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Old 09-16-2008, 01:08 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by logan1080 View Post
I got in on the questions that were asked to Bob Lutz today at GMnext.com. I was the only one asking questions about the Camaro, but here is what I asked and his replies:

logan1080: As the years get closer to the year 2020, are the horsepower numbers going to start to drop off or increase in your performance vehicles such as Camaro and the Corvette?
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BobLutz:
My best guess is HP will stabilize... less focus on high performance, and more focus on energy saving technologies. CTS-V and ZR1 would be sound investments at this point.

logan1080 to BobLutz:
How much emphasis will be put into adding things like turbochargers , and supercharges to increase fuel mileage as well as performance in future products?
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BobLutz:
Quite a bit.

logan1080 to BobLutz:
This is a question many have enthusiasts been waiting for. Any plans for a supercharger or turbo to be available in the near future for the Camaro on both the V6 and V8 models?
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BobLutz:
Nothing currently planned.

logan1080 to BobLutz:
With Ford already implementing superchargers for fuel efficiency and power, and Dodge`s planned reveal of a supercharged Challenger at SEMA, what is in store for GM in the near future?
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BobLutz:
First of all, Ford's ECO-boost is for small turbochargers, not superchargers. And i don't know about the Dodge plans, i imagine that's a real supercharger tuned for performance rather than fuel economy. Stay tuned on GM's plans.

logan1080:
With multiple vehicles taking on the SS badges, is the Z28 name gone for good?
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BobLutz:
No names are ever gone for good, seemingly.

logan1080:
For people like me who will be purchasing a Camaro, would you recommend holding off a year if we want a Camaro with more performance?
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BobLutz:
I thought as you did until i drove the 300-hp V6. A wonderfully balanced car with great handling and a superb sound. Buy at least one of those.



That`s all i got, no real straight answers but he never said no to anything, just might not see it in the next year or 2.


What does this mean? both the V8 and V6 are comming out early next year right?
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