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Captain Awesome · 09-28-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not exactly. 6th gen will be smaller and lighter. Technically a turbo 4 is going the right way.

The new iPhone is smaller and lighter, yet they keep putting in faster CPUs with more cores. You would think that your inverse logic that they should be putting in slower CPUs with less cores... maybe a Pentium-2 or a 6502.

BUZZCAMARO · 09-28-2012, 06:07 AM

I special ordered the V4 in my 2012 LS, only problem I have had so far is the CHICK ENGINE light keeps coming on.

V-6 H8R · 09-28-2012, 07:00 AM

I'll keep an open mind on this. It will probably be better than what I've got now...

mattsfirstSS · 09-28-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not exactly. 6th gen will be smaller and lighter. Technically a turbo 4 is going the right way.

But this is the problem for me. I dont want a smaller lighter camaro. If I wanted a "sports" car I would have gotten a corvette. I wanted a "muscle" car, a heavy chevy if you will

. Would I like my 5th gen to be a tad lighter sure but I dont want to sacrifice the look and size, just lighter mufflers, lighter shaft etc

When the sixth gens come out I'm going backwards and buying a restored first, second, or third gen

(dont like the 4th styling much)

suplex · 09-28-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Turbine

Please no! Some of us already get harassed enough for having six cylinders. I can only imagine the moral beat downs they will get.

They'll be no moral beat down if the 4-cylinder they might make is more powerful than a 5th Gen's V8. I don't know if they'd go there though.

lexlueger · 09-28-2012, 07:40 AM

L99 in AFM is 4 cylinders

fastball · 09-28-2012, 07:42 AM

Just remember folks, it's not GM you should be placing the blame on completely.

Your elected officials who make up insipid rules, like CAFE, are the ones you need to blame. GM is just trying to comply with laws that would impose serious fines on the company if they did not increase their corporate average fuel economy.

If CAFE did not exist we'd see 500-550 hp V8s in Camaros come off the assembly line with a sticker under $30k.

I remain with Bob Lutz on this one: forcing car companies to shove high fuel economy down buyer's throats by forcing them to make cars with high efficiency is akin to forcing Americans to loose weight by making it illegal to produce pants with an inseam no larger than 32 inches and shirts no bigger than large.

On the OTHER hand, this is an opportunity for GM to make engines like many European and Japanese companies already do. High reving, small efficient motors that still provide lots of power and performance. In some cases driving a high reving turbo charged 4 cylinder can be even more engaging than driving a low reving torque monster of a V8.

mattsfirstSS · 09-28-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lexlueger

L99 in AFM is 4 cylinders

Thats why we tune it out or tapshift

besides that just the "coasting" portion of our ride.

V-6 H8R · 09-28-2012, 08:04 AM

The regular joe Euros and Asians drive little 4 bangers because gas costs $10 dollars a gallon and they have very little room in their homes or work to park. The rich joe's drive the bigger SUVs and luxury gas hogs. Bottom line is the regular joe's in other countries would love to have our big guys but can't afford them.

rykeith · 09-28-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Just remember folks, it's not GM you should be placing the blame on completely.

Your elected officials who make up insipid rules, like CAFE, are the ones you need to blame. GM is just trying to comply with laws that would impose serious fines on the company if they did not increase their corporate average fuel economy.

If CAFE did not exist we'd see 500-550 hp V8s in Camaros come off the assembly line with a sticker under $30k.

I remain with Bob Lutz on this one: forcing car companies to shove high fuel economy down buyer's throats by forcing them to make cars with high efficiency is akin to forcing Americans to loose weight by making it illegal to produce pants with an inseam no larger than 32 inches and shirts no bigger than large.

On the OTHER hand, this is an opportunity for GM to make engines like many European and Japanese companies already do. High reving, small efficient motors that still provide lots of power and performance. In some cases driving a high reving turbo charged 4 cylinder can be even more engaging than driving a low reving torque monster of a V8.

And there's the truth...

knitetrain05 · 09-28-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by suplex

They'll be no moral beat down if the 4-cylinder they might make is more powerful than a 5th Gen's V8. I don't know if they'd go there though.

What silly statement.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-28-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BUZZCAMARO

I special ordered the V4 in my 2012 LS, only problem I have had so far is the CHICK ENGINE light keeps coming on.

Are you currently having this issue? Please let us know! We are here at your convenience.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Scalded Dog · 09-28-2012, 10:08 AM

Four cylinder engines can be found in:Mercedes Benz SLK 250, BMW Z4/ 328i/ 528i, Audi TT/ A3/ A4/ A5/ A6... and under the hoods of Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Lexus, and plenty of others...

90503 · 09-28-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rykeith

And there's the truth...

If it's for CAFE reasons, why does the Camaro have to be the sacrificial lamb, down-sized and down-powered?....Just call it a different car with a 4-banger....The best existing platform for this new engine would be the Corvette!...I'm sure the Vette community would embrace this idea with open arms as well.....lol

09-28-2012, 07:40 AM	#48
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09-28-2012, 06:07 AM	#44
BUZZCAMARO Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Inferno Orange Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48195 Posts: 114	I special ordered the V4 in my 2012 LS, only problem I have had so far is the CHICK ENGINE light keeps coming on.

09-28-2012, 07:00 AM	#45
V-6 H8R Banned Drives: lt Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5	I'll keep an open mind on this. It will probably be better than what I've got now...

09-28-2012, 07:42 AM	#49
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,361	Just remember folks, it's not GM you should be placing the blame on completely. Your elected officials who make up insipid rules, like CAFE, are the ones you need to blame. GM is just trying to comply with laws that would impose serious fines on the company if they did not increase their corporate average fuel economy. If CAFE did not exist we'd see 500-550 hp V8s in Camaros come off the assembly line with a sticker under $30k. I remain with Bob Lutz on this one: forcing car companies to shove high fuel economy down buyer's throats by forcing them to make cars with high efficiency is akin to forcing Americans to loose weight by making it illegal to produce pants with an inseam no larger than 32 inches and shirts no bigger than large. On the OTHER hand, this is an opportunity for GM to make engines like many European and Japanese companies already do. High reving, small efficient motors that still provide lots of power and performance. In some cases driving a high reving turbo charged 4 cylinder can be even more engaging than driving a low reving torque monster of a V8.

09-28-2012, 08:04 AM	#51
V-6 H8R Banned Drives: lt Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5	The regular joe Euros and Asians drive little 4 bangers because gas costs $10 dollars a gallon and they have very little room in their homes or work to park. The rich joe's drive the bigger SUVs and luxury gas hogs. Bottom line is the regular joe's in other countries would love to have our big guys but can't afford them.

09-28-2012, 10:08 AM	#55
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Four cylinder engines can be found in:Mercedes Benz SLK 250, BMW Z4/ 328i/ 528i, Audi TT/ A3/ A4/ A5/ A6... and under the hoods of Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Lexus, and plenty of others...