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Blue Maro Demon · 05-17-2011, 11:22 AM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...dreams-103001/

This articles tells about the many difficulties that GM is currently facing with the new Alpha program that will under pin the new Cadillac ATS & CTS line as well as our new 6th Generation Camaros! They are saying they are having trouble keeping the weight down on the vehicles. As we all know we cant have a large Camaro again like we have right now to remain competitive from a performance stand point so hopefully they will get lighter weight put into the vehicle as thats the only advantage Mustang currently has on the 5th Gen Camaro.

Blue Maro Demon · 05-17-2011, 11:27 AM

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...d_v-6-car_news

Heres another article that gives details about the new turbocharged V6 thats going into the new Cadillac ATS that is on the Alpha platform. This new turbocharged V6 makes 380 hp!

shl4Z28 · 05-17-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...dreams-103001/

This articles tells about the many difficulties that GM is currently facing with the new Alpha program that will under pin the new Cadillac ATS & CTS line as well as our new 6th Generation Camaros! They are saying they are having trouble keeping the weight down on the vehicles. As we all know we cant have a large Camaro again like we have right now to remain competitive from a performance stand point so hopefully they will get lighter weight put into the vehicle as thats the only advantage Mustang currently has on the 5th Gen Camaro.

Interesting read, thanks for sharing the information

Hoss · 05-17-2011, 11:54 AM

Wow a turboed V-6 would be cool!!

wise · 05-17-2011, 12:34 PM

Interesting article. If the Alpha program really does shed 500 pounds, the platform will be a hit. If the sixth gen Camaro were somewhere around the 3400-3500 range, GM would be moving in the right direction at least. Hope it all works out and they don't end up making 4000 pound plus cars.

INTIMIDAT3R · 05-17-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

As we all know we cant have a large Camaro again like we have right now to remain competitive from a performance stand point so hopefully they will get lighter weight put into the vehicle as thats the only advantage Mustang currently has on the 5th Gen Camaro.

Blah, blah, blah!!!

Just add more power!!!

Blue Maro Demon · 05-17-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Blah, blah, blah!!!

Just add more power!!!

Sorry but just adding more power isn't going to cut it. If it was then the SS would be able to beat the new GT 5.0's right now. I cant wait for the comparison tests between the new 12 ZL1 and the 12 Shelby GT500. The ZL1 is going to be awesome but it could be a prime example that just adding power wont work against a smaller lighter vehicle too.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-17-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Blah, blah, blah!!!

Just add more power!!!

esperman · 05-17-2011, 01:04 PM

4000 lbs? if true, better to keep Zeta for many reasons.

TJ91 · 05-17-2011, 01:08 PM

wow really, I thought the alpha platform was chosen and designed for weight loss purposes, definitly interesting

anthonyj9h · 05-17-2011, 01:19 PM

im thinking 3300 would be better suited for all 3, performance, fuel efficiencity, and emmisions.

fbodfather · 05-17-2011, 01:45 PM

times 10,000.................

Let me assure everyone that neither of those gentlemen were in any of our planning meetings.

Much ado about nothing.

Every program has its challenges, but this article is just way off...........

SlingShot · 05-17-2011, 01:50 PM

I say bring back the Kappa platform ...

Ironheadspearo · 05-17-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

times 10,000.................

Let me assure everyone that neither of those gentlemen were in any of our planning meetings.

Much ado about nothing.

Every program has its challenges, but this article is just way off...........

come on if you find it on the internet it has to be true...... right

05-17-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	GM'S new Alpha Platform under difficulties!! http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...dreams-103001/ This articles tells about the many difficulties that GM is currently facing with the new Alpha program that will under pin the new Cadillac ATS & CTS line as well as our new 6th Generation Camaros! They are saying they are having trouble keeping the weight down on the vehicles. As we all know we cant have a large Camaro again like we have right now to remain competitive from a performance stand point so hopefully they will get lighter weight put into the vehicle as thats the only advantage Mustang currently has on the 5th Gen Camaro. __________________

05-17-2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...d_v-6-car_news Heres another article that gives details about the new turbocharged V6 thats going into the new Cadillac ATS that is on the Alpha platform. This new turbocharged V6 makes 380 hp! __________________

05-17-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Wow a turboed V-6 would be cool!! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

05-17-2011, 12:34 PM	#5
wise Drives: 1SS/1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 388	Interesting article. If the Alpha program really does shed 500 pounds, the platform will be a hit. If the sixth gen Camaro were somewhere around the 3400-3500 range, GM would be moving in the right direction at least. Hope it all works out and they don't end up making 4000 pound plus cars. __________________

05-17-2011, 01:08 PM	#10
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	wow really, I thought the alpha platform was chosen and designed for weight loss purposes, definitly interesting __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

05-17-2011, 01:04 PM	#9
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	4000 lbs? if true, better to keep Zeta for many reasons.

05-17-2011, 01:45 PM	#12
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	times 10,000................. Let me assure everyone that neither of those gentlemen were in any of our planning meetings. Much ado about nothing. Every program has its challenges, but this article is just way off........... __________________

05-17-2011, 01:50 PM	#13
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I say bring back the Kappa platform ... __________________

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