Why not a Camaro hybrid??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gibroni · 07-22-2011, 09:18 AM

If they can put a 6 ltr. hybrid engine in the Tahoe, then Why not the Camaro? Seems to me this is what the Camaro Synergy Pkg. should have been.

I'm also going to search to see if GM offers a diesel so it could be run on biodiesel.

If I owned a custom shop like a Hennesey or Nickey, this is what I'd be working on. I think there's a big potential market for a Camaro hybrid in SoCal alone. Make it a convertible.

velociSSimo · 07-22-2011, 09:21 AM

You are joking right?

MiracleAces · 07-22-2011, 09:48 AM

I can tell you right now the dealerships consider the Tahoe Hybrid a complete waste of money. No one wants to have one on their lot. It's pointless.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jmat

You are joking right?

GM's brand new eAssist mild hybrid system actually adds quite a decent amount of torque and a little bit of horsepower to the ICE's output, all while increasing fuel economy substantially, plus it's fairly easy to integrate into existing products.

It really isn't a far-fetched idea. Will it ever happen? Who knows.

BTW, Tahoe Hybrid uses a V8. And yes, GM has diesels other than HD trucks. 2014 Cruze will have a diesel option.

dmwhiteman · 07-22-2011, 09:50 AM

Why

? If you can get a hybrid to go 170mph is that bad? Im missing something. We have the tech so use it. I would def get a hybrid if it were available. Its about the power, not the juice that goes in it.

esperman · 07-22-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MiracleAces

I can tell you right now the dealerships consider the Tahoe Hybrid a complete waste of money. No one wants to have one on their lot. It's pointless.

I remember grilling the engineers at Milford about that system.
wrong target for hybrid. no one buys a hybrid to get 20 mpg. It's an outstanding system...just wrong application.

cleanwhiteSS · 07-22-2011, 10:01 AM

OP you must be one of those mid 20's that think the gov't is doing a great job. Would you pay $65,000 for a Camaro Hybrid? I thought so. No hybrid for the camaro. Can you imagine the cost to fix a hybrid if it broke. Not something Chevy or I would want to get into. The Hybrid Tahoe only gets 2 more miles per gallon not worth the extra cost.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2011, 10:06 AM

Tahoe Hybrid is insanely expensive because it's an SUV (already pricey) with a full hybrid system (also pricey) plus a more or less fully loaded interior (pricey).

A mild hybrid system, like eAssist, tacks on maybe $2-3k. LaCrosse went from $27k to $30k and from 30 MPG highway to 37 MPG highway, plus adding 15 HP and 79 lb/ft of torque. Malibu will do 38 MPG highway.

Supercamaro64 · 07-22-2011, 10:19 AM

ummmmm this is rediculous. if you want a hybrid, go buy the god-awful prius. camaros are performance/muscle cars. no muscle car should EVER be a hybrid. nobody would by it(except maybe you and 5 other ppl). im not trying to be mean, or bash your ideas, but honestly, if they ever made a camaro hybrid, it would be the worst mistake they could make. certain things just dont go together.

Emily2SS · 07-22-2011, 10:23 AM

Hybrid Camaro, bad idea...Hydrogen powered Camaro better idea!

Blitz · 07-22-2011, 10:24 AM

I don't think it will ever happen... but if you pull it off as a mod, be sure to post the Prius engine swap DIY in the forum!

Nvincent4708 · 07-22-2011, 10:25 AM

Camaros / Corvettes are MUSCLE Cars. Not fuel economy cars. Even though I am impressed with the Camaro's 24MPG highway.

Let the flaming begin!

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2011, 10:32 AM

CAFE doesn't give two ****s about muscle car tradition.

Just sayin'.

cleanwhiteSS · 07-22-2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Tahoe Hybrid is insanely expensive because it's an SUV (already pricey) with a full hybrid system (also pricey) plus a more or less fully loaded interior (pricey).

A mild hybrid system, like eAssist, tacks on maybe $2-3k. LaCrosse went from $27k to $30k and from 30 MPG highway to 37 MPG highway, plus adding 15 HP and 79 lb/ft of torque. Malibu will do 38 MPG highway.

If you believe those numbers I have camaro that gets 38 MPG to sell you. I also own a 09 Tahoe and my wife for some reason looked at the Hybrid before we purchased the Z71. It was just not worth the extra money. This would be the same if they made a hybrid Camaro.

07-22-2011, 09:18 AM	#1
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Why not a Camaro hybrid??? If they can put a 6 ltr. hybrid engine in the Tahoe, then Why not the Camaro? Seems to me this is what the Camaro Synergy Pkg. should have been. I'm also going to search to see if GM offers a diesel so it could be run on biodiesel. If I owned a custom shop like a Hennesey or Nickey, this is what I'd be working on. I think there's a big potential market for a Camaro hybrid in SoCal alone. Make it a convertible.

07-22-2011, 09:21 AM	#2
velociSSimo ... well, not yet. Drives: 2012 Chevy Silverado ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,213	You are joking right? __________________ 1988 Wellcraft St. Tropez / 32' Length / Twin 454ci

07-22-2011, 09:48 AM	#3
MiracleAces Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sterling Virginia Posts: 317	I can tell you right now the dealerships consider the Tahoe Hybrid a complete waste of money. No one wants to have one on their lot. It's pointless. __________________ "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while."

07-22-2011, 09:50 AM	#5
dmwhiteman Drives: 2SS Black w/ Inferno Orange Stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 565 View My Garage	Why ? If you can get a hybrid to go 170mph is that bad? Im missing something. We have the tech so use it. I would def get a hybrid if it were available. Its about the power, not the juice that goes in it. __________________ Black Widow 2ss/RS

07-22-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
cleanwhiteSS 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Drives: 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 276 View My Garage	OP you must be one of those mid 20's that think the gov't is doing a great job. Would you pay $65,000 for a Camaro Hybrid? I thought so. No hybrid for the camaro. Can you imagine the cost to fix a hybrid if it broke. Not something Chevy or I would want to get into. The Hybrid Tahoe only gets 2 more miles per gallon not worth the extra cost. __________________ 2SS/RS M6, GFX, Borla Atak cat back,Blacked out tail lights, Heritage Grill, 20% tint, 5% on back, Hurst Short Thrower, Black Gills, SLP Shift Skip

07-22-2011, 10:06 AM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Tahoe Hybrid is insanely expensive because it's an SUV (already pricey) with a full hybrid system (also pricey) plus a more or less fully loaded interior (pricey). A mild hybrid system, like eAssist, tacks on maybe $2-3k. LaCrosse went from $27k to $30k and from 30 MPG highway to 37 MPG highway, plus adding 15 HP and 79 lb/ft of torque. Malibu will do 38 MPG highway. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-22-2011, 10:19 AM	#9
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	ummmmm this is rediculous. if you want a hybrid, go buy the god-awful prius. camaros are performance/muscle cars. no muscle car should EVER be a hybrid. nobody would by it(except maybe you and 5 other ppl). im not trying to be mean, or bash your ideas, but honestly, if they ever made a camaro hybrid, it would be the worst mistake they could make. certain things just dont go together. __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

07-22-2011, 10:23 AM	#10
Emily2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro 2002 TransAm WS6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 20 View My Garage	Hybrid Camaro, bad idea...Hydrogen powered Camaro better idea!

07-22-2011, 10:24 AM	#11
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 739	I don't think it will ever happen... but if you pull it off as a mod, be sure to post the Prius engine swap DIY in the forum! __________________

07-22-2011, 10:25 AM	#12
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	Camaros / Corvettes are MUSCLE Cars. Not fuel economy cars. Even though I am impressed with the Camaro's 24MPG highway. Let the flaming begin!

07-22-2011, 10:32 AM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	CAFE doesn't give two ****s about muscle car tradition. Just sayin'. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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