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DropTheGloves · 11-17-2009, 09:20 AM

Far from a downer, just being realistic. Lutz runs his mouth before he thinks. The higher ups have already made a statement about that. I don't believe the guy what so ever. I wouldn't doubt the caprice being a cop car only, as I have already stated, but it will not be released to the public, as I have also stated.

As far as the TT v6, I don't think it will happen. It could, but who knows. I believe it will be a FI V8.

SSmoked · 11-17-2009, 09:24 AM

thats good that they might be bringing out a TTV6 camaro just dont put a Z/28 badge on it.

*radz28* · 11-17-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmoked

thats good that they might be bringing out a TTV6 camaro just dont put a Z/28 badge on it.

PieNsky · 11-17-2009, 10:11 AM

Although it has been used before, Z/26 ?
The absolute cost of manufacturing a new vehicle to be limited only to police depts? DropTheDebbie.

DropTheGloves · 11-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

Although it has been used before, Z/26 ?
The absolute cost of manufacturing a new vehicle to be limited only to police depts? DropTheDebbie.

Read the article PenisInTheSky

PieNsky · 11-17-2009, 10:22 AM

LOL!

Scrapppy666 · 11-17-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert91RS

I am realy looking forward to that. Imagine all the business GM could get back from the police depatments/public services if they would offer a updated RWD platform to replace the ancient crown vic and undersized Impala. Not to mention all the aftermarket that it would share with the Camaro.

Ford is already taking steps to counter GM's move to develop the Caprice as a fleet vehicle

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009/...lice_inte.html

*GTAHVIT* · 11-17-2009, 10:52 AM

The article never said a TTV6 Z28. It simply said that a TTV6 is possible in the camaro...

Whether you want to take Max Bob's word for it or not. It is still very possible...

I don't think TTV6 automatically equals the Z28... FWIW.

ShnOmac · 11-17-2009, 11:14 AM

"Lutz hinted at the possibility of a production version of the boosted, 425-hp V6 Camaro GM created for Jay Leno"

Im trying to figure out what exactly the point would be......

Anyone have any good ideas?

*GTAHVIT* · 11-17-2009, 11:36 AM

Compete with the new V6 Mustang....

ROD1 · 11-17-2009, 11:44 AM

No way! warranty issues alone makes it impossible. Imagine what a motor that would handle (within intelligent warranty decisions) twin turbos would cost?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-17-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Compete with the new V6 Mustang....

No, the current V6 Camaro can handle that....

But Ford apparently intends on putting the "EcoBoost" engine in the Mustang...
THIS is what GM wants to counter...or cut off, I think...

"Perhaps" coming from Lutz is like "IF" coming from Number 3...

It's certainly possible, and if the LNF is any indication, GM knows its way around performance turbocharging.
I look forward to seeing what they can pull off with a twin-turbo Camaro.

ShnOmac · 11-17-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Compete with the new V6 Mustang....

I didnt know the New V6 mustang was going to be turbo charged.... my bad

I guess that solves the "why" qustion lol

brAnd7onX · 11-17-2009, 11:56 AM

All I know is that if they put a twin turbo in the V6 camaro then it has to outperform the SS off the line or else its a waste because why would someone pay the extra $5-$10k for the twin turbo V6 when you can just buy the 8 cylinder stock.

11-17-2009, 09:24 AM	#30
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	thats good that they might be bringing out a TTV6 camaro just dont put a Z/28 badge on it. __________________

11-17-2009, 10:52 AM	#36
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	The article never said a TTV6 Z28. It simply said that a TTV6 is possible in the camaro... Whether you want to take Max Bob's word for it or not. It is still very possible... I don't think TTV6 automatically equals the Z28... FWIW. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

11-17-2009, 11:36 AM	#38
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Compete with the new V6 Mustang.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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11-17-2009, 09:20 AM	#29
DropTheGloves Account Suspended Drives: 2009 TT 335/2009 GSX-R 1000/ECT.. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 772	Far from a downer, just being realistic. Lutz runs his mouth before he thinks. The higher ups have already made a statement about that. I don't believe the guy what so ever. I wouldn't doubt the caprice being a cop car only, as I have already stated, but it will not be released to the public, as I have also stated. As far as the TT v6, I don't think it will happen. It could, but who knows. I believe it will be a FI V8.

11-17-2009, 10:11 AM	#32
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	Although it has been used before, Z/26 ? The absolute cost of manufacturing a new vehicle to be limited only to police depts? DropTheDebbie.

11-17-2009, 10:22 AM	#34
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,928 View My Garage	LOL!

11-17-2009, 11:14 AM	#37
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	"Lutz hinted at the possibility of a production version of the boosted, *425-hp V6 Camaro* GM created for Jay Leno" Im trying to figure out what exactly the point would be...... Anyone have any good ideas?

11-17-2009, 11:44 AM	#39
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	No way! warranty issues alone makes it impossible. Imagine what a motor that would handle (within intelligent warranty decisions) twin turbos would cost?

11-17-2009, 11:56 AM	#42
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	All I know is that if they put a twin turbo in the V6 camaro then it has to outperform the SS off the line or else its a waste because why would someone pay the extra $5-$10k for the twin turbo V6 when you can just buy the 8 cylinder stock.