an automotive website, quoting another automotive website, who "knows a guy"?

exciting info none the less

*DGthe3* · 06-30-2010, 01:12 PM

Since this is the third time this has popped up on the site, I'll use the same reply for a 3rd time:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Keep in mind that Motor Trend also said that the 2009 Camaro would have a 281 hp V6, that the Z28 will be $27k, and the G8 GT's L76 engine would be used.

In other words, don't assume their info is correct.

2010 SSRS · 06-30-2010, 01:13 PM

more horsepower please

LOWDOWN · 06-30-2010, 01:39 PM

If you consider Corvette Racing's current GT racing exploits utilize a 5.5 Liter V8, the "grain of truth", here, is not a stretch...

With DI and other technological improvements, the stats sound about right. And a "302" 5.0L version for the next-Gen lighter Camaro would be cool...Mustang be damned...

comiskeybum · 06-30-2010, 08:31 PM

Guys I think your mistaken if you think the 6th Gen camaros will be out anytime before 2020. This engine will simply be put into a "freshened up" 5th Gen. It might have a slightly different look to it but it'll still be a 5th Gen

*DGthe3* · 07-01-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

Guys I think your mistaken if you think the 6th Gen camaros will be out anytime before 2020. This engine will simply be put into a "freshened up" 5th Gen. It might have a slightly different look to it but it'll still be a 5th Gen

Reports indicate that the Camaro will be switching to Alpha platform 2015ish. And new platform = new generation. And plenty of GM's recent products only seem to have had around a 5 year life span before getting a redesign.

comiskeybum · 07-01-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Reports indicate that the Camaro will be switching to Alpha platform 2015ish. And new platform = new generation. And plenty of GM's recent products only seem to have had around a 5 year life span before getting a redesign.

Wow. That certainly goes against what mustang and camaro have done in history. Usually a "total" redesign is every 10 years which equals a new generation.

But I guess if it makes sense to GM to do it in 2015 then more power to them

BlackieRay · 07-01-2010, 02:37 PM

Glad it's a pushrod engine. I don't believe the HP figures. The sooner the new Corvette arrives the better, and the sooner the next Camaro arrives the better, preferably in a smaller lighter car.

comiskeybum · 07-01-2010, 07:15 PM

At what point Horepower wise do mustang and camaro finally say "we cant go any further".

think about insurance and all that. At some point someone is gonna say stop pushing the line!

*DGthe3* · 07-01-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

At what point Horepower wise do mustang and camaro finally say "we cant go any further".

think about insurance and all that. At some point someone is gonna say stop pushing the line!

If the V8 is too much, buy a V6

Number 3 · 07-01-2010, 08:13 PM

Nothing was announced that I am aware of. Motor Trend is speculating. So now we have rumor based on speculation.

Always fun to do though.

knowitman · 07-01-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

At what point Horepower wise do mustang and camaro finally say "we cant go any further".

think about insurance and all that. At some point someone is gonna say stop pushing the line!

They have been saying that since the 60's, hence why the '69 ZL1 Camaros were underrated from the factory.

06-30-2010, 10:26 AM	#1
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lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	how reliable is the information coming from an automotive website, quoting another automotive website, who "knows a guy"? exciting info none the less

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LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	If you consider Corvette Racing's current GT racing exploits utilize a 5.5 Liter V8, the "grain of truth", here, is not a stretch... With DI and other technological improvements, the stats sound about right. And a "302" 5.0L version for the next-Gen lighter Camaro would be cool...Mustang be damned...

06-30-2010, 08:31 PM	#7
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	Guys I think your mistaken if you think the 6th Gen camaros will be out anytime before 2020. This engine will simply be put into a "freshened up" 5th Gen. It might have a slightly different look to it but it'll still be a 5th Gen

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07-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#11
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	At what point Horepower wise do mustang and camaro finally say "we cant go any further". think about insurance and all that. At some point someone is gonna say stop pushing the line!