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jhitson · 03-06-2008, 12:47 PM

http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/g...el-powerhouse/

"There’s a good chance that this diesel could also end up in cars based on GM’s Zeta platform and be sold in territories outside Europe."

Could this be one of the V6 options? With 406 lb.-ft of tourque it should fit in nicely.

SilverTurtle · 03-06-2008, 12:55 PM

possibility, yes... probability, no... more likely than not, it will be available in the G8, CTS and the next generation Impala... but I just dont see GM creating a diesel sports car.

bouncertime · 03-06-2008, 01:14 PM

I would like to see that motor put into the Colorado and maybe the H3.

EDIT: Looks like they are going to put it in the H3, just not for North America.

stovt001 · 03-06-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

possibility, yes... probability, no... more likely than not, it will be available in the G8, CTS and the next generation Impala... but I just dont see GM creating a diesel sports car.

The next gen Impala won't be built on Zeta, or any RWD platform, just FYI

SilverTurtle · 03-06-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

The next gen Impala won't be built on Zeta, or any RWD platform, just FYI

true, but because its a V6, a FWD variant is possible... probably not the exact same motor, but something similar to it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-06-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

The next gen Impala won't be built on Zeta, or any RWD platform, just FYI

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

true, but because its a V6, a FWD variant is possible... probably not the exact same motor, but something similar to it.

Do y'all suppose this might actually open up the possibility of RWD Impala again? AND extend the life of the Zeta platform. Supposedly, a Zeta Holden has plans to recieve this engine (Commodore?)...if that's true, then the G8, and a possible Impala could get it. This way, Zeta still has a 'purpose' to exist, what with the increased efficiency of the diesel, (even though, IMO, it does now...) and the Zeta Camaro can just "live off" their success.

Thoughts?

SilverTurtle · 03-06-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Do y'all suppose this might actually open up the possibility of RWD Impala again? AND extend the life of the Zeta platform. Supposedly, a Zeta Holden has plans to recieve this engine (Commodore?)...if that's true, then the G8, and a possible Impala could get it. This way, Zeta still has a 'purpose' to exist, what with the increased efficiency of the diesel, (even though, IMO, it does now...) and the Zeta Camaro can just "live off" their success.

Thoughts?

I honestly think that the Impala may go back to being RWD, anyway, even though the plan seems to be stalled... but, no matter what, I would presume that as long as the CTS, G8, Monaro and Commodore exist, the Camaro should be safe.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-06-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I honestly think that the Impala may go back to being RWD, anyway, even though the plan seems to be stalled... but, no matter what, I would presume that as long as the CTS, G8, Monaro and Commodore exist, the Camaro should be safe.

CTS?? Why...that car isn't on Zeta.....

SilverTurtle · 03-06-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

CTS?? Why...that car isn't on Zeta.....

because its a RWD platform that the Camaro could be moved to.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-06-2008, 03:15 PM

ah.

SilverTurtle · 03-06-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

ah.

and with the advent of the CTS coupe, that possibility seems even more likely... as long as there is a sister car that is a staple in the lineup, I think the Camaro will be safe... and I've tried, in my head, to find all kinds of things that the Camaro could be if the need arose

*DGthe3* · 03-06-2008, 03:21 PM

if I were to get a V6 Camaro, that would be the one I get. But I'd prefer that it doesn't get used in the Camaro. Very interesting to see where it gets used though

03-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
jhitson Drives: 88 Camaro, 01 S-10, 06 G6 GTP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 78	2.9l turbo-diesel for camaro? http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/g...el-powerhouse/ "There’s a good chance that this diesel could also end up in cars based on GM’s Zeta platform and be sold in territories outside Europe." Could this be one of the V6 options? With 406 lb.-ft of tourque it should fit in nicely.

03-06-2008, 12:55 PM	#2
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	possibility, yes... probability, no... more likely than not, it will be available in the G8, CTS and the next generation Impala... but I just dont see GM creating a diesel sports car. __________________ got tequila?

03-06-2008, 01:14 PM	#3
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I would like to see that motor put into the Colorado and maybe the H3. EDIT: Looks like they are going to put it in the H3, just not for North America. __________________ Jimmy

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Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	ah. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-06-2008, 03:21 PM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	if I were to get a V6 Camaro, that would be the one I get. But I'd prefer that it doesn't get used in the Camaro. Very interesting to see where it gets used though __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum Last edited by DGthe3; 03-07-2008 at 02:29 AM.

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