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Originally Posted by Jinx
Ive heard on here someone say the camaro will weigh in at 3900lbs (although I think its viral internet BS because that isnt "jenny craig" and whoever claim to know that as 100% fact will prolly have the same fate has the Oshawa worker with the line photos because only someone on GM payroll is going to know that). Let's just say its true. I think with 3900lbs it will not in gas guzzler tax territory but not in a terrtory GM would want with a mass production V8 model. Im sure with Fbodfather on the forums and prolly other GM employees looking in they know the general expectation is nothing less of a LS3; so at this point I dont think the L76 or a variant is a good idea. So how does GM and its customers get to have its cake and eat it too?
Simple: Take an expected engine (LS3) and make it better for everyone.
Thats my speculation on the matter.
Plus if this thing weighs in at 3700-3800 lbs, has M6 or A6, VVT, AFM, flex fuel, and modest rear end gearing; I think its going to blow people away. And thats the impression the disciples had. Blown away.
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@ all of the above, but especially the bold:
So....did you crawl into my head?
I agree, even though the 3900 lb number seems realistic enough, (and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case), I just don't think it's right...
And about the LS5 stuff -- it's crossed my mind and like I said above, it wouldn't surprise me too much. Plus, it'd be cool to get our "own" engine for the car. Having said that, there's just a little kink in your logic. The L76 was an AFM-equipped truck engine (still is) long before the G8 borrowed it. Like I said; just a little kink.