GM VP projects 30% of Camaro sales to be V8 version. 3.6L to get 27mpg highway - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NOODLESgoneWILD · 06-03-2008, 08:37 PM

No big surprise here!

*TAG UR IT* · 06-04-2008, 12:17 AM

No suprise here as well.

But, I want over 30 mpg's in my V8 or I'm not getting it.

and if you believe that....

NOODLESgoneWILD · 06-04-2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

No suprise here as well.

But, I want over 30 mpg's in my V8 or I'm not getting it.

and if you believe that....

Start prying for the Gen V - V8

chadrcr · 06-04-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

No suprise here as well.

But, I want over 30 mpg's in my V8 or I'm not getting it.

and if you believe that....

V8
Over 30mpg ??
under 30k $$$

V6
over 300hp
under 300$$$ per month ??

AirGoya · 06-04-2008, 01:54 AM

I think the V6 should have no problem getting 30+ mpg on the highway. Now the EPA rating probably wont say that but I bet it will.

*TAG UR IT* · 06-04-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrcr

V8
Over 30mpg ??
under 30k $$$

V6
over 300hp
under 300$$$ per month ??

YES

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirGoya

I think the V6 should have no problem getting 30+ mpg on the highway. Now the EPA rating probably wont say that but I bet it will.

Well, I hope it does for all those buying the V6. Shoot, if the V6 gets 40mpg's Hwy and 33 city, has 320hp, under $25k....you got urself a deal. I'd pick one up....and that's just about the only way. I respect everyone's decision to get a V6...I do and I know why the majority of ya'll want those. Good deal for ya'll. I want that darn V8. I've got the cash for the rising gas costs. I can pay a little extra on the car insurance. It's a trade off that I'm willing to take.

But, I just hope the V8 could do the same.....over 30, that is.

Punk_rider · 06-04-2008, 06:28 AM

I don't give a flying ***beeeeeep**** about gas price ...

Buying a V8 Camaro: 45k $
Buying gas: XX $
Buying new tires: XX $

Riding my beloved burn-ass hot rod Camaro Supercharged V8 screaming powerful street anger: PRICELESS

For things having a price, there's mastercard visa
For expensive passions: who gives a damn?

MAC · 06-04-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sphinx002

The other two-thirds will come from 27-mpg V6 sales, with a significant female share."

about 7 out of 10 camaro's/firebirds I see on the road, females (usually 18-30yrs. of age) are driving them..I see a LOT of camaro's driving in & around town.. (mainly 3rd & 4th gen)
but it surprises me how many females are actually behind the wheel of them..
not being sexist or anything..I just find it to be an interesting fact.

Sphinx002 · 06-04-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC

about 7 out of 10 camaro's/firebirds I see on the road, females (usually 18-30yrs. of age) are driving them..I see a LOT of camaro's driving in & around town.. (mainly 3rd & 4th gen)
but it surprises me how many females are actually behind the wheel of them..
not being sexist or anything..I just find it to be an interesting fact.

Hey I'm all for hot bods in Camaros. All for it. Make it 9 out of ten.

chadrcr · 06-04-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

YES

What is up with the BIG red letters?
Are you yelling?

can not hear you....

Is it supposed to be a confirmation of facts?.....+30mpg/-30k V8
An answer to a question?......300hp/-300 monthly for V6

Or maybe just agreeing to hope for the best, as I am.

shadowed_Stranger · 06-04-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

How is it that the 4th gens were rated for 27 on the highway, but would be rated 23/24 under the new regulatrions, BUT there are so many people (myself included) who can get 30MPG on long highway trips?

I just drove to panama city florida and back (from pensacola) in my 4th gen and got 35mpg one way and 36mpg the other way. Filled up before and after both trips to calculate.

Granted, I did have a v6 and a manual, but I would have NEVER expected to have gotten anywhere near that much.

shadowed_Stranger · 06-04-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC

about 7 out of 10 camaro's/firebirds I see on the road, females (usually 18-30yrs. of age) are driving them..I see a LOT of camaro's driving in & around town.. (mainly 3rd & 4th gen)
but it surprises me how many females are actually behind the wheel of them..
not being sexist or anything..I just find it to be an interesting fact.

same around here, but on the other hand (at least around here) 9/10 of the females have the v6. And of the guys, more than half that I see have the v8... except me

EllwynX · 06-04-2008, 09:52 PM

All the talk of Highway is something I never understand. Few people do the majority of their driving on the highway only. It's generally mixed.

I couldn't care less what a cars Highway rating is, I'd much rather know it's City/Mixed mpg.

What have those of you with 4th Gen V8's been getting with City/Mixed driving?

I'm only on a highway 3 times a month if I'm lucky.

4thGen · 06-04-2008, 09:57 PM

Guys the new V6's ain't no joke. 5 years from now, these V6's will be making 450hp+.

06-04-2008, 06:28 AM	#21
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	I don't give a flying *beeeeeep** about gas price ... Buying a V8 Camaro: 45k $ Buying gas: XX $ Buying new tires: XX $ Riding my beloved burn-ass hot rod Camaro Supercharged V8 screaming powerful street anger: PRICELESS For things having a price, there's mastercard visa For expensive passions: who gives a damn? __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

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