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JoansDriver · 09-26-2012, 03:43 PM

Three words I hate hearing, but apparently it's coming. So what are we to expect from this horrible idea? No way it can be on the 5th gen, right? Weight would be a big problem, you'd think.

SlickP · 09-26-2012, 03:47 PM

This is going to be for the new platform for 6th gens.. I hopes it's a sweet as our cars are..

BowtieBelle · 09-26-2012, 03:48 PM

Sixth gen, and it will be turbo'd, and probably a pretty impressive little setup.

Jameg1011 · 09-26-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickP

This is going to be for the new platform for 6th gens.. I hopes it's a sweet as our cars are..

Correct, its going to be for 6th gens. I have heard that it will be a 2.0TT or something similar to that pushing out approx 270HP.

BronxxBombers213 · 09-26-2012, 03:49 PM

the 4 banger regal GS turbo is rated at 270 ... id imagine theyd up it a bit for this car

with a tune it would be putting out just more than the 3.6 id imagine

BowtieBelle · 09-26-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jameg1011

Correct, its going to be for 6th gens. I have heard that it will be a 2.0TT or something similar to that pushing out approx 270HP.

Right now the TT setup GM's putting out for the Malibu Turbo pushes that. By the time the sixth gens roll out it should be improved upon, and offer more HP.

Jameg1011 · 09-26-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Right now the TT setup GM's putting out for the Malibu Turbo pushes that. By the time the sixth gens roll out it should be improved upon, and offer more HP.

Could be, wouldnt be surprised if it got over 300 at the crank. I think they're also thinking of doing a 3.6-7 TT that'll be rated at around 450 as well for the 6th gens. We'll all see in time though!

Scalded Dog · 09-26-2012, 04:10 PM

A few years ago, I swore off six cylinder engines, after owning a Camaro that made 102 hp out of its sorry six. I spent the next few years openly mocking the foolishness of anybody who had less than eight pistons making their car go.However, after trying out the NEW era of six cylinder powerplants that Camaro presented, I changed my tune. More than three times the horses, and WAAAAAYYYY better mileage. I now drive one of them, and love everything about it. So, I've learned to never say never... while I remain SKEPTICAL about what a four cyl might be like under the hood of a Camaro, I won't write it off as lunacy until I see what it does.

JoansDriver · 09-26-2012, 04:15 PM

Even with a twin turbo, you still want a significant reduction in weight. So the 6th must be on a much lighter platform.

90503 · 09-26-2012, 04:18 PM

Four cylinder Camaro?....Never happen...complete sales disaster....(I know I'm probably wrong, but I'll believe it when I see it)...lol

FenwickHockey65 · 09-26-2012, 04:18 PM

Alpha is a significantly lighter platform. Look at the new Cadillac ATS for a preview of the 6th gen. GM's 2.0T will be a great base engine.

And for all the V8 die hards, yes, Alpha can support a V8. No worries there.

JusticePete · 09-26-2012, 04:25 PM

Check out the performance of the new ATS four cylinder turbo and get back to us.

BronxxBombers213 · 09-26-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Four cylinder Camaro?....Never happen

but it has before lol

upflying · 09-26-2012, 04:30 PM

The 1982 Camaro could be purchased with a 90 HP LQ8 Iron Duke 4 cylinder.

09-26-2012, 03:43 PM	#1
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	Four Cylinder Camaro Three words I hate hearing, but apparently it's coming. So what are we to expect from this horrible idea? No way it can be on the 5th gen, right? Weight would be a big problem, you'd think.

09-26-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	Sixth gen, and it will be turbo'd, and probably a pretty impressive little setup. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

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BronxxBombers213 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 2,387	the 4 banger regal GS turbo is rated at 270 ... id imagine theyd up it a bit for this car with a tune it would be putting out just more than the 3.6 id imagine __________________

09-26-2012, 04:18 PM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Alpha is a significantly lighter platform. Look at the new Cadillac ATS for a preview of the 6th gen. GM's 2.0T will be a great base engine. And for all the V8 die hards, yes, Alpha can support a V8. No worries there. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-26-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
SlickP Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 255	This is going to be for the new platform for 6th gens.. I hopes it's a sweet as our cars are..

09-26-2012, 04:10 PM	#8
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	A few years ago, I swore off six cylinder engines, after owning a Camaro that made 102 hp out of its sorry six. I spent the next few years openly mocking the foolishness of anybody who had less than eight pistons making their car go.However, after trying out the NEW era of six cylinder powerplants that Camaro presented, I changed my tune. More than three times the horses, and WAAAAAYYYY better mileage. I now drive one of them, and love everything about it. So, I've learned to never say never... while I remain SKEPTICAL about what a four cyl might be like under the hood of a Camaro, I won't write it off as lunacy until I see what it does.

09-26-2012, 04:15 PM	#9
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	Even with a twin turbo, you still want a significant reduction in weight. So the 6th must be on a much lighter platform.

09-26-2012, 04:18 PM	#10
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,564	Four cylinder Camaro?....Never happen...complete sales disaster....(I know I'm probably wrong, but I'll believe it when I see it)...lol

09-26-2012, 04:25 PM	#12
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Check out the performance of the new ATS four cylinder turbo and get back to us.

09-26-2012, 04:30 PM	#14
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	The 1982 Camaro could be purchased with a 90 HP LQ8 Iron Duke 4 cylinder.